Faisal Qureshi, is a Pakistani television actor and veteran film actor.
Qureshi started his career in acting as a child artist from PTV's play Emergency Ward, and also appeared in the play Andhera Ujala as a child. His first major acting role as an adult was in the 1992 film Saza. Qureshi went on to star in 19 other films, but quit after 4 years in the film industry and went on to pursue a career as a full-time television actor. Qureshi has stated about his acting career that "I never wanted wanted to be a hero. I've always wanted to be first and foremost, an actor.The thought of becoming a director or producer," he says,"has never appealed to me. I still feel I have far to go as far as acting is concerned".
He is known as one of the most versatile actors in Pakistan, playing characters old and young, delinquent and religious, blind and deaf. He has stated that "I just want to make my country proud. I want to show my sheer commitment by changing my look and style in every drama."He has been voted the most popular TV actor of 2010.
Qureshi has appeared as a judge on ARY Digital's competition shows Dum Hai To Entertain Kar and Nachle. He was the host of reality show Hero Banney ki Tarang, also on ARY. He started hosting the morning show "Muskurati Mornings" on TvOne along with Ayesha Sana in October, and it has been voted the most popular morning show currently on air.
Personal Life
Faisal was born to a Muslim family in Lahore. His mother, Afshan Qureshi, was a widely popular film actress, and it was due to the frequent visits to TV sets with her that Qureshi was first discovered. He was first married at the age of 18, but his marriage was unsuccessful and the couple was divorced 3 years later, despite having a 1 year old daughter. He married again when he was 24, though once again, the marriage was unsuccessful and the couple was divorced 8 months later. He married a third and, as he stated in an interview with Shahista Wahidi, "hopefully final" time, at the beginning of 2010 to a woman named Sana. He has one son with her. He lives in Karachi with his mother, son and wife, and 18-year old daughter Hanish Qureshi.
Qureshi started his career in acting as a child artist from PTV's play Emergency Ward, and also appeared in the play Andhera Ujala as a child. His first major acting role as an adult was in the 1992 film Saza. Qureshi went on to star in 19 other films, but quit after 4 years in the film industry and went on to pursue a career as a full-time television actor. Qureshi has stated about his acting career that "I never wanted wanted to be a hero. I've always wanted to be first and foremost, an actor.The thought of becoming a director or producer," he says,"has never appealed to me. I still feel I have far to go as far as acting is concerned".
He is known as one of the most versatile actors in Pakistan, playing characters old and young, delinquent and religious, blind and deaf. He has stated that "I just want to make my country proud. I want to show my sheer commitment by changing my look and style in every drama."He has been voted the most popular TV actor of 2010.
Qureshi has appeared as a judge on ARY Digital's competition shows Dum Hai To Entertain Kar and Nachle. He was the host of reality show Hero Banney ki Tarang, also on ARY. He started hosting the morning show "Muskurati Mornings" on TvOne along with Ayesha Sana in October, and it has been voted the most popular morning show currently on air.
Personal Life
Faisal was born to a Muslim family in Lahore. His mother, Afshan Qureshi, was a widely popular film actress, and it was due to the frequent visits to TV sets with her that Qureshi was first discovered. He was first married at the age of 18, but his marriage was unsuccessful and the couple was divorced 3 years later, despite having a 1 year old daughter. He married again when he was 24, though once again, the marriage was unsuccessful and the couple was divorced 8 months later. He married a third and, as he stated in an interview with Shahista Wahidi, "hopefully final" time, at the beginning of 2010 to a woman named Sana. He has one son with her. He lives in Karachi with his mother, son and wife, and 18-year old daughter Hanish Qureshi.
A controversy erupted in 2010 regarding Qureshi and renown Pakistani actress Ayesha Khan, in which the two were accused of having an affair together, just months after Qureshi's marriage. Qureshi denied the claim 3 months later in an interview with Nadia Khan, saying "Please tell me who I'm having an affair with, because I'd really like to know!
| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Additional Notes |
| 1992 | Saza | ||
| 1992 | Nangay Paoon | ||
| 1993 | Tere Ghar Ke Samnay | ||
| 1994 | Nadia | ||
| 1994 | Bobby | ||
| 1995 | Mera Inteqam | ||
| Dramas | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama | Role | Broadcasting Network | Additional Notes |
| Ahsaas | Salman | PTV | |
| Toba Tek Singh | Boota | PTV | Qureshi's first role as a main character |
| Aaina | Geo TV | Aaina was a sequel to the popular Nadeem movie Aaina | |
| Aashti | Nazrul Islam | Hum TV | |
| Jhumka Jaan | Nizaam | Hum TV | |
| Manay Na Ye Dil | Shahriar | Hum TV | |
| The Ghost | Hassan | Hum TV | |
| Meri Jaan | Chiku | Hum TV | |
| Meri Un Suni Kahani | Shahram | Hum TV | |
| Teray Janay Ke Baad | Hum TV | ||
| Mann-O-Salwa | Sheraz | Hum TV | |
| Harjaee | Indus TV | Nominated Best Actor at Lux Style Awards 2004 | |
| Umraao Jaan Ada | Gohar Mirza | GEO TV | Nominated Best Actor at Lux Style Awards 2004 |
| Thora Thora Pyar | Geo TV | ||
| Ab Ghar Jane Do | Geo TV | ||
| Kaun Jaanay Kya Hona Hai | Zain | Geo TV | |
| Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan | Arfeen Abbas | Geo TV | Meri Zaat is the most-viewed serial on Geo TV to date. |
| Barish Kay Aansoo | Geo TV | ||
| Chaar Chand | Geo TV | ||
| Yariyan | Babar | Geo TV | |
| Tum Kahan Hum Kahan | Talha | Geo TV | |
| Ander World | TVOne | ||
| Dil Hai Chota Sa | Ahmer | Geo TV | This is Qureshi's first appearance in a Bushra Ansari drama serial |
| Main Aur Tum | Shams | ARY Digital | Main Aur Tum is a comedy serial |
| Kaanch | ARY Digital | ||
| Wujood-e-Laraib | Hadi | Indus Vision | Won Indus Vision Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| Sandal | Eibaad | GEO TV | |
| Qaid-e-Tanhai | Moiz | Hum TV | |
| Mera Saeen | Aarish | ARY Digital | |
| Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Faiz Rasool | Hum TV | |
| Telefilms | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Resham Si Shaam | Ahsaan | An episode for Qissaon ki Chaadar mini-series |
| 2009 | Mutthi Bhar Mitti | Muzaffar | An Independence Day special; Hum TV |
| Babies Unlimited | Humdum | An Eid special telefilm | |
| 2010 | Talluq | Armaan | Appeared in Episode 2 |
| Nass Baliye | Faisal | An Eid special telefilm | |
