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Adnan Siddiqui

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عدنان صدیقی
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Born (1969-10-23) 23 October 1969 (age 55)
Nationality Pakistani
Occupation Tv actor, film actor, model, producer, Host
Years active 1989–present
Known for A Mighty Heart (Hollywood film)
Aroosa (PTV)
Ishq Junoon Deewangi
Mere Paas Tum Ho
Spouse(s)
Palwasha Siddiqui
(m. 1999)
Relatives Asad Siddiqui (nephew)

Adnan Siddiqui (Urdu: عدنان صدیقی born 23 October 1969) is a famous Pakistani actor, producer, and model. He has worked in films and TV shows in Pakistan, known as Lollywood, and also in Hollywood and Bollywood (India). He even has his own company called Cereal Entertainment, which makes TV shows and movies. Adnan Siddiqui is especially known for his role in the classic Pakistani TV drama Aroosa (1994) and for his part in the popular show Mere Paas Tum Ho (2019).

Early Life and Education

Adnan Siddiqui was born in Lahore, Pakistan. He is the youngest of eight children in his family. His father moved from Uttar Pradesh to Lahore. Later, the whole family moved to Karachi after Adnan was born.

Adnan went to school at St. Patrick's High School, Karachi. His nephew, Asad Siddiqui, is also an actor.

Adnan Siddiqui's Acting Journey

Adnan Siddiqui started his acting career in the 1990s. He appeared in many TV commercials and drama series. One of his first big roles was in the popular drama Aroosa. He also appeared in Gulls & Guys, a famous travel reality show.

In 2007, Adnan acted in the Hollywood film A Mighty Heart. In this movie, he worked alongside famous actors like Angelina Jolie and Irrfan Khan. He also made his debut in Indian cinema with the film Mom in 2017.

Adnan has won awards for his acting. In 2010, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Ishq Junoon Deewangi at the Pakistan Media Award. He has continued to act in many successful TV dramas and films over the years.

Films Adnan Siddiqui Has Starred In

Adnan Siddiqui has acted in several films, both in Pakistan and internationally.

Movies

Year Movie Role Country Notes
2007 A Mighty Heart Dost Aliani United States A Hollywood film
2016 Yalghaar Col. Imran Pakistan His first Urdu film in Pakistan
2017 Mom Anand Sabarwal India His first Hindi film in India
2022 Dum Mastam Director (cameo) Pakistan He also helped produce this film
Carma - The Movie Ali Khan
2024 Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning Amar's father

Adnan Siddiqui's TV Shows

Adnan Siddiqui has been a part of many popular television dramas and shows.

TV Shows as an Actor

Year Title Role TV Channel Notes
1994 Aroosa PTV A very popular early role
1996 Pal Do Pal Written by Haseena Moin
1998 Saibaan
1999 Colony 52
2000 Zaib-un-Nisa Mehmood
2003 Mehndi Taha PTV
2005 Shiddat Kashan Hum TV
2006 Manzil Sajid ARY Digital
2008–2009 Doraha Azfar Geo Entertainment Written by Umera Ahmed
2009–2010 Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan Aadil Geo Entertainment A very well-known drama
2010 Choti Si Kahani Ahmed PTV Written by Haseena Moin
2010–2011 Parsa Salman Hum TV
2011 Meray Qatil Meray Dildar Bakhtiar Hum TV
2011 Maat Faisal Hum TV Written by Umera Ahmed
2013 Humnasheen Hasan Hum TV
2014 Aahista Aahista Zawar Hum TV
2015 Pakeeza Azeem Hum TV
2017 Sammi Rashid Hum TV
2019–2020 Mere Paas Tum Ho Shehwar ARY Digital A very popular drama series
2020 Jeeto Pakistan League (Season 1) (live; himself) ARY Digital He was a team captain
2021 Jeeto Pakistan League (Season 2) He was a team captain and winner
2022 Jeeto Pakistan League (Season 3) He was a team captain
Tamasha (2022 TV series) Presenter (TV Host)
2023 Siyaah Bedaar Green Entertainment In the episode "Iqbal e Jurm"
2024 Gentleman Rahmatullah "Rehmati" Bangash Green Entertainment

TV Shows and Films as a Producer

Adnan Siddiqui also produces TV shows and films through his company, Cereal Productions. Some of the projects he has produced include:

  • Seeta Bagri (TV series)
  • Pujaran (TV series)
  • Aadat (TV series)
  • Ghughi (TV series)
  • Mein Na Janoo (TV series, co-produced)
  • Dum Mastam (feature film)

Awards and Recognitions

Adnan Siddiqui has received several awards and nominations for his acting work.

Major Awards

Year Awards Category Project Result
2010 Pakistan Media Award Best Supporting Actor Ishq Junoon Deewangi Won
2017 Hum Awards Best Actor Sammi Won

Lux Style Awards Nominations

Adnan Siddiqui has also been nominated for the prestigious Lux Style Awards multiple times.

Ceremony Category Project Result
1st Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor N/A Nominated
12th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor (Satellite) Meray Qatil Meray Dildar Nominated
17th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor Sammi Nominated
18th Lux Style Awards Best TV Track Ghughi Nominated
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