Faysal Qureshi

Faysal Quraishi (; born on 26 October 1973) is a Pakistani actor and television host. He is one of Pakistan's highest-paid actors. He is the recipient of more than 20 nationally recognised awards. He first gained recognition for playing the leading role of Boota in the television series Boota from Toba Tek Singh and has been a part of more than 200 projects. Quraishi hosted a morning show called Muskurati Morning with Faisal Qureshi from 2010 to 2014 on TV One. From 2016 to 2019, he hosted the morning show Salam Zindagi on ARY Zindagi. He was also the host of a game show called Jeet Ka Dum on Hum TV and is currently hosting another game show, Khush Raho Pakistan, on BOL TV.

Early life Quraishi was born to actress Afshan Qureshi and Abid Quraishi, who had a brief career as an actor. Abid Qureshi died when Faysal was quite young. Faysal's other relatives in the entertainment industry include Rozina Qureshi, his aunt, as well his cousin Saima Qureshi and her son Daniyal Khan, who have all acted.

Career

Television Quraishi in 2016Quraishi began his career as a child artist and appeared in the plays Emergency Ward and Andhera Ujala for PTV. He first played minor roles in television serials before landing his first lead role as Boota in Boota from Toba Tek Singh in 1999, which made him an overnight star. Faysal also played the leading role in Bashar Momin (2014), the first Pakistani drama to air on Indian television. He also played a variety of characters in many critically acclaimed dramas, including Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2009), Meri Ansuni Kahani (2009), Masuri (2005), Roag (2014), Main Abdul Qadir Hoon (2010), Qaid-e-Tanhai (2010), Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (2011–2018), Rang Laaga (2015), Khalish (2018), Muqaddar (2020), and many others. In 2015, Daily Pakistan reported that Faysal had become one of the highest-paid artists in television, charging Rs. 3 million per episode. He continues to be one of the most sought-after and highest-paid actors in Pakistan today. He was appointed Children's Literature Festival (CLF) Goodwill Ambassador on 30 July 2019.

Films He made his film acting debut in 1992. He became a producer in 2017 with the production house Connect Studios, and owns a film production house named Faysal Quraishi Films.

In 2023, it was announced that he would make his Punjabi debut with Abu Aleeha's action-thriller Mango Jatt.

Music In 2021, he appeared in the musical television series Kashmir Beats, performing the duet "O Yaara" alongside actress Faryal Mehmood; the song was featured as part of Season 1 of the show's studio format and explores themes of love and heartbreak.

Filmography

Films

Television

Other appearances Year Title Role Channel Notes 2007 Kaun STN TV In episode 5 Honeymoon 2008 Resham Si Shaam Ahsaan Hum TV An episode for Qissaon ki Chaadar mini-series 2009 Mutthi Bhar Mitti Muzaffar An independence day special telefilm Babies Unlimited HumdumGeo TV An Eid special telefilm Nass Baliye HimselfARY Digital 2010 Talluq ArmaanGeo TV Appeared in Episode 2 Hum Kahani Meri Zubani ARY Digital Phir Kab Milo Ge TV one 2011 Dum Hai Tou Entertain Kar Judge ARY Digital Reality show 2012 Main Aur Tum Phir Se Comedy sitcom 2015 Jeet Ka Dum Host Hum TV 2017 Jimmy Immy Timmy (JIT)Timmy ARY Digital Television film 2016–2019 Salam Zindagi Host ARY Zindagi Morning show 2019Jeeto Pakistan Guest ARY DigitalBol Nights with Ahsan KhanBol TVKhush Raho Pakistan Host Game show

Awards and nominations

Lux Style Awards

Other awards