Saad Qureshi (actor)
Saad Qureshi | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Education | BBA |
| Alma mater | York University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Spouse |
Misha Chaudhry (m. 2019) |
Saad Qureshi is a Pakistani actor, known for his roles in Pakistani television serials including Pukaar (2018), Ki Jaana Main Kaun (2018) and Mehboob Aapke Qadmon Main (2019) and Woh Pagal Si (2022).[1][2]
Qureshi started an online child sponsorship program that is engaged in extending fundamental human rights to the next generation.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]The youngest of four brothers, Qureshi was born in Multan, Punjab and grew up in Islamabad, later moving to Canada to study business at Toronto's York University.[4]
Career
[edit]After graduation Qureshi joined his family business in Lahore.
He started his acting career through a talent gunt conducted by Geo Entertainment in 2015. His first role was in television series Khuda Aur Mohabbat season 2 after which Qureshi worked in several dramas including Ghairat (2017) and Shadi Mubarak Ho (2017) for ARY Digital.
He is best known for his role in serial Pukaar (2018).[5][1]
In 2018, Qureshi worked for Hum TV in Ki Jaana Main Kaun.
In 2019, he appeared as main lead in Meer Abru and Mehboob Apke Qadmon Main. The later of which earned him critical acclaim.[6][7][8][9][10]
Personal life
[edit]He got engaged to dental surgeon Misha Chaudhry in August 2018 and married her in December 2019.[11]
Filmography
[edit]Television serials
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Wafa | Umair | Geo Entertainment | |
| Khuda Aur Mohabbat Season 2 | Kamran | [6] | ||
| 2017 | Ghairat | Kashif | ARY Digital | |
| Shadi Mubarak Ho | Bilal | [6] | ||
| 2018 | Pukaar | Fahad Sultan | [5] | |
| Ki Jaana Main Kaun | Taimoor Ansari | Hum TV | [1] | |
| 2019 | Meer Abru | Waleed Murad | [12] | |
| Mehboob Apke Qadmon Main | Arsim | [13] | ||
| 2020 | Mera Maan Rakhna | Asad | TV One | |
| 2021 | Sitam | Salman | Hum TV | |
| Benaam | Umer | ARY Digital | ||
| 2022 | Makafaat Season 4 | Kamran | Geo Entertainment | |
| Woh Pagal Si | Zaheen | ARY Digital | [14] | |
| 2023 | Jinzada | Adnan | Geo Entertainment | |
| Mein Kahani Hun | Fahkar | Express Entertainment | ||
| Adawat | Rehan | ARY Digital | ||
| Serial Killer | Sikander (Extended cameo) | Green Entertainment | ||
| 2024 | Nasihat | Asim | ||
| Bismil | Moosa | ARY Digital | ||
| BOL Kahani | unannounced | BOL Network |
Short film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | House No. 242 | Asher | Released on digital platform See Prime |
Telefilm
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | In Se Miliye | Owais | |
| 2023 | Yeh Tou Too Much Ho Gaya | Haroon | Released on Geo Entertainment |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Abdullahpur Ka Devdas | Bedaar | Zee Zindagi |
| Fatima Jinnah Vol 1 | Samiullah Kowaishi | Upcoming |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Baqai, Munis (21 February 2019). "Our drama industry doesn't hold any rehearsals: Saad Qureshi". Daily Times. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "'It would be a terrible waste not to use one's celebrity to bring about positive social change'". Daily Times. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "laayuda – Charity Foundation". Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "MODEL TURNED ACTOR SAAD QURESHI THE VERSATILE PERSONALITY". H! Pakistan Magazine. 18 October 2022. Archived from the original on 8 January 2024.
- ^ a b Zia, Iman (9 February 2018). "New Drama "Pukaar" Just Started And It Will Leave You Longing For The Next Episode". MangoBaaz.
- ^ a b c "Saad Qureshi to star in 'Meer Abro'". The Nation. 5 March 2019.
- ^ "Ki Jana Mein Kaun highlights story of a griefstricken girl". The Nation. 27 June 2018.
- ^ "Yashma Gill's 'Ki Jana Main Kaun' can prove to be another milestone for Pakistani dramas". 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Imran Nazir's second serial on black magic to go on air from today". 17 October 2019.
- ^ "Zubab stealing show in Mehboob Apke Qadmon Mein". The Nation. 11 January 2020.
- ^ "سعد قریشی نے شادی کرلی". jang.com.pk.
- ^ Staff, CelebDhaba (6 March 2019). "Saad Qureshi is set to star in the drama 'Meer Abro'".
- ^ "Mehboob Apke Qadmon Mein".
- ^ Sumiya (29 July 2022). "Woh Pagal Si Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, & Timing - ARY Digital". Mag Pakistan. Retrieved 29 July 2022.