Usman Mukhtar

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Usman Mukhtar
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Born (1985-07-27) 27 July 1985 (age 36)
Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
OccupationActor and director
Years active2006–present
Spouse(s)
Zunaira Inam Khan
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(m. 2021)​
RelativesNasira (mother)

Usman Mukhtar (born 27 July 1985) is a Pakistani actor, director and cinematographer.[1]

Personal life[]

Mukhtar was born in Rawalpindi on the 27 July 1985,[2] to actress Nasira, who has acted in 158 films and was known for her roles as a villain, while his grandfather was a lawyer.[3] Because his family did not support his desires to become a movie director, he studied journalism instead of going to film school.[4] At one point he also wanted to become a professional cricketer, but there too his family dissuaded him.[5] Mukhtar married Zunaira Inam Khan in an intimate Nikkah ceremony in April 2021.[6]

Career[]

Mukhtar began his career as a filmmaker in 2006 and as a theatre actor in 2007,[7] directing music videos and short films as well as acting in many plays before getting his break as a film actor with a role in the 2016 Janaan.[8] He then had a role in the 2018 Parchi, a movie for which he was also the cinematographer.[9]

In 2019, Mukhtar starred in the Hum TV drama Anaa, written by Samira Fazal and directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, which marked his acting debut on television. [10]

In 2020, Mukhtar hosted Hum Style Awards. He played the role of "Dr Haris" in another Hum TV drama Sabaat.[11]

An upcoming sci-fic movie of Mukhtar is expected in 2022, which is based on 80 & 90's very popular super hero Umro Ayyar. The film "Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning" title released on Nov 2021. [12]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Film Role Director Notes
2016 Janaan Samir Azfar Jafri Debut film
2018 Parchi Bilal Azfar Jafri Also cinematographer
2022 Umro Ayyar - Azfar Jafri -

Television[]

Year Title Role Channel Notes
2019 Anaa Altamash Hum TV TV Debut
2020 Sabaat Dr. Haris Hum TV
2021 Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay Aswad Ayub Hum TV [13]
2021 Sinf-e-Aahan Daniyal ARY Digital [14]

Short film[]

Year Title Role Notes
2020 Bench [15]

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Result
2012 1st Hum Awards Hum Award for Best Music Video Nominated
2013 2nd Hum Awards Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ "If the script is good, I'd do theatre for free: Usman Mukhtar The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2017-12-28. Archived from the original on 2018-10-08. Retrieved 2018-12-02.
  2. ^ "Hottie of the week: Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-01-06 at the Wayback Machine, 30 August 2013, The Express Tribune. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  3. ^ Ally Adnan (9 February 2018), "‘Making a film is like giving birth — painful but incredibly rewarding’" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, Daily Times. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  4. ^ Manal Faheem Khan (3 August 2017), "Getting to know Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, The Nexs International. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  5. ^ "RENDEZVOUS WITH USMAN MUKHTAR"
  6. ^ "Usman Mukhtar talks about his marriage experience". Daily Times. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  7. ^ Haider Rifaat (20 December 2017), "Everyone has to put up with the struggles of being new: Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, Daily Times. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  8. ^ Zeeshan Mahmood (20 August 2016), "Usman Mukhtar, one of the hunks of ‘Janaan’, talks about the films and all" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  9. ^ "OYE! Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, 11 February 2018, The News. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  10. ^ Irfan ul Haq (16 October 2018), "Hania Aamir and Shahzad Sheikh pair up for a love story" Archived 2018-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, Dawn News. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  11. ^ "Sabaat". Hum TV. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  12. ^ UmroAyyar - A New Beginning | Official Title Reveal, retrieved 2021-12-16
  13. ^ "Usman Mukhtar to star opposite Mahira and Kubra in his next". Daily Times. 2021-07-11. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
  14. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (2021-08-31). "Usman Mukhtar to star in upcoming 'female centric' drama Sinf e Aahan". Images. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  15. ^ "Usman Mukhtar joins the cast of 'Sinf-e-Aahan'". Daily Times. 2021-09-02. Retrieved 2021-09-21.

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