Saleem Mairaj

Saleem Mairaj is a Pakistani actor who works in theatre, television and film. He began his career in Karachi's theatre scene in the 1990s before moving into television, making an early appearance in Afsoon Khwaab, an episode of the anthology series Aik Mohabbat Sau Afsanay. He won Best Actor Male at the Pakistan Film Festival Australia for the short film Andha and has received nominations at the International Pakistan Prestige Awards.

Career Mairaj began his acting career in Karachi's theatre scene in the 1990s. His entry into theatre followed a performance at an Independence Day event in Lyari, Karachi, where director Shahid Shafaat of Katha Theatre and actress Sania Saeed saw him perform. Shafaat later invited him to work in theatre. His theatre work included performances across Sindh and at the National School of Drama in New Delhi. In Laal Kabootar, he played Asad Mama, a target killer in Karachi. He later appeared in Ghabrana Nahi Hai.

In 2023, Mairaj played Daud in the film John. 2008 Ramchand Pakistani Vishesh

Main Hoon Shahid Afridi Josh Master Khalid 2014 Na Maloom Afraad Abdul Qadeer

Actor in Law Mehboob Bhai Saawan Child abductor Pakistan's submission for the 90th Academy Awards

Rangreza Waseem's friend Na Maloom Afraad 2 Iqbal Raasta 2018 Pari Abdullah

Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad Corrupt sub-inspector Cameo appearance Chaudhry Tufail Ghabrana Nahi Hai Supporting role

Chikkar Arman Saleem Sawan John Daud 2024 Na Baligh Afraad Shoukat Television Year Title Role Notes 1999 Aik Mohabbat Sau Afsanay Segment: "Afsoon Khwaab" 2011 Kash Mein Beta Hoti Daud Ali Shah 2015 Gul-e-Rana Zaffri Lucknow Wale Lateefullah Police sergeant 2016 Mann Mayal Jamil 2018 Khana Khud Garam Karlo Laal 2019 Alif Sultan Shah 2021 Adiala Saleem Bhai Khaab Toot Jaatay Hain 2023 22 Qadam Coach Qasim 2023 Khushbo Mein Basay Khat 2024 Neeli Kothi Sources: 2021 Pakistan Film Festival Australia Best Actor Male Andha 2023 International Pakistan Prestige Awards Best Supporting Role Male/Female Film Dum Mastam Ghabrana Nahi Hai