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] churning out serials like Aadat and Ghughi. After PTV's classical drama Aroosa, he played a supporting role in Mere Paas Tum Ho.
Adnan Siddiqui | |
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عدنان صدیقی | |
Born | |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation(s) | Tv actor, film actor, model, producer, Host |
Years active | 1988–present |
Known for | A Mighty Heart (Hollywood film) Aroosa (PTV) Ishq Junoon Deewangi Mere Paas Tum Ho |
Spouse |
Palwasha Siddiqui (m. 1999) |
Relatives | Asad Siddiqui (nephew) |
Early life and education
editHe 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 an actor Asad Siddiqui.[9]
Career
editHe 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
editFilms
editYear | Movie | Role | Director | Producer | Country | Notes |
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2007 | A Mighty Heart | Dost Aliani | Michael Winterbottom | United States | Hollywood film | |
2016 | Yalghaar | Col. Imran | Hassan Rana | Pakistan | Urdu film debut | |
2017 | Mom | Anand Sabarwal | Ravi Udyawar | India | Hindi film debut | |
2022 | Dum Mastam | Director (cameo) | Mohammed Ehteshamuddin | Pakistan | Also producer with Akhtar Hasnain under Cereal Entertainment[13] | |
Carma - The Movie | Ali Khan | Kashan Admani | ||||
2024 | Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning | Amar's father | Azfar Jafri |
Television
editActor
editYear | Title | Role | TV Channel | Notes | Ref |
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1994 | Aroosa | PTV | Classical hit, Directed by Qasim Jalali | [14] | |
1996 | Pal Do Pal | Super hit, Written by Haseena Moin | [15] | ||
1998 | Saibaan | Written by Naheed Sultana Akhtar | |||
1999 | Colony 52 | Memerable | [16] | ||
Sila | Memerable, DIRECTED BY MISBAH KHALID | [16] | |||
Samander Hai Darmiyan | Memerable | ||||
Ghulam Gardish | Memerable | ||||
Tum kya milay | Zohaib | Memerable | [17] | ||
2000 | Kabhi Kabhi Pyaar Main | Super Hit, Directed By Afreen Baig | [citation needed] | ||
2001 | Zaib-un-Nisa | Mahmud | Directed by Sahira Kazmi | [18] | |
2003 | Umrao Jaan Ada | Geo Entertainment | [19] | ||
Mehndi | Taha | PTV | Super hit drama, Directed By Muhammad Javed Fazil | ||
2004 | Wajood-E-Lariab | Mohid Farooq | Indus TV | Written by Umera Ahmed | |
2005 | Aandhi | PTV | |||
Shiddat | Kashan | Hum TV | |||
2006 | Manzil | Sajid | ARY Digital | ||
2007 | Yaadain | PTV | Nominted for 7th Lux Style Awards in the category of Best TV Play (Terrestrial) | [20] | |
Dually Wed (aka Aurat Aur Char Dewari) | Rafiq | ARY Digital | TV movie | [21] | |
Wilco | Major Jamshed | PTV | [22] | ||
2008 | Meri Adhoori Mohabbat | Geo Entertainment | [23] | ||
Kaisa Yeh Junoon | ARY Digital | Nominated in the 2 categories of 8th Lux Style Awards | [24] | ||
Socha Na Tha | |||||
2008–2009 | Doraha | Azfar | Geo Entertainment | Nominated in 4 categories of 9th Lux Style Awards, Written by Umera Ahmed | [25] |
2009 | Mulaqat | Hum TV | [26] | ||
Aania | TVOne Pakistan | [citation needed] | |||
Shiddat | Hum TV | Directed By M.JAvaid Fazil | [27] | ||
Meri Jaan | Hum TV | [citation needed] | |||
2009–2010 | Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan | Aadil | Geo Entertainment | Nominated for 5 categories of 10th Lux Style Awards, Written by Umera Ahmad | [28] |
2010 | Vasl | Hashim | Hum TV | Directed by Mehreen Jabbar | |
Thori Si Wafa Chahiye | Jasim | Geo TV | |||
Hawa Rait Aur Aangan | PTV | Directed by Ali Rizvi | [29] | ||
Diya Jalay | Asfand | ARY Digital | [30] | ||
Choti Si Kahani | Ahmed | PTV | Nominated for 6 categories of THE 3RD PAKISTAN MEDIA AWARDS, Written by Haseena Moin | [31] | |
2010–2011 | Parsa | Salman | Hum TV | Dramatized By Tahira Wasti | [32] |
2011 | Kasi Yeh Agan | PTV Home | [citation needed] | ||
2011–2012 | Jal Pari | Rashid | Geo Entertainment | Directed by Sarmad Khoosat | [citation needed] |
2011 | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Bakhtiar | Hum TV | [33] | |
2011 | Maat | Faisal | Hum TV | Written by Umera Ahmed | [34] |
2011 | Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh | Zain | Hum TV | Written by Faiza Iftikhar | [35] |
2012 | Shikwa Na Shikyat Hai | Express Entertainment | [36] | ||
Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein | Basharat | Hum TV | [37] | ||
Sandal | Geo Entertainment | special appearance | |||
Pat Jahr Ke Bad | Urdu 1 | ||||
2013 | Humnasheen | Hasan | Hum TV | [38] | |
2013–2014 | Ek Thi Paro | TV One | [citation needed] | ||
2014 | Darmiyan | ARY Digital | [39] | ||
Aahista Aahista | Zawar | Hum TV | |||
Ru Baru | Taimur | Hum TV | |||
Mere Humdum Mere Dost | Haydar | Urdu 1 | Writer Farhat Ishtiaq | [40] | |
Jaanam | A-Plus TV | [41] | |||
2015 | Kitna Satatay Ho | Hasan | Hum TV | [citation needed] | |
Pakeeza | Azeem | Hum TV | Written by Bushra Ansari | [42] | |
Karb | Hamza | Hum TV | [43] | ||
Mohabbat Ho Gayi Tumse | Ryam | TV One Pakistan | Written by Haseena Moin | [44] | |
2015–2016 | Dil Tere Naam | Urdu 1 | [45] | ||
2016–2017 | Khushboo ka safar | TV One | [46] | ||
2017 | Aitbaar | Aaj Entertainment | |||
Sammi | Rashid | Hum TV | Written by Noor ul Huda Shah | ||
2018 | Ghughi | Rashid | TV One | based on Amrita Pritam's novel | [47] |
Belapur Ki Dayan | Shakir | Hum TV | Nominated for 6 categories of Hum Awards | [48] | |
2019–2020 | Mere Paas Tum Ho | Shehwar | ARY Digital | Numerous Hit, Written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar | [49] |
Yeh Dil Mera | Mir Farooq Zaman | Hum TV | Written by Farhat Ishtiaq | [50] | |
2020 | Jeeto Pakistan League (Season 1) | (live; himself) | ARY Digital | Captain (Lahore Falcons)/5th Position | |
2021 | Jeeto Pakistan League (Season 2) | Captain (Lahore Falcons)/Winner | |||
2022 | Jeeto Pakistan League (Season 3) | Captain (Lahore Falcons) | |||
Tamasha (2022 TV series) | Presenter (Tv Host) | ||||
2023 | Siyaah | Bedaar | Green Entertainment | Episode "Iqbal e Jurm" | |
Khushbo Mein Basay Khat | Ahmed Zaryab | Hum TV | [51] | ||
2024 | Gentleman | Rahmatullah "Rehmati" Bangash | Green Entertainment |
Producer
editAs a producer, he has produced several television series and upcoming feature film, Dum Mastam under his production banner, Cereal Productions.[52]
- Seeta Bagri
- Pujaran
- Jalti Baarish
- Aadat
- Ghughi
- Saiyaan Way
- Mein Na Janoo (co-produced with Momina Duraid
- Ghamandi
- Dum Mastam (feature film)
Awards and nominations
editYear | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
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2005 | The 1st Indus Drama Awards | Best Actor Serial in a Leading Role | Nominated | ||
2010 | Pakistan Media Award | Best Supporting Actor | Ishq Junoon Deewangi | Won | |
2012 | Hum Awards | Best Actor | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Nominated | |
2013 | Best Actor | Humnasheen | Nominated | ||
2014 | Aahista Aahista | Nominated | |||
2015 | Karb | Nominated | |||
2017 | Sammi | Won | |||
2017 | Best Onscreen Couple Popular | Sammi | Nominated | ||
2019 | Best Actor Popular | Belapur Ki Dayan | Nominated |
Lux Style Awards
editCeremony | Category | Project | Result |
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1st Lux Style Awards[53] | Best TV Actor | N/A | Nominated |
12th Lux Style Awards[54] | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | |
17th Lux Style Awards[55] | Best TV Actor | Sammi | |
18th Lux Style Awards[56] | Best TV Track | Ghughi |
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