10 Pakistani Actors Who Are Ruling Our TV Screens Right Now [Pictures]

Their performances are amazing!

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While popular actors come and go like boy bands, good actors make their lasting mark and gain a stronghold in the industry. These actors have their own characteristics that make them the best Pakistani actors in the biz.

Whether it’s their methods of characterization, their ability to play versatile roles or something else, Different male actors can be considered the best based on various performances.

One thing they all have in common, that can serve as criteria for what constituents best Pakistani actors is the many good performances to their name.

Even when these actors remain missing from the screen their past performances keep them in the public eye. Here’s a list of some of the best Pakistani actors right now.

Ahmed Ali Akbar

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Ahmed Ali Akbar as Sheheryar in ‘Ehd-e-Wafa’

This artist stole the spotlight with his performance in Ehd-e-Wafa, despite the limited screen-time that he had.

Besides this, Ahmed has done a few but moving projects like Ye Raha Dil and Parchi.

Even his recent film Laal Kabotaar was Pakistan’s submission for the Oscars.

Bilal Abbas Khan

Wajih Taseer in Cheekh
Bilal Abbas as ‘Wajih Taseer’ in Cheekh

This actor actually started with films. He was later recruited for dramas based on his superb performances.

Since then, he’s essayed versatile roles like that in Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi, Balaa, Cheekh, and now Pyar Kay Sadqay.

While he hasn’t done another film during this time, he did opt for the telefilm Laal. Bilal is undisputedly one of the best Pakistani actors in the biz right now.


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Zahid Ahmed

Zahid Ahmed in Ishq Zah-e-Naseeb

Zahid is hands down the best Pakistani actor in the industry right now. From his careful selection of projects to his characterization, Zahid Ahmed has set a new benchmark.

Since his debut with Alvida he has taken on one thought-provoking role after another. This list includes serials like Mehram, Sangat, Zara Yaad Kar, Daldal, Besharm, Ishq Zahe Naseeb.

 

Ahad Raza Mir

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The actor who brought ‘Captain Saad’ to life

Based on his recent performance in Ehd-e-Wafa, Ahad Raza Mir is one of the first names that come to mind. Just a few years ago no one knew who this actor was when he debuted in Yaqeen Ka Safar.

Now he is one of the most sought after actors. He’s already made his film debut with Parwaaz Hai Junoon and his popularity is only growing. Ahad Raza Mir’s choice of projects has largely remained confined to Hum Network.

 

Faisal Quraishi

Faisal Qureshi in Baadshah Begum

This actor has come a long way from the child star he was. Faisal debuted as a child star in Emergency Ward and Andhera Ujala.

Later he gained acclaim with his character ‘Boota‘ in television series Boota from Toba Tek Singh. He has many hit serials such as Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, Bashar Momin, Mera Saein, etc

His recent projects Haiwan, Baba Jani and Muqaddar made waves. People can’t wait to see him debut in web series with Badshah Begum.

 

Adnan Siddiqui

This actor has always made an impression with his acting skills ever since his PTV days with drama serials like Uroosa, Mehndi, and Sila.

He even had a part in the film A Mighty Heart with Irfan Khan and Angelina Jolie.

His recent roles in Hindi film Mom and Pakistani drama Mere Paas Tum Ho made audiences take a liking to his ‘silver fox’ avatar.

Adnan Siddiqui proves that good actors do not have a shelf life.

 

Danish Taimoor

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Danish Taimoor in Andhera Ujala sequel ‘Janbaaz’

This actor became Pakistan’s sweetheart with his performance in Manchalay. Now he has quite a few films to his name.

Since then he’s gone on to diversify his portfolio with Saari Bhool Humari Thi, Rehaai, Meri Behn Maya, Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hei, Janbaaz, Mera Rab Waris, etc

However, his projects have remained limited to Geo Network lately. His recent project Deewangi is also a Geo drama serial.

 

Humayun Saeed

This actor has been around since forever. Our parents knew him for PTV drama serials like Naseeb, Mehndi, Inteha, Kangan, etc

Now we know him for drama serials like Kafir, Dilagi, Merey Paas Tum Ho, etc. He’s now mostly focused on film with Waar, Bin Roye, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Punjab Nahi Jaungi, Yalghaar, etc to his name.


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Imran Abbas

imran abbas

This actor emerged with drama serials like Dil-e-Muztar, Noor Bano, etc. Imran Abbas gained fame with spiritual dramas Khuda Aur Mohabbat and Mera Naam Yousuf Hai.

Since his Bollywood debut in Creature 3D, he had been on a hiatus till Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat.

His recent serials Koi Chand Rakh, Thora Sa Haq, and Dar Khuda Say have remained quite popular.

 

Syed Jibran

Jibran started off with roles in dramas like Meray Khwab Raiza Raiza, Qaid-e-Tanhai. Soon enough he was making waves with dramas like Khuda Mera Bhi Hai, Mere Mohsin, Tarap, etc.

He can just as easily play negative roles as seen in Chup Raho, Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, etc. His current project is a drama serial Dilruba.

Did we miss your favorite Pakistani actor in this list? Let us know in the comments below!

Comments

  1. Hey honey where is the feroze khan??
    Also in my opinion faysal is the best actor.
    He is most popular pakistani actor in turkey because of bashar momin.its made on 2015 but still its the best and most knowledge pakistani tv series for turkish people ?

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