Asad Siddiqui (Urdu: اسد صدیقی) is a Pakistani actor, who started his acting career while studying for his MBA. The nephew of actor Adnan Siddiqui, he appeared in notable television projects including Gumrah, Khuda Dekh Raha Hai, Shikwa, Dareecha, Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat, Joru Ka Ghulam, Sanam, Tawaan. He is best known for his role as an Antagonist in Surkh Chandni which is about Acid Attack victims. He made his film debut with Wajahat Rauf's Chhalawa with his real life partner Zara Noor Abbas.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Asad Siddiqui | |
|---|---|
اسد صدیقی | |
| Born | 15 April 1987[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse | [2] |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Adnan Siddiqui (uncle) Asma Abbas (mother-in-law) |
Personal life
editSiddiqui is the nephew of actor Adnan Siddiqui.[10]
In 2017, he married fellow actress Zara Noor Abbas, daughter of actress Asma Abbas and niece of actress Bushra Ansari. According to Abbas, they first meet on sets of Kis Ki Ayegi Baraat. The marriage ceremony was held in Karachi, Pakistan.[11][12][2] They have one daughter.[13]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes film / drama that has not released yet |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat | Vicky | Directed by Marina Khan, and aired on Geo TV |
| 2010 | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Vicky | Directed by Marina Khan and Nadeem Baig, and aired on Geo TV |
| 2011 | Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat | Vicky | Directed by Marina Khan, and aired on Geo TV |
| Dareecha | Faizan | Aired on ARY Digital | |
| 2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Vicky | Directed by Marina Khan and Nadeem Baig, and aired on Geo TV |
| 2013 | Meri Maa | Shan | Aired on Geo TV |
| 2014 | Khata | Aired on ARY Digital | |
| Shikwa | nadeem | Directed by Rubina Ashraf, And aired on ARY Digital | |
| Rukhsati | Written by Amna Mufti, Directed by Mohsin Mirza | ||
| Chhoti | Umair | ||
| 2015 | Anaya Tumhari Hui | ||
| Khuda Dekh Raha Hai | Moiz | ||
| Sartaj Mera Tu Raaj Mera | Shehroze | ||
| Gila Kis Se Karein | |||
| Goya | |||
| Madawa | |||
| Mery apny | |||
| Mujhe Qabul Hai | |||
| Rishton Ki Dor | |||
| Total Siyapa | |||
| 2016 | Sanam | Farhan | |
| Ghayal | Moiz | ||
| Socha Na Tha | Murtaza | ||
| Joru Ka Ghulam | |||
| Gila | Shajee | ||
| Heer | Ibrahim | ||
| Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab | Noman | ||
| 2017 | Zindaan | Adil | |
| Hari Hari Churiyaan | Kashan | ||
| Paimanay | amir | ||
| Shadi Mubarak Ho | Ikhtiyar | ||
| Zard Zamano Ka Sawera | ali | ||
| Manto | Masood | ||
| Mumkin | |||
| Gumrah | Jamshed | [14] | |
| 2018 | Mah-e-Tamaam | Rohel | |
| Sodai | haris | [15] | |
| Ro Raha Hai Dil | humayon | ||
| Tawaan | Zaman | ||
| 2018-2019 | Balaa | Junaid | [16] |
| 2019 | Enaaya | Rasik | |
| Surkh Chandni | Jawad | ||
| Rishtay Biktay Hain | Hammad | ||
| 2019-2020 | Tu Mera Junoon | Taimoor | |
| Tera Yahan Koi Nahin | waqas | ||
| 2020 | Dil Ruba | Ayaaz | |
| Zebaish | Nadeem | [17] | |
| 2021 | Amanat | Fawad | cameo |
| Sinf-e-Aahan | Norez | ||
| Aye Musht-E-Khaak | Dayyan | ||
| 2022 | Paristan | Aazir | |
| Love Life Ka Law | Asad | Telefilm | |
| 2023 | Behroop | Taimoor | |
| Tumhare Husn Ke Naam | Atif | ||
| Siyaah | Wasi Khan | Episode "Roohdad" | |
| 2024 | Habil Aur Qabil | Qadir Qazalbaksh |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Lahore Se Aagey | Pan Seller | Wajahat Rauf | Cameo appearance |
| 2019 | Chhalawa | Luqman | Wajahat Rauf | [18] |
Music video
edit| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" | Various | [19] |
References
edit- ^ "Asad Siddiqui celebrates birthday with wife Zara Noor Abbas". Daily Pakistan (newspaper). 15 April 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Zara Noor Abbas shared a picture with husband Asad Siddiqui 'too vile' for Internet". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ "The concept of web series has arrived in Pakistan really late: Asad Siddiqui". Daily Times. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Zara Noor Abbas and Asad Siddiqui will feature in Wajahat Rauf's next". The News International. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ "Asad Siddiqui, Zara Noor Abbas will be sharing silver screen for the first time". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ Desk, Instep. "Getting to know Asad Siddiqui". The News International. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Empathy, not pity; Asad Siddiqui hopes 'Surkh Chandni' will change how acid victims are perceived". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ "Meet the Pakistani actors who are best friends and doppelgangers". Business Recorder. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ "Zara Noor Abbas shared a picture with husband Asad Siddiqui 'too vile' for Internet". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ Mahwash Ajaz (25 March 2018), "Always stay connected to who you really are: Asad Siddiqi", Daily Times. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ "This couple is breaking wedding stereotypes!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ "Congratulations: Zara Noor Abbas has gotten engaged to Asad Siddiqui!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ "'I didn't know this existed': Zara Noor Abbas is basking in the joy of being a mother". Dawn Images. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Always stay connected to who you really are: Asad Siddiqi". Daily Times. 24 March 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ Nasim, Rameeza (6 March 2018). "Asad Siddiqui and Hina Altaf pair up for another project together!". Oyeyeah. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ Kari, Maria (8 August 2019). "What Surkh Chandni gets right about acid attack survivors". Images. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Zoya Nasir to star in 'Zebaish'". The Nation. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Wajahat Rauf unveils title of his Eid ul Fitr release, Chhalawa". The News International. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (21 May 2020). "Actors unite for 'Ye Watan Tumhara Hai' rendition, paying tribute to unsung heroes". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 5 June 2020.