Faraz Farooqui
Pakistani actor
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Faraz Farooqui is a Pakistani actor and model. He is known for his roles in the drama series Khalish, Dil-e-Bereham, Meri Ladli, Qismat Ka Likha, Ishq Hai, Bharosa Pyar Tera and Malaal-e-Yaar.[1]
- Actor
- Model
Faraz Farooqui | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 September 1989 |
| Education | University of Karachi |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012 – present |
| Spouse |
Shiza Khan (m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Hammad Farooqui (twin-brother) |
Early life
Faraz took part in reality dance competition called Nachle that was judged by Faysal Quraishi, Reshma and Noor. Then his brother Hammad was selected but he didn't pass and then he worked as an educationist.[2]
Career
In 2012 he made his debut as an actor in the drama Meri Ladli.[3] He appeared in dramas Mere Baba Ki Ounchi Haveli, Besharam, Malkin and Lamhay. Then he appeared in dramas Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja, Khalish, Qismat Ka Likha, Dil-e-Bereham and Malaal-e-Yaar.[4] Since then he appeared in dramas Bharosa Pyar Tera, Sotan, Ishq Hai, Oye Motti Season 2, Dil-e-Veeran and Samjhota.[5] In 2024, he had a brief role of a pehalwan in the sports-drama Akhara. The News International described his performance in the drama as a "decent job".[6]
Personal life
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Meri Ladli | Gulsher | ARY Digital[2] |
| 2016 | Mere Baba Ki Ounchi Haveli | Daniyal | ARY Zindagi |
| Besharam | Mannan | ARY Digital | |
| 2017 | Beti To Main Bhi Hoon | Shaizer | Urdu 1 |
| Malkin | Shahid | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2018 | Lamhay | Jibran | A-Plus |
| Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja | Arif | Express Entertainment | |
| Khalish | Bezaad | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2019 | Qismat Ka Likha | Hadi | Express Entertainment[10] |
| Dil-e-Bereham | Sheheryar | A-Plus | |
| Malaal-e-Yaar | Faiq | Hum TV | |
| Bharosa Pyar Tera | Yasir | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2020 | Sotan | Ammar | A-Plus |
| 2021 | Ishq Hai | Hammad | ARY Digital[11] |
| 2022 | Beqadar | Junaid | Hum TV |
| Oye Motti Season 2 | Faraz | Express Entertainment | |
| Dil-e-Veeran | Wali | ARY Digital[12] | |
| Dikhawa Season 3 | Sajid | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2023 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 3 | Raza | ARY Digital |
| Dikhawa Season 4 | Hashir | Geo Entertainment | |
| Samjhota | Rohail | ARY Digital | |
| Behroop | Asim | Geo Entertainment | |
| Bandish 2 | Arman | ARY Digital | |
| Mera Susraal | Nadeem Ahmed | Aan TV | |
| Mein Kahani Hun | Usman | Express Entertainment | |
| 2024 | Akhara | Sultan | Green Entertainment |
| Raaz | Hassan | ||
| Dikhawa Season 5 | Aamir | Geo Entertainment | |
| Meray Ranjhna | Hamza | Green Entertainement | |
| 2025 | Muhabbat Kay Siwa | Hammad | Aan TV |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dilnaz Naseeb Wali | Cheema |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Just Married Season 1 | Zain | Teeli Channel[13] |
| 2022 | Just Married Season 2 | Zain | Teeli Channel |
| Fitness Ka Bukhar | Gym patient | Teeli Channel |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ego | Faisal |
| 2025 | Begunah | Shiraz |