Haissam Hussain is a Pakistani television and film director known for television serials such as Noorpur Ki Rani (2009), Akbari Asghari (2011), Durr-e-Shehwar (2012) and Aunn Zara (2013).[1][2][3] He made his cinematic debut by directing romantic-comedy Balu Mahi (2017).[4][5]
Haissam Hussain | |
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| Born | Haissam Hussain Lahore, Pakistan |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Awards | Lux Style Award |
Personal life
Hussain was born to a Muslim family in Lahore, Pakistan. He has studied at a handful of universities, including the Army Burn Hall College in 1992, Punjab University in 1996, West Herts College in 2002 and Middlesex University in 2006.[6] He directed his first telefilm Beetay Pal in 2007. He is married and the couple has 2 daughters and one son.[7]
Career
Hussain got fame with television serial Noorpur Ki Rani. He then directed romamce Ishq Gumshuda, period-romance Dastaan, social domestic-drama Durr-e-Shehwar, coming of age Aik Nayee Cinderella, dark humour Akbari Asghari and romantic comedy Aunn Zara.
In 2017, he ventured into cinema by directing romantic comedy Balu Mahi.[4][8] He also directed small part of Bin Roye and then left it due to unknown reasons.[9]
In 2021, Hussain debut as a producer and made television comeback by directing political-period drama Jo Bichar Gaye.[10]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Choudaween Ka Chand | Hum TV | |
| 2009 | Noorpur Ki Rani | ||
| Jeevan Ki Rahoan Mein | |||
| 2010 | Dastaan | [12] | |
| Ishq Gumshuda | [5] | ||
| 2011 | Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan | ARY Digital | [5] |
| Akbari Asghari | Hum TV | [5] | |
| 2012 | Aik Nayee Cinderella | Geo Entertainment | [5] |
| Durr-e-Shehwar | Hum TV | [13] | |
| 2013 | Aunn Zara | A-Plus TV | [14] |
| 2016 | Bin Roye | Hum TV | |
| 2021 | Jo Bichar Gaye | Geo Entertainment |
Telefilms
| Year | Telefilms |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Patli Gali |
| Ek Tha Larka | |
| Love Unlimited | |
| 2008 | Mili Ali Ko Mili |
| Mutthi Bhar Mitti | |
| Tum Say Kaisay Kahoon | |
| Beetay Pal |
Single Plays
| year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Pari Kahani |
| Akhari Parinda | |
| 2008 | Kuch Khaab Adhoray |
| 2007 | 21 Service Lane |
Short films
- 2006 - No Regrets
Awards and accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director | Dastaan | Won | [15] |
| 2013 | Durr-e-Shehwar | Nominated | [16] | ||
| 2014 | Aunn Zara | [17] | |||
| 2018 | Best Film Director | Balu Mahi | [18] |