Faysal Qureshi (actor)
Faysal Quraishi is a Pakistani actor, producer and television host. He appears in Pakistani television dramas, reality shows and films, and is one of Pakistan's highest-paid actors. He is widely regarded as the greatest actor of Pakistan due to his diverse roles and versatility. He first gained recognition for playing the leading role of Boota in television series Boota from Toba Tek Singh.
From 2016 to 2019, he hosted the morning show Salam Zindagi on ARY Zindagi. He also turned producer in 2017 with the production house Connect Studios.
Early life
He was born in Lahore, Pakistan. His mother Afshan Qureshi is also a television actress.Career
Quraishi began his career as a child artist and appeared in the plays Emergency Ward and Andhera Ujala for PTV. He made his film debut as an actor in the 2000 film Saza. He first played minor roles in television serials before landing his first lead role as "Boota" in Boota from Toba Tek Singh which made him an overnight star. Faysal has also appeared as a judge on competition shows Dum Hai To Entertain Kar and Nachle. He also hosted the reality show Hero Banney Ki Tarang and the morning show Muskurati Morning on TVOne Global along with Ayesha Khalid. He also played a variety of characters in many critically acclaimed dramas, including Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, Qaid-e-Tanhai, and Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga. Faysal also played the leading role in the 2014's acclaimed drama serial Bashar Momin. In 2018, he was seen in revenge based drama series Khalish.In 2015, Daily Pakistan reported that Faysal has become one of the highest-paid artists of television, charging Rs. 2 million per episode.
From 2016 to 2019, Faysal hosted the morning show Salam Zindagi which aired on ARY Zindagi. Qureshi was appointed as a CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on July 30, 2019.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
| 1992 | Saza | ||
| 2013 | Aina | Nadeem | Remake of Aina |
| 2015 | Good Morning Karachi | Shavaiz | |
| 2015 | Manto | Asim | |
| 2016 | Laloolal.com | Rameez | |
| 2020 | TBA | Also co-producer |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | References |
| 1985 | Andhera Ujala | PTV Home | ||
| 1985 | Emergency Ward | PTV Home | ||
| 1999 | Boota from Toba Tek Singh | Boota | PTV Home | |
| 2000 | Harjaee | Indus TV | ||
| 2000 | Chamak | PTV Home | ||
| 2003 | Deewar | PTV Home | ||
| 2003 | Umrao Jan Ada | Geo TV | ||
| 2005 | Masuri | PTV Home | ||
| 2005 | Wajood e Laraib | Sheharyar | Indus TV | |
| 2005 | Tum Kahan Hum Kahan | Geo TV | ||
| 2007 | Man-o-Salwa | Sheraz | Hum TV | |
| 2008 | Jhumka Jaan | Hum TV | ||
| 2008 | Kitni Door Kitne Paas | PTV Home | ||
| 2008 | Chaar Chand | Geo TV | ||
| 2008 | Ab Ghar Jaane Do | Geo TV | ||
| 2008 | Abhi Abhi | Ary Digital | ||
| 2009 | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Aarfeen | Geo TV | |
| 2009 | Aashti | Nazrul Islam | Hum TV | |
| 2009 | Baarish Kay Aansoo | Asim | Geo TV | |
| 2009 | Phir Kho Jaye Na | Ary Digital | ||
| 2009 | Meri Unsuni Kahani | Hum TV | ||
| 2009 | Tikon | ARY Digital | ||
| 2009 | The Ghost | Hum TV | ||
| 2010 | Tere Jaane Kay Baad | Hum TV | ||
| 2010 | Sandal | Geo TV | ||
| 2010 | Qaid-e-Tanhai | Moiz | Hum TV | |
| 2010 | Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Faiz Rasul | Hum TV | |
| 2010 | Yariyan | Babar | Geo TV | |
| Haal-e-Dil | Ary Digital | |||
| Tere Liye | Geo TV | |||
| 2011 | Ishq Ibadat | Geo TV | ||
| 2011 | Kya Meri Shaadi Shahrukh Se Hogi | Geo TV | ||
| 2011 | Ek Hatheli Pe Hina Ek Hatheli Pe Lahoo | Najeeb | Geo TV | |
| 2011 | Mera Saaein | Aarish | Ary Digital | |
| 2011 | Umm-e-Kulsoom | Nihal | Ary Digital | |
| 2011 | Dil Hai Chota Sa | Geo TV | ||
| 2011 | Akhri Barish | Nihal | Ary Digital | |
| 2011 | Khushboo Ka Ghar | Sikander | Ary Digital | |
| 2011 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Sheedo | Geo TV | |
| 2011 | Mera Pehla Pyar | Taha | Ary Digital | |
| 2012 | Sabz Pari Laal Kabootar | Geo TV | ||
| 2012 | Mera Yaqeen | Asfar | Ary Digital | |
| 2012 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Sheedo | Geo TV | |
| 2013 | Pachtawa | Ary Digital | ||
| 2013 | Adhoori Aurat | Geo TV | ||
| 2013 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Sheedo | Geo TV | |
| 2013 | Mann Ke Moti | Rahil | Geo TV | |
| 2014 | Roag | Ary Digital | ||
| 2014 | Main Bushra | Ary Digital | ||
| 2014 | Bashar Momin | Bashar | Geo TV | |
| 2014 | Iqraar | Shahbaz | Geo TV | |
| 2015 | Maryam | Geo TV | ||
| 2015 | Bheegi Palkein | A-Plus TV | ||
| 2015 | Mol | Sheharyar | Hum TV | |
| 2015 | Rang Laaga | Aashiq Hussain | Ary Digital | |
| 2015 | Naraz | Azlan | Ary Digital | |
| 2016 | Tum Meri Ho | Ary Digital | ||
| 2016 | Waada | Shahab | Ary Digital | |
| 2016 | Aap Ke Liye | Shaheer | Ary Digital | |
| 2017 | Zaakham | Khawar | Ary Digital | |
| 2018 | Main Manto | Asim | Geo TV | |
| 2018 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Sheedo | Geo TV | |
| 2018 | Khalish | Sahil | Geo TV | |
| 2018 | Baba Jani | Asfand | Geo TV | |
| 2018 | Haiwan | Hameed | ARY Digital | |
| 2018 | Satrangi | A-Plus Entertainment | ||
| 2020 | Muqaddar | Sardar Saif-ur-Rehman | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2020 | Gustakh | Rohail | Express Entertainment | |
| 2020 | Log Kya Kahenge | Saad | ARY Digital | |
| TBA | Baadshah Begum | Web Series |