Faysal Quraishi | |
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فیصل قریشی | |
 Qureshi in 2022 | |
| Born | 26 October 1973[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
| Notable work | Fitoor (2022) Bashar Momin (2014) Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2010) Boota from Toba Tek Singh (1999) Muqaddar (2020) |
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Spouses | Rozina
(m. 1992; div. 2000)Sana Faysal (m. 2010) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | Rozina Qureshi (aunt) Saima Qureshi (cousin) |
Faysal Quraishi (Urdu: فیصل قریشی; born 26 October 1973) is a Pakistani actor, producer, and television host.[3] He appears in Pakistani television dramas, reality shows, and films and is one of Pakistan's highest-paid actors.[4] He is the recipient of more than 20 nationally recognised awards. He first gained recognition for playing the leading role of Boota in the television series Boota from Toba Tek Singh (1999) and has now been a part of more than 200 projects.[5]
He hosted a morning show Muskurati Morning with Faisal Qureshi, from 2010 to 2014 on TV One. From 2016 to 2019, he hosted the morning show Salam Zindagi on ARY Zindagi.[6] He was also the host of a game show Jeet Ka Dum on Hum TV and is currently hosting another game show, Khush Raho Pakistan on BOL TV. He also turned producer in 2017 with the production house Connect Studios and also owns a film production house Faysal Quraishi Films.[7]
Early life
Quraishi was born in Lahore, Pakistan. His father belonged to the Urdu-speaking community, hailing from erstwhile Hyderabad State but settled in Lahore, while his mother, Afshan Qureshi, is a Sindhi-speaking Memon. His mother and aunt, Rozina Qureshi, were famous film actresses of their time.[8] Now, his mother appears mostly on the small screen. His father, Abid Qureshi, was also an actor and wanted to see his son achieve great heights as an actor. To prepare him, he enrolled Qureshi in a plethora of sports and activities – horse riding, classical dancing, swimming, cricket, and many more. Faysal was just 17 years old when his father was diagnosed with a brain haemorrhage. The family spent all their wealth on his treatment, and Qureshi decided to appear in films to support his family. Unfortunately, just a month before his movie was released, his father died, leaving his wish of seeing his son as a movie star unfulfilled. To this day, it remains Faysal's biggest regret that his father could not witness his success.[9][10]
Career
Quraishi began his career as a child artist and appeared in the plays Emergency Ward and Andhera Ujala for PTV.[9] He made his film debut as an actor in the 1992 film Saza. He starred in 19 movies over the span of four years but could not create a concrete place for himself and switched to the smaller screen.
He first played minor roles in television serials before landing his first lead role as "Boota" in Boota from Toba Tek Singh in 1999, which made him an overnight star. Faysal 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 TV One. He also played a variety of characters in many critically acclaimed dramas, including Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2009), Meri Ansuni Kahani (2009), Masuri (2005), Roag (2014), Main Abdul Qadir Hoon (2010), Qaid-e-Tanhai (2010), and Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (2011–2018), Rang Laaga (2015), Muqaddar (2020), and many others. In 2018, he featured in a revenge-based drama series Khalish. Faysal also played the leading role in the 2014's critically and commercially acclaimed drama serial Bashar Momin, the first Pakistani drama to air on Indian television.[11]
In 2015, Daily Pakistan reported that Faysal had become one of the highest-paid artists in television, charging Rs. 3 million per episode. He continues to be one of the most sought-after and highest-paid actors in Pakistan today.[4]
From 2016 to 2019, Faysal hosted the morning show Salam Zindagi which aired on ARY Zindagi.[12] Qureshi was appointed CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on 30 July 2019.[13]
Filmography
Films
| Film are currently on Cinema | |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Saza | ||
| 2013 | Aina [14] | Nadeem | Remake of Aina |
| 2015 | Good Morning Karachi | Shavaiz | |
| Manto | Asim | ||
| 2016 | Laloolal.com | Rameez | |
| 2023 | Money Back Guarantee | Cameo[15] | |
| TBA | TBA | Also co-producer[16] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Producer | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Andhera Ujala | PTV Home | ||
| Emergency Ward | ||||
| 1995 | Jin Pe Takiya tha | |||
| 1999 | Boota from Toba Tek Singh | Boota | PTV Home | |
| 2000 | Harjaee | Indus TV | ||
| Chamak | PTV Home | |||
| 2003 | Deewar | |||
| Umrao Jaan Ada | Gohar Mirza | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2005 | Wajood e Laraib | Sheharyar | Indus TV | |
| Tum Kahan Hum Kahan | Geo TV | |||
| Masuri[17] | PTV Home | |||
| 2004–2006 | Main Aur Tum | Shams | Ary Digital | |
| 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 | |||
| Madham Madham | ||||
| Dil Kay Afsanay | ||||
| 2009 | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Aarfeen | Geo TV | |
| Aashti | Nazrul Islam | Hum TV | ||
| Baarish Kay Aansoo | Asim | Geo TV | ||
| Meri Unsuni Kahani | Hum TV | |||
| Phir Kho Jaye Na | Ary Digital | |||
| Tere Liye | ||||
| Tikon | ||||
| The Ghost | Ayaan Daniyal | Hum TV | ||
| Ishq Junoon Deewangi | Musician | |||
| 2010 | Tere Jaane Kay Baad | |||
| Sandal | Geo TV | |||
| Diya Jalay | Sameer | ARY Digital | ||
| Qaid-e-Tanhai | Moiz | Hum TV | ||
| Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Faiz Rasul | |||
| Yariyan | Babar | Geo TV | ||
| Haal-e-Dil | Ary Digital | |||
| 2010–11 | Dil Hai Chota Sa | Ahmer | 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 | ||
| Roag | Ayaz | |||
| Umm-e-Kulsoom | Nihal | |||
| Akhri Barish | Nihal | |||
| Khushboo Ka Ghar | Sikander | |||
| Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Sheedo | Geo TV | ||
| 2012 | Sabz Pari Laal Kabootar | Rafiq | ||
| Mera Yaqeen | Asfar | Ary Digital | ||
| Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Sheedo | Geo TV | ||
| 2012–13 | Mera Pehla Pyar | Taha | Ary Digital | |
| 2013 | Pachtawa | |||
| Adhoori Aurat | Zayyan | Geo TV | ||
| Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Sheedo | |||
| Mann Ke Moti | Rahil | |||
| 2014 | Mein Bushra | Faraz | ARY Digital | |
| 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 | Azlan | |||
| 2016 | Tum Meri Ho | Zayyan | ||
| Mera Yaar Miladay | Dabbu | |||
| Waada | Shahab | |||
| Aap Ke Liye | Shaheer | |||
| 2017 | Zaakham | Khawar | ||
| Mein Aur Tum 2.0 | Shams | |||
| 2018 | Main Manto | Asim | Geo TV | |
| Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (Season 04) | Sheedo | |||
| Khalish | Sahil | |||
| Baba Jani | Asfand | | ||
| Haiwan | Hameed | ARY Digital | ||
| Satrangi | A-Plus Entertainment | |||
| 2020 | Muqaddar | Sardar Saif-ur-Rehman | Geo Entertainment | |
| Gustakh | Rohail | Express Entertainment | ||
| Log Kya Kahenge | Saad | ARY Digital[18] | ||
| 2021 | Fitoor | Haider | Geo Entertainment | |
| Dil-e-Momin | Momin Shahzad | |||
| 2022 | Farq | Kamal Hassan | ||
| Hook | Jaffar Ilahi | ARY Digital | ||
| Aik Thi Laila | Azeem Ullah | Express Entertainment | ||
| 2023 | Siyaah | SSP Rana Farrukh | Green Entertainment | |
| Shikaar | Malik Bakhtawar | |||
| Zulm | Malik Ajlal | Hum TV | ||
| 2024 | Khaie | Geo 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 | An Independence Day special telefilm | |
| Babies Unlimited | Humdum | Geo TV | An Eid special telefilm | |
| Nass Baliye | Himself | ARY Digital | An Eid special telefilm | |
| 2010 | Talluq | Armaan | Geo TV | Appeared in Episode 2 |
| Hum Kahani Meri Zubani | ARY Digital | |||
| Phir Kab Milo Ge | TV one | |||
| 2011 | Dum Hai Tou Entertain Kar | Judge | ARY Digital | Reality Show |
| 2012 | Main Aur Tum Phir Se | Comedy Sitcom | ||
| 2015 | Jeet Ka Dum | Host | Hum TV | |
| 2017 | Jimmy Immy Timmy (JIT) | Timmy | ARY Digital | Television film |
| 2016–2019 | Salam Zindagi | Host | ARY Zindagi | Morning Show |
| 2019 | Jeeto Pakistan | Guest | ARY Digital | |
| Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan | Guest | Bol TV | ||
| Khush Raho Pakistan | Host | Game Show |
Awards and recognition
| Year | Awards | Category | Project | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | Deewar | Nominated | [19] |
| 2004[20] | Harjaee | ||||
| Umrao Jaan Ada | |||||
| 2005 | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Main Aur Tum | Won | ||
| 2006 | Jaye Kahan Ye Dil | Nominated | |||
| Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Masuri | ||||
| 2009[21] | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Manay Na Ye Dil | |||
| 2011[22] | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Won | |||
| 2012 | Roag | [23] | |||
| 2013[24] | Jahez | Nominated | |||
| 2015[25] | Best TV Actor | Bashar Momin | |||
| 2016[26] | Rang Laaga | Won | |||
| 2017 | Bheegi Palkein | Nominated | [27] | ||
| 2021 | Best TV Actor (Critics' Choice) | Muqaddar | [28] | ||
| Best TV Actor (Viewers' Choice) |
See also
References
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- ↑ "Prime Time: The Great Actor Migration". 26 July 2020.
- ↑ Sarfaraz, Iqra. "Faysal Qureshi". The News International. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- 1 2 "Pay packages of Pakistani celebrities revealed". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
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- ↑ Nida Tahseen (3 March 2014). "Bashar Momin, 1st Pakistani drama to on-air on Indian channel". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ↑ Haq, Irfan Ul (12 October 2019). "Faysal Quraishi is saying goodbye to his talk show Salam Zindagi". Dawn Images. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ↑ "Children's Literature Festival appoints 14 goodwill ambassadors". Dunya News. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ↑ "Tarang Housefull ~ Music Launch | Desi Rants N Raves". Desirantsnraves.wordpress.com. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
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- ↑ Haq, Irfan Ul (20 October 2018). "Faysal Quraishi and Sohail Javed announce film 'Sorry: A Love Story'". Dawn Images. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
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- ↑ "Kya Aik Waqt Aisa Bhi Aata Hai - Log Kya Kahenge Presented By Ariel". Watch Latest Episodes of ARY Digital. 29 July 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
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