Haissam Hussain

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Haissam Hussain is a Pakistani television and film director known for directed a number of critically acclaimed 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] Hussain directed the period play Dastaan (2010) which earned him critical praise and several accolades including the Lux Style Award for Best television director.[6][7][8][9]

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.[10] He directed his first telefilm Beetay Pal in 2007. He is married and the couple has 2 daughters and one son.[11]

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 romamtic comedy Aunn Zara.

In 2017, he ventured into cinema by directing romantic comedy Balu Mahi.[4][12] He also directed small part of Bin Roye and then left it due to unknown reasons.[13]

In 2021, Hussain debut as a producer and made television comeback by directing political-period drama Jo Bichar Gaye.[14]

Filmography[]

Television[]

Year Title Notes
2008 Choudaween Ka Chand Ramzan special play
2009 Noorpur Ki Rani
Jeevan Ki Rahoan Mein
2010 Dastaan [16]
Ishq Gumshuda
2011 Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan
Akbari Asghari
2012 Aik Nayee Cinderella
Durr-e-Shehwar [17]
2013 Aunn Zara [18]
2016 Bin Roye TV series later adapted into film
2021 Jo Bichar Gaye

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

References[]

  1. ^ "Saying Goodbye to Durr-e-shahwar". Express Tribune.
  2. ^ "'Aunn Zara' - A drama review". dawn.com. 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  3. ^ Eefa Khalid (31 December 2012). "Pakistani dramas: highlights of 2012". DAWN.
  4. ^ a b "Haissam, Sadia join hands for a feature film". nation.com.pk.
  5. ^ "Which hot onscreen couple will feature in Haissem Hussain's new film Balu Mahi?". Images. 2015-12-24.
  6. ^ "Dastaan Reflecting the Indo-Pak Divide". Tribune. 6 October 2011.
  7. ^ "Pakistan Media Awards: And the stars come out to play". DAWN. 14 May 2011.
  8. ^ "Lux Style Awards 2011: Glamour's night out". Express Tribune. 2011-09-17.
  9. ^ "11 Times Scenes From "Dastaan" Were Literally Pieces Of Actual Art". Mangobaaz. 2017-11-20.
  10. ^ Haissam Hussain Facebook Profile
  11. ^ Dastaan Special HH on Morning With Hum
  12. ^ a b "Haissam Hussain, Sadia Jabbar join hands for a feature film". Express Tribune. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  13. ^ "How five directors helmed Bin Roye". Tribune. 28 June 2015.
  14. ^ Farheen Abdullah (2021-12-13). "Jo Bichar Gaye off to an impressive start". CutACut. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  15. ^ "Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed's Bin Roye likely to steal your hearts". Express Tribune. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  16. ^ "'Dastaan' to reappear on TV screen". The Nation (Pakistani newspaper). Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  17. ^ "Drama of the Week-Durr-e-Shahwar".
  18. ^ "Aunn Zara director Haissam Hussain wants Indian and Pakistani cinema to come closer". bollywood life. 2014-07-22. Retrieved 2021-01-26.

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