| Momin Saqib | |
| Birth Date: | 3 November 1994 |
| Birth Name: | Momin Saqib Arain |
| Birth Place: | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Education: | King's College London |
| Alma Mater: | BSC in Computer Science and Management, King's College London |
| Years Active: | 2020present |
Momin Saqib is a Pakistani actor and host.
He rose to prominence with his viral video and gained on-screen mass media prominence with the portrayal of Essa Qudratullah in Hum TV's Raqs-e-Bismil, for which he received Hum Award for Best Television Sensation Male and a nomination of Best Emerging Talent at 21st Lux Style Awards.
Born on 3 November 1994 in Lahore, Punjab he has earned his BSc Computer Science and Management Science from the King’s College London (KCL), during his studies being the first non-European elected to be the president of the King's College London Students' Union (KCLSU).[1]
In 2020, he made his acting debut with Hum TV's Be Adab which was directed by Shahzad Kashmiri. He portrayed the role of a devoted son of the characters played by Sania Saeed and Rehan Sheikh.[2] [3]
He then appeared in Hashim Nadeem's scripted Raqs-e-Bismil alongside Imran Ashraf, Sarah Khan, Anoushey Abbasi and Mehmood Aslam. He received praise for portraying an emotionally intense yet introvert character and a nomination of Best Emerging Talent in TV at 21st Lux Style Awards.[4] [5] [6]
In 2024, he appeared in Wajahat Rauf's written and directed Tubelite as a young and ambitious graduate who is inspired by Steve Jobs and wants to do something big.[7]
In 2022, he made his cinematic debut with Ehteshamuddin's Dum Mastam alongside Imran Ashraf and Amar Khan.[8] [9]
In 2023, he began hosting Had Kar Di, an entertainment show on Samaa TV featuring public figures as guests, including celebrities.
In June 2020, he along with Malala Yousafzai joined hands with Oxford for academic access and public diplomacy for the students.[10]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Be Adab | Rohail | Hum TV | Acting debut | |
| 2020–21 | Raqs-e-Bismil | Essa Qudratullah | |||
| 2024 | Tubelite | Hamza | Express Entertainment |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hasna Mana Hai | Guest | Geo News | |
| 2023–present | Had Kar Di | Host | Samaa TV |
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hum Awards | Best Television Sensation Male | Raqs-e-Bismil | [14] | |
| Lux Style Awards | Best Emerging Talent in TV | [15] |