Saad Qureshi (actor) explained

Saad Qureshi
Birth Place:Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Alma Mater:York University
Years Active:2015–present

Saad Qureshi is a Pakistani actor, known for his roles in Pakistani television serials including Pukaar (2018), Ki Jaana Main Kaun (2018) and Mehboob Aapke Qadmon Main (2019) and Woh Pagal Si (2022).[1] [2]

Qureshi started an online child sponsorship program that is engaged in extending fundamental human rights to the next generation.[3]

Early life and education

The youngest of four brothers, Qureshi was born in Multan, Punjab and grew up in Islamabad, later moving to Canada to study business at Toronto's York University.[4]

Career

After graduation Qureshi joined his family business in Lahore.

He started his acting career through a talent gunt conducted by Geo Entertainment in 2015. His first role was in television series Khuda Aur Mohabbat season 2 after which Qureshi worked in several dramas including Ghairat (2017) and Shadi Mubarak Ho (2017) for ARY Digital.

He is best known for his role in serial Pukaar (2018).[5]

In 2018, Qureshi worked for Hum TV in Ki Jaana Main Kaun.

In 2019, he appeared as main lead in Meer Abru and Mehboob Apke Qadmon Main. The later of which earned him critical acclaim.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

Personal life

He got engaged to dental surgeon Misha Chaudhry in August 2018 and married her in December 2019.[11]

Filmography

Television serials

Year Title Role Network Notes
2016 Wafa Umair
Khuda Aur Mohabbat Season 2 Kamran
2017 Ghairat Kashif
Shadi Mubarak Ho Bilal
2018 Pukaar Fahad Sultan
Ki Jaana Main Kaun Taimoor Ansari
2019 Meer Abru Waleed Murad[12]
Mehboob Apke Qadmon Main Arsim [13]
2020Mera Maan RakhnaAsadTV One
2021SitamSalmanHum TV
BenaamUmerARY Digital
2022Makafaat Season 4Kamran
Woh Pagal SiZaheenARY Digital[14]
2023JinzadaAdnanGeo Entertainment
Mein Kahani HunFahkarExpress Entertainment
AdawatRehanARY Digital
Serial KillerSikander (Extended cameo)Green Entertainment
2024NasihatAsim
BismilMoosaARY Digital
BOL KahaniunannouncedBOL Network

Telefilm

Year Title Role Notes
2019In Se MiliyeOwais
2023 Yeh Tou Too Much Ho GayaHaroonReleased on Geo Entertainment

Web series

Year Title Role Notes
2024Abdullahpur Ka DevdasBedaarZee Zindagi
Fatima Jinnah Vol 1Samiullah KowaishiUpcoming

Notes and References

  1. News: Our drama industry doesn't hold any rehearsals: Saad Qureshi. Daily Times. Munis. Baqai. 21 February 2019. 16 December 2023.
  2. Web site: 2021-12-16. 'It would be a terrible waste not to use one's celebrity to bring about positive social change'. 2021-12-20. Daily Times. en-US.
  3. Web site: laayuda – Charity Foundation. 2021-09-21. en-US.
  4. Web site: 18 October 2022 . MODEL TURNED ACTOR SAAD QURESHI THE VERSATILE PERSONALITY . https://web.archive.org/web/20240108190757/https://www.hmagpak.com/18-Oct-2022/model-turned-actor-saad-qureshi-the-versatile-personality . 8 January 2024 . H! Pakistan Magazine.
  5. Web site: New Drama "Pukaar" Just Started And It Will Leave You Longing For The Next Episode. Iman. Zia. 9 February 2018. MangoBaaz.
  6. Web site: Saad Qureshi to star in ‘Meer Abro’. 5 March 2019. The Nation.
  7. Web site: Ki Jana Mein Kaun highlights story of a griefstricken girl. 27 June 2018. The Nation.
  8. Web site: Yashma Gill’s ‘Ki Jana Main Kaun’ can prove to be another milestone for Pakistani dramas. 4 July 2018.
  9. Web site: Imran Nazir's second serial on black magic to go on air from today. 17 October 2019.
  10. Web site: Zubab stealing show in Mehboob Apke Qadmon Mein. 11 January 2020. The Nation.
  11. Web site: سعد قریشی نے شادی کرلی. jang.com.pk.
  12. Web site: Saad Qureshi is set to star in the drama ‘Meer Abro’. CelebDhaba. Staff. 6 March 2019.
  13. Web site: Mehboob Apke Qadmon Mein.
  14. Web site: Sumiya . 2022-07-29 . Woh Pagal Si Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, & Timing - ARY Digital . 2022-07-29 . Mag Pakistan . en-US.