Usman Mukhtar

Usman Mukhtar
Born (1985-07-27) 27 July 1985
Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Years active 2006-present

Usman Mukhtar is a Pakistani actor, director and cinematographer.[1]

Personal life

Born in Rawalpindi on the 27 July 1985,[2] he's the son of actress Nasira, who has acted in 158 films and was known for her roles as villain, while his grandfather was a lawyer,[3] and because his family didn't support his desires to become a movie director, he graduated in journalism instead of going into a film school.[4]

Career

He began his career as a filmmaker in 2006 and as a theatre actor in 2007,[5] directing music videos and short films as well as acting in many plays before getting his break as a film actor with a role in the 2016 hit Janaan,[6] followed by a role in the 2018 success Parchi, where he was also the cinematographer.[7]

Filmography

Films

Key
dagger Denotes the films that are currently on cinema
dagger Denotes the films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Director Notes
2016 Janaan Samir Azfar Jafri Debut film
2018 Parchi Bilal Azfar Jafri Also cinematographer

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2012 1st Hum Awards Hum Award for Best Music Video Nominated
2013 2nd Hum Awards Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Mahwash Ajaz (28 December 2017), "If the script is good, I'd do theatre for free: Usman Mukhtar", The Express Tribune. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  2. ↑ "Hottie of the week: Usman Mukhtar", 30 August 2013, The Express Tribune. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  3. ↑ Ally Adnan (9 February 2018), "‘Making a film is like giving birth — painful but incredibly rewarding’", Daily Times. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  4. ↑ Manal Faheem Khan (3 August 2017), "Getting to know Usman Mukhtar", The Nexs International. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  5. ↑ Haider Rifaat (20 December 2017), "Everyone has to put up with the struggles of being new: Usman Mukhtar", Daily Times. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  6. ↑ Zeeshan Mahmood (20 August 2016), "Usman Mukhtar, one of the hunks of ‘Janaan’, talks about the films and all", Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  7. ↑ "OYE! Usman Mukhtar", 11 February 2018, The News. Retrieved 8 October 2018.

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