Usman_Mukhtar
Usman Mukhtar
Pakistani actor and director (born 1985)
Usman Mukhtar (Urdu: عثمان مختار) (born 27 July 1985) is a Pakistani actor, director, producer and cinematographer.[1]
Mukhtar 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]
Mukhtar 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 before getting his break as a film actor with a role in the 2016 film Janaan.[8] He then had a role in the 2018 film Parchi, a movie for which he was also the cinematographer.[9]
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.[10]
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.[11]
In 2021, he starred in drama serial Sinf-e-Aahan. 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]
An upcoming sci-fi movie of Mukhtar, which is based on the 80's & 90's very popular superhero Umro Ayyar. The film titled Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning is set to released on Eid al-Adha 2024.[12]
In 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.[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.[14]
Short films
Films
| 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 | Post production |
Television serials
| 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 |
| 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 |
- "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.
- "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.
- 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.
- UmroAyyar - A New Beginning | Official Title Reveal, retrieved 16 December 2021
- "'Gulabo Rani' – Usman Mukhtar's short film wins big at LA Sci-Fi & Horror Festival". Daily Pakistan. 21 January 2023.
- 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.