Adeel Chaudhry is a Pakistani-Canadian actor and singer-songwriter. He has worked in Hindi and Urdu films and television.
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| Born | Adeel Chaudhry 15 June 1983 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | King Edward Medical University |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Relatives | Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry (grandfather) |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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Apart from acting, Adeel has also released two studio albums.[1][2]
Early life and education
editBorn into a Punjabi Gujjar family in Toronto, Canada, but with his family roots in Kharian, Punjab, Pakistan, his grandfather Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry served as the President of Pakistan (1973-1978) while his father Asghar Ali Chaudhry served in the Pakistan Army.[3]
Adeel studied dentistry at King Edward Medical University and is also a trained pilot.[3]
Career
editModel
editAdeel began his career as a model, featuring in television commercials for Pepsi in India.[4] In 2015, he appeared in a television commercial with Shah Rukh Khan for the tobacco brand Pan Parag.[5][6]
Actor
editFollowing a theater play called Kukar, Adeel made his debut as a television actor by appearing in the serial Yeh Zindagi Hai in 2008.[7]
In 2014, Adeel appeared in the Bollywood horror film Bhaangarh, which was released on 5 September 2014. He appeared in the romantic-musical film Rhythm (2016), his proper Bollywood debut.[8][9][10][11] The dapper hero starred alongside Komal Aziz in Bharosa Pyar Tera. The serial became a highly rated drama during its run in 2019.
Musician
editin 2008, he signed to Tips Industries Limited. Adeel also sang Move Your Body for the 2008 Bollywood film Kismat Konnection, which won the MTV Popular Choice Award.[7]
He released his debut album Koi Chehra in 2009 under Tips. He released his second album Raat Ruk Jaa in 2013.
Filmography
editTelevision serials
edit| Year | Serial | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2008 | Yeh Zindagi Hai | Kamal AKA Kam | Geo Entertainment | [12] |
| 2014 | Kaisay Tum Se Kahoon | Mansoor | Hum TV | |
| Dharkan | Zaaran | [12] | ||
| Hiddat | Adnan | Geo Entertainment | [12] | |
| Dil-e-Bekhabar | Moiz | A Plus TV | ||
| 2015 | Zinda Dargor | ARY Digital | ||
| 2018–2019 | Yeh Ishq Hai | Samir | Episode: "Sirf Tum" | |
| Mohabbat Karna Mana Hai | Ibad | Bol Entertainment | ||
| 2019 | Bharosa Pyar Tera | Mikaal | Geo Entertainment | [13] |
| 2020 | Munafiq | Armaan | [12] | |
| Bandhay Aik Dor Say | Nabeel | [12] | ||
| Uraan | Asim | |||
| 2020–2021 | Main Agar Chup Hoon | Ahad | [12] | |
| Faryaad | Haroon | ARY Digital | ||
| 2021 | Fasiq | Mutahir | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2022 | Roag | Shazeb | Hum TV | [14] |
| 2022–2023 | Farq | Daniyaal | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2023 | Samjhota | Asad | ARY Digital | |
| 2024 | Ghaata | Hamza | Geo TV |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Country |
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| 2014 | Bhaangarh | Shakti | India |
| 2016 | Rhythm | Rohan | |
| 2018 | Maan Jao Naa | Faris | Pakistan |
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Year | Album | Label |
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| 2009 | Koi Chehra | Tips |
| 2013 | Raat Ruk Jaa |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Samia (19 April 2012). "3 minutes with Adeel Chaudhry!". AAG TV. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ^ "Adeel Chaudhry". Profile PK. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ^ a b Altaf, Arhama (8 February 2021). "Know some of the interesting facts about Actor Adeel Chaudhry". BOL News. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024.
- ^ "ADEEL CHAUDHARY". Sidd Says. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ^ "Pakistani Singer Adeel Chaudhry to set foot along with King Khan in India". The News Teller. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ^ "Pakistani singer to appear opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Indian commercial". The Express Tribune. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ^ a b Shirazi, Maria (19 October 2021). "ADEEL CHAUDHRY". The News International. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Adeel Chaudhry's 'Rhythm' to release next month". The Express Tribune. 13 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Sher Khan (31 October 2011). "Rhythm: Adeel Chaudhry makes it to Bollywood". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ^ "Adeel Chaudhry set for his Bollywood debut in "Rhythm"". News Pakistan. November 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ^ "rtist Adeel Chaudhry makes Bollywood debut with "Rhythm"". Can India. 13 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f Maria Shirazi (19 October 2021). "ADEEL CHAUDHRY". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Adeel Chaudhry to star in serial 'Bharosa'". Daily Times. 23 February 2019.
- ^ Irfan Ul Haq (25 February 2022). "Adeel Chaudhry, Areej Mohyudin and Arez Ahmed's new drama Roag will tackle 'honour'". DAWN Images.