Mohammed Ehteshamuddin
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Mohammed Ehteshamuddin | |
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| Born | 22 November 1965 Karachi, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Television director, producer, writer and actor |
| Years active | 1990-present |
Mohammed Ehteshamuddin (Urdu: محمد احتشام الدین) is a Pakistani TV director, producer, writer and actor. Ehtesham's short films Shahrukh Khan Ki Maut (2005) and Mein Sawa Paanch Bujay Aai Thi (2006) featured at the 2005 and 2006 Kara Film Festival. In addition, his two dramas and a film, Sadqay Tumhare (2014), Aseerzadi and Chambaili (2013) won Hum Award and ARY Film Award nominations. In 2015, he won the Hum Award for Best Director Drama Serial for Sadqay Tumhare.[1] He last directed the mega drama serial Aangan in 2018-2019.
Early life and career[]
Mohammed Ehteshamuddin was born in Karachi, growing up in a colony with a lot of migrants from Hyderabad, including many writers, which he says influenced his early artistic inclination, because as a child he used to frequent literary gatherings involving rehearsal of classical plays as well as short-stories and poetry.[2]
He graduated with a degree in commerce from the Karachi University, working for the Sui Southern Gas Company, and also joined various theater groups, including Tehrik-e-Niswan, Katha and Theatre Circle. In 1998, he was selected by United Nations Development Programme, Pakistan for a course in television production at the Pakistan Television Academy, Islamabad.[3]
In 2013 he performed in the movie Chambaili,[4] for which he was nominated in a Best Supporting Actor and Best Star Debut - Male categories at 1st ARY Film Awards.[5]
Filmography[]
Television (as director and producer)[]
- Shahrukh Khan Ki Maut (Death of Shahrukh Khan) (2005)
- Mein Sawa Paanch Bujay Aai Thi (2006)
- Chandda (2007)
- Daar Se Bichray (2007)
- Yeh Hindustan Woh Pakistan (2007)
- Mukti (2008)
- Baitullaham (2010)
- Perfume Chowk (2010)
- Zaibu ke Paas (2010)
- Chup ka Shor (2011)
- Zaahra (2011)
- Thandi Deewarain (2012)[6]
- Aseerzadi - (2013)
- Zindagi Ab Bhi Muskurati He (2013)
- Sadqay Tumhare (2014)
- Preet Na Kariyo Koi (2015)
- Udaari (2016)
- Aangan (2018)
- Khaab Toot Jaatay Hain (2021)
Actor in Dramas[]
- Abro as Zafar
- Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (Ep:7) as Saleem
- Yaqeen Ka Safar (2017) as Khalil
- Yeh Raha Dil [2017] as Dilber Jahangir 'DJ'
- Khaab Toot Jaatay Hain (2021) as Dr. Sajid Hussain
Film[]
- 2013: Chambaili as Moosa
- 2016: Maalik as Master Mohsin
- 2016: Actor in Law as Lawyer (Cameo)
- 2019: Superstar (director)[7]
- 2021: Yorker[8] as Inspector
Writer[]
- Shahrukh Khan ki Maut (2005)
- Victoria Ka Ticket (2005)
- Mein Sawa Panch Bujay Aai Thi (2006)
- Duniya Goal Hai (2006)
- Yeh Hindustan Woh Pakistan (2007)
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Udaari | Hum Award for Best Director Drama Serial | Won |
| 2014 | Sadqay Tumhare | Hum Award for Best Director Drama Serial | Won |
| 2013 | Chambaili | ||
| ARY Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| ARY Film Award for Best Star Debut - Male | Nominated |
References[]
- ^ "HUM TV Awards 2015: Sadqay Tumhare a clear winner". Dawn News. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ Sadaf Siddique & Sadaf Haider (7 December 2017), "TV director Ehteshamuddin reveals why he's obsessed with Partition", Dawn News. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
- ^ 15th Dubai Film Festival profile
- ^ Zainab Imam (7 May 2013). "Why Chambaili is a must watch". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ "ARY Film announced nominations". Brand Synario. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ Saadia Qamar (30 November 2011). "Thandi Deewarein: love in the time of chaos- a telefilm by Ehteshamuddin". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ Ahmed Sarym (21 August 2018). "Mahira Khan, Bilal Ashraf to star in Momina Duraid's next film". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
- ^ "Yorker is a fun take on Pakistan's English obsession". Samaa TV. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
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