Ahsan Khan (Urdu: احسن خان; born 9 October 1981) is a British Pakistani actor, producer and TV host.
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.jpg) Ahsan Khan on the sets of Hayya Allal Falah, in 2011 | |
| Born | 9 October 1981[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani, British |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse | Fatima Ahsan[3] |
He began acting in 1998. He appeared in the films Nikah, Billi, Ghar Kab Aao Gay, Sultanat, Ishq Khuda, Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri and later moved on to television.
He hosted a quiz show Hayya Allal Falah on Hum TV in 2011, during Ramadan.[4] Ahsan Khan is also hosting 2020's Ramadan transmission which is airing on PTV Home named Ramazan Pakistan.
Early life
He was born in London on 9 October 1981, into a family of five siblings; an elder brother, two elder sisters and a twin brother, who is an author and poet (Yasir Khan) from London. He is the only one to have gone into acting, and when his family moved back to Lahore, he earned a master's degree in English literature at Government College University. According to Khan, his father is half-Pashtun and his mother is Punjabi.[5]
Career
Khan began acting at age of 23 when he appeared in the 1998 film Nikah and in the same year appeared in Hans Ki Chaal for PTV. Ahsan later appeared in the films Ghar Kab Aao Gay (2000) and Billi. He then shifted to television appearing in many television dramas throughout the 2000s and 2010s. These dramas include blockbusters like Din Dhallay on PTV and Dastaan on Hum TV. He also appeared in many hit serials with his frequent co-star, Saba Qamar such as Tera Pyaar Nahi Bhole, Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi. He also appeared in Mere Qatil Mere Dildar and Kabhi Kabhi with Mehwiah Hayat which were hit serials. He played a rich and handsome businessman in Mausam opposite Hareem Farooq and Yumna Zaidi. He also starred in hit serial Marasim opposite Urwa Hocane and Sonya Hussyn. He also appeared in many serials with Sajal Aly including Gohar e Nayab. He appeared in Kaise Huye Benaam with Neelam Munir for the first time of many serials. He hosted a quiz show, Hayya Allal Falah on Hum TV in 2011, during Ramadan.[6][2] He received acclaim for his role in the 2016 drama Udaari.[7]
Since 2016, he has also turned to production,[8] with the socially relevant series Dukh Sukh, being "tired of the same old 'saas bahu' dramas",[9] and as of 2018, has produced more than twenty works for television.[10]
In 2017, he starred in the romantic-comedy film Chupan Chupai opposite Neelam Muneer. The film was a commercial success.[11] His performance in the film earned him a nomination for Lux Style Award for Best Film Actor.[12]
Khan was appointed as a CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on 30 July 2019.[13]
In 2019, he played a pivotal role in the acclaimed television series Alif.[14][15] That same year, he played the eponymous character in comedy series Shahrukh Ki Saliyan, opposite Ramsha Khan.[16][17]
In 2020, he starred opposite Ushna Shah in the romantic television series Bandhay Aik Dor Say
In 2021, he appeared in a different type of a role in Qayamat opposite Neelam Munir and also appeared in Qissa Meherbano Ka, opposite Mawra Hussyn and played a grey shaded character.
In 2022, he played the lead role in Meray Humnasheen, opposite Hiba Bukhari and also played the role of a fraudster in Fraud, opposite Saba Qamar for the first time since 11 years though they appeared in Zee-5 short film Momal Rano in 2017. Mikaal Zulfiqar also played a supporting role in the drama Fraud.
In 2022, he appeared as Kabir in Yasir Nawaz directed murder mystery Chakkar, opposite Neelam Munir. The film received positive reviews from critics but failed to do well at box office due to different topic and competition from other movies.
He also appeared as Danish in the film Rehbra, opposite Ayesha Omar which also couldn't do well at the box office due to less promotion.
In 2023, he played the lead role of Umar in a short series named Hum Dono for Express entertainment opposite Hira Mani.
The same year, he is also playing the lead role of Aatir in Geo entertainment's, Mujhe Qabool Nahin opposite Madiha Imam and Sami Khan. Sami Khan portrays the negative role here.
He is also going to play the lead role in ARY Digital's upcoming highly anticipated drama serial titled Sukoon opposite Sana Javed for the first time. This will be directed by Seeraj ul Haq.
In 2023, in an Eid show he revealed that he has signed his next film and he will start shooting for it in August though not much is revealed about it yet.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Nikah | ||
| 2000 | Billi | ||
| 2000 | Ghar Kab Aao Gay | Captain Amir | |
| 2013 | Ishq Khuda | Ahsan | |
| 2013 | Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri | Saad | |
| 2014 | Sultanat | ||
| 2016 | Chashm e Num | Shahid | Short film |
| 2016 | Moomal Rano | Jamaal | Short film |
| 2017 | Chupan Chupai | Babu | [18] |
| 2018 | Tick Tock | Animated Movie – Voice role | [19] |
| 2022 | Chakkar | Kabir | [20] |
| Rehbra | Danish | [21][22] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sehra | PTV Production | ||
| 2003 | Duniya Daari | Directed by Javed Fazil | |
| Singhar | Directed by Javed Fazil, Written by Seema Ghazal | ||
| 2004 | Chashmaan | Aired on PTV | |
| Ana | Directed by S. Suleman, Written by Seema Ghazal | ||
| Ajnabi Raste Ajnabi Manzilein | Nominated in PTV Awards 2006 for Best actar | ||
| 2005 | Beti | Kamaal | Super Hit |
| Khawab Nagar | Aired on PTV | ||
| Safaid Posh | Directed by Faisal Bukhari | ||
| Mehndi wale haath | Akbar | Aied on Geo TV | |
| Sitam | PTV's first Soap | ||
| Aah | Aired On ATV | ||
| 2006 | Gharoor | Haris | Writeb by Hassan Nisar |
| Banjar | |||
| Baund Darwaze | Written by Naheed Naz, Produced by Imran Gul, Directed by Rajaz | ||
| Sharbati | Aired on PTV | ||
| Chingaarian | |||
| Barson Baad | Asif | Super Hit, Directed by Faisal Bukhari | |
| Saat Sur Rishton Ke | Directed by Syed Ahmad Kamran | ||
| Diya Sath Chand Lamhon Ka | Rehaan | ||
| 2007 | Muqaddas | Rehaan | |
| Rishtay [23] | Aired on ATV | ||
| Awaaz [24] | Asif Ali Pota Production | ||
| 2008 | Kagaz Kay Phool | Aired on PTV | |
| Bint e Adam | Directed By Shahid Zahoor, Written by Wasi Shah | ||
| Sill[25] | Aired on ATV | ||
| 2009 | Saiqa | Rehaan | Aid on HUM TV |
| Koonj | Aired on GEO TV | ||
| Kaahe ko Biyahe Badais | |||
| Dil Dard Dhuwaan | |||
| Muhabbat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai | Kabir | Aplus | |
| 2010 | Din Dhallay | Saim | |
| Chatt | |||
| Imtihaan | |||
| Vasl | Adeel | ||
| Dastaan | Saleem | ||
| Parsa | David Agarwal | ||
| 2011 | Pani Jaisa Piyar | Saad | |
| Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | Hadi | ||
| Takkay ki Ayegi Baraat | Azar | ||
| Neeyat | Ismail | ||
| Ik Yaad Hai | |||
| Omar Dadi aur Gharwalay | Ahmed | ||
| Payal | |||
| 2012 | Mere Qatil Mere Dildar | Umar | |
| Bilqees Kaur | Sultan | ||
| Meri Ladli | Tabraiz | ||
| Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi | Meerab | ||
| Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu | Adeel | ||
| Dil Say Dil Tak | Directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari | ||
| Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Azar | ||
| Mirat Ul Uroos | Hashim | ||
| 2013 | Heer Ranjha | Ranjha | |
| Khoya Khoya Chand | Aarib | ||
| Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai | Arham | ||
| Gohar-e-Nayab | Sami | ||
| Meri Zindagi Hai Tu | Aman | ||
| Kabhi Kabhi | Araiz | ||
| 2014 | Qudrat | Momin | |
| Mausam | Hashir | ||
| Marasim | Daud | ||
| Zid | Umer | ||
| 2014-2015 | Chupkay Say Bahaar Aa Jaye | (A-pluse) Mazher | |
| 2015 | Tumhare Siwa | Aazar | |
| Preet Na Kariyo Koi | Shams | ||
| 2016 | Udaari | Imtiaz Sheikh | |
| Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi | Haider Shah | Directed by Shahzad Kashmiri and aired on Hum TV | |
| 2017 | Haasil | Junaid | Aired on Geo TV |
| 2018 | Maryam Periera | Ali Khan | Aired on TV One, and PTV Home |
| Aangan | Safdar/Subhan | Based On the Novel of Khadija Mastoor about partion [sic?] of 1947 | |
| 2019 | Shahrukh Ki Saliyan | Shahrukh | Comedy Play, Written by Muhammad Younis Butt |
| Alif | Taha Abul Ala | Based on Sufi Isam, Written by Umera Ahmed | |
| 2020 | Game Show Aisay Chalay Ga League | Captain (Lahore Leapords) | Winner
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| Bandhay Aik Dor Say | Umar | GEO TV | |
| 2021 | Qayamat | Rashid | GEO TV |
| Qissa Meherbano Ka | Murad | HUM TV | |
| Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam | Gulab | web-series; released on ZEE5[26] | |
| 2022 | Meray Humnasheen | Darakhzai | GEO TV |
| Fraud | Shujaat "Shajji" Atray/Tabraiz Khawar/Choudhary Hashim | ARY Digital |
Reality shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Madventures | Host | ARY Digital |
| 2015–2016 | Asia's Singing Superstar | Host | co-host Shweta Pandit |
| 2017 | Knorr Noodles Boriyat Busters | Host | Children's Game Show[27] |
| 2019–2020 | Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan | Host | |
| 2021–2022 | time out with ahsan khan | Host | Talkshow[28] |
Music video
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes | Singer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" | Various | [29] | |
| 2020 | "Kab Aaoge" | Ahsan khan & Maheen Raheel | [30] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ishq Khuda | Best Actor | Nominated[31] |
Lux Style Awards
| Ceremony | Project | Result | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Lux Style Awards[32] | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Muqaddas | Nominated |
| 9th Lux Style Awards[33] | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Mohabat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai | |
| 10th Lux Style Awards[34] | Shikan | ||
| 11th Lux Style Awards[35] | Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | ||
| 13th Lux Style Awards[36] | Best TV Play (Terrestrial) | Mar Jayen Hum Toh Kiya | Won |
| 16th Lux Style Awards[37] | Best TV Actor | Udaari | |
| 17th Lux Style Awards | Best Lead Actor in a Film | Chupan Chupai | Nominated[38] |
References
- ^ "5 MUST KNOW FACTS ABOUT AHSAN KHAN ON HIS BIRTHDAY". ARY Digital. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ a b Piyali Dasgupta (10 September 2014). "Ahsan Khan: It would be a dream for me to work with Indian artists". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
- ^ "Ahsan Khan and Fatima Ahsan are turning into interior designers for their latest venture". Images by Dawn (newspaper). 23 October 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ^ "جیو کے ڈرامے'شاہ رخ کی سالیاں' میں احسن خان کا نیا روپ". Daily Jang. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- ^ "Ahsan Khan's interview with The Current Life". The Current Life. 24 November 2019. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Ahsan Khan To Host Hayya Allal Falah on Hum TV". awamiweb.com. 17 July 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ "Ahsan Khan's Udaari Role: We talk to the actor himself about his evil side". 27 June 2016.
- ^ Faizan Javed (16 September 2016), "Exploring Ahsan Khan’s journey to stardom", The Nation. Retrieved 10 October 2018
- ^ Irfan ul Haq (20 October 2016), "With new series Dukh Sukh, Ahsan Khan hopes to recreate some PTV magic", Dawn News. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ Madeeha Syed (7 January 2018), "THE ICON INTERVIEW: REBIRTH OF AN ACTOR", Dawn News. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ "'Chupan Chupai' surpasses with 7 crore target in 25 days". The News International. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "Who won big at Lux Style Awards 2018?". Images. 21 February 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ Daur, Naya (30 July 2019). "Children's Literature Festival Appoints Fourteen Goodwill Ambassadors". Naya Daur. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "'Alif': Sajal Ali admires Ahsan Khan's outstanding acting". The News International. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "Alif's viewership soars to all-time high". The News International. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "Ramsha signs new project alongside Ahsan Khan". The Nation. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "Here are the biggest hits of 7th Sky Entertainment in 2019". Something Haute. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ Ahmed Sarym (10 February 2016). "Ahsan Khan and Neelam Muneer pair up for Mohsin Ali's directorial debut". HIP. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ^ Maliha Rehman (3 February 2018). "Tick Tock is a necessary movie because there's hardly any content for children: Ahsan Khan". DAWN Images. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
- ^ Entertainment Desk (3 March 2020). "Ahsan Khan joins the cast of Yasir Nawaz's Chakkar". Something Haute.
- ^ Hafsa Saeed (24 November 2016). "Ahsan Khan and Ayesha Omer have signed a movie together". HIP. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ^ Aiman Siddiqi (24 November 2016). ""I'm a lawyer by education but an actor by birth" says Sarish Khan". HIP. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ^ "Rishtay (TV Series 2007– ) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ Awaz Drama Title Song on PTV on YouTube
- ^ "Sill (TV Series 2007– ) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ "'Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam' starring Ahsan Khan and Osman Khalid Butt to release soon". Daily Times. 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Knorr Noodles Boriyat Busters will make sure your Friday evenings are sorted". DAWN. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ^ "Ahsan Khan's talk show features candid conversations with his famous friends| Images". DAWN. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (21 May 2020). "Actors unite for 'Ye Watan Tumhara Hai' rendition, paying tribute to unsung heroes". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ^ "Kab Aaoge Ft. | Ahsan Khan & Mahreen Raheel | Raga Boyz | Sound Recordz". YouTube. 12 July 2020. |Raga Boyz
- ^ "ARY Film awards announced nominations | Reviewit.pk".
- ^ "https://www.fashioncentral.pk/people-parties/events/celebrations/story-383-winners-announced-for-8th-lux-style-awards/ Archived 30 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine"
- ^ "9th LUX Style Awards". Fashion Central. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2011 Nominations | Rewaj - All About Women Lifestyle". 8 November 2011. Archived from the original on 8 November 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards: A trip down memory lane". The Express Tribune. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Nominees announced for 2014 Lux Style Awards". 19 August 2014. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Here's what went down at the Lux Style Awards 2017". Images. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Here are the winners from the Lux Style Awards 2018". Geo TV. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
External links
- Ahsan Khan at IMDb