Ahsan Khan
British-Pakistani actor and producer (born 1981)
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Ahsan Khan (Urdu: احسن خان; born 9 October 1981) is a British Pakistani actor, producer and TV host.
Ahsan Khan | |
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احسن خان | |
| Born | 9 October 1969[1] |
| Citizenship | Pakistan, United Kingdom |
| Education | Master's degree in English Literature |
| Alma mater | Government College University, Lahore |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Employer(s) | Various film and television productions |
| Agent | https://www.astservices.tech |
| Known for | Work in Pakistani television dramas and films |
| Notable work | Dastaan (2010) Udaari (2016) |
| Style | Drama, Comedy, Action |
| Spouse | Fatima Ahsan[3] |
| Awards | Multiple Nominations at Lux Style Awards |
| Honours | CLF Goodwill Ambassador (2019) |
| Website | https://astservices.tech/ahsan-khan-actor-host-model-influencer/ |
He began acting in 1998 at the age of 16 with the film Nikah. He appeared in the films 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, during Ramadan.[4] Ahsan Khan has also hosted Ramadan transmission for several years which airs on PTV Home named Ramazan Pakistan.
Khan was appointed as a CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on 30 July 2019.[5]
Early life and education
He was born in London on 9 October 1981, into a family of seven; a father of half-Pashtun heritage, a mother who is Punjabi descent, 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.[6]
Career
Actor
He received acclaim for his role in the 2016 drama Udaari, portraying the negative role of a child abuser and sexual predator.[7]
In 2017, he starred in the romantic-comedy film Chupan Chupai opposite Neelam Muneer. The film was a commercial success.[8] His performance in the film earned him a nomination for Lux Style Award for Best Film Actor.[9]
In 2019, he played a pivotal role in the acclaimed television series Alif.[10][11] That same year, he played the eponymous character in comedy series Shahrukh Ki Saliyan, opposite Ramsha Khan.[12][13]
Producer
Since 2016, he has also turned to production,[14] with the socially relevant series Dukh Sukh, being "tired of the same old 'saas bahu' dramas",[15] and as of 2018, had produced more than twenty works for television.[16]
Host
He hosted a quiz show, Hayya Allal Falah, on Hum TV in 2011, during Ramadan.[17][2]
Musician
In 2013, Khan ventured into singing when he performed the title song for the television drama series Khoya Khoya Chand. He was encouraged by the drama's director, Fahim Burney, after being heard humming on set, and was subsequently offered the opportunity to sing the soundtrack. The song, a romantic duet, was recorded alongside singer Dua Malik and received a positive response following the drama's release.[18]
In 2021, he performed the Punjabi song "Torr" for the first season of the music television series Kashmir Beats. The song featured Khan as the lead vocalist alongside Bismah Abdullah and formed part of the show's concept of highlighting contemporary Punjabi music through high-production studio performances.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Nikah | |||
| 2000 | Billi | |||
| Ghar Kab Aao Gay | Captain Amir | |||
| 2013 | Ishq Khuda | Ahsan | ||
| Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri | Saad | |||
| 2014 | Sultanat | |||
| 2016 | Chashm e Num | Shahid | Short film | |
| Moomal Rano | Jamaal | |||
| 2017 | Chupan Chupai | Babu | [19] | |
| 2018 | Tick Tock | Voice role | Animated film | [20] |
| 2022 | Chakkar | Kabir | [21] | |
| Rehbra | Danish | [22][23] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Sehra | PTV | |||
| Duniya Dari | Directed by Javed Fazil | ||||
| Singhar | Directed by Javed Fazil, written by Seema Ghazal | ||||
| 2004 | Chashmaan | ||||
| Ana | Geo Entertainment | Directed by S. Suleman, written by Seema Ghazal | |||
| Ajnabi Raste Ajnabi Manzilein | PTV | Nominated in PTV Awards 2006 for Best Actor | |||
| 2005 | Beti | Kamaal | |||
| Khawab Nagar | |||||
| Safaid Posh | Sameer | Geo Entertainment | Directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari | ||
| Mehndi wale haath | Akbar | ||||
| Sitam | PTV | PTV's first soap | |||
| Aah | ATV | ||||
| 2006 | Gharoor | Haris | PTV | Written by Hassan Nisar | |
| Banjar | Geo Entertainment | ||||
| Band Darwaze | PTV | Written by Naheed Naz, produced by Imran Gul, directed by Rajaz | |||
| Sharbati | |||||
| Chingarian | |||||
| Barson Baad | Asif | Directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari | |||
| Saat Sur Rishton Ke | Waseem | Directed by Syed Ahmad Kamran | |||
| Diya Sath Chand Lamhon Ka | Rehaan | ||||
| Chashman | Shahnoor | Aaj TV | |||
| 2007 | Muqaddas | Rehaan | ARY Digital | ||
| Rishtay | ATV | [24] | |||
| Awaaz | PTV | Asif Ali Pota Production | |||
| 2008 | Kagaz Kay Phool | ||||
| Bint e Adam | Directed By Shahid Zahoor, Written by Wasi Shah | ||||
| Sill | ATV | [25] | |||
| 2009 | Saiqa | Rehaan | Hum TV | ||
| Koonj | Geo Entertainment | ||||
| Kaahe ko Biyahe Badais | Salman Ali Awan | ||||
| Dil Dard Dhuwaan | ARY Digital | ||||
| Muhabbat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai | Kabir | A-Plus Entertainment | |||
| 2010 | Din Dhallay | Saim | PTV | ||
| Chatt | |||||
| Imtehan | |||||
| Vasl | Adeel | Hum TV | |||
| Dastaan | Saleem | ||||
| Parsa | David Agarwal | ||||
| 2011 | Pani Jaisa Piyar | Saad | |||
| Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | Hadi | PTV | |||
| Takkay ki Ayegi Baraat | Azar | Geo Entertainment | |||
| Neeyat | Ismail | ARY Digital | |||
| Ik Yaad Hai | A-Plus Entertainment | ||||
| Omar Dadi aur Gharwale | Ahmed | ARY Digital | |||
| Payal | PTV | ||||
| 2012 | Mere Qatil Mere Dildar | Umar | Hum TV | ||
| Bilqees Kaur | Sultan | ||||
| Meri Ladli | Tabraiz | ARY Digital | |||
| Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi | Meerab | Hum TV | |||
| Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu | Adeel | ||||
| Dil Say Dil Tak | PTV | Directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari | |||
| Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Azar | Geo Entertainment | |||
| Mirat Ul Uroos | Hashim | ||||
| 2013 | Heer Ranjha | Ranjha | PTV | Based on Waris Shah's Heer Ranjha (1766) | |
| Khoya Khoya Chand | Aarib | Hum TV | Also co-sung the OST Mehki Mehki | [26] | |
| Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai | Arham | ||||
| Gohar-e-Nayab | Sami | A-Plus Entertainment | |||
| Meri Zindagi Hai Tu | Aman | Geo Entertainment | |||
| Kabhi Kabhi | Araiz | ARY Digital | |||
| 2014 | Qudrat | Momin | |||
| Mausam | Hashir | Hum TV | |||
| Marasim | Daud | A-Plus Entertainment | |||
| Zid | Umer | Hum TV | |||
| Chupkay Say Bahaar Aa Jaye | Mazhar | A-Plus Entertainment | Also Producer | ||
| 2015 | Tumhare Siwa | Aazar | Hum TV | ||
| Preet Na Kariyo Koi | Shams | ||||
| 2016 | Udaari | Imtiaz Sheikh | Negative role | [27] | |
| Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi | Haider Shah | Directed by Shahzad Kashmiri | |||
| 2017 | Haasil | Junaid | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2018 | Maryam Periera | Ali Khan | PTV / TVOne | ||
| Aangan | Safdar/Subhan | Hum TV | Based on the novel of Khadija Mastoor about the 1947 partition | ||
| 2019 | Shahrukh Ki Saliyan | Shahrukh | Geo Entertainment | Comedy play written by Muhammad Younis Butt | |
| Alif | Taha Abul Ala | Based on Sufi Islam, written by Umera Ahmed | |||
| 2020 | Bandhay Aik Dor Say | Umar | |||
| 2021 | Qayamat | Rashid | |||
| Qissa Meherbano Ka | Murad | Hum TV | Negative role | [27] | |
| 2022 | Meray Humnasheen | Darakhzai | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Fraud | Shujaat "Shajji" Atray/Tabraiz Khawar/Choudhary Hashim | ARY Digital | Negative role | ||
| 2023 | Hum Dono | Omer | Express Entertainment | Mini-series | |
| Mujhay Qabool Nahi | Atir | Geo Entertainment | |||
| Sukoon | Hamdan Rashid | ARY Digital | |||
| 2025 | Dayan | Zawar Shah | Geo Entertainment | [28] | |
| 2026 | Zanjeerain | Sherdil | Hum TV | Negative role | [29] |
| Aap Ki Izzat | Tabish | [30] | |||
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pyaar Tou Warh Gaya | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Apna Pan | Aan TV | |||
| 2025 | Mohabbat Youn Bhi Honi Thi | Hum TV |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam | Gulab | ZEE5 | Supporting role | [31] |
Reality shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Madventures | Host | ARY Digital | Gameshow based on Fear Factor |
| 2015–2016 | Asia's Singing Superstar | Zee TV | Co-host Shweta Pandit | |
| 2017 | Knorr Noodles Boriyat Busters | Geo Entertainment | Children's game show[32] | |
| 2019–2020 | Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan | BOL Network | Talkshow | |
| 2020 | Game Show Aisay Chalay Ga League | Captain (Lahore Leopards) | Won | |
| 2021–2022 | Time Out with Ahsan Khan | Host | Express Entertainment | Talkshow[33] |
Music videos
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Muqaddas | Nominated | [37] |
| 2010 | 9th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Mohabat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai | Nominated | [38] |
| 2011 | 10th Lux Style Awards | Shikan | Nominated | [39] | |
| 2012 | 11th Lux Style Awards | Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | Nominated | [40] | |
| 17th PTV Awards | Best Actor (Jury) | Nominated | |||
| 1st Hum Awards | Best Actor | Mere Qatil Mere Dildar | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | 2nd Hum Awards | Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | 3rd Hum Awards | Mausam | Won | ||
| 1st ARY Film Awards | Best Actor | Ishq Khuda | Nominated | ||
| 13th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Terrestrial) | Mar Jayen Hum Toh Kiya | Won | [41] | |
| 2016 | 5th Hum Awards | Best Actor | Udaari | Won | |
| 2017 | 16th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | Won | [42] | |
| 2018 | 17th Lux Style Awards | Best Lead Actor in a Film | Chupan Chupai | Won | [43] |
| 2020 | 1st Pakistan International Screen Awards | Best Television Actor in Comedy Role | Shahrukh Ki Saliyan | Nominated | |
| 2022 | 8th Hum Awards | Best Actor - Popular | Qissa Meherbano Ka | Nominated | |
| Best Performance in a Negative Role | Won | ||||
| 2023 | 1st Kya Drama Hai Icon Awards | Best Actor Mini-series | Hum Dono | Nominated | [44] |
| Best Performance in a Negative Role (Popular Choice) | Fraud | Won |
Other recognitions
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Random ‘Year That Was 2021’ Gloss Etc Awards | 'Bring On The Gossip’ Awards | Time Out with Ahsan Khan | [46] |
| Best Villain Award | Qissa Meherbano Ka | |||
| 2022 | The Random ‘Year That Was 2022’ Gloss Etc Awards | Here, there, everywhere! Award | Meray Humnasheen | [47] |