Faisal Rehman
Faisal Rehman | |
|---|---|
| Native name | فیصل رحمان |
| Born | Faisal Rehman Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Actor, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1980–1991, 1997–present |
| Website | faisal-rehman.com |
Faisal Rehman commonly known as Faisal is a Pakistani film and television actor, writer and director. He has worked in 30 films and many television shows.[1]
Contents
1 Biography
2 Career
3 Filmography
3.1 Films
3.2 Television career
3.3 As a writer and director
4 Awards
5 References
6 External links
Biography
Faisal Rehman's ancestors hail from Afghanistan with roots in the Mohammadzai clan of Kabul belonging to Barakzai branch of the Durrani confederacy. His ancestors moved to India in 1905 during British Raj. He is a nephew of noted Bollywood actor, Rehman, and his brother Fasih Ur Rehman is a classical dancer, their father is cinematographer Massud-ur-Rehman.[2]
Faisal did his secondary schooling at St. Anthony High School Lahore. He was only a 14-year-old boy when he landed his first role in Nazar-ul-Islam's film Nahi Abhi Nahi, also starring famous film actress Shabnam.[3]
Career
He is also one of the founding members of "The Actors' Collective (ACT)", an association of actors, including film, theatre and televisions artists in Pakistan, established in 2009 and based in Lahore.[4]
Filmography
Films
- 1971: jaan
- 1980: Nahi Abhi Nahi - best known for his role as Mani
- 1981: Aladin, Yeh Zamana Aur Hay
- 1982: Biwi Ho To Aisee
- 1983: Nadani(Pakistan-Bangladesh joint venture film), Tina
- 1984: Love Story, Miss Colombo, Doorian
- 1985: Aaposh, Mehek, Naraaz, Jeenay Nahi Doon Gee, Palkon Ki Chaon Main
- 1986: Dhanak, Miss Singapore, Beqarar, Baat Baan Jay, Agar Tum Na Hotay
- 1987: Girebaan, Qasam Munnay Ki
- 1988: Chakkar, Bazar-e-Husn
- 1991: Aandhi, Piyaar Aur Pasa
- 1999: Ghadaar, Guns and Roses - Ik Junoon
Television career
| Telefilm | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Amma Abba Aur Zain | Amjad | PTV |
| Laal Baig | Doctor Sahab | PTV | |
| 2007 | Manay Na Yeh Dill | Hum TV | |
| 2008 | Aban Zafar | Zafar Mehmood | ARY Digital |
| 2010 | Tumharay Baad | Danish | Hum TV |
| Drama | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Additional Notes |
| 1997 | Shahpar | Flt Lt Hassan | PAF Drama |
| 1998 | Ghulam Gardish | Naveed | PTV |
| 1999 | Bulandi | Ali | PTV |
| 2000 | Aur Zindagi Badalti Hai | Shehryar | PTV |
| 2002 | Sarmaya | Indus Vision | |
| 2007 | Maanay Na Ye Dil | Hum TV | |
| Qissa-e-Ulfat | Himself | Mini-series on Aaj TV. Rehman played a novel reader along with Jia Ali. | |
| 2008 | Khamoshiyan | Arham | Hum TV |
| 2009 | Malaal | Danish | Hum TV |
| Butter Flies | Faisal | Hum TV | |
| Aik Lamha Chahiye | Ahmar | ATV | |
| Deewangi | Umar | ARY Digital | |
| 2010 | Vasl | Salman | Hum TV |
Chemistry | Professor Waqar | Geo TV | |
| Aye Ishq Hamein Barbaad Na Kar | Imran | ARY Digital | |
| Saans | ARY digital | ||
| 2011 | Badtameez | Javed Hayatt | ARY DIgital |
| 2012 | Zard Mausam | Waqar ul Hasan | Hum TV |
Coke Kahani | Mir Asfand Jehangir | Hum TV, PTV, Urdu 1 | |
| Dagh-i-Nadamat[5] | PTV | ||
Sitamgar | Hum TV | ||
| 2013-2014 | Ranjish Hi Sahi | Kamal Hassan | Geo TV |
| 2015-2016 | Tere Baghair | Hum TV | |
| 2016 | Izn-e-Rukhsat | Ehtishaam | Geo Entertainment |
| 2017 | Gumrah | Sarmad | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Kaisi Aurat Houn Main | Moiz | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Aatish | Hum TV | |
As a writer and director
- 2002: Kaali Shalwar – Rehman was the Co-writer and director for this film along with Bilal Minto. This telefilm is an adaptation of Sadat Manto's work and was produced for Indus TV.
- 2004: Javaid Shampoo – Screened at 4th KaraFilm Festival received Ciepie for Special Jurors' Selection. The telefilm was also screened at Rafi Peer World Performing Arts Festival.
- 2009: Woh College Kay Din – Producer
Awards
- 2003 Indus Telefilm Festival third Winner: Best TV Film and Director for World Ka Center
- 2005 The 1st Indus Drama Awards: Nominated for Best Actor Drama Series
- 2006 Lux Style Awards: Best PTV Actor in a Leading Role for Batain Dil Ki
References
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^ "The Dancing Afghan". Indian Express. 23 January 2005. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
^ "Print Article". Pakistan Today.
^ "Actors' association to improve entertainment standards". Daily Times. 19 January 2009. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012.
^ http://vidpk.com/d/6/2136/Upcoming-Drama-Serials/
External links
- Official website
- Faisal Rehman Interview
- Faisal Rehman Drama
Faisal Rehman on IMDb
