Pakistani actor, producer and model
Adnan Siddiqui (Urdu : عدنان صدیقی born 23 October 1969) is a Pakistani actor , producer and model who has worked in Lollywood and Hollywood and also made his debut in Bollywood with the Hindi film Mom (2017).[ 3] [ 4] He also has his own production house, Cereal Entertainment. [ 5] [ 6] As a television actor, he's best-known for his role PTV 's classical drama Aroosa (1994) and as a supporting role in Mere Paas Tum Ho (2019)
Early life and education
Adnan is the youngest in a family of eight children, born in Lahore where his father moved from Uttar Pradesh before shifting the whole family to Karachi some time after the birth of Adnan.[ 7] Siddiqui was educated at the St. Patrick's High School, Karachi .[ 8]
His nephew is actor Asad Siddiqui .[ 9]
Career
Adnan has appeared in many commercials and drama serials, including Aroosa , Pal Do Pal , Meri Adhoori Mohabbat , Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan , Doraha , Hawa Rait Aur Aangan , Choti Si Kahani , Vasl and Parsa . Siddiqui first started his filming career in the 1990s; he became notable for being cast in the popular drama Uroosa and one of the famous travel reality shows of the time Gulls & Guys directed by Shoaib Mansoor . In 2002, he was nominated for Best Actor (TV) in the Lux Style Awards [ 10] and was its red carpet host.[ 11] He also played a small role alongside Angelina Jolie and Irrfan Khan in the 2007 film A Mighty Heart . In 2010, Siddiqui won Best Supporting Actor Award for Ishq Junoon Deewangi on Pakistan Media Award . He made his debut in Pakistani film Yalghaar .[ 1] Siddiqui has acted in the roles that were better suited for the young actors and he admitted that "people ask why I act with women half my age".[ 12]
Filmography
Films
Television
Actor
Producer
As a producer, he has produced several television series and films under his production banner Cereal Productions .[ 52]
Awards and nominations
Lux Style Awards
References
^ a b "Hottie of the week: Adnan Siddiqui" . The Express Tribune . 2 April 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2018 .
^ "Adnan Siddiqui pens heartfelt message for daughters" . The Express Tribune (newspaper) . 20 September 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2022 .
^ "Mom: Pakistani actors Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Ali appreciated, but future uncertain" . Hindustan Times . Press Trust of India . 3 June 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018 .
^ "Aamir Liaquat's joke about Sri Devi and Irrfan was an extremely callous act, says Adnan Siddiqui" . 2 May 2020.
^ Mehek Saeed (25 May 2016), "People ask why I act with women half my age: Adnan Siddiqui" , The Express Tribune . Retrieved 24 October 2018.
^ Buraq Shabbir (25 January 2018), "Period play Ghughi just as relevant today – Adnan Siddiqui" , The News International . Retrieved 24 October 2018.
^ Interview with Samina Peerzada . "Adnan Siddiqui on Rewind with Samina Peerzada | Episode 3 | Angelina Jolie | Hollywood | Sridevi" , uploaded to YouTube on 4 January 2018.
^ "Notable Alumni – St. Patrick's High School" . Archived from the original on 31 December 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019 .
^ Mahwash Ajaz (25 March 2018), "Always stay connected to who you really are: Asad Siddiqi" , Daily Times . Retrieved 23 February 2019.
^ "Lux Style Awards Archives" . Archived from the original on 15 July 2003. Retrieved 7 October 2011 .
^ "Pakistani Lux style awards" . 26 June 2014. Archived from the original on 23 June 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2018 .
^ "People ask why I act with women half my age: Adnan Siddiqui" . The Express Tribune .
^ Mohammad Kamran Jawaid (24 February 2022). "Dum Mastam unveils a glitzy trailer and a not so surprising Eid release date" . Dawn Images . Retrieved 1 March 2022 .
^ "Best Tv Drama: Ptv Classic Drama Uroosa" . 6 September 2010.
^ YouTube
^ a b Colony 52 – 10th Episode – Watch Part 2 – YouTube
^ YouTube
^ "Zaib-un-nisa" – via www.imdb.com.
^ Umrāo jān adā: drama . 30 April 2003. OCLC 61497212 – via Open WorldCat.
^ "7th Sky Entertainment - Yaadain" . Archived from the original on 17 September 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2020 .
^ "Dually Wed" – via www.imdb.com.
^ Wilco (TV Series 2007) – IMDb
^ "Meri Adhoori Mohabbat" .
^ "Kaisa Yeh Junoon | Dramas Category | Pak TV Reel" . paktvreel.com .
^ "Doraha Geo TV Drama, Cast, Timings, And Schedule" – via pakistani.pk.
^ Title Song Of Drama Serial Mulaqat OST – YouTube
^ "Hum TV Drama Shiddat" .
^ Athar, Arslan (4 March 2018). "Here's Why "Meri Zaat Zarra E Benishaan" Will Always Be Better Than "Humsafar" " . MangoBaaz .
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^ "Primetime: Slow burn to liberty" . DAWN.COM . 7 March 2010.
^ "Choti si Kahani serial (PTV) | Eveready Group" .
^ "Parsa" .
^ "Mere Qatil Mere Dildar" – via www.imdb.com.
^ "Maat Review | DRAMA PAKISTANI®" .
^ "Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh – Pakistani Drama Serial" . Fashion Central Blog . 22 June 2011.
^ "Shikwa Na Shikayat Express Entertainment Drama Cast" . 8 June 2012.
^ "Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein Hum Tv Drama, Cast, Timings, And Schedule" – via pakistani.pk.
^ "Humnasheen Hum TV Drama Serial | Web.pk" . 12 April 2013.
^ "Darmiyan Story | Wiki | Details | Information | Tv.com.pk" . www.tv.com.pk .
^ "Mere Humdum Mere Dost Urdu 1 Drama, Cast, Timings, And Schedule" – via pakistani.pk.
^ "Jaanam A Plus Drama, Cast, Timings, And Schedule" – via pakistani.pk.
^ Shabbir, Buraq. "A drama on the struggles of the modern day woman" . www.thenews.com.pk .
^ "Karb OST Drama On HumTV" – via soundcloud.com.
^ "Mohabbat Hogai Tum Say Ost is a fun track" . HIP . 7 August 2015.
^ Ahmed, Bismah (13 January 2016). "Urdu1's Drama 'Dil Tere Naam' OST, Timings & Pictures" .
^ "Khushboo Ka Safar" . TvOne Pakistan .
^ "Ghughi TV One Drama, Cast, Timings, And Schedule" – via pakistani.pk.
^ "Adnan Siddiqui on experimenting with roles" . The News International . Retrieved 2 March 2022 .
^ Tribune.com.pk (5 November 2019). "Adnan Siddiqui overjoyed by memes on 'Mere Paas Tum Ho' " . The Express Tribune . Retrieved 16 November 2019 .
^ Haider, Sadaf (7 November 2019). "Yeh Dil Mera has all the trappings of a gothic romance" . Images . Retrieved 16 November 2019 .
^ Moeeza Arshad (28 November 2023). "Adnan Siddiqui and the Art of Sublime Storytelling in 'Khushboo Mein Basay Khat' " . Hum TV . Archived from the original on 7 December 2023.
^ "Adnan Siddiqui on why he chose to produce Dam Mastam" . The News . 23 December 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2022 .
^ "..::LUX Style Awards 2003::." 15 July 2003. Archived from the original on 15 July 2003. Retrieved 20 December 2023 .
^ "12th Lux Style Awards 2013 Pictures and Winner's List | DesiFreeTV.com" . 18 January 2017. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2023 .
^ "Who won big at Lux Style Awards 2018?" . Images . 21 February 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2023 .
^ "Who won at the mega Lux Style Awards 2019?" . www.thenews.com.pk . 7 July 2019. Retrieved 20 December 2023 .
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