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Faysal Quraishi
فیصل قریشی
Qureshi in 2022
Born (1974-10-26) 26 October 1974 (age 50)[1]
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan[2]
NationalityPakistani
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Host
Years active1984–present
Notable workFitoor (2022)
Bashar Momin (2014)
Khaie (2024)
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2010)
Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (2011-2018)
Boota from Toba Tek Singh (1999)
Muqaddar (2020)
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Spouses
Rozina
(m. 1992; div. 2000)
Aisha Agha
(m. 2001; sep. 2003)
Sana Faysal
(m. 2010)
Children3
MotherAfshan Qureshi
RelativesRozina Qureshi (aunt)
Saima Qureshi (cousin)

Faysal Quraishi (Urdu: فیصل قریشی; born on 26 October 1974) is a Pakistani actor, producer, and television host.[3]

He 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 been a part of more than 200 projects.[5]

He hosted a morning show called 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 called Jeet Ka Dum on Hum TV and is currently hosting another game show, Khush Raho Pakistan, on BOL TV. He became a producer in 2017 with the production house Connect Studios, and owns a film production house named Faysal Quraishi Films.[7]

Early life

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Quraishi was born to actress Afshan Qureshi and Abid Quraishi, who had a brief career as an actor.[8]

Career

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Child artist and film debut

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Quraishi began his career as a child artist and appeared in the plays Emergency Ward and Andhera Ujala for PTV. He made his film debut as an actor in the 1992 film Saza.[9] He was 17 at the time.[10]

Television

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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 also played the leading role in Bashar Momin (2014), the first Pakistani drama to air on Indian television.[11]

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), Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (2011–2018), Rang Laaga (2015), Khalish (2018), Muqaddar (2020), and many others.

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][better source needed]

Host

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Faysal has 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.

From 2016 to 2019, Quraishi hosted the morning show Salam Zindagi which aired on ARY Zindagi.[12] He was appointed CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on 30 July 2019.[13]

Filmography

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Films

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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

Sorry: A Love Story

TBA Also co-producer[16]

Television serials

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Year Title Role Producer Channel
1983 Dour-e-Junoon Aamir Mohammad Nisar Hussain PTV
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
2005–2007 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 Yes Geo TV
Iqraar Shahbaz
2015 Maryam Geo TV
Bheegi Palkein Yes 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 Yes
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 Channar Khan Geo Entertainment
BOL Kahani unannounced BOL Network

Other appearances

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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

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Lux Style Awards

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Year Category Project Result Ref
2003 Best TV Actor Deewar Nominated [19]
2004[20] Harjaee
Umrao Jaan Ada
2005 Best TV Actor (Satellite) Main Aur Tum Won [citation needed]
2006 Jaye Kahan Ye Dil Nominated
Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) Masuri [citation needed]
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)[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  2. ^ "Prime Time: The Great Actor Migration". 26 July 2020.
  3. ^ Sarfaraz, Iqra. "Faysal Qureshi". The News International. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Pay packages of Pakistani celebrities revealed". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  5. ^ Alavi, Omair (1 December 2019). "Faysal Quraishi on Hollywood debut with The Window and new beginnings | Instep | thenews.com.pk". The News International. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Overnights: Star Plus stays top; Hum TV & New Vision TV stay strong on Tuesday". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  7. ^ Salman, Ifrah (28 October 2017). "Faysal Qureshi turns producer with the launch of 'Connect Studios'". HIP. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  8. ^ Alavi, Omair (30 October 2021). "Faysal Quraishi – To Hollywood and Beyond!". Bol News.
  9. ^ "Faisal Qureshi". Pakistan Times. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
  10. ^ Qamar, Saadia (24 December 2011). "Faisal Qureshi: The man with a hundred faces". The Express Tribune.
  11. ^ Nida Tahseen (3 March 2014). "Bashar Momin, 1st Pakistani drama to on-air on Indian channel". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  12. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (12 October 2019). "Faysal Quraishi is saying goodbye to his talk show Salam Zindagi". Dawn Images. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  13. ^ "Children's Literature Festival appoints 14 goodwill ambassadors". Dunya News. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  14. ^ "Tarang Housefull ~ Music Launch | Desi Rants N Raves". Desirantsnraves.wordpress.com. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
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  18. ^ "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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  23. ^ "Lux Style Awards: A trip down memory lane". The Express Tribune. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
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  26. ^ "Nominations of 15th LUX Style Awards 2016 Unveiled". Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  27. ^ "Here's what went down at the Lux Style Awards 2017". Dawn Images. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  28. ^ "Lux Style Awards announces nominations for its 20th edition". Dawn Images. 26 August 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
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