Personal Info
Birth date
1975-01-25 (50 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Also known as
Saleem Meraj
Saleem Mairaj
Biography
Saleem Mairaj was born in Karachi, Pakistan. He began his career as a theatre actor and acted in various plays. He gained popularity through his debut television serial titled "Colony 52" which was aired on Pakistan Television Corporation (now PTV Home) in 1990s. He has since appeared in various television serials. His work in television includes Ishq Ki Inteha (2009), Kash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti (2011), Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi (2013), Kise Apna Kahein (2014) and Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (2014). Saleem made his Lollywood debut in 2007 horror film Zibahkhana. He has also starred in 2008 drama film Ramchand Pakistani and 2013 mystery thriller film Josh: Independence Through Unity. Saleem has made a cameo appearance in 2014 comedy film Na Maloom Afraad and in its sequel Na Maloom Afraad 2 (2017). He will appear in Upcoming Action-Comedy film Jhol, and in the horror flick Pari.
Filmography
Parizaad
8.8
Overview:
Based on Hashim Nadeem’s novel of the same name, the titular protagonist is born in unfortunate circumstances – a poor family of eleven people and dark skin. In a society obsessed with fair skin, he finds himself in start contrast with his name (lit. fairy's child)Alif
8
Overview:
Momin is a successful film director on a journey to reconnect with his roots and Momina is a struggling actress determined to maintain the livelihood of her family. Unbeknownst to both, their paths will bring them together. Adapted from the spiritual drama novel of the same name by Umera Ahmed.Deewar-e-Shab
10
Overview:
Based on the novel of the same name by Aliya Bukhari, Deewar-e-Shab tells the story of three generations of courtesans' day-to-day struggles in the previously lively Sitara Mahal.Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti
10
Overview:
Khushi's parents decide to marry her off -for a large sum of money- to a wealthy man as his second wife, just so that she can produce the family heir. The deal is that the marriage will only be for a year, after which Khushi will be sent back to her parents.Gul-E-Rana
10
Overview:
Adeel who is a complete Casanova wants a simple and introvert wife. He finds Gul-E-Rana to be the right fit and starts to act possessively towards her. Does Gul feel the same way about him?Dugdugi
10
Overview:
The show follows Azfar, the jobless person being wrongly insulted by his in-laws and stars Azfar Rehman, Durdana Butt, Shagufta Ejaz, Ashraf Khan and Nausheen Shah.Mann Mayal
8.8
Overview:
Salahuddin and Minahil fall in love with each other but Salahuddin refuses to marry Manahil due to their social-class status and due to fear of rejection from her family. Later, Minahil is married with a person who is a spoiled-habitual person.Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi
10
Overview:
The story revolves around a 20 year old student Aasiya Yaqoob, who falls in love with her Teacher Sir Chouhan. Although Sir Chouhan has never encouraged Aasiya’s bold initiatives, Aasiya’s advances continues. The story takes a sudden turn, when Aasiya’s father dies. Before his death, Aasiya’s father marries his son and daughter to his brother’s daughter and son respectively. Aasiya’s life turns upside down. The story emphasis on the plight of women in a male-dominated society. In order to find peace and solace, a typical woman turns to spiritual healers (Peers).Dour
NYR
Overview:
Mrs. Ehtishaam has provided her sons with every luxury in the world. One of her sons, Abaan, is unable to live life to the fullest as he happens to be handicapped. However, her sons are unaware of a tragic secret she has been withholding from them, especially from Romaan who is always at his best behavior and is an asset to the family business. After years of causing distress to his family, Abaan finds a new target after Romaan introduces his family to the love of his life, Asma.Bulbulay
7.6
Overview:
'Bulbulay' is a sitcom that revolves around a family of four. In each episode Momo, Nabeel, Khoobsurat and Mehmood Sahib, find themselves in a new situation every time and deal with the consequences in their own unique manner.Ustani Jee
NYR
Overview:
A psychology professor is the one everyone in the neighbourhood rushes to with issues and problems, which she seems to tackle with an entirely different perspective.Naina Ki Sharafat
NYR
Overview:
Naina, an abrupt and outspoken woman, knocks on the door of Sharafat when she is kicked out of her house. They embark on a journey of honesty and truth, but everything is on the line when a secret is revealed. Will they stay together or fall apart?Actor in Law
7.4
Overview:
An aspiring actor succumbs to pressure from his father and takes up the role of lawyer.Saawan
7.4
Overview:
A handicapped 9-year old boy who lives in a valley in the mountains of Balochistan is rejected by his father, intimidated by society, harassed by friends and left alone due to his disability. Strengthened by memories and dreams of the love of his mother, he begins a perilous journey back to his family in the main city.Na Maloom Afraad 2
8.9
Overview:
After three hapless souls plan a big heist, things go hysterically wrong along the way.Main Hoon Shahid Afridi
6.3
Overview:
A boy who dreams of becoming the next Shahid Afridi finds himself down on his luck when the only club he ever knew goes bankrupt.Laal Kabootar
8.1
Overview:
He's looking for a way out of the city. But his only escape is through a woman looking for revenge.Ghabrana Nahi Hai
10
Overview:
Ghabrana Nahi Hai is a rom-com with some action sequences. It’s a love triangle but not in the traditional sense. Saba is seen romancing Zahid while on the other hand, she seems to be in love with Jibran.Raasta
10
Overview:
Samir is jobless brother of an honorable police officer. Soon his life takes a turn and Samir becomes the criminal to abolish baddies of the society. Raasta is about what happens next with Samir.Na Baligh Afraad
NYR
Overview:
In the 1990s in a lower middle-class Karachi neighbourhood, two teenage brothers, Mazhar and Fakhar, try to fast-track their growth to appear cooler. In their pursuit, they attempt to watch an adult film on VCR.Chaudhry
NYR
Overview:
Chaudhry – The Martyr is an upcoming biopic action film. The film features Tariq Islam, Shamoon Abbasi, Arbaaz Khan, and Zara Abid in lead roles. Chaudhry - The Martyr is directed by Azeem Sajjad.Laal
8
Overview:
Story of a boy named Behram who followed his dreams despite his father's disapproval but he wasn't prepared for what was about to come next.Josh: Independence Through Unity
7.9
Overview:
Fatima, a teacher living her elite life in Karachi, shattered, when her nanny Nusrat, inexplicably disappears. Fatima travels to investigate her disappearance and finds a dangerous truth about Nusrat and her village.Dum Mastam
NYR
Overview:
Dum Mastam follows the course of romance between childhood sweethearts Aliya and Bao. Heady with love and dreams of a happily-ever-after, the young couple also holds onto their individual dreams of a flourishing career in the music industry.Na Maloom Afraad
6.6
Overview:
An incident brings together three reckless and struggling souls who are chasing their ambitions and desires.Acting
TBABand Bajj Gaii as Unknown
2024Na Baligh Afraad as Baba / VCR Rental Shop Owner
2023Chikkar as Arman Saleem Sawan
2023One of a Kind as Unknown
2023John as Daud
2023Dorr as Unknown
2022loose character as Baba
2022Chaudhry as Tufail
2022Dum Mastam as Arif Tootiwala
2022Ghabrana Nahi Hai as Unknown
2022Mumkin as Unknown
2022Naina Ki Sharafat (6 Episodes) as Unknown
2021Parizaad (29 Episodes) as Parizaad's father
2021Dour (41 Episodes) as Unknown
2019Talash as Unknown
2019Alif (24 Episodes) as Sultan
2019Heer Maan Ja as Unknown
2019Kataksha as Unknown
2019Deewar-e-Shab (20 Episodes) as Izhaar
2019Laal as Unknown
2019Laal Kabootar as Target Killer
2018Apna Khana Khud Garam Karlo as Unknown
2018Ustani Jee (17 Episodes) as Unknown
2018Pari as Abdullah
2017Rangreza as Waseem's friend
2017Na Maloom Afraad 2 as Iqbal
2017Raasta as Unknown
2016Actor in Law as Mehboob Bhai
2016Riyasat Mein Riyasat as Tajussus
2016Ishq Nachaya (26 Episodes) as Sarwar
2016Saawan as Child abductor
2016Mann Mayal (33 Episodes) as Jameel
2015Gul-E-Rana (21 Episodes) as Zaffri
2015Lucknow Wale Lateefullah as Inspector
2014Na Maloom Afraad as Abdul Qadeer
2013Main Hoon Shahid Afridi as Unknown
2013Josh: Independence Through Unity as Master Khalid
2013Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi (25 Episodes) as Faakir
2011Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti (20 Episodes) as Daud Ali Shah / Shahji
2011Dugdugi (1 Episode) as Thief
2009Bulbulay (1 Episode) as Unknown
2007Hell's Ground as Balay
2005Shah Rukh Khan Ki Maut as Aslam