Asad Siddiqui Explained

Asad Siddiqui
Native Name:اسد صدیقی
Native Name Lang:ur
Birth Date:1987 4, df=y[1]
Birth Place:Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Nationality:Pakistani
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2009–present
Spouse:[2]
Relatives:Adnan Siddiqui (uncle)
Asma Abbas (mother-in-law)

Asad Siddiqui is a Pakistani actor, who started his acting career while studying for his MBA. The nephew of actor Adnan Siddiqui, he appeared in notable television projects including Gumrah, Khuda Dekh Raha Hai, Shikwa, Dareecha, Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat, Joru Ka Ghulam, Sanam, Tawaan. He is best known for his role as an Antagonist in Surkh Chandni which is about Acid Attack victims. He made his film debut with Wajahat Rauf's Chhalawa with his real life partner Zara Noor Abbas.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Personal life

Siddiqui is the nephew of actor Adnan Siddiqui.[10]

In 2017, he married fellow actress Zara Noor Abbas, daughter of actress Asma Abbas and niece of actress Bushra Ansari. According to Abbas, they first meet on sets of Kis Ki Ayegi Baraat. The marriage ceremony was held in Karachi, Pakistan.[11] [12] [13]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009 Azar Ki Ayegi BaraatVickyDirected by Marina Khan, and aired on Geo TV
2010 Takkay Ki Ayegi BaraatVickyDirected by Marina Khan and Nadeem Baig, and aired on Geo TV
2011 Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat Vicky Directed by Marina Khan, and aired on Geo TV
DareechaFaizanAired on ARY Digital
2012 Annie Ki Ayegi BaraatVickyDirected by Marina Khan and Nadeem Baig, and aired on Geo TV
2013 Meri MaaShanAired on Geo TV
2014 Khata Aired on ARY Digital
ShikwanadeemDirected by Rubina Ashraf, And aired on ARY Digital
RukhsatiWritten by Amna Mufti, Directed by Mohsin Mirza
ChhotiUmair
2015 Anaya Tumhari Hui
Khuda Dekh Raha HaiMoiz
Sartaj Mera Tu Raaj MeraShehroze
Gila Kis Se Karein
Goya
Madawa
Mery apny
Mujhe Qabul Hai
Rishton Ki Dor
Total Siyapa
2016 SanamFarhan
Ghayal Moiz
Socha Na ThaMurtaza
Joru Ka Ghulam
GilaShajee
HeerIbrahim
Iss Khamoshi Ka MatlabNoman
2017 Zindaan Adil
Hari Hari ChuriyaanKashan
Paimanayamir
Shadi Mubarak HoIkhtiyar
Zard Zamano Ka Saweraali
Manto Masood
Mumkin
GumrahJamshed[14]
2018Mah-e-Tamaam Rohel
Sodaiharis[15]
Ro Raha Hai Dilhumayon
TawaanZaman
2018-2019 BalaaJunaid [16]
2019 EnaayaRasik
Surkh ChandniJawad
Rishtay Biktay HainHammad
2019-2020 Tu Mera JunoonTaimoor
Tera Yahan Koi Nahin waqas
2020Dil RubaAyaaz
ZebaishNadeem[17]
2021AmanatFawadcameo
Sinf-e-AahanNorez
Aye Musht-E-KhaakDayyan
2022ParistanAazir
Love Life Ka LawAsadTelefilm
2023BehroopTaimoor
Tumhare Husn Ke NaamAtif
SiyaahWasi KhanEpisode "Roohdad"
2024Habil Aur QabilQadir Qazalbaksh

Film

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2016Lahore Se AageyPan SellerWajahat RaufCameo appearance
20192019 ChhalawaLuqmanWajahat Rauf[18]

Music video

Notes and References

  1. News: Asad Siddiqui celebrates birthday with wife Zara Noor Abbas. 15 April 2021. 12 December 2022. Daily Pakistan (newspaper).
  2. News: Zara Noor Abbas shared a picture with husband Asad Siddiqui ‘too vile’ for Internet. Daily Pakistan Global. 30 August 2018.
  3. Web site: The concept of web series has arrived in Pakistan really late: Asad Siddiqui. 9 March 2019. Daily Times. 31 March 2019.
  4. Web site: Zara Noor Abbas and Asad Siddiqui will feature in Wajahat Rauf's next. NewsBytes. The News International. 31 March 2019.
  5. Web site: Asad Siddiqui, Zara Noor Abbas will be sharing silver screen for the first time. Daily Pakistan. 31 March 2019.
  6. Web site: Getting to know Asad Siddiqui. Desk. Instep. The News International. 31 March 2019.
  7. Web site: Empathy, not pity; Asad Siddiqui hopes ‘Surkh Chandni’ will change how acid victims are perceived. Daily Pakistan. 31 March 2019.
  8. Web site: Meet the Pakistani actors who are best friends and doppelgangers. 20 March 2018. Business Recorder. 31 March 2019.
  9. Web site: Zara Noor Abbas shared a picture with husband Asad Siddiqui ‘too vile’ for Internet. Daily Pakistan Global. 31 March 2019.
  10. Mahwash Ajaz (25 March 2018), "Always stay connected to who you really are: Asad Siddiqi", Daily Times. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  11. News: This couple is breaking wedding stereotypes!. Daily Pakistan Global. 30 August 2018.
  12. News: Congratulations: Zara Noor Abbas has gotten engaged to Asad Siddiqui!. Daily Pakistan Global. 30 August 2018.
  13. News: Zara Noor Abbas shared a picture with husband Asad Siddiqui ‘too vile’ for Internet. Daily Pakistan Global. 30 August 2018.
  14. Web site: Always stay connected to who you really are: Asad Siddiqi. 2018-03-24. Daily Times. en-US. 2020-02-09.
  15. Web site: Asad Siddiqui and Hina Altaf pair up for another project together!. Nasim. Rameeza. 2018-03-06. Oyeyeah. en-US. 2020-02-09.
  16. Web site: What Surkh Chandni gets right about acid attack survivors. Kari. Maria. 2019-08-08. Images. en. 2020-02-09.
  17. Web site: Zoya Nasir to star in ‘Zebaish’. 2020-02-12. The Nation. en. 2020-02-12.
  18. Web site: Wajahat Rauf unveils title of his Eid ul Fitr release, Chhalawa. NewsBytes. The News International. 6 March 2019.
  19. Web site: Actors unite for ‘Ye Watan Tumhara Hai’ rendition, paying tribute to unsung heroes. Tribune.com.pk. 2020-05-21. The Express Tribune. en. 2020-06-05.