Faysal Quraishi

Faysal Quraishi (Urdu: فیصل قریشی; born on 26 October 1973) is a Pakistani actor, producer, and television host.[3]

Faysal Quraishi
فیصل قریشی
Qureshi in 2022
Born (1973-10-26) 26 October 1973 (age 50)[1]
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan[2]
NationalityPakistani
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Host
Years active1984–present
Notable workFitoor (2022)
Bashar Momin (2014)
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2010)
Boota from Toba Tek Singh (1999)
Muqaddar (2020)
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Spouses
Rozina
(m. 1992; div. 2000)
Ayesha Agha
(m. 2001; sep. 2003)
Sana Faysal
(m. 2010)
Children3
Parent
RelativesRozina Qureshi (aunt)
Saima Qureshi (cousin)

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

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

Career

Child artist and film debut

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

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), and 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

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

Films

YearMovieRoleNotes
1992Saza
2013Aina [14]NadeemRemake of Aina
2015Good Morning KarachiShavaiz
MantoAsim
2016Laloolal.comRameez
2023Money Back GuaranteeCameo[15]
TBA

Sorry: A Love Story

TBAAlso co-producer[16]

Television serials

YearTitleRoleProducerChannel
1983Dour-e-JunoonAamirMohammad Nisar HussainPTV
1985Andhera UjalaPTV Home
Emergency Ward
1995Jin Pe Takiya tha
1999Boota from Toba Tek SinghBootaPTV Home
2000HarjaeeIndus TV
ChamakPTV Home
2003Deewar
Umrao Jaan AdaGohar MirzaGeo Entertainment
2005Wajood e LaraibSheharyarIndus TV
Tum Kahan Hum KahanGeo TV
Masuri[17]PTV Home
2004–2006Main Aur TumShamsAry Digital
2007Man-o-SalwaSherazHum TV
2008Jhumka Jaan
Kitni Door Kitne PaasPTV Home
Chaar ChandGeo TV
Ab Ghar Jaane Do
Abhi AbhiAry Digital
Madham Madham
Dil Kay Afsanay
2009Meri Zaat Zarra-e-BenishanAarfeenGeo TV
AashtiNazrul IslamHum TV
Baarish Kay AansooAsimGeo TV
Meri Unsuni KahaniHum TV
Phir Kho Jaye NaAry Digital
Tere Liye
Tikon
The GhostAyaan DaniyalHum TV
Ishq Junoon DeewangiMusician
2010Tere Jaane Kay Baad
SandalGeo TV
Diya JalaySameerARY Digital
Qaid-e-TanhaiMoizHum TV
Main Abdul Qadir HoonFaiz Rasul
YariyanBabarGeo TV
Haal-e-DilAry Digital
2010–11Dil Hai Chota SaAhmerGeo TV
2011Ishq Ibadat
Kya Meri Shaadi Shahrukh Se Hogi
Ek Hatheli Pe Hina Ek Hatheli Pe LahooNajeeb
Mera SaaeinAarishAry Digital
RoagAyaz
Umm-e-KulsoomNihal
Akhri BarishNihal
Khushboo Ka GharSikander
Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay GaSheedoGeo TV
2012Sabz Pari Laal KabootarRafiq
Mera YaqeenAsfarAry Digital
Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay GaSheedoGeo TV
2012–13Mera Pehla PyarTahaAry Digital
2013Pachtawa
Adhoori AuratZayyanGeo TV
Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay GaSheedo
Mann Ke MotiRahil
2014Mein BushraFarazARY Digital
Bashar MominBashar Geo TV
IqraarShahbaz
2015MaryamGeo TV
Bheegi Palkein A-Plus TV
MolSheharyarHum TV
Rang LaagaAashiq HussainAry Digital
NarazAzlan
2016Tum Meri HoZayyan
Mera Yaar MiladayDabbu
WaadaShahab
Aap Ke LiyeShaheer
2017ZaakhamKhawar
Mein Aur Tum 2.0Shams
2018Main MantoAsimGeo TV
Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (Season 04)Sheedo
KhalishSahil
Baba JaniAsfand
HaiwanHameedARY Digital
SatrangiA-Plus Entertainment
2020MuqaddarSardar Saif-ur-RehmanGeo Entertainment
GustakhRohailExpress Entertainment
Log Kya KahengeSaadARY Digital[18]
2021FitoorHaiderGeo Entertainment
Dil-e-MominMomin Shahzad
2022FarqKamal Hassan
HookJaffar IlahiARY Digital
Aik Thi LailaAzeem UllahExpress Entertainment
2023SiyaahSSP Rana FarrukhGreen Entertainment
ShikaarMalik Bakhtawar
ZulmMalik AjlalHum TV
2024KhaieChannar KhanGeo Entertainment

Other appearances

YearDrama SerialRoleChannelNotes
2007KaunSTN TVIn episode 5 Honeymoon
2008Resham Si ShaamAhsaanHum TVAn episode for Qissaon ki Chaadar mini-series
2009Mutthi Bhar MittiMuzaffarAn Independence Day special telefilm
Babies UnlimitedHumdumGeo TVAn Eid special telefilm
Nass BaliyeHimselfARY DigitalAn Eid special telefilm
2010TalluqArmaanGeo TVAppeared in Episode 2
Hum Kahani Meri ZubaniARY Digital
Phir Kab Milo GeTV one
2011Dum Hai Tou Entertain Kar JudgeARY DigitalReality Show
2012Main Aur Tum Phir SeComedy Sitcom
2015Jeet Ka Dum HostHum TV
2017Jimmy Immy Timmy (JIT)TimmyARY DigitalTelevision film
2016–2019Salam Zindagi HostARY ZindagiMorning Show
2019Jeeto PakistanGuestARY Digital
Bol Nights with Ahsan KhanGuestBol TV
Khush Raho PakistanHostGame Show

Awards and recognition

YearAwardsCategoryProjectResultRef.
2003Lux Style AwardsBest TV ActorDeewarNominated[19]
2004[20]Harjaee
Umrao Jaan Ada
2005Best TV Actor (Satellite)Main Aur TumWon[citation needed]
2006Jaye Kahan Ye DilNominated
Best TV Actor (Terrestrial)Masuri[citation needed]
2009[21]Best TV Actor (Satellite)Manay Na Ye Dil
2011[22]Meri Zaat Zarra-e-BenishanWon
2012Roag[23]
2013[24]JahezNominated
2015[25]Best TV ActorBashar Momin
2016[26]Rang LaagaWon
2017Bheegi PalkeinNominated[27]
2021Best TV Actor (Critics' Choice)Muqaddar[28]
Best TV Actor (Viewers' Choice)[citation needed]

See also

References