Talha Chahour
Pakistani actor (born 1997)
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Talha Chahour is a Pakistani actor known for his work in theatre and television. He rose to prominence for his portrayal of Capt. Z. I. Farrukh in the political thriller Jo Bichar Gaye (2021–22), and received praise for the romantic drama Mannat Murad (2023–24). The former earned him a Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in Television nomination.
Talha Chahour | |
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Chahour at an event in 2023 | |
| Born | 10 December 1997 |
| Alma mater | Government College University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Early life and education
Talha Chahour was born and raised in Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. He belongs to a Punjabi family and is the youngest of six siblings. His father, Akhtar Chahour, is a lawyer and a member of the Punjab Bar Council, currently serving as Chairman of the Human Rights Committee. Talha moved to Lahore when he was fifteen years of age to study at the Government College University, Lahore. He graduated in political science in 2018.[1][2]
Career
Theatre
After actively participating in the Dramatics Club of his college, Chahour began his career in theatre. He appeared in over 400 theatrical performances with the Ajoka Theater group. Some of his plays include Dara, Bullah, Lo Phir Basant Aayi, Tiger of Mysore, Anhi Mai Da Sufna, Macbeth and Bhagat Singh.[3][4] Chahour also traveled with this theatre group to the United States and India, performing in several cities.[5] Chahour became the General Secretary of GCDC (Government College Dramatics Club) in his last year of college, i.e. 2017–18. He conducted several acting workshops in GCU's amphitheater. He was awarded the Roll of Honour for serving in the GCDC.[6] Chahour has won an Indian Academy Award in Theatre from the Ministry of Chandigarh. He also won a Naatshala Award from the Government of Amritsar, India.[5]
Television
Chahour made his television debut in 2017 with Kashif Nisar's drama Farz where he played a supporting role.
His big breakthrough performance on television came with Har Pal Geo's political thriller drama Jo Bichar Gaye (2021-22), directed by Haissam Hussain, co starring Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali, which was about the fall of Dhaka. Chahour played the protagonist, Capt. Z. I. Farrukh, on whose memoirs the series was based.[7][8] Chahour earned critical appreciation along with a nomination for Best Emerging Talent in Television at the 21st Lux Style Awards for his performance in this drama.[7][9]
Chahour starred in Hum TV's Wabaal (2022), playing Faraz opposite Sarah Khan. He then appeared on Geo's Jannat Se Aagay as Farooq Ahmed alongside Kubra Khan, Ramsha Khan and Gohar Rasheed. Chahour next starred in Geo's Mannat Murad (2023-24) opposite Iqra Aziz where the two played the titular roles respectively. [10]
In 2025, Chahour starred in ARY Digital's Eid special comedy telefilm Aik Shakki Love Story as Kabir Sikander opposite Sabeena Farooq. He also appeared as Qais Rafiq in Hum TV's drama Jama Taqseem alongside Mawra Hocane. He is starring in the new drama of Hum TV titled Neeli Kothi opposite Anmol Baloch.
Personal life
Chahour's relationship status is single. In January 2025, he lost his mother.
Filmography
Television dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Farz | Imran | PTV Home | |
| 2021–22 | Jo Bichar Gaye | Capt. Z. I. Farrukh | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2022 | Wabaal | Faraz | Hum TV | |
| 2023 | Jannat Se Aagay | Farooq Ahmed | Geo Entertainment | |
| Mannat Murad | Chaudhary Murad Hashmat Ali | |||
| 2025 | Jama Taqseem | Qais Rafiq | Hum TV | [11] |
| 2025– | Neeli Kothi | Zaid Ali | [12] |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Aik Shakki Love Story | Kabir Sikander | Badar Mehmood | ARY Digital |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Last Follower and the Resurrection of Voldemort | Edward | Student short film |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Inna Akhiyan | Hadiqa Kiani | ||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Lux Style Awards | Best Emerging Talent in Television | Jo Bichar Gaye | Nominated | [9] |