Faysal Quraishi

Pakistani actor, producer and television host From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Faysal Quraishi (Urdu: فیصل قریشی; born on 26 October 1973) is a Pakistani actor and television host.[3] He is one of Pakistan's highest-paid actors.[4] He is the recipient of more than 20 nationally recognised awards. He first gained recognition for playing the leading role of Boota in the television series Boota from Toba Tek Singh (1999) and has been a part of more than 200 projects.[5] Quraishi hosted a morning show called Muskurati Morning with Faisal Qureshi from 2010 to 2014 on TV One. From 2016 to 2019, he hosted the morning show Salam Zindagi on ARY Zindagi.[6] He was also the host of a game show called Jeet Ka Dum on Hum TV and is currently hosting another game show, Khush Raho Pakistan, on BOL TV.

Born (1973-10-26) 26 October 1973 (age 52)[1]
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan[2]
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Host
Yearsactive1984–present
NotableworkBoota from Toba Tek Singh (1999)
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2010)
Bashar Momin (2014)
Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (2011-2018)
Muqaddar (2020)
Fitoor (2022)
Khaie (2024)
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Faysal Quraishi
فیصل قریشی
Qureshi in 2022
Born (1973-10-26) 26 October 1973 (age 52)[1]
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan[2]
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Host
Years active1984–present
Notable workBoota from Toba Tek Singh (1999)
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2010)
Bashar Momin (2014)
Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (2011-2018)
Muqaddar (2020)
Fitoor (2022)
Khaie (2024)
Spouses
Rozina
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(m. 1992; div. 2000)​
Aisha Agha
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(m. 2001; sep. 2003)​
Sana Faysal
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(m. 2010)​
Children3, including Hanish Quraishi
MotherAfshan Qureshi
RelativesRozina Qureshi (aunt)
Saima Qureshi (cousin)
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Early life

Quraishi was born to actress Afshan Qureshi and Abid Quraishi, who had a brief career as an actor.[7] Abid Qureshi died when Faysal was quite young.[citation needed] Faysal's other relatives in the entertainment industry include Rozina Qureshi, his aunt, as well his cousin Saima Qureshi and her son Daniyal Khan, who have all acted.[8]

Career

Television

Quraishi in 2016

Quraishi began his career as a child artist and appeared in the plays Emergency Ward and Andhera Ujala for PTV. He first played minor roles in television serials before landing his first lead role as Boota in Boota from Toba Tek Singh in 1999, which made him an overnight star. Faysal also played the leading role in Bashar Momin (2014), the first Pakistani drama to air on Indian television.[9] He also played a variety of characters in many critically acclaimed dramas, including Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2009), Meri Ansuni Kahani (2009), Masuri (2005), Roag (2014), Main Abdul Qadir Hoon (2010), Qaid-e-Tanhai (2010), Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (2011–2018), Rang Laaga (2015), Khalish (2018), Muqaddar (2020), and many others. In 2015, Daily Pakistan reported that Faysal had become one of the highest-paid artists in television, charging Rs. 3 million per episode. He continues to be one of the most sought-after and highest-paid actors in Pakistan today.[4][better source needed]

Faysal has appeared as a judge on competition shows Dum Hai To Entertain Kar and Nachle. He also hosted the reality show Hero Banney Ki Tarang and the morning show Muskurati Morning on TV One. From 2016 to 2019, Quraishi hosted the morning show Salam Zindagi on ARY Zindagi.[10] He was appointed Children's Literature Festival (CLF) Goodwill Ambassador on 30 July 2019.[11]

Films

He made his film acting debut in 1992.[12][13] He became a producer in 2017 with the production house Connect Studios, and owns a film production house named Faysal Quraishi Films.[14]

In 2023, it was announced that he would make his Punjabi debut with Abu Aleeha's action-thriller Mango Jatt.[15]

Music

In 2021, he appeared in the musical television series Kashmir Beats, performing the duet "O Yaara" alongside actress Faryal Mehmood; the song was featured as part of Season 1 of the show's studio format and explores themes of love and heartbreak.[16]

Filmography

Films

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Year Movie Role Notes Ref.
1995 Panah Honey
1996 Sazaa Faysal [17]
Cheez Bari Hey Mast Mast [18]
Do Jee Dar [19]
1997 Chand Girhan [20]
Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Teray [21]
Dil Kisi Ka Dost Nahin [22]
Miss Kalashankof [23]
1999 Insaniyat Kay Qatil Kamran
Ghaddar [24]
2000 Marvi [25]
Ham Khilari Pyar Kay
2001 Sajan Ka Pyar [26]
2013 Aina Nadeem Remake of Aina (1977)
2015 Good Morning Karachi Shavaiz
Manto Asim
2016 Laloolal.com Rameez
2023 Money Back Guarantee Cameo [27]
2025 Deemak Faraz
TBA Sorry: A Love Story — Also co-producer [28]
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Television

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Year Title Role Producer Channel Ref.
1983 Dour-e-Junoon Aamir PTV Home
1984 Mirza And Sons Mota
1985 Andhera Ujala
Emergency Ward
1995 Jin Pe Takiya Tha
1999 Boota from Toba Tek Singh Boota
Chandpur Ka Chandoo Sohna
2000 Good Bye Raishman Daani
Harjaee Indus TV
Chamak PTV Home
2001 Sawan Yasir
2003 Deewar
Umrao Jaan Ada Gohar Mirza Geo Entertainment
2004 Khamosh Saleem PTV Home
Shahla Kot Janu Dholia
2005 Wajood e Laraib Sheharyar Indus TV
Tum Kahan Hum Kahan Geo TV
Masuri Sarang PTV Home
2005-2007 Main Aur Tum Shams Ary Digital [29]
2006 Lagan Zoraiz PTV Home
2007 Man-o-Salwa Sheraz Hum TV
2008 Jhumka Jaan
Kitni Door Kitne Paas PTV Home
Chaar Chand Geo Entertainment
Ab Ghar Jaane Do
Abhi Abhi Ary Digital
Madham Madham
Dil Kay Afsanay
2009 Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan Aarfeen Geo Entertainment
Aashti Nazrul Islam Hum TV
Baarish Kay Aansoo Asim Geo Entertainment
Meri Unsuni Kahani Hum TV
Phir Kho Jaye Na Ary Digital
Tere Liye
Tikon
The Ghost Ayaan Daniyal Hum TV
Ishq Junoon Deewangi Musician
2010 Tere Jaane Kay Baad
Sandal Geo Entertainment
Diya Jalay Sameer ARY Digital
Qaid-e-Tanhai Moiz Hum TV
Main Abdul Qadir Hoon Faiz Rasul
Yariyan Babar Geo Entertainment
Haal-e-Dil Ary Digital
2010-11 Dil Hai Chota Sa Ahmer Geo TV
2011 Ishq Ibadat
Kya Meri Shaadi Shahrukh Se Hogi
Ek Hatheli Pe Hina Ek Hatheli Pe Lahoo Najeeb
Mera Saaein Aarish Ary Digital
Roag Ayaz
Umm-e-Kulsoom Nihal
Akhri Barish Nihal
Khushboo Ka Ghar Sikander
Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga Sheedo Geo Entertainment
2012 Sabz Pari Laal Kabootar Rafiq
Mera Yaqeen Asfar Ary Digital
Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga Sheedo Geo Entertainment
2012-13 Mera Pehla Pyar Taha Ary Digital
2013 Pachtawa
Adhoori Aurat Zayyan Geo Entertainment
Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga Sheedo
Mann Ke Moti Rahil
2014 Mein Bushra Faraz ARY Digital
Bashar Momin Bashar Yes Geo Entertainment
Iqraar Shahbaz
2015 Maryam
Bheegi Palkein Hassan Yes A-Plus TV
Mol Sheharyar Hum TV
Rang Laaga Aashiq Hussain Ary Digital
Naraz Azlan
2016 Tum Meri Ho Zayyan
Mera Yaar Miladay Dabbu
Waada Shahab
Aap Ke Liye Shaheer
2017 Zaakham Khawar
Mein Aur Tum 2.0 Shams
2018 Main Manto Asim Geo TV
Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (Season 04) Sheedo
Khalish Sahil
Baba Jani Asfand Yes
Haiwan Hameed ARY Digital
Satrangi A-Plus Entertainment
2020 Muqaddar Sardar Saif-ur-Rehman Geo Entertainment
Gustakh Rohail Express Entertainment
Log Kya Kahenge Saad ARY Digital [30]
2021 Fitoor Haider Geo Entertainment
Dil-e-Momin Momin Shahzad
2022 Farq Kamal Hassan
Hook Jaffar Ilahi ARY Digital
Aik Thi Laila Azeem Ullah Express Entertainment
2023 Siyaah SSP Rana Farrukh Green Entertainment
Shikaar Malik Bakhtawar [31]
Zulm Malik Ajlal Hum TV
2024 Khaie Channar Khan Geo Entertainment
2025 Raaja Rani Zaviar Hum TV
Behroopia Mikail / Taimur / Kabir / Junaid / Neha / Sameer / Waleed Green Entertainment [32]
Case No. 9 Kamran Haider Geo Entertainment
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Other appearances

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Year Title Role Channel Notes Ref.
2007 Kaun STN TV In episode 5 Honeymoon
2008 Resham Si Shaam Ahsaan Hum TV An episode for Qissaon ki Chaadar mini-series
2009 Mutthi Bhar Mitti Muzaffar An independence day special telefilm
Babies Unlimited Humdum Geo TV An Eid special telefilm
Nass Baliye Himself ARY Digital
2010 Talluq Armaan Geo TV Appeared in Episode 2
Hum Kahani Meri Zubani ARY Digital
Phir Kab Milo Ge TV one
2011 Dum Hai Tou Entertain Kar Judge ARY Digital Reality show
2012 Main Aur Tum Phir Se Comedy sitcom
2015 Jeet Ka Dum Host Hum TV
2017Jimmy Immy Timmy (JIT)TimmyARY DigitalTelevision film
2016–2019Salam Zindagi HostARY ZindagiMorning show
2019Jeeto PakistanGuestARY Digital
Bol Nights with Ahsan KhanBol TV
Khush Raho PakistanHostGame show
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Awards and nominations

Lux Style Awards

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Year Ceremony Category Work Result Ref(s)
2003 Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor Deewar Nominated [33]
2004 Harjaee [34]
Umrao Jaan Ada
2005 Best TV Actor (Satellite) Main Aur Tum Won
2006 Jaye Kahan Ye Dil Nominated
Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) Masuri
2009 Best TV Actor (Satellite) Manay Na Ye Dil [35]
2011 10th Lux Style Awards Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan Won [36]
2012 11th Lux Style Awards Roag [37]
2013 12th Lux Style Awards Jahez Nominated [38]
2015 14th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor Bashar Momin [39]
2016 15th Lux Style Awards Rang Laaga Won [40]
2017 16th Lux Style Awards Bheegi Palkein Nominated [41]
2021 20th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor (Critics' Choice) Muqaddar Nominated [42]
Best TV Actor (Viewers' Choice) Nominated
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Other awards

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Year Ceremony Category Work Result Ref(s)
2014 Pakistan Media Awards Best Television Actor Adhoori Aurat Won [43]
2023 1st Kya Drama Hai Icon Awards Best Supporting Actor (Mini-Series) Aik Thi Laila Won [44]
2025 2nd Kya Drama Hai Icon Awards Best Actor (Popular Choice) Khaie Nominated [45]
Best Actor (Critics’ Choice) Won
10th Hum Awards Best Actor - Popular Zulm Nominated [46]
Best Actor - Jury Nominated
Best Actor in a Negative Role Won
Most Impactful Character Nominated
2026 4th Pakistani Cinema Awards Best Actor in Supporting Role (Male) Deemak Won [47]
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