Adnan Siddiqui has become television’s leading man without conveying the impression that he takes this mantle seriously. But whether he likes to admit it or not, he has had a huge impact on local television.
With a Hollywood movie under his belt, Adnan is one of the most bankable actors of the television industry, today.
His journey started with his first play ‘Aroosa’ opposite Mishi Khan, which became hugely popular, resulting in him getting many offers, including roles in movies. Among them was a Sajjad Gul banner, ’Siyasat, Rishwat aur Mehangai’, a very ambitious project, with the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sahib giving music for a film for the first time in his career, and Madam Noor Jehan and Mohammed Ali Sahib making a comeback into films. It was to be directed by Nazar-ul-Islam and the screenplay was to be written by Asghar Nadeem Syed, who was riding high on the popularity of ‘Chand Grehan’.
As an actor just starting out, it was an excellent opportunity to launch himself in a big way, but Adnan had reservations about the project from the very beginning.
At the time, Adnan was working at Lintas Advertising and was confused as to what he wanted to do with his life: whether acting was his true calling or the world of advertising. He also had issues with changing his name, as he was asked to go by the name of Shehryar, the name of the character he played in ‘Aroosa’. After giving the opening shot, Adnan ran away from the set, earning the nickname ’Bhagora’ in Lollywood. Even now whenever he visits the Lahore film industry, everyone says, “Yeh bhagora aa gya.†The film was then canned and later produced under another name and with another director and writer.
Courtesy: Humsay magazine Aug 2009
Some of Adnan’s popular television drama serials and plays are listed below:
Drama – Baba Budhay ki machine on Ary Tv
Teledrama – Khalid ki Khalida on Tv One
Teledrama – Piyar Hai Yeh Kaisa on ARY T
Drama Serial Hotel
Mujhey Sochta Koi Aur Hai
Drama Jab Hatheli Per Chand Likhna on Indus Vision
Drama Serial Phir Youn Love Hua on Ptv
Drama Serial Madham Madham on Ary Tv
Drama series Aurat aur Chardeewari on Ary Tv
Drama Serial Mannat on Hum Tv
Drama Serial Aania on Tv One
Drama Serial Zaib-un-Nisa on Ptv
Drama Serial Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Be Nishan on Geo tv
Drama Serial Colony 52 on Tv One
Drama Serial Ishq Junoon Deewangi on Hum Tv
Drama Serial Phir Youn Love Hua on Ptv
Drama Serial Mehndi on Ptv
Drama Serial Uroosa on Ptv
Drama Serial Wujood e Laraib on Indus
Drama Serial Wilco on Ptv
Drama Serial Socha Na Tha on Ary Tv
Drama Soap Meri Adhoori Mohabbat on Geo Tv
Drama Serial Doraha on Geo Tv
Drama Serial Mulaqat on Hum Tv
Drama Serial Kaisa yeh junoon on Ary Tv
Drama Serial Ehsaas on Indus Tv Apart from Tv plays & dramas, Adnan has worked in many commercials also.
He has also performed in a movie: A Mighty Heart
Shafi Muhammad Shah or Shafi Mohammad, PP, was a Pakistani film and television actor. Famously known Shahjee was born in Kandiaro, in Naushahro Feroze District, Sindh in 1949.
Shafi began his career as a Radio presenter from Hyderabad Radio Station, he honed his acting skills by taking part in plays broadcast by the radio. Meanwhile, he obtained a postgraduate degree from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. He later moved to Karachi and began his career as an actor.
PTV’s play Urta Asman, directed by Shahzad Khalil, had his debut performance. Teesra Kinara was his first popular television play, that Shafi became a household name. He earned accolades for his acting skills in many plays, especially Chand Girahan, Dairey, Aanch, Bund Gulab and Mohabbat Khawab Ki Surat. Shafi Muhammad was acted in all mediums of entertainment, from radio, theatre to films and television. During his 30-year career, He performed in over 50 drama serials and over 100 television plays in the Urdu and Sindhi languages from different television channels.
Shafi Muhammad Shah was died peacefully in his sleep at his Clifton home on November 17, 2007. His funeral prayers was held at Imambargah Yasreb in Defence. He was buried in the Defence graveyard. Shafi Muhammad, who leaves behind his widow, four daughters and a son, suffered from a liver condition. His death is being attributed to liver failure. His wife Batool Mohammed is a teacher at the Beacon House school system, Jubilee Campus. His children are Alina, Arsalna, Zainab, Ali and Sheherbano. His son Ali goes by the name Ali Asghar is a graduate of Karachi Grammar School and works for the highly reputable Pakistani publication, The Herald.
Mr. Shafi Mohammad Shah was one of the most versatile performers, who has the knack of carving out the intricacy and delicacy of character-portrayal in Television plays.
He has performed some of the most challenging roles which earned him laurels both from the viewers and the press. Started his career with Radio as casual voice in 1970.
Shafi Muhammad Shah was also an active member of the Pakistan Peoples Party and also contested the general elections in October 2002 from NA-210, Karachi but lost. He was also in his party’s cultural committee and worked to promote arts and culture.
Some famous Tv Plays & Serials
* Aanch
* Bund Gulab
* Chand Girahan
* Dairey
* Deewarain
* Jungle
* Kali Dhoop
* Marvi
* Mohabbat Khawab Ki Surat
* Tapish
* Teesra Kinara
* Urta Asman
* Nasal
* Laila Majnoon
* Kali Dhoop
* Aik Haqeeqat Sau Afsaane
* Motio Jo Mann
* Afshaan
* Emergency Ward
* Kala Daira
* Burzukh
* Awaazein
* Officer on Special Duty
* Aik Tasveer Aur
* Dohri
* Saans
* Chahatein
* Maa aur Maamta
* Jannat
* Wujood e Laraib
* Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
* Meri Adhoori Mohabbat
* Bund Gulab
* Chand Girahan
* Dairey
* Deewarain
Films
1. Biwi Ho To Aisi, (1982)
2. Aisa Bhi Hota Hai, (1984)
3. Naseebon Wali, (1984)
4. Talash, (1986)
5. Muhib Sheedi, (1992) A Sindhi language film.
6. Ilzam, (1993)
7. Muskarahat (1995)
8. Salakhain (2004)
9. Rubi (1986)
10. Mohib Sheedi (1992)
Awards
* Best Actor Award from Pakistan Television in 1985
* Pride of Performance Award from President of Pakistan.
Shafi Muhammed's last recorded seen in Meri adhoori mohabbat
Actor Shafi Mohammad passes away
KARACHI, Nov 17: Veteran television actor Shafi Mohammad Shah died peacefully in his sleep at his Clifton home on Saturday evening. He was 58.
Mr Shah, who leaves behind his widow, four daughters and a son, suffered from a liver condition. His death is being attributed to liver failure.
Born in Kandiaro, he had his early education in Hyderabad. He obtained a postgraduate degree from the University of Sindh.
His funeral prayers will be held at Imambargah Yasreb in Defence after Zohrain. He will be buried in the Defence graveyard.
Shafi Muhammad Shah laid to rest KARACHI: Veteran art performer and actor Shafi Muhammad Shah was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the Gizri Graveyard, Defence Phase IV.
The 57-year old actor was born in a town called Kandiaro in Nushero Feroz. He left a widow, a son and two daughters, besides a large number of fans. “It was a big loss to the entertainment industry and his fans as well,†said many of his co-stars.
Many renowned figures from both television and film gathered in his house at Sea View and performed the final rituals before his body was taken to the graveyard.
“Shafi was not only a friend but a brother to me,†said Nadeem, a renowned film actor and also a drama artist.
He said that his death would create a void in the industry which cannot be filled by anyone.
According to Abid Ali, a TV artist, Shah was a great performer and many senior artists hesitated performing in front of him in difficult scenes.
Another TV artist, Sohail Asghar, said, “Shah was like a father to me. It is a loss equal to losing a father.â€
He also said that academies abroad show his acting footage to train people. “He was a legend.†Shah was featured in more than 50 drama serials and over 100 plays on PTV and Sindhi channels. He was also the lead in many private productions and became popular after his performance in the early 80s drama serial, Jungle, in which he played a famous dacoit.
Other hits were made as Shahjee in Chand Grahan, a strict father in Aanch, a don in Nasal, a feudal lord in Laila Majnoon, Marvi and several other plays. He also featured in a few movies and was paired with Shabnam in one film, but, he never managed to find a permanent spot in the big screen and later returned to the silver screen.
Those who attended his funeral included Gulab Chandio, Kaiser Khan, Nadeem, Abid Ali, Sohail Asghar, Adnan Jillani, Yar Muhammed Shah, Hameed Bhutto and several figures from the entertainment industry.
Starring: Adnan Siddiqui, Faisal Qureshi, Faiza Hassan, Fahad Mustafa, Shafi Mohammed Shah, Sakina Sammo, Ayesha Khan, Salahuddin Tunio
Awards: (Indus Vision Awards)
Best Drama Serial
Best Writer (Umera Ahmed)
Best Director (Sakina Samo)
Best Supporting Actor (Faisal Qureshi)
Nominated for Best Actor (Adnan Siddiqui)
Nominated for Best Actress Faiza Hassan)
Nominated for Best Serial (Lux Awards)
Nominated for Best Director (Lux Awards)
Adnan Siddiqui has become television’s leading man without conveying the impression that he takes this mantle seriously. But whether he likes to admit it or not, he has had a huge impact on local television.
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