Adnan Samad Khan Explained

Adnan Samad Khan
Birth Place:	Taunsa Sharif, Punjab, Pakistan
Yearsactive:	2019–present
Awards:	(See below)

Adnan Samad Khan is a Pakistani television actor. He is best known for the portrayal of Captain Gulzar in Hum TV's Ehd-e-Wafa for which he received Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent.^{[1] [2]}

Early life and career

He born in Basti Gaddi, in Taunsa Sharif and he lives in Kot Adu district of punjab, He started his showbiz career right after intermediate a graduate of NAPA, Khan started his career from theater. He did theater plays for 4 years before making his on-screen debut.^[3]

He first appeared in a supporting role in ISPR and Momina Duraid's Ehd-e-Wafa where he portrayed a military cadet of Siraki descent who later becomes a Captain. Khan received critical praise and many accolades for his performance in the series including the Lux Style Award.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2019–20	Ehd-e-Wafa	Captain Gulzar
2021–22	Ishq-e-Laa	Abid Ali	^[7]
2022	Fraud	Nael	^[8]
	Wehem	Fareed
2023	Kuch Ankahi	Shakeel
	Mann Aangan
	Sukoon	Usman
	Khumar	Nasir

Accolades

• 2020 - Pakistan International Screen Awards - Best Television Actor in Comedy Role for Ehd-e-Wafa^[9]
• 2021 - Lux Style Awards - Best Emerging Talent in TV for Ehd-e-Wafa^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: ‘Ehd-e-Wafa,’ ‘Pyar Ke Sadqay,’ ‘Yeh Dil Mera’ and ‘Sabaat’ win big at LSAs. 12 October 2021. 9 July 2022. dailytimes.com.pk.
2. Web site: LSA 2021: And the nominees are.... 27 August 2021. Express Tribune.
3. Web site: In conversation with Adnan Samad Khan aka Gulzar from Ehd-e-Wafa. 7 April 2020. Something Haute.
4. Web site: Headliners: 5 breakthrough performances of the year. 29 November 2020.
5. Web site: Why we are awaiting ‘Ehd-e-Wafa’. Daily Times. 1 September 2019.
6. Web site: Ehd-e-Wafa was no Alpha Bravo Charlie but it didn’t have to be. 20 March 2020. Sadaf Haider. DAWN Images. 18 September 2022. Adnan Samad Khan may just give Ahad Raza Mir a run for his money on the charm quotient, but this welcome new addition to our screens stood his ground against all the more experienced actors and seems to be an absolute natural for comedy or the serious stuff, as required..
7. Web site: Adnan Samad Khan to star in Amin Iqbal’s ‘Ishaq e La’. 31 May 2021. 25 August 2022. Something Haute.
8. Web site: ‘Fraud’ keeps viewers hooked with intriguing storyline!. 25 August 2022. Daily Times. 10 September 2022.
9. Web site: Complete List of Winners: Who Won What At PISA Awards 2020!. 12 February 2020. Oyeyeah. 18 September 2022.
10. Web site: The winners of the 20th Lux Style Awards have been announced. 10 October 2021. Dawn Images.