Usman Mukhtar
Usman Mukhtar (born 27 July 1985) is a Pakistani actor, director and cinematographer.[1]
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Years active | 2006–present |
Personal life
Mukhtar was born in Rawalpindi on the 27 July 1985,[2] to actress Nasira, who has acted in 158 films and was known for her roles as a villain, while his grandfather was a lawyer.[3] Because his family did not support his desires to become a movie director, he studied journalism instead of going to film school.[4] At one point he also wanted to become a professional cricketer, but there too his family dissuaded him.[5]
Career
Mukhtar began his career as a filmmaker in 2006 and as a theatre actor in 2007,[6] directing music videos and short films as well as acting in many plays before getting his break as a film actor with a role in the 2016 Janaan.[7] He then had a role in the 2018 Parchi, a movie for which he was also the cinematographer.[8]
In 2019 Mukhtar starred in the Hum TV drama Anaa, written by Samira Fazal and directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, which marked his acting debut on television.[9]
Filmography
Films
Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
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2016 | Janaan | Samir | Azfar Jafri | Debut film |
2018 | Parchi | Bilal | Azfar Jafri | Also cinematographer |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Result |
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2012 | 1st Hum Awards | Hum Award for Best Music Video | Nominated |
2013 | 2nd Hum Awards | Nominated |
References
- "If the script is good, I'd do theatre for free: Usman Mukhtar The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2017-12-28. Archived from the original on 2018-10-08. Retrieved 2018-12-02.
- "Hottie of the week: Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-01-06 at the Wayback Machine, 30 August 2013, The Express Tribune. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- Ally Adnan (9 February 2018), "‘Making a film is like giving birth — painful but incredibly rewarding’" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, Daily Times. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- Manal Faheem Khan (3 August 2017), "Getting to know Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, The Nexs International. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- "RENDEZVOUS WITH USMAN MUKHTAR"
- Haider Rifaat (20 December 2017), "Everyone has to put up with the struggles of being new: Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, Daily Times. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- Zeeshan Mahmood (20 August 2016), "Usman Mukhtar, one of the hunks of ‘Janaan’, talks about the films and all" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- "OYE! Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, 11 February 2018, The News. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- Irfan ul Haq (16 October 2018), "Hania Aamir and Shahzad Sheikh pair up for a love story" Archived 2018-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, Dawn News. Retrieved 21 October 2018.