Amar Khan
Amar Khan | |
|---|---|
 Khan in 2024 | |
| Born | 19 September 1993[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | Beaconhouse National University |
| Occupation(s) | Director, writer, television actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Parent | Fareeha Jabeen (mother)[2] |
Amar Khan (Urdu: امر خان) is a Pakistani television actress, director and writer.[3][4] She has played a role of Neelofur (witch) in 2018 super natural series Belapur Ki Dayan. She further appeared in a leading roles in Ghughi, Dil-e-Bereham, Choti Choti Batain and as antagonist in Dil-e-Gumshuda.[5][6] She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Heer in Heer Da Hero, Irha in Daraar, Samra in Qayamat, Abeer in Baddua and as Mishaal in Breaking News.[7]
Life and career
[edit]Amar Khan was born in Lahore, Punjab. She is the daughter of actress Fareeha Jabeen.[2] She has graduated as a filmmaker from Beaconhouse National University, Lahore.[3] While studying, Khan ventured into making short films.[3]
Khan made her acting debut with 2017 short film Chashm-e-Num.[8][9] In a 2018 super-natural horror series Belapur Ki Dayan, she plays Neelofur, a witch spirit who returns from the afterlife to seek revenge on those who caused her death. The serial ran for 20 episodes and aired weekly. She worked alongside Adnan Siddiqui, Sarah Khan and Irfan Khoosat in the series.[10] The serial also earned her nomination for Best Emerging Talent at Lux Style Awards.[11]
She later appeared in TV One's Ghughi in which she played a Hindu girl who falls in love with a Muslim boy played by Adnan Siddiqui.[12] Maria Shirazi of The News International wrote, “In a short span of time, Khan has proved her versatility”.[5] In the same year, she made episodic appearance in anthology drama Ustani Jee. She later appeared as Ayeza in Sadia Jabbar's Dil-e-Bereham opposite Wahaj Ali.[13][14] Her other appearances include Zeena (women with an inferiority complex) in Angeline Malik's miniseries Choti Choti Batain and Abdullah Kadwani's Dil-e-Gumshuda as antagonist.[15] Her performance as Alizeh is noted by the critics. Reviewer from Daily Times wrote, "Amar imbues the role of Alizey with a certain earnestness that was required to bring her to life".[16][17] In 2023, Khan received critical acclaim for her riveting performance in Kashif Nisar's directorial Breaking News.[18] Her other acclaim roles are Irha in Daraar, Samra in Qayamat and as Abeer in Baddua.[7] As per Eastern Eye, Khan has a strong performance in these dramas.[7]
As a writer
[edit]As a writer, Khan wrote several critical acclaim projects including Akkad Bakkad, Dard-e-Dil, Azaad Masi, Chashm-e-Num, Black Wednesday, of which Black Wednesday earned her Best Film Award in Peace Category at 60 seconds International film Awards.[19][3] Chashm-e-Num was also her acting debut in which she played a role of a blind girl and story was about a blind couple features her opposite Ahsan Khan.[20] Khan's First written project for Geo Tv is a Ramadan play Heer Da Hero which got highest ratings and critical acclaim for its wit and humour.[21]
Film debut
[edit]She made her film debut with Mohammed Ehteshamuddin's directed feature film Dum Mastam in which she paired opposite Imran Ashraf and also wrote the project herself. The film was released in May 2022.[22]
Filmography
[edit]As actor
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dum Mastam | Aaliya Sikandar | Debut film/Also writer |
As writer
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Akkad Bakkad | ||
| 2015 | Dard-e-Dil | ||
| 2016 | Azaad Masi | Premiered at Delhi International Film Festival & Children's International Film Festival, Lahore | [3] |
| 2017 | Black Wednesday | Premiered at American Film Showcase | [3] |
| 2023 | Heer Da Hero | As a writer and lead actress |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Bad Gumaan | Saman | Hum TV | |
| 2018 | Belapur Ki Dayan | Neelofur (witch) | [23] | |
| Ghughi | Nirmala | TV One Pakistan | ||
| 2019 | Dil-e-Bereham | Ayeza | A plus | |
| Dil-e-Gumshuda | Alizeh | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2021 | Qayamat | Samra | ||
| Baddua | Abeer | ARY Digital | ||
| 2022 | Daraar | Irha | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2023 | Heer Da Hero | Heer | ||
| Breaking News | Mishaal | Green Entertainment | ||
| 2024 | Sunn Mere Dil | Dania | Geo Entertainment |
Telefilm
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Chashm-e-Num | Ayesha | Hum TV | Actor/Director/Writer |
| 2018 | Iqbal-The Forgotten Story | Naila | TV movie | |
| 2021 | Pyar Problem | Mahnoor | Aaj Entertainment | Telefilm |
Anthology series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ustani Jee | Sanober | Hum TV | Episode: 12, 13 |
| 2019 | Choti Choti Batain | Zeena | Hum TV | Episode: "Roop" |
| 2020 | Aik Aur Munafiq | Hamna | Geo Entertainment | Episode: "Taqdeer" |
| 2023 | Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain | Laiba | Hum TV | Episode: Gol Roti |
Music video
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Adha Adha" | Shani Arshad; opposite Ali Rehman Khan | [24] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Amar Khan celebrates birthday in style". Daily Pakistan. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ a b Sarym, Ahmed (10 February 2018). "'Bellapur Ki Dayan': The Pakistani series that will haunt you in 2018". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f Shirazi, Maria (February 2018). "Introducing Amar Khan". The News International. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ NewsBytes (August 2018). "Mulk is a brave attempt, says Amar Khan". The News International. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ a b Shirazi, Maria (July 2018). "Amar Khan". The News International. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Ajaz, Mahwash (14 March 2018). "Believe in and work on your dreams: Amar Khan". Daily Times. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ a b c Baig, Amina. "True grit: Amar Khan". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ Lodhi, Annam (9 March 2018). "Amar Khan and the industry". The Friday Times. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ NewsBytes (September 2018). "Amar Khan impressed by Badhaai Ho's intriguing trailer". The News International. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Zaheer, Komal (11 February 2018). "Amar Khan in 'Bellapur Ki Dayan' will leave you haunted!". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Lux Style Award 2019 nominations revealed". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ Nayeem, Bushra (4 January 2018). "Trailers of Adnan Siddiqui's drama Ghughi are out!". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Shabbir, Buraq (November 2018). "Mariyam Nafees on her upcoming TV projects". The News International. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Drama serial 'Dil-e-Bereham' is a tale of love and revenge". Daily Times. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ admin (20 September 2019). "Amar Khan: Positivity inspires me". Eastern Eye. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- ^ "All eyes on Amar Khan in 'Dil-e-Gumshuda'". Daily Times. 5 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Amar Khan will be seen as a fierce woman in her next". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Amar Khan: Being her own Hero - EasternEye". 21 April 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Amar Khan wins Best Film Peace Awards". Beaconhouse National University. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ^ "Chashm-e-Num: Short film featuring Ahsan, Amar Khan as a blind couple catches the 'eye' of many". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ "Amar thanks the audience for loving the 'Alpha Hero' she has penned in her serial 'Heer Da Hero'". Daily Times. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ Mohammad Kamran Jawaid (24 February 2022). "Dum Mastam unveils a glitzy trailer and a not so surprising Eid release date". Dawn Images. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ Images Staff (3 August 2019). "Nominations for the 7th Hum Awards are out". DAWN. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ Shani Arshad - Adha Adha (Official Music Video), retrieved 22 June 2020
