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Ahsan Khan
احسن خان
Ahsan Khan on the sets of Hayya Allal Falah, in 2011
Born (1981-10-09) 9 October 1981 (age 43)[1]
London, England[2]
NationalityPakistani, British
CitizenshipPakistan, United Kingdom
EducationMaster’s degree in English Literature
Alma materGovernment College University, Lahore
Occupations
Years active1998–present
Employer(s)Various film and television productions
Known forWork in Pakistani television dramas and films
Notable workUdaari, Dastaan, Meray Humnasheen
StyleDrama, Comedy, Action
SpouseFatima Ahsan[3]
AwardsMultiple Nominations at Lux Style Awards
HonoursCLF Goodwill Ambassador (2019)

Ahsan Khan (Urdu: احسن خان; born 9 October 1981) is a British Pakistani actor, producer and TV host.

He began acting in 1998. He appeared in the films Nikah, Billi, Ghar Kab Aao Gay, Sultanat, Ishq Khuda, Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri and later moved on to television.

He hosted a quiz show Hayya Allal Falah, during Ramadan.[4] Ahsan Khan is also1 hosting 2020's Ramadan transmission which is airing on PTV Home named Ramazan Pakistan.

Early life

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He was born in London on 9 October 1981, into a family of five siblings; an elder brother, two elder sisters and a twin brother, who is an author and poet (Yasir Khan) from London. He is the only one to have gone into acting, and when his family moved back to Lahore, he earned a master's degree in English literature at Government College University. According to Khan, his father is half-Pashtun and his mother is Punjabi.[5]

Career

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Khan began acting at age of 17 when he appeared in the 1998 film Nikah and in the same year appeared in Hans Ki Chaal for PTV. Ahsan later appeared in the films Ghar Kab Aao Gay (2000) and Billi. He then shifted to television appearing in many television dramas throughout the 2000s and 2010s. These dramas include blockbusters like Din Dhallay on PTV and Dastaan on Hum TV. He also appeared in many hit serials with his frequent co-star, Saba Qamar such as Tera Pyaar Nahi Bhole, Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi. He also appeared in Mere Qatil Mere Dildar and Kabhi Kabhi with Mehwiah Hayat which were hit serials. He played a rich and handsome businessman in Mausam opposite Hareem Farooq and Yumna Zaidi. He also starred in hit serial Marasim opposite Urwa Hocane and Sonya Hussyn. He also appeared in many serials with Sajal Aly including Gohar e Nayab. He appeared in Kaise Huye Benaam with Neelam Munir for the first time of many serials. He hosted a quiz show, Hayya Allal Falah on Hum TV in 2011, during Ramadan.[6][2] He received acclaim for his role in the 2016 drama Udaari.[7]

Since 2016, he has also turned to production,[8] with the socially relevant series Dukh Sukh, being "tired of the same old 'saas bahu' dramas",[9] and as of 2018, has produced more than twenty works for television.[10]

In 2017, he starred in the romantic-comedy film Chupan Chupai opposite Neelam Muneer. The film was a commercial success.[11] His performance in the film earned him a nomination for Lux Style Award for Best Film Actor.[12]

Khan was appointed as a CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on 30 July 2019.[13]

In 2019, he played a pivotal role in the acclaimed television series Alif.[14][15] That same year, he played the eponymous character in comedy series Shahrukh Ki Saliyan, opposite Ramsha Khan.[16][17]

In 2020, he starred opposite Ushna Shah in the romantic television series Bandhay Aik Dor Say

In 2021, he appeared in a different type of a role in Qayamat opposite Neelam Munir and also appeared in Qissa Meherbano Ka, opposite Mawra Hussyn and played a grey shaded character.

In 2022, he played the lead role in Meray Humnasheen, opposite Hiba Bukhari and also played the role of a fraudster in Fraud, opposite Saba Qamar for the first time since 11 years though they appeared in Zee-5 short film Momal Rano in 2017. Mikaal Zulfiqar also played a supporting role in the drama Fraud.

In 2022, he appeared as Kabir in Yasir Nawaz directed murder mystery Chakkar, opposite Neelam Munir. The film received positive reviews from critics but failed to do well at box office due to different topic and competition from other movies.

He also appeared as Danish in the film Rehbra, opposite Ayesha Omar which also couldn't do well at the box office due to less promotion.

In 2023, he played the lead role of Umar in a short series named Hum Dono for Express entertainment opposite Hira Mani.

The same year, he is also playing the lead role of Aatir in Geo entertainment's, Mujhe Qabool Nahin opposite Madiha Imam and Sami Khan. Sami Khan portrays the negative role here.

He is also going to play the lead role in ARY Digital's upcoming highly anticipated drama serial titled Sukoon opposite Sana Javed for the first time. This will be directed by Seeraj ul Haq.

In 2023, in an Eid show he revealed that he has signed his next film and he will start shooting for it in August though not much is revealed about it yet.

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Refs
1998 Nikah
2000 Billi
2000 Ghar Kab Aao Gay Captain Amir
2013 Ishq Khuda Ahsan
2013 Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri Saad
2014 Sultanat
2016 Chashm e Num Shahid Short film
2016 Moomal Rano Jamaal Short film
2017 Chupan Chupai Babu [18]
2018 Tick Tock Animated Movie – Voice role [19]
2022 Chakkar Kabir [20]
Rehbra Danish [21][22]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
Sehra PTV Production
2003 Duniya Daari Directed by Javed Fazil
Singhar Directed by Javed Fazil, Written by Seema Ghazal
2004 Chashmaan Aired on PTV
Ana Directed by S. Suleman, Written by Seema Ghazal
Ajnabi Raste Ajnabi Manzilein Nominated in PTV Awards 2006 for Best actar
2005 Beti Kamaal Super Hit
Khawab Nagar Aired on PTV
Safaid Posh Sameer Directed by Faisal Bukhari
Mehndi wale haath Akbar Aied on Geo TV
Sitam PTV's first Soap
Aah Aired On ATV
2006 Gharoor Haris Writeb by Hassan Nisar
Banjar
Baund Darwaze Written by Naheed Naz, Produced by Imran Gul, Directed by Rajaz
Sharbati Aired on PTV
Chingaarian
Barson Baad Asif Super Hit, Directed by Faisal Bukhari
Saat Sur Rishton Ke Directed by Syed Ahmad Kamran
Diya Sath Chand Lamhon Ka Rehaan
2007 Muqaddas Rehaan
Rishtay [23] Aired on ATV
Awaaz [24] Asif Ali Pota Production
2008 Kagaz Kay Phool Aired on PTV
Bint e Adam Directed By Shahid Zahoor, Written by Wasi Shah
Sill[25] Aired on ATV
2009 Saiqa Rehaan Aid on HUM TV
Koonj Aired on GEO TV
Kaahe ko Biyahe Badais
Dil Dard Dhuwaan
Muhabbat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai Kabir Aplus
2010 Din Dhallay Saim
Chatt
Imtihaan
Vasl Adeel
Dastaan Saleem
Parsa David Agarwal
2011 Pani Jaisa Piyar Saad
Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole Hadi
Takkay ki Ayegi Baraat Azar
Neeyat Ismail
Ik Yaad Hai
Omar Dadi aur Gharwalay Ahmed
Payal
2012 Mere Qatil Mere Dildar Umar
Bilqees Kaur Sultan
Meri Ladli Tabraiz
Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi Meerab
Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu Adeel
Dil Say Dil Tak Directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari
Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat Azar
Mirat Ul Uroos Hashim
2013 Heer Ranjha Ranjha
Khoya Khoya Chand Aarib
Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai Arham
Gohar-e-Nayab Sami
Meri Zindagi Hai Tu Aman
Kabhi Kabhi Araiz
2014 Qudrat Momin
Mausam Hashir
Marasim Daud
Zid Umer
2014-2015 Chupkay Say Bahaar Aa Jaye (A-pluse) Mazher
2015 Tumhare Siwa Aazar
Preet Na Kariyo Koi Shams
2016 Udaari Imtiaz Sheikh
Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi Haider Shah Directed by Shahzad Kashmiri and aired on Hum TV
2017 Haasil Junaid Aired on Geo TV
2018 Maryam Periera Ali Khan Aired on TV One, and PTV Home
Aangan Safdar/Subhan Based On the Novel of Khadija Mastoor about partion [sic?] of 1947
2019 Shahrukh Ki Saliyan Shahrukh Comedy Play, Written by Muhammad Younis Butt
Alif Taha Abul Ala Based on Sufi Isam, Written by Umera Ahmed
2020 Game Show Aisay Chalay Ga League Captain (Lahore Leapords)
Winner
Bandhay Aik Dor Say Umar GEO TV
2021 Qayamat Rashid GEO TV
Qissa Meherbano Ka Murad HUM TV
Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam Gulab web-series; released on ZEE5[26]
2022 Meray Humnasheen Darakhzai GEO TV
Fraud Shujaat "Shajji" Atray/Tabraiz Khawar/Choudhary Hashim ARY Digital

Reality shows

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Year Title Role Notes
2013 Madventures Host ARY Digital
2015–2016 Asia's Singing Superstar Host co-host Shweta Pandit
2017 Knorr Noodles Boriyat Busters Host Children's Game Show[27]
2019–2020 Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan Host
2021–2022 time out with ahsan khan Host Talkshow[28]

Music video

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Year Title Artist Notes Singer
2020 "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" Various [29]
2020 "Kab Aaoge" Ahsan khan & Maheen Raheel [30]

Awards and nominations

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 Ishq Khuda Best Actor Nominated[31]

Lux Style Awards

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Ceremony Project Result Result
7th Lux Style Awards[32] Best TV Actor (Satellite) Muqaddas Nominated
9th Lux Style Awards[33] Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) Mohabat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai
10th Lux Style Awards[34] Shikan
11th Lux Style Awards[35] Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole
13th Lux Style Awards[36] Best TV Play (Terrestrial) Mar Jayen Hum Toh Kiya Won
16th Lux Style Awards[37] Best TV Actor Udaari
17th Lux Style Awards Best Lead Actor in a Film Chupan Chupai Nominated[38]

References

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  1. ^ "5 MUST KNOW FACTS ABOUT AHSAN KHAN ON HIS BIRTHDAY". ARY Digital. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b Piyali Dasgupta (10 September 2014). "Ahsan Khan: It would be a dream for me to work with Indian artists". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  3. ^ "Ahsan Khan and Fatima Ahsan are turning into interior designers for their latest venture". Images by Dawn (newspaper). 23 October 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  4. ^ "جیو کے ڈرامے'شاہ رخ کی سالیاں' میں احسن خان کا نیا روپ". Daily Jang. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Ahsan Khan's interview with The Current Life". The Current Life. 24 November 2019. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Ahsan Khan To Host Hayya Allal Falah on Hum TV". awamiweb.com. 17 July 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  7. ^ "Ahsan Khan's Udaari Role: We talk to the actor himself about his evil side". 27 June 2016.
  8. ^ Faizan Javed (16 September 2016), "Exploring Ahsan Khan’s journey to stardom", The Nation. Retrieved 10 October 2018
  9. ^ Irfan ul Haq (20 October 2016), "With new series Dukh Sukh, Ahsan Khan hopes to recreate some PTV magic", Dawn News. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  10. ^ Madeeha Syed (7 January 2018), "THE ICON INTERVIEW: REBIRTH OF AN ACTOR", Dawn News. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  11. ^ "'Chupan Chupai' surpasses with 7 crore target in 25 days". The News International. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  12. ^ "Who won big at Lux Style Awards 2018?". Images. 21 February 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  13. ^ Daur, Naya (30 July 2019). "Children's Literature Festival Appoints Fourteen Goodwill Ambassadors". Naya Daur. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  14. ^ "'Alif': Sajal Ali admires Ahsan Khan's outstanding acting". The News International. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  15. ^ "Alif's viewership soars to all-time high". The News International. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  16. ^ "Ramsha signs new project alongside Ahsan Khan". The Nation. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  17. ^ "Here are the biggest hits of 7th Sky Entertainment in 2019". Something Haute. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  18. ^ Ahmed Sarym (10 February 2016). "Ahsan Khan and Neelam Muneer pair up for Mohsin Ali's directorial debut". HIP. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  19. ^ Maliha Rehman (3 February 2018). "Tick Tock is a necessary movie because there's hardly any content for children: Ahsan Khan". DAWN Images. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  20. ^ Entertainment Desk (3 March 2020). "Ahsan Khan joins the cast of Yasir Nawaz's Chakkar". Something Haute.
  21. ^ Hafsa Saeed (24 November 2016). "Ahsan Khan and Ayesha Omer have signed a movie together". HIP. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  22. ^ Aiman Siddiqi (24 November 2016). ""I'm a lawyer by education but an actor by birth" says Sarish Khan". HIP. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  23. ^ "Rishtay (TV Series 2007– ) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
  24. ^ Awaz Drama Title Song on PTV on YouTube
  25. ^ "Sill (TV Series 2007– ) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
  26. ^ "'Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam' starring Ahsan Khan and Osman Khalid Butt to release soon". Daily Times. 11 November 2021.
  27. ^ "Knorr Noodles Boriyat Busters will make sure your Friday evenings are sorted". DAWN. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  28. ^ "Ahsan Khan's talk show features candid conversations with his famous friends| Images". DAWN. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  29. ^ Tribune.com.pk (21 May 2020). "Actors unite for 'Ye Watan Tumhara Hai' rendition, paying tribute to unsung heroes". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  30. ^ "Kab Aaoge Ft. | Ahsan Khan & Mahreen Raheel | Raga Boyz | Sound Recordz". YouTube. 12 July 2020. |Raga Boyz
  31. ^ "ARY Film awards announced nominations | Reviewit.pk".
  32. ^ "https://www.fashioncentral.pk/people-parties/events/celebrations/story-383-winners-announced-for-8th-lux-style-awards/ Archived 30 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine"
  33. ^ "9th LUX Style Awards". Fashion Central. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  34. ^ "Lux Style Awards 2011 Nominations | Rewaj - All About Women Lifestyle". 8 November 2011. Archived from the original on 8 November 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  35. ^ "Lux Style Awards: A trip down memory lane". The Express Tribune. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  36. ^ "Nominees announced for 2014 Lux Style Awards". 19 August 2014. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  37. ^ "Here's what went down at the Lux Style Awards 2017". Images. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  38. ^ "Here are the winners from the Lux Style Awards 2018". Geo TV. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
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