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Mohib Mirza in 2008 |
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Born | Mohib Mirza August 18, 1979 Karachi, Sindh Pakistan |
Occupation | Actor, Host, Model |
Years active | 1999–present |
Spouse | Aamina Sheikh (2005-present) |
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mohibmirza.com |
Mohib Mirza (born August 18, 1979) is a Pakistani actor, host and theatre director best known for portraying the main character Ishrat Baji on Aag TV's sitcom Ishrat Baji.
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Mirza was born in Karachi, to a Urdu speaking family. Mirza is the youngest one in his family with his parents and an elder sister. His father is a passionate lover of Subcontinental music and Urdu poetry. Mirza did his primary schooling from St Judes in North Nazimabad Town, Karachi. When he progressed towards secondary school, he enrolled for drama classes as a hobby and it was not until he went on to do his graduation that he realised his passion for acting.[1]
Mirza started off as a Theatre actor in 1999. Mirza was doing Bachelors in Commerce at the time and ran out of funds for the next semester in college which made him and his friends start a theatre company of their own called, Dramaybazz. They wrote and directed an Urdu play One way ticket, which ran in PACC for 7 days receiving an overwhelming response and Mirza managed to raise more than thrice the amount of money he actually needed.[2] Mirza made his debut on television in Sahira Kazmi's popular PTV drama serial Zebunnisa,[3] about a girl who becomes the victim of domestic violence.[4] Since then Mirza has acted in numerous Television serials, telefilms, sitcoms and TV commercials.[5] Mirza earned international recognition with his film Insha Allah (2009), winning the award in Best Supporting Actor category at Film Maker's Festival held in Kent, England.[6][7][8] Mirza is the first Pakistani actor to be awarded at Kent's Film Festival.[9] He is currently producing a Pictorial book entitled Silent Cinema, with which he wishes to revive Pakistan's film industry. He stated that the title, "Silent Cinema", symbolizes how the Pakistani cinema is silent, and that it needs to show its true potential. The film will star Mirza, along with Sanam Baloch, Juggan Kazim, and Sunita Marshall.[10]
Mirza is married to famous Television actress and Model Aamina Sheikh.[11] Their wedding was a three day event taking place from April 30 to May 2, 2005. Mohib and Aamina met on the sets of a show which Mohib was hosting and Aamina was directing.[12] In an interview given to Jang, Mohib revealed that he had the hardest time convincing Aamina's father and that each meeting with him involved 'extensive grilling'.[12]
Year | Title | Role | Additional Notes |
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2009 | Insha Allah | Farhan | Won - Best Supporting Actor |
2010 | My Name is Naji | Mansoor Suri | Short film |
Drama | |||
Year | Title | Role | Additional Notes |
1999 | Zebunnisa | Aamir | PTV |
Faisla | Indus TV Network | ||
2000 | Lipton Humsafar | PTV | |
2003 | Dunya Hai Dilwalon Ki | Geo TV | |
2004 | Enjoy Kar Ke | ARY Digital | |
Faasley Gar Hongay Darmayan | Indus TV Network | ||
2005 | Sultanat | Aaj TV | |
Kehta Hai Dil | Appeared in episode Bribery & Society, Geo TV | ||
2006 | Jo Bat Ghar Mein Hai | Jehanzaib | Geo TV |
Minglish | ARY Digital | ||
Ishrat Baji | Ishrat | Aag TV | |
Ranjish Hi Sahi | Shahaab | Indus TV Network | |
Kehta Hai Dil | Appeared in episode Gender Equality, Geo TV | ||
2007 | Khuda Ki Basti (Remake) | Geo TV | |
Koi To Ho | ARY Digital | ||
Qissa-e-Ulfat | Appeared in episode Ajnabi, Aaj TV | ||
2008 | Qissoun ki Chaddar | Nauman - Bakar |
Episode Patriyaan Episode Aik Aur Akela Episode Tum Aurat Mein Mard, Hum TV |
Saba aur Fareeda | Aaj TV | ||
Grayhan | Hum TV | ||
Tumhein Yad Karte Karte | Geo TV | ||
Shehzadi | Sajju | ARY Digital | |
Dil-e-Nadan | Faisal | Nominated - Best TV Actor (Satellite) Lux Style Awards Geo TV |
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Agar Tum Na Hotay | Daniyal | Indus TV Network | |
Boltay Afsanay | Narrator | Appeared in episode Daayin (witch) - a story by Ismat Chughtai, TV One | |
2009 | Libaas | Shayaan | Appeared in episode Sattaeeswaan Ghar, Geo TV |
H.I.T | Zarak | Appeared in episode The Hacker, Geo TV | |
2010 | Tumhein Kuch Yaad Hai Jaana | Romi | Geo TV |
Phir Se Jeena Seekh Le | |||
Meray Anganay Main | Sikandar | Hum TV | |
Anoushka | |||
Daam | not named | Cameo, Geo TV | |
Hum Tum | Ali | Geo TV | |
Nadaaniyaan | Ishrat Baji | Appeared in one episode, Geo TV | |
Love Kay Liye | Mohib | Appeared in Pilot episode, Hum TV | |
White Gold | |||
Madhosh | |||
Mera Saeen | Farhad | ARY Digital | |
Neeli Chattri | Rustam | Appeared in episode Gairat Case, ARY Digital | |
Woh Chaar | Afzaal | Appeared in episode Sidra ki kahani | |
2011 | ZIP “Bus Chup Raho” | Raij | Geo TV |
Ladies Park | Narrator | Geo TV | |
Tootay Huwey Par | Samir | Geo TV | |
Roag | Faiq | Ary Digital | |
Telefilm | |||
Year | Title | Role | Additional Notes |
2003 | Ehteram-e-Muhabbat | Indus TV Network | |
2004 | Jin Pe Takiya Tha | ||
Dhundalka | Screened at 4th Kara Film Festival | ||
Kya Khoya Kya Paaya | Geo TV | ||
Gurd | Geo TV | ||
Pyaar Chahiye | ARY Digital | ||
2005 | Bandar Sher Bakri | Geo TV | |
Kafan | Geo TV | ||
Ward No. 7 | Screened at the 5th Kara Film Festival and telecasted on Aaj TV | ||
14 August Telefilm | Independence Day Special, ARY Digital | ||
Roothe Ho Tum | Eid Special, Aaj TV | ||
2006 | Maut | Screened at 6th Kara Film Festival | |
Babli Ghar Se Kyun Bhagi | Geo TV | ||
Ward No. 7 – “Ek Naya Din” | Sequel of Ward No. 7 telecasted on Aaj TV | ||
The Butcher | ARY Digital | ||
Gulabi Sari | TV One | ||
Blackboard | TV One | ||
2007 | Legend of Santa Bakra | Qurbaan Guru | Christmas and Eid-ul-Adha Special, Aaj TV |
Tohfa | Abrar | Nominated for Best Actor at TVOne Awards | |
Maid-2 | TV One | ||
Chinaal | Hum TV | ||
Adbi Kahaniyaan | Faiz-ud-Deen | Appeared in episode Aulaad, Hum TV | |
Bey Aasman Sitara | Geo TV | ||
Kharian Se Kharadar | Independence Day Special, Aaj TV | ||
Mulaqaat | PTV | ||
Aik Pakistani Mehman | PTV | ||
Short Cut | ARY Digital | ||
Sauda Aur Saudai | Karamat | ARY Digital | |
Baabu Bhai Ka Bayl | Sallu | Eid-ul-Azah Special, ARY Digital | |
2008 | Phir Baabu Bhai Ka Bayl | Sallu | Sequel of Baabo Bhai Ka Bayl, ARY Digital |
Zoja Akbar | Akbar | Geo TV | |
Baarish mein deewar | Haider Zaman | Aag TV, Geo TV | |
Aasman choo lay | Women's Day Special, Aaj TV | ||
Khwaabon kay ameer | ARY Digital | ||
Shanaakht | ARY Digital | ||
Ab kya karain | ARY Digital | ||
25 kadam par maut | ARY Digital | ||
Sibghat ki dulhan | Sibghat | ARY Digital | |
Mohandas | Hum TV | ||
Once upon a time | Hum TV | ||
Husn-e- Behijaab | Israr Baig | Hum TV | |
Raasta | Hum TV | ||
Suddha Ki Katha | Hum TV | ||
Billo Ki Eid Ho Gayi | Sikandar | Eid Special, ARY Digital | |
Billo Ka Tickey Kat Gaya | Sikandar | Valentine's Day Special, ARY Digital | |
2009 | Mout se 2 minute pehle | Screened at 7th Kara Film Festival | |
Saans | Geo TV | ||
Zindagi Mein Kuch Life | Mohsin | Hum TV | |
Farishta Or Shaitan | Shehanshah | Eid Special on ARY Digital | |
Dus Din | Hamid | Eid Special, ARY Digital | |
Babies Unlimited | Waheed-ud-din | Eid Special on Geo TV | |
2010 | Twins | Sajal | ARY Digital |
Patli Gali | Adil | Eid Speicial on Hum TV | |
32 March | Kamran | 23 March Special on ARY Digital | |
I Hate You | Ali | ARY Digital's Anniversary Special | |
One Way Ticket | Ahmar | Eid-ul-Adha Special on ARY Digital | |
Pyaar Mein Twist | Jimmy | Eid-ul-Adha Special on ARY Digital | |
Mera Mian Bolay Maen | Asif | TV One | |
2011 | Inteha | Farhan | Hum TV |
Theatre | |||
Year | Title | Director | Organisation |
1999 | One Way Ticket | Yaseen Bizenjo | Dramay Baaz – The Theatre Company for Youth |
2003 | Kya Khoya Kya Paaya | Shahid Shafaat | Katha |
2006 | Sahib-e-Karamaat – a story by Munto | Mohib Mirza | Dramay Baaz – The Theatre Company for Youth |
Hattak – a story by Munto | Mohib Mirza | Dramay Baaz – The Theatre Company for Youth. |