Ahsan Khan

Ahsan Khan (Urdu احسن خان) is a Pakistani film and television actor, producer, host and performer. He began acting in 1998. He appeared in the films Nikah, Billi, Ghar Kab Aao Gay, Sultanat, Ishq Khuda, Dil Mera Dharkan Teri and later moved on to television. He hosted a quiz show Hayya Allal Falah on Hum TV in 2011, during Ramadan.[3] Ahsan Khan is also hosting 2020's Ramadan transmission which is airing on PTV Home named Ramazan Pakistan.

For other people named Ahsan Khan, see Ahsan Khan (disambiguation).

Ahsan Khan
Khan on the sets of Hayya Allal Falah, in 2011
Born (1981-10-09) 9 October 1981[1]
London, England[2]
NationalityPakistani
Occupation
Years active1998–present
Height5’11”
Spouse(s)Fatima Khan

Early life

He was born in London on 9 October 1981, into a family of five siblings; an elder brother, two elder sisters and a twin brother, Yasir Khan. He's the only one to have gone into acting, and when his family shifted back to Lahore, he earned a master's degree in English literature at Government College University.[4]

Career

Khan began acting when he appeared, at the age of 17, in the 1998 film Nikah and the very same year did Hans Ki Chaal for PTV. Ahsan later appeared in the film Ghar Kab Aao Gay (2000) and moved into PTV appearing in many television dramas. He hosted a quiz show Hayya Allal Falah on Hum TV in 2011, during Ramadan.[5][2] He received acclaim for his role in the 2016 drama Udaari.[6]

Since 2016 he has also turned to production,[7] with the socially relevant series Dukh Sukh, being "tired of the same old 'saas bahu' dramas",[8] and as of 2018, has produced more than twenty works for television.[9]

In 2017, he starred in the romantic-comedy film Chupan Chupai opposite Neelam Muneer. The film was a commercial success.[10] His performance in the film earned him a nomination for Lux Style Award for Best Film Actor.[11]

Khan was appointed as a CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on 30 July 2019.[12]

In 2019, he played a pivotal role in acclaimed television series Alif.[13][14] That same year, he played the eponymous character in comedy series Shahrukh Ki Saliyan, opposite Ramsha Khan.[15][16]

In 2020, he starred opposite Ushna Shah in romantic television series Bandhay Aik Dor Say.[17][18]

Filmography
Key
Denotes work that has not been released yet

Film
Year Title Role Refs
1998 Nikah
2000 Billi
2000 Ghar Kab Aao Gay Captain Amir
2013 Ishq Khuda Ahsan
2013 Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri Saad
2014 Sultanat
2016 Chashm e Num Shahid Short film
2016 Moomal Rano Jamaal Short film
2017 Chupan Chupai Babu [19]
2018 Tick Tock Animated Movie – Voice role [20]
2020 Rehbra [21][22]

Television
Year Title Role Notes
Sehra PTV Production
2003 Duniya Daari Directed by Javed Fazil
2003 Singhar Directed by Javed Fazil, Written by Seema Ghazal
2004 Chashmaan Aired on PTV
2004 Anna Directed by S. Suleman, Written by Seema Ghazal
2004 Ajnabi Raste Ajnabi Manzilein Nominated in PTV Awards 2006 for Best actar
2005 Beti Kamaal Super Hit
2005 Khawab Nagar Aired on PTV
2005 Safaid Posh Directed by Faisal Bukhari
2005 Mehndi wale haath Akbar Aied on Geo TV
2005 Sitam PTV's first Soap
2005 Aah Aired On ATV
2006 Gharoor Writeb by Hassan Nisar
2006 Banjar
2006 Sharbati Aired on PTV
2006 Chingaarian PTV Production
2006 Barson Baad Asif Super Hit, Directed by Faisal Bukhari
2006 Saat Sur Rishton Ke Directed by Syed Ahmad Kamran
2006 Diya Sath Chand Lamhon Ka Rehaan
2007 Muqaddas Rehaan
2007 Rishtay [23] Aired on ATV
2007 Awaaz [24] Asif Ali Pota Production
2008 Kagaz Kay Phool Aired on PTV
2008 Bint e Adam Directed By Shahid Zahoor, Written by Wasi Shah
2008 Sill[25] Aired on ATV
2009 Saiqa Rehaan Aid on HUM TV
2009 Koonj Aired on GEO TV
2009 Kaahe ko Biyahe Badais
2009 Dil Dard Dhuwaan
2010 Din Dhallay Saim
2010 Chatt
2010 Imtihaan
2010 Vasl Adeel
2010 Dastaan Saleem
2010 Parsa David Agarwal
2011 Pani Jaisa Piyar Saad
2011 Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole Hadi
2011 Takkay ki Ayegi Baraat Azar
2011 Neeyat Ismail
2011 Ik Yaad Hai
2011 Omar Dadi aur Gharwalay Ahmed
2011 Payal
2012 Mere Qatil Mere Dildar Umar
2012 Bilqees Kaur Sultan
2012 Meri Ladli Tabraiz
2012 Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi Meerab
2012 Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu Adeel
2012 Dil Se Dil Tak
2012 Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat Azar
2012 Mirat Ul Uroos Hashim
2013 Heer Ranjha Ranjha
2013 Khoya Khoya Chand Aarib
2013 Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai Arham
2013 Gohar-e-Nayab Sami
2013 Meri Zindagi Hai Tu Aman
2013 Kabhi Kabhi Araiz
2014 Mausam Hashir
2014 Marasim Daud
2014 Zid Umer
2015 Tumhare Siwa Aazar
2015 Preet Na Kariyo Koi Shams
2016 Udaari Imtiaz Sheikh
2016 Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi Haider Shah Directed by Shahzad Kashmiri and aired on Hum TV
2017 Haasil Junaid Aired on Geo TV
2018 Maryam Periera Ali Khan Aired on TV One, and PTV Home
2018 Aangan Safdar/Subhan Based On the Novel of Khadija Mastoor about partion of 1947
2019 Shahrukh Ki Saliyan Shahrukh Comedy Play, Written by Muhammad Younis Butt
2019 Alif Taha Abul Ala Based on Sufi Isam, Written by Umera Ahmed
2020 Game Show Aisay Chalay Ga League Captain (Lahore Leapords)
Winner
2020 Bandhay Aik Dor Say Umar GEO TV

Reality shows
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Madventures Host ARY Digital
2015–2016 Asia's Singing Superstar Host co-host Shweta Pandit
2017 Knorr Noodles Boriyat Busters Host Children's Game Show[26]
2019–2020 Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan Host Talkshow[27]

Music video
Year Title Artist Notes Singer
2020 "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" Various [28]
2020 "Kab Aaoge" Ahsan khan & Maheen Raheel [29]

Awards and nominations
Year Nominee / work Award Result
Hum Awards
2012 Meray Qatil Meray Dildar Hum Award for Best Actor Nominated
2015 Mausam Won
2017 Udaari Won
Hum Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role Won
ARY Film Awards
2014 Ishq Khuda Best Actor Nominated[30]
Lux Style Awards
2018 Chupan Chupai Best Actor Nominated[31]
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References
  1. "5 MUST KNOW FACTS ABOUT AHSAN KHAN ON HIS BIRTHDAY:". ARY Digital. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  2. Piyali Dasgupta (10 September 2014). "Ahsan Khan: It would be a dream for me to work with Indian artists". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  3. "جیو کے ڈرامے'شاہ رخ کی سالیاں' میں احسن خان کا نیا روپ". Daily Jang. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  4. "Ahsan Khan ~ the Admirable British Pakistani Actor", DesiBlitz. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  5. "Ahsan Khan To Host Hayya Allal Falah on Hum TV". awamiweb.com. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  6. "Ahsan Khan's Udaari Role: We talk to the actor himself about his evil side". 27 June 2016.
  7. Faizan Javed (16 September 2016), "Exploring Ahsan Khan’s journey to stardom", The Nation. Retrieved 10 October 2018
  8. Irfan ul Haq (20 October 2016), "With new series Dukh Sukh, Ahsan Khan hopes to recreate some PTV magic", Dawn News. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  9. Madeeha Syed (7 January 2018), "THE ICON INTERVIEW: REBIRTH OF AN ACTOR", Dawn News. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  10. "'Chupan Chupai' surpasses with 7 crore target in 25 days". The News International. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  11. "Who won big at Lux Style Awards 2018?". Images. 21 February 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  12. https://nayadaur.tv/2019/07/childrens-literature-festival-appoints-fourteen-goodwill-ambassadors/
  13. "'Alif': Sajal Ali admires Ahsan Khan's outstanding acting". The News International. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  14. "Alif's viewership soars to all-time high". The News International. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  15. "Ramsha signs new project alongside Ahsan Khan". The Nation. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  16. "Here are the biggest hits of 7th Sky Entertainment in 2019". Something Haute. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  17. "Ahsan Khan, Ushna Shah team up for mega project". The Nation. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  18. "Ahsan Khan on his next drama serial, Bandhay Ek Dor Se". The News International. n.d. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  19. Ahmed Sarym (10 February 2016). "Ahsan Khan and Neelam Muneer pair up for Mohsin Ali's directorial debut". HIP. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  20. Maliha Rehman (3 February 2018). "Tick Tock is a necessary movie because there's hardly any content for children: Ahsan Khan". DAWN Images. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  21. Hafsa Saeed (24 November 2016). "Ahsan Khan and Ayesha Omer have signed a movie together". HIP. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  22. Aiman Siddiqi (24 November 2016). ""I'm a lawyer by education but an actor by birth" says Sarish Khan". HIP. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  23. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0975403/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast
  24. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mWA-jcPy_M
  25. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0969678/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm
  26. "Knorr Noodles Boriyat Busters will make sure your Friday evenings are sorted". DAWN. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  27. "Ahsan Khan's talk show features candid conversations with his famous friends| Images". DAWN. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  28. Tribune.com.pk (21 May 2020). "Actors unite for 'Ye Watan Tumhara Hai' rendition, paying tribute to unsung heroes". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  29. "'Kab Aaoge Ft. | Ahsan Khan & Mahreen Raheel | Raga Boyz | Sound Recordz'". 12 July 2020. |Raga Boyz
  30. https://reviewit.pk/ary-film-awards-announced-nominations/
  31. "Here are the winners from the Lux Style Awards 2018". Geo TV. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
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