Usman Mukhtar (Urdu: عثمان مختار) (born 27 July 1985) is a Pakistani actor, director, producer and cinematographer.[1]
Usman Mukhtar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Usman Mukhtar 27 July 1985 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actor • Director |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse |
Zunaira Inam Khan (m. 2021) |
Early and personal life
editMukhtar was born in Rawalpindi on 27 July 1985,[2] to actress Nasira, who has acted in 158 films and was known for her roles as a villain, while his grandfather was a lawyer.[3]
Because his family did not support his desires to become a movie director, he studied journalism instead of going to a film school.[4]
At one point, he also wanted to become a professional cricketer, but there too his family dissuaded him.[5]
Mukhtar married Zunaira Inam Khan in an intimate nikkah ceremony in April 2021.[6]
Career
editDirector
editMukhtar began his career as a filmmaker in 2006 and as a theatre actor in 2007,[7] directing music videos and short films as well as acting in many plays.
In June 2022, he released Gulabo Rani, a horror short film that was well received, winning the Best Short Film Award at the 2022 Los Angeles Sci-Fi & Horror Festival.[8]
Actor
editIn 2018, Mukhtar got his break as a film actor with a secondary role in the 2016 film Janaan.[9]
In 2018, he had another secondary role in Parchi, for which he was also the cinematographer.[10]
In 2019, Mukhtar starred in the Hum TV drama Anaa opposite to Naimal Khawar, written by Samira Fazal and directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, which marked his acting debut on television as well his first lead role.[11]
In 2020, Mukhtar hosted the Hum Style Awards. He played the role of "Dr. Haris" in another Hum TV drama called Sabaat opposite to Sarah Khan.[12]
In 2021, he starred in the drama serial Sinf-e-Aahan. The same year he was cast and played the role of Aswad in drama serial Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay alongside Mahira Khan and Kubra Khan, written by Umera Ahmad.[citation needed]
In 2024, Mukhtar stars as Ammar in Azfar Jafri directed film which is based on the 80's & 90's very popular superhero Umro Ayyar. The film titled Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning released on Eid al-Adha 2024.[13]
In June 2022, he released Gulabo Rani, a horror short film that was well received, winning the Best Short Film Award at the 2022 Los Angeles Sci-Fi & Horror Festival.[8]
Producer
editIn April 2022, he became a producer after launching Eastern Terrestrial (ET) Studios with actor Meiraj Haq, the production house aiming to discover and help new talent.[14]
Filmography
editShort films
edit| Year | Title | Director | Actor | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Black Coffee | Yes | No | No | |
| 2013 | Waking Dead | Yes | No | No | [15] |
| 2021 | Bench | Yes | Hasan | Yes | [16] |
| 2022 | Aik To Tum Aurtain | No | Faheem | No | [17] |
| Gulabo Rani | Yes | No | Yes | [18] |
Films
edit| Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Janaan | Samir | Azfar Jafri | Debut film; cameo |
| 2018 | Parchi | Bilal | Also cinematographer | |
| 2023 | Chikkar | SSP Sarmad Zaman | Zaheer Uddin Ahmed | |
| 2024 | Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning | Amar | Azfar Jafri |
Television serials
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Anaa | Altamash | Hum TV | TV Debut |
| 2020 | Sabaat | Dr. Haris | ||
| 2021 | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Aswad Ayyub | [19] | |
| Sinf-e-Aahan | Daniyal | ARY Digital | [20] | |
| 2024 | Jafaa | Dr. Numair | Hum TV |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1st Hum Awards | Hum Award for Best Music Video | Par Mein Hoon Ruka Sa by Abbas Ali Khan | Nominated |
| 2014 | 2nd Hum Awards | Kyun Gayi by Farhan Saeed | Nominated | |
| 2020 | 19th Lux Style Awards | Best Emerging Talent in Television | Anaa | Nominated |
| 2022 | 8th Hum Awards | Best Actor - Popular | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "If the script is good, I'd do theatre for free: Usman Mukhtar The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 28 December 2017. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Hottie of the week: Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-01-06 at the Wayback Machine, 30 August 2013, The Express Tribune. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ Ally Adnan (9 February 2018), "‘Making a film is like giving birth — painful but incredibly rewarding’" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, Daily Times. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ Manal Faheem Khan (3 August 2017), "Getting to know Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, The Nexs International. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ "RENDEZVOUS WITH USMAN MUKHTAR"
- ^ "Usman Mukhtar talks about his marriage experience". Daily Times. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- ^ Haider Rifaat (20 December 2017), "Everyone has to put up with the struggles of being new: Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, Daily Times. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ a b "'Gulabo Rani' – Usman Mukhtar's short film wins big at LA Sci-Fi & Horror Festival". Daily Pakistan. 21 January 2023.
- ^ Zeeshan Mahmood (20 August 2016), "Usman Mukhtar, one of the hunks of ‘Janaan’, talks about the films and all" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ "OYE! Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, 11 February 2018, The News. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ Irfan ul Haq (16 October 2018), "Hania Aamir and Shahzad Sheikh pair up for a love story" Archived 2018-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, Dawn News. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ "Sabaat". Hum TV. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ UmroAyyar - A New Beginning | Official Title Reveal, retrieved 16 December 2021
- ^ "Usman Mukhtar starts production house ET Studios to 'provide platform for and uplift' budding artists". Dawn News. 8 April 2022.
- ^ Mussadaq, Maha (20 July 2013). "Zomcom Waking Dead to hit theatres soon". The Express Tribune.
- ^ "Usman Mukhtar joins the cast of 'Sinf-e-Aahan'". Daily Times. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ Zehra, Syeda (27 May 2022). "Nadeem Baig's 'Aik To Tum Aurtain' honours homemakers during the pandemic". Something Haute. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ "'Gulabo Rani' — a short film produced and directed by Usman Mukhtar all set to release". Daily Times. 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Usman Mukhtar to star opposite Mahira and Kubra in his next". Daily Times. 11 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (31 August 2021). "Usman Mukhtar to star in upcoming 'female centric' drama Sinf e Aahan". Images. Retrieved 20 September 2021.