Asad Siddiqui (Urdu: اسد صدیقی) is a Pakistani actor who works in television dramas and films. He has appeared in notable television projects including Gumrah, Khuda Dekh Raha Hai, Shikwa, Dareecha, Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat, Joru Ka Ghulam, Sanam, Tawaan. He is best known for his role as an Antagonist in Surkh Chandni which talks about Acid Attack victims.
Asad Siddiqui | |
|---|---|
اسد صدیقی | |
| Born | 15 April 1987[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse | [2] |
| Relatives | Adnan Siddiqui (uncle) Asma Abbas (mother-in-law) |
He made his film debut with director-producer Wajahat Rauf's film Chhalawa alongside his wife Zara Noor Abbas.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Personal life edit
Siddiqui is the nephew of veteran actor Adnan Siddiqui.[10] He comes from a family of Muslim Kayasths (Hindu Kayasths who converted to Islam during the period of Islamic rule in India).[11][12]
In year 2017, he married fellow actress Zara Noor Abbas, daughter of actress Asma Abbas and niece of actress Bushra Ansari. According to Abbas, they first met on the sets of Kis Ki Ayegi Baraat. The marriage ceremony was held in Karachi, Pakistan.[13][14][2]
Filmography edit
| ‹See TfM›† | Denotes film / drama that has not released yet |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat | Vicky | Directed by Marina Khan, and aired on Geo TV |
| Dareecha | Faizan | Aired on ARY Digital | |
| 2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Vicky | Directed by Marina Khan and Nadeem Baig, and aired on Geo TV |
| 2013 | Meri Maa | Shan | Aired on Geo TV |
| 2014 | Khata | Aired on ARY Digital | |
| Shikwa | nadeem | Directed by Rubina Ashraf, And aired on ARY Digital | |
| Rukhsati | Written by Amna Mufti, Directed by Mohsin Mirza | ||
| Chhoti | Umair | ||
| 2015 | Anaya Tumhari Hui | ||
| Khuda Dekh Raha Hai | Moiz | ||
| Sartaj Mera Tu Raaj Mera | Shehroze | ||
| Gila Kis Se Karein | |||
| Goya | |||
| Madawa | |||
| Mery apny | |||
| Mujhe Qabul Hai | |||
| Rishton Ki Dor | |||
| Total Siyapa | |||
| 2016 | Sanam | Farhan | |
| Ghayal | Moiz | ||
| Socha Na Tha | Murtaza | ||
| Joru Ka Ghulam | |||
| Gila | Shajee | ||
| Heer | Ibrahim | ||
| Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab | Noman | ||
| 2017 | Zindaan | Adil | |
| Hari Hari Churiyaan | Kashan | ||
| Paimanay | amir | ||
| Shadi Mubarak Ho | Ikhtiyar | ||
| Zard Zamano Ka Sawera | ali | ||
| Manto | Masood | ||
| Mumkin | |||
| Gumrah | Jamshed | [15] | |
| 2018 | Mah-e-Tamaam | Rohel | |
| Sodai | haris | [16] | |
| Ro Raha Hai Dil | humayon | ||
| Tawaan | Zaman | ||
| 2018-2019 | Balaa | Junaid | [17] |
| 2019 | Enaaya | Rasik | |
| Surkh Chandni | Jawad | ||
| Rishtay Biktay Hain | Hammad | ||
| 2019-2020 | Tu Mera Junoon | Taimoor | |
| Tera Yahan Koi Nahin | waqas | ||
| 2020 | Dil Ruba | Ayaaz | |
| Zebaish | Nadeem | [18] | |
| 2021 | Amanat | Fawad | cameo |
| Sinf-e-Aahan | Norez | ||
| Aye Musht-E-Khaak | Dayyan | ||
| 2022 | Paristan | Aazir | |
| Love Life Ka Law | Asad | Telefilm | |
| 2023 | Behroop | Taimoor | |
| Tumhare Husn Ke Naam | Atif | ||
| Siyaah | Wasi Khan | Episode "Roohdad" |
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Lahore Se Aagey | Pan Seller | Wajahat Rauf | Cameo appearance |
| 2019 | Chhalawa | Luqman | Wajahat Rauf | [19] |
Music video edit
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" | Various | [20] |
References edit
- ^ "Asad Siddiqui celebrates birthday with wife Zara Noor Abbas". Daily Pakistan (newspaper). 15 April 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Zara Noor Abbas shared a picture with husband Asad Siddiqui 'too vile' for Internet". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ "The concept of web series has arrived in Pakistan really late: Asad Siddiqui". Daily Times. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Zara Noor Abbas and Asad Siddiqui will feature in Wajahat Rauf's next". The News International. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ "Asad Siddiqui, Zara Noor Abbas will be sharing silver screen for the first time". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ Desk, Instep. "Getting to know Asad Siddiqui". The News International. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ "Empathy, not pity; Asad Siddiqui hopes 'Surkh Chandni' will change how acid victims are perceived". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ "Meet the Pakistani actors who are best friends and doppelgangers". Business Recorder. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ "Zara Noor Abbas shared a picture with husband Asad Siddiqui 'too vile' for Internet". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ Mahwash Ajaz (25 March 2018), "Always stay connected to who you really are: Asad Siddiqi", Daily Times. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ Jahanara (2003-01). "The Muslim Kayasthas of India". The Oriental Anthropologist: A Bi-annual International Journal of the Science of Man. 3 (1): 48–51. doi:10.1177/0976343020030106. ISSN 0972-558X.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Khanam, Azra (30 August 2013). Muslim Backward Classes: A Sociological Perspective. SAGE Publications. ISBN 978-81-321-1650-9.
- ^ "This couple is breaking wedding stereotypes!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ "Congratulations: Zara Noor Abbas has gotten engaged to Asad Siddiqui!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ "Always stay connected to who you really are: Asad Siddiqi". Daily Times. 24 March 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ Nasim, Rameeza (6 March 2018). "Asad Siddiqui and Hina Altaf pair up for another project together!". Oyeyeah. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ Kari, Maria (8 August 2019). "What Surkh Chandni gets right about acid attack survivors". Images. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Zoya Nasir to star in 'Zebaish'". The Nation. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Wajahat Rauf unveils title of his Eid ul Fitr release, Chhalawa". The News International. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (21 May 2020). "Actors unite for 'Ye Watan Tumhara Hai' rendition, paying tribute to unsung heroes". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 5 June 2020.