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Saleem Mairaj is a Pakistani actor who works in Pakistani cinema and television. Mairaj has played a variety of characters in his career and is mostly acclaimed for his work in cinema.

Early life edit

Mairaj was motivated by Sania Saeed to do theatre, after which he start his on-screen career.[1]

Career edit

Film edit

Mairaj's performance in 2017 film Saawan was met with mixed response from critics.[2] In 2019, for her role of a Karachi's target killer in Kamal Khan's Laal Kabootar he received praise from critics.[3] In 2023, he played a villain in Nadeem Cheema's Dorr. Although, the film had negative reviews from critics but his performance was appraised.[4]

Television edit

Mairaj made his debut on television in 1999 with episode Afsoon Khwab of series Ek Mohabbat Sau Afsanay, directed by Mehreen Jabbar.[5] In 2019, Mairaj was praised for his portrayal of Sultan, a caring father and a devoted worker of an actress in Umera Ahmed's written Alif.[6]

Filmography edit

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Josh: Independence Through Unity Master Khalid
2014 Na Maloom Afraad Abdul Qadeer
2016 Actor in Law Mehboob Bhai
2017 Saawan Kidnapper
Na Maloom Afraad 2 Iqbal [7]
2019 Talaash Sardar Yousuf [8]
Laal Kabootar Target killer
2022 Ghabrana Nahi Hai Rizwan [7]
Dum Mastam Arif Tootiwala [7]
Chaudhry – The Martyr [7]
Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad Corrupt sub-inspector Cameo[7]
2023 John [9]
Chikkar Sawan

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes
1999 Ek Mohabbat Sau Afsanay Meedu Debut; Episode "Afsoon Khwab"[5]
2000 Kiran Kahani Safdar [5]
2011 Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti Daud Ali Shah
2013 Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi Fakir
2013–14 Sannata Babban [6]
2015–16 Gul e Rana Zaffri
2016 Riyasat Mae Riyasat Tajassus Television film
Mera Yaar Miladay Aslam
Mann Mayal Jameel [6]
2017 Tere Bina Shehzad
Phir Wohi Mohabbat Raffiq
2018 Saaya Shams
Ustani Jee Amjad Episode 2
2018–19 Dilara Meeru
2019 Laal Behram's father Television film
2019–20 Deewar-e-Shab Izhaar [6]
Darr Khuda Say Rasheed
Alif Sultan [6]
Damsa Rehman
Lal Mai Moosa
2020 Kashf Matiullah Shah
Bikhray Moti Ghulam
2021 Pehli Si Muhabbat Sikander [1]
Shehnai Kfayat "Kaffi"
Dour Shoukat
Parizaad Mansoor Cameo; Episode 1
2020–21 Raqs-e-Bismil Murad
2022 Saaya Shams
Guddu Sohail
2023 Jindo Gallu
Hadsa Karamdad
2023–24 Khushbo Mein Basay Khat Hassan Shehreyar
Breaking News Mian Aziz

Web series edit

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam Najji Shah

Awards edit

Year Awards Category Work Result Ref.
2021 Pakistan Film Festival Australia Best Actor Andha Won [10]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Saleem Mairaj reveals his fairy godmother in industry". Daily Times. July 3, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Rahul Aijaz (September 15, 2017). "Saawan: An ambitious mess that falls face first".
  3. ^ Shahjehan Saleem (March 31, 2019). "In the picture". The News International.
  4. ^ MOHAMMAD KAMRAN JAWAID (7 May 2023). "THE ICON REVIEW: RUN FOR YOUR LIFE". Dawn.com.
  5. ^ a b c "Saleem Meraj - Breezing Through The Land Of Acting". Magazine Tje Weekly. 28 April 2017.
  6. ^ a b c d e "The man who would be 'Sultan'". The News International. 5 April 2020.
  7. ^ a b c d e MOHAMMAD KAMRAN JAWAID (14 August 2022). "SPOTLIGHT: MEET THE SUPPORTING CAST". Dawn.com.
  8. ^ "Saleem Mairaj Exclusive Interview, Actor Talks about Talash's Trailer". June 16, 2019. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  9. ^ "Teaser released for Saleem Mairaj, Aashir Wahajat's 'John'". March 30, 2022.
  10. ^ "Kaif Ghaznavi on why her character in short film Andha really resonates with her". Dawn Images. 1 July 2021.


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