Danish Taimoor
Pakistani actor and model (born 1983)
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Danish Taimoor (Urdu: دانش تیمور) is a Pakistani actor, producer, host and former fashion model.
Producer
Host
Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai (2018-2019)
Deewangi (2019-2020)
Ishq Hai (2021)
Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi (2022)
Danish Taimoor | |
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دانش تیمور | |
| Born | |
| Occupations | Actor Producer Host |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Rehaai (2013) Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai (2018-2019) Deewangi (2019-2020) Ishq Hai (2021) Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi (2022) |
| Spouse | Ayeza Khan (m. 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
Beginning his acting career in 2005, Taimoor is known for his roles portraying a form of toxic masculinity in Urdu television series, especially since his antihero avatar with the 2018-2019 drama Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai.[1] He has also worked in cinema.
His notable dramas include Rehaai (2013), Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai (2018–2019), Deewangi (2019–2020), Ishq Hai (2021) and Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi (2022).
Early life
Danish Taimoor was born in Karachi and has an MBA degree from Karachi University.[2]
Career
Actor
Taimoor was a fashion model before becoming an actor.[2]
He began his acting career on television in 2005 with the horror drama Mystery Series, featuring in two episodes, Do Saal Baad and Dracula, which were aired on Indus Vision.[3]
He made his film debut with Yasir Jaswal's thriller Jalaibee in 2015.[citation needed]
Producer
In 2016, Taimoor produced the drama Shehrnaz, starring his wife Ayeza and Imran Ashraf.[4]
Host
In 2019, Taimoor began hosting the game show Aisay Chalay Ga on Bol Entertainment.[5]
Personal life
On 8 August 2014, he married actress Ayeza Khan.[6] They have two children.[7]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jalaibee | Billu | Debut film | [8][9] |
| Wrong No. | Salman "Sallu" / Shehryar | Dual role | ||
| 2017 | Mehrunisa V Lub U | Ali | [10] | |
| 2018 | Wujood | Faizan | ||
| 2019 | Sirf Tum Hi To Ho | Noor |
Television serials
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Project | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1st Hum Awards | Best Soap Actor | Raju Rocket | Nominated | |
| 2014 | 2nd Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Rehaai | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 3rd Hum Awards | Best Soap Actor | Hum Tehray Gunahgaar | Won | |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Star Debut Male | Jalaibee | Won | |
| Best Actor | Wrong No. | Nominated | |||
| 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Lead Actor in a Film | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | 20th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actor (Viewers' Choice) | Deewangi | Won | [18] |
| 2nd Pakistan International Screen Awards | Best TV Actor (Popular) | Nominated | [19] | ||
| 2022 | 21st Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actor (Viewers' Choice) | Ishq Hai | Nominated | |
| 2023 | 22nd Lux Style Awards | Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi | Nominated | ||
| 2025 | 24th Lux Style Awards | Actor of the Year - Male | Jaan Nisar | Nominated | [20] |
| 2026 | 3rd Pakistan International Screen Awards | Best On-screen Couple (with Hiba Qadir) | Nominated | [21] |