Personal Info
Birth date
1976-10-26 (48 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Lahore - Pakistan
Also known as
Faisal Qureshi
Faysal Qureshi
Biography
Faysal Quraishi born October 26, 1973) is a Pakistani actor, producer and television host.[4] He appears in Pakistani television dramas, reality shows and films, and is one of Pakistan's highest-paid actors.[5] He is one of the biggest stars in Pakistan. With more than 20 nationally recognised awards, he is widely regarded as one of the finest actors to have ever been produced by the country owing to his immense versatility, diverse pick of roles, and impeccable performance. He first gained recognition for playing the leading role of Boota in television series Boota from Toba Tek Singh (1999) and has now been a part of more than 200 projects.
Filmography
Voice Over Man
9
Overview:
The host Wajahat Rauf as Voice Over Man interviews the guest celebrities in a funny way.Salam Zindagi
10
Overview:
Salam Zindagi is a unique morning show that is full of life and a variety of colors, providing an energetic, optimistic and festive start to your daily routine.Bashar Momin
10
Overview:
Rudaba is an innocent girl who is engaged to her father's best friend's son Buland Bakhtiar. One day Rudaba's father and future father-in-law are killed due to robbery shooting. Rudaba reluctantly moves in with Adil upon his insistence. Adil workes as a front man for his own brother in-law Bashar Momin, who was a money launderer and was among the richest of the city. Bashar can do anything for his sisters, especially Tayyaba, whose two engagements were failed.Aashti
10
Overview:
Ashti is the story of a Bengali girl (Resham) who works as a maid for Abrash's (Humayun Saeed) affluent family. Ashti is engaged to Nazrul Islam (Faisal Qureshi) but is secretly in love with Abrash who sympathizes with her and encourages her to pursue her education. However, she soon discovers that Abrash is to marry Zarnish (Angeline Malik).Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan
5.7
Overview:
A story about a woman who was wrongfully accused of adultery and her daughter from the second marriage, who later finds the truth about her mother's past as she herself gets married into the same family.Main Abdul Qadir Hoon
NYR
Overview:
A unique story of a boy named Abdul Qadir. He has a heart of gold whose life goes through many twists and turns because of people around him trying to influence him. He is an obedient son but his parents are too busy with their own lives. So, he befriends a girl in his neighbourhood by the name of Zareen, who is a spoilt and fast girl. She gradually influences him towards drinking alcohol and smoking. When he proposes to her, she rejects him and a heart-broken Abdul Qadir is sent to England by his mother.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.Khaie
NYR
Overview:
A revenge saga that unfolds against the backdrop of the ancient tradition of Khaie.Haiwan
10
Overview:
A family who hides a hideous crime, the man of the household committed three years ago while the family of the victim fights to bring justice to the victim.Croron Mein Khel
10
Overview:
Croron Mein Khel is a Pakistani gameshow aired on BOL Entertainment.[1][2] Its first host was Nadia Khan.[3][4] It is one of the most famous gameshows in Pakistan. It is also known as CMK. Its slogan is "Kyunke yeh khel hai croron ka" (English: Because This Game is of Millions). It is now hosted by Maria Wasti.Boota from Toba Tek Singh
10
Overview:
The series' main theme revolves around Boota, who moves from the small town Toba Tek Singh to settle and study in the larger Pakistani city of Lahore. Studying is the least of Boota's goals and instead, he embarks on a journey of friendship and mischief in the big city.Yariyan
10
Overview:
A story about three friends and the twists and turns that life throws at them. Rida, Jahan and Babar are the best of friends. Thect that they come from three completely different backgrounds only serves to bring them closer together and complement each other in every aspect of life.Jalebiyan
10
Overview:
It is a story of a family of Tafangam who have 2 wives and his life runs like a storm between two wives.Waada
NYR
Overview:
Waada is a Pakistani drama television series directed by Syed Atif Hussain, written by Samina Ejaz. It originally aired on ARY Digital in 2016Zakham
NYR
Overview:
Zakham is a Pakistani drama series produced by Fahad Mustafa and Dr. Ali Kazmi, directed by Ali Faizan and written by Sameena Ejaz. It originally aired on ARY Digital on 6 May 2017Qaid-e-Tanhai
NYR
Overview:
Qaid-e-Tanhai is a Pakistani drama serial that aired on Hum TV from October 22, 2010 to March 18, 2011. It was written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Babar Javed. The drama was produced by A & B Productions.Lux Style Awards
10
Overview:
The Lux Style Awards is the largest award ceremony held annually in Pakistan since 2002. The awards celebrate "style" in the Pakistani entertainment industry, and it is the oldest event dedicated to cinema, television, fashion, music and film industry in Pakistan.Umm-E-Kulsoom
NYR
Overview:
The story is about a middle-class girl, Umm-e-Kulsoom, who is good at singing. She is the favorite child of her mother Maryam. She is engaged to her maternal cousin Moosa but her sister Ruqaiyya creates problems for her and Moosa. Later, Umm-e-Kulsoom became a big singer and married Nihal.Fitoor
9
Overview:
Fitoor narrates a love story that transcends above all as a person in love is bound to forget about the worries of the past and the uncertainty of the future. Despite being a successful architect, Haider feels lacking in his love life as he is still living with the memories of his love interest. On the other hand, Dilnasheen who hails from a middle-class background is deeply in love with her best friend's brother Hamza and both vows to be with each other forever without realizing the difficulties they might have to overcome. Living in her present, Dilnasheen's life takes an unfortunate turn when she crosses paths with Haider. Will Haider and Dilnasheen be able to forget their past and move on in their lives? Or will the past pay them a visit when they begin to settle down? Will Haider and Dilnasheen be able to distinguish between their past and present?Muqaddar
10
Overview:
Muqaddar is a 2020 Pakistani television series, premiered on Geo Entertainment on 17 February 2020. It is produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under their banner 7th Sky Entertainment. It features Faysal Qureshi and Madiha Imam in their third project together.MUQADDAR
5
Overview:
Raima is an independent and ambitious RJ who wants to make a name for herself in the industry. At work she gets the opportunity to interview her colleague Saad’s influential businessman uncle, Saif. Unexpectedly, Saif instantly falls in love with her and then uses all his influence and power to force Raima into marrying him. Little does Raima know what awaits her at her new home? With little support from her own family and constant animosity from Saif’s household, Raima must now face every challenge alone. Will she ever be able to escape the atrocities inflicted by Saif and his family? Will her own family help her out in her time of need? Or will she look for help and support from unexpected sources?Farq
NYR
Overview:
Farq is the story of two different individuals, Irsa (Sehar Khan) and Kamal (Faysal Quraishi) who come together to form an unusual union under compromising circumstances.The Window
3.3
Overview:
In a small village in Pakistan, village elders demand that 15-year-old Mina must be handed over as payment for the crime her brother committed. The ruthless man she's forced to marry keeps her locked inside a small room, her only escape being her imagination and staring out a small window. Meanwhile, the two families cross paths in a series of twists that leaves a trail of pain, heartbreak, and blood.Rafay Mahmood Podcast
NYR
Overview:
Rafay Mahmood is a journalist, researcher, and vlogger who has been writing on Pakistani culture and politics for over a decade. In 2017, Rafay was awarded the Chevening scholarship and completed his MA in Creative Industries from SOAS University of London, where he was also trained in Ethnomusicology and Screen Studies. Rafay Mahmood is also a film critic who is a part of Pakistan's Oscar Committee that shortlists submissions for the Academy in Hollywood. In 2021, Rafay also represented Pakistan on Henry Jenkins' Global Fandom Forum and his academic work on Pakistani culture and Coke Studio has been presented at the Oxford Institute of Internet Studies. He also teaches at Habib University.Acting
TBARafay Mahmood Podcast (1 Episode) as Self
2025Deemak as Faraz
2024The Window as Ejaz
2024Khaie (29 Episodes) as Channar Khan
2022Farq (1 Episode) as Kamal
2022Mumkin as Unknown
2021Fitoor (47 Episodes) as Haider
2020Muqaddar (1 Episode) as Unknown
2020MUQADDAR (1 Episode) as Unknown
2018Croron Mein Khel (1 Episode) as Himself
2018Haiwan (26 Episodes) as Hameed
2017Voice Over Man (1 Episode) as Himself
2017Zakham (26 Episodes) as Unknown
2016Waada (23 Episodes) as Unknown
2016Iftar Mulaqat (1 Episode) as Himself
2016Laloolal.com as Laloo
2016Salam Zindagi (40 Episodes) as Host
2015Manto as Radio Actor
2013Good Morning Karachi as TV One Show Host
2013Jalebiyan (34 Episodes) as Unknown
2013Adhoori Aurat (27 Episodes) as Unknown
2012Bashar Momin (32 Episodes) as Bashar
2011Ishq Ibadat (20 Episodes) as Unknown
2011Umm-E-Kulsoom (1 Episode) as Nihal
2010Main Abdul Qadir Hoon (22 Episodes) as Faiz Rasul
2010Qaid-e-Tanhai (20 Episodes) as Unknown
2010Yariyan (26 Episodes) as Babar
2009Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (20 Episodes) as Arfeen Abbas
2009Ishq Junoon Deewangi (21 Episodes) as Sahil's music person.
2009Aashti (27 Episodes) as Nazrul Islam
2009Bulbulay (1 Episode) as Himself
2008Mutthi Bhar Mitti as Unknown
2002Lux Style Awards (8 Episodes) as Self
2000Boota from Toba Tek Singh (28 Episodes) as Boota
Creator
2016Salam Zindagi ... Creator
Production
2012Bashar Momin (32 Episodes) ... Producer