Salahuddin Tunio
Pakistani television and film actor
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Salahuddin Tunio (Sindhi: صلاح الدين تونيو, Urdu: صلاح الدين تونيو; born 28 February 1949) is a Pakistani actor in television and film.[1] He is the father of Fahad Mustafa.[2]
Salahuddin Tunio | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 February 1949 |
| Occupations | Actor, Sindhi TV personality |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | Old Sindhi Dramas |
| Children | Fahad Mustafa |
Early life and education
Tunio was born to Muhammad Ibrahim Tunio on 28 February 1949, in the village Dhanibux Tunio near Qambar.
Career
Cinema
In a 2025 interview with Dawn, Tunio stated that after the death of actor Waheed Murad during the production of the 1985 film Hero, director Iqbal Yusuf approached him to complete the remaining scenes of the film. Tunio said he was considered for the role due to his resemblance to Murad, but he declined the offer and chose to continue focusing on television rather than moving into film at that stage of his career.[3]
Television
Awards and recognition
In 2014, Salahuddin Tunio was awarded the Pride of Performance by the Government of Pakistan in recognition of his contributions to television and the performing arts. The civil award was conferred by the President of Pakistan on Independence Day as part of the annual national honours ceremony.[6]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Tanveer Fatima (B.A) | Dilawar Ali Khan | |
| 2011 | Meri Subh Ka Sitara | Nawaz Ikram | |
| 2012 | Aks | Cheema | |
| Main Gunehgar Nahi | Ammara's father-in-law | ||
| 2014 | Bashar Momin | Politician | |
| 2015 | Rang Laaga | Inspector Shaukat | [7] |
| Bay Qasoor | Amin | ||
| 2016 | Joru Ka Ghulam | Khalid | |
| 2017 | Aisi Hai Tanhai | Lawyer | |
| 2018 | Khalish | Jabbar Lakhi | |
| Pari Hun Mein | |||
| Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai | Minister | ||
| 2019 | Chand Ki Pariyan | Iqbal | [8] |
| 2023 | Bandish 2 | Baba Sahab | [citation needed] |
| 2026 | Aag Lagay Basti Mein | [9] |
