Faysal Quraishi
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Faysal Quraishi | |
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فیصل قریشی | |
| Born | October 26, 1973[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, television host |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Children | Hanish Qureshi, Nael Qureshi and Ayat Qureshi. |
| Parent | Afshan Qureshi (mother)[1] |
Faysal Quraishi (Template:Lang-ur, born October 26, 1973) is a Pakistani born actor, producer and television host.[2] He has become one of the highest-paid television personalities of Pakistan during recent years.[3] He appeared in the lead role of Boota in television series Boota from Toba Tek Singh (1999). He is currently hosting the morning show Salam Zindagi on ARY Zindagi.[4] He also turned producer in 2017 with the production house Connect Studios.[5]
Early life
He was born in Lahore, Pakistan to film actress Afshan Qureshi.[1][6]
Career
Quraishi began his career as a child artist and appeared in the plays Emergency Ward and Andhera Ujala for PTV.[1] He made his film debut as an actor in the 1992 film Saza. He first played minor roles in television serials before landing his first lead role as "Boota" in Boota from Toba Tek Singh which made him an overnight star. Quraishi has also appeared as a judge on competition shows Dum Hai To Entertain Kar and Nachle. He also hosted the reality show Hero Banney Ki Tarang and the morning show Muskurati Morning on TVOne Global along with Ayesha Khalid. He also played leading roles in many critically acclaimed dramas like Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2009), Main Abdul Qadir Hoon (2010), Qaid-e-Tanhai (2010), Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga, Zakham (TV series), Baba Jani (TV series) and many more. Quraishi also played the leading role in the 2014's acclaimed drama serial Bashar Momin.[7] In 2018, he was seen in revenge based drama series Khalish.
In 2015, Daily Pakistan reported that Quraishi has become one of the highest-paid artists of television, charging Rs. 2 million per episode.[8]
Since 2016, Quraishi is hosting a morning show called Salam Zindagi which airs on ARY Zindagi.[9]
Filmography
Films
| Film are currently on Cinema | |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Saza | ||
| 2013 | Aina | Nadeem | Remake of Aina (1977 film) |
| 2015 | Good Morning Karachi | Shavaiz | |
| Manto | Asim | ||
| 2016 | Laloolal.com | Rameez | |
| 2019 |
Sorry: A Love Story |
TBA | Also co-producer[10] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Andhera Ujala | PTV Home | |
| 1985 | Emergency Ward | ||
| 1999 | Boota from Toba Tek Singh | Boota | |
| 2000 | Harjaee | Indus TV | |
| 2003 | Deewar | PTV Home | |
| Umrao Jan Ada | Geo TV | ||
| 2004 | Masuri | PTV Home | |
| 2005 | Wajood e Laraib | Sheharyar | Indus TV |
| Tum Kahan Hum Kahan | Geo TV | ||
| 2007 | Man-o-Salwa | Sheraz | Hum TV |
| 2008 | Jhumka Jaan | ||
| Kitni Door Kitne Paas | PTV Home | ||
| Chaar Chand | Geo TV | ||
| Ab Ghar Jaane Do | |||
| Abhi Abhi | Ary Digital | ||
| 2009 | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Geo TV | |
| Aashti | Nazrul Islam | Hum TV | |
| Baarish Kay Aansoo | Asim | Geo TV | |
| Phir Kho Jaye Na | Ary Digital | ||
| Meri Unsuni Kahani | Hum TV | ||
| Tikon | ARY Digital | ||
| The Ghost | Hum TV | ||
| 2010 | Tere Jaane Kay Baad | ||
| Sandal | Geo TV | ||
| Qaid-e-Tanhai | Moiz | Hum TV | |
| Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Faiz Rasul | ||
| Yariyan | Babar | Geo TV | |
| Haal-e-Dil | Ary Digital | ||
| Tere Liye | Geo TV | ||
| 2011 | Ishq Ibadat | ||
| Kya Meri Shaadi Shahrukh Se Hogi | |||
| Ek Hatheli Pe Hina Ek Hatheli Pe Lahoo | Najeeb | ||
| Mera Saaein | Aarish | Ary Digital | |
| Umm-e-Kulsoom | Nihal | ||
| Dil Hai Chota Sa | Geo TV | ||
| Akhri Barish | Nihal | Ary Digital | |
| Khushboo Ka Ghar | Sikander | ||
| Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Sheedo | Geo TV | |
| Mera Pehla Pyar | Taha | Ary Digital | |
| 2012 | Sabz Pari Laal Kabootar | Geo TV | |
| Mera Yaqeen | Asfar | Ary Digital | |
| Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Sheedo | Geo TV | |
| 2013 | Pachtawa | Ary Digital | |
| Adhoori Aurat | Geo TV | ||
| Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Sheedo | ||
| Mann Ke Moti | Rahil | ||
| 2014 | Roag | Ary Digital | |
| Main Bushra | |||
| Bashar Momin | Bashar | Geo TV | |
| Iqraar | Shahbaz | ||
| 2015 | Maryam | Geo TV | |
| Bheegi Palkein | A-Plus TV | ||
| Mol | Sheharyar | Hum TV | |
| Rang Laaga | Aashiq Hussain | Ary Digital | |
| Naraz | |||
| 2016 | Tum Meri Ho | ||
| Waada | Shahab | ||
| Aap Ke Liye | Shaheer | ||
| 2017 | Zaakham | Khawar | |
| 2018 | Main Manto | Asim | Geo TV |
| Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (Season 04) | Sheedo | ||
| Khalish | Sahil | ||
| Baba Jani | Asfand | ||
| Haiwan | ARY Digital | ||
| Satrangi | A-Plus Entertainment |
Other Appearances
| Year | Drama Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kaun | STN TV | In episode 5 Honeymoon | |
| 2008 | Resham Si Shaam | Ahsaan | Hum TV | An episode for Qissaon ki Chaadar mini-series |
| 2009 | Mutthi Bhar Mitti | Muzaffar | Hum TV | An Independence Day special telefilm |
| 2009 | Babies Unlimited | Humdum | Geo TV | An Eid special telefilm |
| 2009 | Nass Baliye | Himself | ARY Digital | An Eid special telefilm |
| 2010 | Talluq | Armaan | Geo TV | Appeared in Episode 2 |
| 2010 | Hum Kahani Meri Zubani | ARY Digital | ||
| 2010 | Phir Kab Milo Ge | TV one | ||
| 2011 | Dum Hai Tou Entertain Kar | Judge | ARY Digital | Reality Show |
| 2012 | Main Aur Tum | ARY Digital | Comedy Sitcom | |
| 2015 | Jeet Ka Dum | Host | Hum TV | |
| 2017 | Jimmy Immy Timmy (JIT) | ARY Digital | Television film | |
| 2013-Present | Salam Zindagi | Host | ARY Zindagi | Morning Show |
See also
- List of Pakistani actors
- List of people from Lahore
- Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga
- Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (Season 04)
References
- ^ a b c d e f administrator (30 March 2012). "Faysal Qureshi (actor)". Pakistan Times. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ Sarfaraz, Iqra. "Faysal Qureshi". Retrieved 2018-05-22.
- ^ "Pay packages of Pakistani celebrities revealed". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-06-03.
- ^ "Overnights: Star Plus stays top; Hum TV & New Vision TV stay strong on Tuesday". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. 2018-05-23. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
- ^ Ifrah Salman (28 October 2017), "Faysal Qureshi turns producer with the launch of 'Connect Studios'", hipinpakistan. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ Saeed, Mehek. "Catching up with Faysal Qureshi". Retrieved 2018-05-22.
- ^ Nida Tahseen (3 March 2014). "Bashar Momin, 1st Pakistani drama to on-air on Indian channel". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "Pay packages of Pakistani celebrities revealed". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2018-06-03.
- ^ "Overnights: Star Plus stays top; Hum TV & New Vision TV stay strong on Tuesday". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. 2018-05-23. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
- ^ Irfan Ul Haq (20 October 2018), "Faysal Quraishi and Sohail Javed announce film 'Sorry: A Love Story'", Dawn News. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
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