Yousuf Bashir Qureshi
Pakistani fashion designer and artist
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Yousuf Bashir Qureshi[a] (born 2 March 1971), commonly known as YBQ,[2] is a Pakistani fashion designer, artist, actor, musician, poet and farmer.[3][4] His atelier and art and design studios are housed in former warehouses known as the Commune Artist Colony, located in Karachi's Railway Quarters.[2][5]
Yousuf Bashir Qureshi یوسف بشیر قریشی | |
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| Born | 2 March 1971[1] Karachi, Pakistan |
| Education | University of Nebraska |
| Label | YBQDS |
| Website | www |
Early life
Yousuf Bashir Qureshi was born on 2 March 1971 in Karachi.[6] As a child, he attended Pakistan Steel Cadet College, a boarding school on the outskirts of Karachi.[7] His family has a long-standing history in farming, with their ancestral home in Hasan Abdal.[8] Through his mother, Abida Bashir, he has familial ties to Ajmer.[9]
Career
Fashion and art
After completing his schooling, Qureshi pursued higher education in the United States, graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with a degree in food science.[4] Alongside his studies, he began ballet and developed an interest in fashion, art and photography.[4] His photographic work has been featured in publications including Vogue and National Geographic.[10]
He briefly opened a café in Lincoln, Nebraska, before relocating in 1997 to Santa Monica, California, where he designed costumes for Hollywood productions.[11][8] During this period he worked for Madonna, Sheryl Crow and Alanis Morissette, and contributed to the costume design for The Matrix.[4]
In 2004, Qureshi returned to Pakistan, establishing his studio in former family-owned warehouses in Karachi.[11] Qureshi's first designer clothing was a blend of traditional South Asian styles with his own touch.[12][13] His fashion work is inspired by Sufi mysticism.[14][15] Qureshi has taught courses in fashion design at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture.[16] In addition to his artistic work, he manages the family farm in Mirpur Sakro.[7]
Music and poetry
Qureshi performs music occasionally and has recorded songs. In 2017, he collaborated with singer Natasha Baig on a Sufi song.[17] He had a minor role in Shehzad Roy's music video for the song "Jind Jaan".[18] He has also engaged in poetry performance, including in Dubai.[19][20]
Acting
Qureshi made a supporting appearance in the film Senti Aur Mental in 2016, though the production was ultimately left unfinished.[21][22] From that point, he began making occasional appearances in films and television series.
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Neem | Shah Alam "Baba Jan" | Hum TV | [23] |
| Kuch Ankahi | Mr. Motiwala | ARY Digital | ||
| 2024 | Noor Jahan | Mukhtar Shah | [24] | |
| Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum | Mansoor Ali Khan | [25] | ||
| Duniyapur | Aurangzeb Adam | Green Entertainment | ||
| 2025 | Paradise | Jamshed | Express Entertainment | |
| Sher | Shah Zaman | ARY Digital | [26] | |
| Biryani | Baba Sain | [27] | ||
| 2026 | Raja London Ka | Munawwar Mirza | Express TV | [28] |
| Aik Mohabbat Aur | Fuki | Green Entertainment | ||
| Muhafiz | Aijaz | Geo Entertainment |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Senti Aur Mental | Yousuf Bashir Qureshi | Unfinished |
| 2019 | Parey Hut Love | Mahmud | [29] |