Usman Mukhtar (Urdu: عثمان مختار) (born 27 July 1985) is a Pakistani actor, director, producer and cinematographer.[1]

Usman Mukhtar
Born
Usman Mukhtar

(1985-07-27) 27 July 1985 (age 39)
NationalityPakistani
OccupationActorDirector
Years active2006–present
Spouse
Zunaira Inam Khan
(m. 2021)

Early and personal life

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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]

Career

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Director

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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.

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.[8]

Actor

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In 2018, Mukhtar got his break as a film actor with a secondary role in the 2016 film Janaan.[9]

In 2018, he had another secondary role in Parchi, for which he was also the cinematographer.[10]

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 as well his first lead role.[11]

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.[12]

In 2021, he starred in the drama serial Sinf-e-Aahan. The 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]

In 2024, Mukhtar stars as Ammar in Azfar Jafri directed film which is based on the 80's & 90's very popular superhero Umro Ayyar. The film titled Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning released on Eid al-Adha 2024.[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.[8]

Producer

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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.[14]

Filmography

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Short films

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Year Title Director Actor Producer Notes
2012 Black Coffee Yes No No
2013 Waking Dead Yes No No [15]
2021 Bench Yes Hasan Yes [16]
2022 Aik To Tum Aurtain No Faheem No [17]
Gulabo Rani Yes No Yes [18]

Films

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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

Television serials

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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

Awards and nominations

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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

References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Hottie of the week: Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-01-06 at the Wayback Machine, 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’" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, Daily Times. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "RENDEZVOUS WITH USMAN MUKHTAR"
  6. ^ "Usman Mukhtar talks about his marriage experience". Daily Times. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ a b "'Gulabo Rani' – Usman Mukhtar's short film wins big at LA Sci-Fi & Horror Festival". Daily Pakistan. 21 January 2023.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "OYE! Usman Mukhtar" Archived 2018-10-08 at the Wayback Machine, 11 February 2018, The News. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Sabaat". Hum TV. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  13. ^ UmroAyyar - A New Beginning | Official Title Reveal, retrieved 16 December 2021
  14. ^ "Usman Mukhtar starts production house ET Studios to 'provide platform for and uplift' budding artists". Dawn News. 8 April 2022.
  15. ^ Mussadaq, Maha (20 July 2013). "Zomcom Waking Dead to hit theatres soon". The Express Tribune.
  16. ^ "Usman Mukhtar joins the cast of 'Sinf-e-Aahan'". Daily Times. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  17. ^ Zehra, Syeda (27 May 2022). "Nadeem Baig's 'Aik To Tum Aurtain' honours homemakers during the pandemic". Something Haute. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  18. ^ "'Gulabo Rani' — a short film produced and directed by Usman Mukhtar all set to release". Daily Times. 12 April 2022.
  19. ^ "Usman Mukhtar to star opposite Mahira and Kubra in his next". Daily Times. 11 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  20. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (31 August 2021). "Usman Mukhtar to star in upcoming 'female centric' drama Sinf e Aahan". Images. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
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