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