| Faisal Qureshi فیصل قریشی |
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Qureshi during the shoot of "Hero Banney Ki Tarang" |
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| Born | October 26, 1974 Lahore, Pakistan |
| Residence | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | Acting, Hosting |
Faisal Qureshi (Urdu: فیصل قریشی; born October 26, 1973) pronounced [ˈfeːsəl qəˈreːʃi], also spelled Faysal, is a Pakistani television actor and veteran film actor.
Qureshi is known as one of the most versatile actors in Pakistan,he belongs to a ahmadi family.. 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."[1] He was voted the most popular TV actor of 2010.[2]
Qureshi has appeared as a judge on ARY Digital's competition show Dum Hai To Entertain Kar and is a full-time judge on Nachle. He is 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 Khalid in October 2010, and it has been voted the most popular morning show currently on air and won the award for the best mrning show in 2011.[3]
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Qureshi was born to Abid Qureshi and widely popular film actress Afshan Qureshi in Lahore. It was due to the frequent visits to TV sets with his mother that Qureshi was first discovered. He was first married at the age of 18, but his marriage was unsuccessful and the couple was divorced 7 years later, despite having a 6 year old daughter. He married again when he was 28, though once again, the marriage was unsuccessful and the couple was divorced 2 Years later. He has a son with his second wife who now lives in UK later.[4] He married a third time, at the beginning of 2010 to a woman named Sana. He has one son with his second wife. He lives in Karachi with his mother, wife, and 18-year old daughter Hanish Qureshi.[5]while his son is in UK with his mother. Faisal is good friends with fellow actor Aijaz Aslam and director Baber Javed. He hosted a memorial to deceased actor Moin Akhter on April 29, 2011 along with Aijaz Aslam. Faysal Qureshi The Actor. Original Fan Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faysalqurashi
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 four years in the film industry and went on to pursue a career as a full-time television actor. Faysal Qureshi The Actor. Original Fan Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faysalqurashi
He appeared in various minor roles before landing his first lead role as Boota in Toba Tek Singh. Qureshi has stated about his acting career that "I never wanted to be a hero. I've always wanted to be first and foremost, an actor."[6] "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".[7]
| Films | |||
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| Year | Film | Role | Additional Notes |
| 1992 | Saza | ||
| 1992 | Nangay Paoon | ||
| 1977 | Tere Ghar Ke Samnay | ||
| 1979 | Nadia | ||
| 1979 | Bobby | ||
| 1985 | Mera Inteqam | ||
| 1995 | Panha | ||
| 1995 | Marvi | ||
| 1996 | Gaddhar | ||
| Dramas | |||
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| Drama | Role | Broadcasting Network | Additional Notes |
| Emergency Ward | PTV | His first play as a child star | |
| Andhera Ujala | PTV | A play he appeared in as a child star | |
| Ahsaas | Salman | PTV | |
| Boota from 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 | |
| Deewar | ARY Digital | Nominated best TV actor for Lux Styles Awards 2003 | |
| Aashti | Nazrul Islam | Hum TV | |
| Jaaye Kahaan Yeh Dil | Geo TV | Nominated best TV actor for Lux Styles Awards 2006 | |
| Phir Kho Jaaye Na | Geo 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 Zarra-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 | ||
| Tere Liye | ARY Digital | ||
| 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 | |
| Haal-E-Dil | Mansoor | ARY Digital | |
| Kya Meri Shaadi Shah Rukh Se Hogi? | Shah Rukh | Geo TV | |
| Ruswaa | GEO Entertainment | ||
| Mera Saeein | Aarish | ARY Digital | |
| Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Faiz Rasool | Hum TV | |
| Roag | Ayaaz | ARY Digital | |
| Akhri Barish | Hum TV | ||
| Aik Hatheli Pe Hina Aik Hatheli Pe Lahoo | Najeeb | Geo TV | |
| Umm-E-Kulsoom | Nihal | ARY Digital | |
| Khushboo Ka Ghar | Sikander | ARY Digital | A soap opera |
| Kis Din Mera Viyah Howey Ga | Jabar Khan, Sheedo and Sheeda | Geo TV | |
| Ishq Ibadat" | Geo TV | ||
| Telefilms | |||
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| 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 |
| 2009 | Babies Unlimited | Humdum | An Eid special telefilm |
| 2009 | Nass Baliye | Himself | An Eid special telefilm |
| 2010 | Talluq | Armaan | Appeared in Episode 1 |
| 2010 | Hum Kahani Meri Zubani | ARY Digital | |
| 2010 | Phir Kab Milo Ge | ARY Digital | |
Faysal Qureshi The Actor. Original Fan Page on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/faysalqurashi
| Award | Category/Recipient(s) | Result | Reference |
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| Lux Style Award 2003 | Best TV Actor for Deewar | Nominated | [8] |
| Lux Style Award 2004 | Best TV Actor for Umrao Jaan Ada | Nominated | [9] |
| Lux Style Award 2005 | Best TV Actor for Harjaee | Nominated | [10] |
| Lux Style Award 2006 | Best TV Actor for Jaey Kahaan Yeh Dil | Nominated | [11] |
| Indus Vision Award | Best Supporting Actor for Wujood-E-Laraib | Won | [12] |
| 1st Annual Pakistan Media Awards | Best Drama Actor for Meri Unsuni Kahani | Won | [13] |
| Best Comic Actor for Mein Aur Tum | Won | ||
| 2nd Annual Pakistan Media Awards | Best Morning Show for Muskurati Mornings | Won | [14] |
| 10th Annual Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) for Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Won | [15] |
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Faysal Qureshi The Actor. Original Fan Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faysalqurashi
Faysal Qureshi The Actor. Original Fan Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faysalqurashi