Syed Mohammad Ahmed
Pakistani screenwriter, lyricist, actor, and director
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Syed Mohammad Ahmed, frequently credited as Mohammad Ahmed, is a Pakistani screenwriter, lyricist, actor, and director. He is best known for Mystery Theater, Badtameez, Tum Se Kehna Tha, Shaista Shaista, Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat, Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay, Dareecha, Goya, and many other series and telefilms such as Khamoshi, Ghoongat and Ramchand Pakistani. His appearance as Shah Jahan/Agha Jan in Suno Chanda was praised by critics, and he went on to reprise his role in the sequel Suno Chanda 2.[1][2] He has written dialogue for the Indian movie Tere Bin Laden,[3] and has written screenplays for several television series. In 2019, he received a nomination for Best Actor for his role in the 2018 film Cake, at the 18th Lux Style Awards.[4][5]
Mohammad Ahmed | |
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Ahmed in 2020 | |
| Born | 8 March 1957 |
| Occupations | Director, actor, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Notable work | Mystery Theater, Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay, Ramchand Pakistani, Tere Bin Laden |
Career
His body of work is a showcase of the storyteller's art. The humor in his scripts is real. He never exaggerates the subject and uses real-life humor. One can see an undercurrent of social issues in his screenplays but with the treatment, laced with humor. He is fascinated by the satirical way Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi dealt with serious issues. Desi Rants n Raves wrote "Mohammed Ahmed is a seasoned writer and his flair for penning relatable and real stories is on full display in most of his work. With no black or white extremes, a simple story on the surface, his script appears to have layers of meaning embedded within crisp and meaningful dialogues."[6]
He returned to acting with the family-drama film Cake.[7] He has also acted in various drama series including Ehd E Wafa, Suno Chanda, Mere Paas Tum Ho, Aulaad and Sabaat.[8] His performance in these series has received praise from viewers and critics.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Director | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ramchand Pakistani | Mehreen Jabbar | Writer | Laal Kabootar |
| 2010 | Tere Bin Laden | Abhishek Sharma | Writer | |
| 2016 | Lala Begum | Mehreen Jabbar | Writer and actor | [9] |
| 2017 | Mehrunisa V Lub U | Yasir Nawaz | Actor | |
| Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Nadeem Baig | Special appearance | ||
| 2018 | Cake | Asim Abbasi | Actor | [9] |
| 2019 | Laal Kabootar | Kamal Khan | Actor | [8] |
Television
| Year | Title | Character | Director(s) | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Shaista Shaista | ||||
| Doraha | Sara's father | Mehreen Jabbar | |||
| 2010 | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Nabeel's father | Nadeem Baig | ||
| 2011 | Daam | Sami | Mehreen Jabbar | ||
| 2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Nabeel's father | Marina Khan, Nadeem Baig | ||
| Durr-e-Shehwar | Sami | Haissam Hussain | [9] | ||
| Coke Kahani | Mutmain | Mehreen Jabbar | |||
| 2013 | Ghoonghat | Lateef | Telefilm | [10] | |
| 2017 | Dhund | Nana Syed | Farrukh Faiz | ||
| 2018 | Nibah | Sofia's father | Aabis Raza | [9] | |
| Suno Chanda | Shah Jahan "Agha Jaan" | Aehsun Talish | [11] | ||
| Hum Chale Aaye | Sila's father | Mehreen Jabbar | Telefilm | [10] | |
| Dilara | Akbar Ali | Khalid Ahmed | |||
| 2019 | Suno Chanda 2 | Shah Jahan "Agha Jaan" | Aehsun Talish | [12] | |
| Deewar-e-Shab | Ustaad Faraghat Baig | Iqbal Hussain | [9] | ||
| Meray Paas Tum Ho | Mateen | Nadeem Baig | [9] | ||
| Rishtay Biktay Hain | Sharafat | Syed Atif Hussain Shah | [9] | ||
| Ruswai | Mehmood | Rubina Ashraf | [9] | ||
| Ehd-e-Wafa | Malik Allahyar | Saife Hassan | [9] | ||
| Yeh Dil Mera | Dr. Arslan | Aehsun Talish | [9] | ||
| 2020 | Sabaat | Aziz Ahmad | Shahzad Kashmiri | ||
| Jalan | Tanveer | Aabis Raza | |||
| Dulhan | Amal's father | Adeel Siddiqi | [8] | ||
| Aulaad | Jalaal Ahmed | Aabis Raza | [8] | ||
| Ek Jhoothi Love Story | Mehreen Jabbar | Web-Series | |||
| 2021 | Dikhawa | Ali Akbar | Episode: "Zid" | ||
| Neeli Zinda Hai | Faheem | Qasim Ali Mureed | |||
| Pardes | Sadeeq | Marina Khan | |||
| Parizaad | Mirza Sahab | Shahzad Kashmiri | |||
| Qissa Meherbano Ka | Asghar Ali Mehtab | Iqbal Hussain | |||
| Sinf-e-Aahan | Arzoo's father | Nadeem Baig | |||
| Khaab Toot Jaatay Hain | Police Chief | Mohammed Ehteshamuddin | |||
| 2022 | Hum Tum | Safiullah aka Daddu Handsome | Danish Nawaz | ||
| Dikhawa (season 3) | Ali Akbar | Episode: "Jhoot" | |||
| Pehchaan | Adnan's father | Asad Jabal | |||
| Betiyaan | Naeem | Meesam Naqvi | [13] | ||
| 2023 | Kuch Ankahi | Agha Jaan | Nadeem Baig | ||
| Gumn | Sohail Baig | Sarmad Khoosat | |||
| 2024 | Radd | Alam | Ahmed Bhatti | ||
| Zard Patton Ka Bunn | Nofil's father | Saife Hassan | |||
| Contractors | Rashid | Mehreen Jabbar | Eid special Mini Series, Writer Also | ||
| Sunn Mere Dil | Naamdar Mirza | Hasan Hasib | |||
| 2025 | Judwaa | Nana Mia | Furqan Adam | ||
| Ek Jhooti Kahani | Habib Sahab | Shehrazade Sheikh | |||
| 2026 | Doctor Bahu | Mehreen Jabbar | |||
| Maa | Saif | Ali Farhan Anchan | |||
| Bas Tera Saath Ho | Special appearance |
Screenwriting
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Tum Se Kehna Tha | Sahira Kazmi | [14] |
| 2000 | Tum Hi To Ho | Marina Khan | [10] |
| 2002 | Kahaniyaan | Mehreen Jabbar | [10] |
| 2005 | Tere Siwa | Rubina Ashraf | [14] |
| 2009 | Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat | Marina Khan | [9] |
| 2011 | Badtameez | Rana Rizwan | |
| Dareecha | Farrukh Faiz | ||
| 2012 | Coke Kahani | Mehreen Jabbar | [14] |
| 2012 | Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay | Marina Khan | co-writer |
| 2013 | Ghoonghat | Mehreen Jabbar | Telefilm[10] |
| 2015 | Goya | Farrukh Faiz | [14] |
| 2016 | Teri Meri Jodi | Syed Ali Raza Usama | [15] |
| 2017 | Dhund | Farrukh Faiz | [15] |
| 2017 | Chanar Ghati | Syed Ghazanffar Ali | co-writer |
| 2023 | Kuch Ankahi | Nadeem Baig | |
| 2024 | Very Filmy | Ali Hassan | |
| Contractors | Mehreen Jabbar |