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Adnan Siddiqui
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| عدنان صدیقی | |
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| Born | 23 October 1969 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Tv actor, film actor, model, producer, Host |
| Years active | 1988–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 (born 23 October 1969) is a famous Pakistani actor, producer, and model. He has worked in films and TV shows in Pakistan (often called Lollywood), Hollywood, and even India (Bollywood). Adnan Siddiqui also owns his own production company, Cereal Entertainment. This company creates popular TV shows like Aadat and Ghughi. He is well-known for his roles in classic dramas like Aroosa and the hit show Mere Paas Tum Ho.
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Early Life and Education
Adnan Siddiqui was born in Lahore, Punjab, 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. He went to school at St. Patrick's High School, Karachi. Adnan Siddiqui's nephew, Asad Siddiqui, is also an actor.
Acting Career
Adnan Siddiqui has appeared in many TV commercials and drama series. He started his acting career in the 1990s. He became very well-known after starring in the popular drama Aroosa. He also appeared in a famous travel reality show called Gulls & Guys.
In 2007, Adnan Siddiqui acted in the Hollywood film A Mighty Heart. He played a small role alongside famous actors like Angelina Jolie. In 2010, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award for his work in Ishq Junoon Deewangi. He also made his debut in Pakistani films with Yalghaar. Later, he acted in his first Hindi film, Mom, in 2017.
Films
| Year | Movie | Role | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | A Mighty Heart | Dost Aliani | United States | Hollywood film |
| 2016 | Yalghaar | Col. Imran | Pakistan | First Urdu film |
| 2017 | Mom | Anand Sabarwal | India | First Hindi film |
| 2022 | Dum Mastam | Director (cameo) | Pakistan | Also a producer |
| 2022 | Carma - The Movie | Ali Khan | Pakistan | |
| 2024 | Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning | Amar's father | Pakistan |
Television Shows
As an Actor
| Year | Title | Role | TV Channel | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Aroosa | PTV | A classic hit drama | ||
| 1996 | Pal Do Pal | Super hit show | |||
| 1998 | Saibaan | ||||
| 1999 | Colony 52 | Memorable role | |||
| Sila | Memorable role | ||||
| Samander Hai Darmiyan | Memorable role | ||||
| Ghulam Gardish | Memorable role | ||||
| Tum kya milay | Zohaib | Memorable role | |||
| 2000 | Kabhi Kabhi Pyaar Main | Super Hit drama | |||
| 2001 | Zaib-un-Nisa | Mahmud | |||
| 2003 | Umrao Jaan Ada | Geo Entertainment | |||
| Mehndi | Taha | PTV | Super hit drama | ||
| 2004 | Wajood-E-Lariab | Mohid Farooq | Indus TV | ||
| 2005 | Aandhi | PTV | |||
| Shiddat | Kashan | Hum TV | |||
| 2006 | Manzil | Sajid | ARY Digital | ||
| 2007 | Yaadain | PTV | Nominated for an award | ||
| Dually Wed (aka Aurat Aur Char Dewari) | Rafiq | ARY Digital | TV movie | ||
| Wilco | Major Jamshed | PTV | |||
| 2008 | Meri Adhoori Mohabbat | Geo Entertainment | |||
| Kaisa Yeh Junoon | ARY Digital | Nominated for awards | |||
| Socha Na Tha | |||||
| 2008–2009 | Doraha | Azfar | Geo Entertainment | Nominated for awards | |
| 2009 | Mulaqat | Hum TV | |||
| Aania | TVOne Pakistan | ||||
| Shiddat | Hum TV | ||||
| Meri Jaan | Hum TV | ||||
| 2009–2010 | Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan | Aadil | Geo Entertainment | Nominated for awards | |
| 2010 | Vasl | Hashim | Hum TV | ||
| Thori Si Wafa Chahiye | Jasim | Geo TV | |||
| Hawa Rait Aur Aangan | PTV | ||||
| Diya Jalay | Asfand | ARY Digital | |||
| Choti Si Kahani | Ahmed | PTV | Nominated for awards | ||
| 2010–2011 | Parsa | Salman | Hum TV | ||
| 2011 | Kasi Yeh Agan | PTV Home | |||
| 2011–2012 | Jal Pari | Rashid | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2011 | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Bakhtiar | Hum TV | ||
| 2011 | Maat | Faisal | Hum TV | ||
| 2011 | Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh | Zain | Hum TV | ||
| 2012 | Shikwa Na Shikyat Hai | Express Entertainment | |||
| Mohabbat Jaye Bhar Mein | Basharat | Hum TV | |||
| Sandal | Geo Entertainment | Special appearance | |||
| Pat Jahr Ke Bad | Urdu 1 | ||||
| 2013 | Humnasheen | Hasan | Hum TV | ||
| 2013–2014 | Ek Thi Paro | TV One | |||
| 2014 | Darmiyan | ARY Digital | |||
| Aahista Aahista | Zawar | Hum TV | |||
| Ru Baru | Taimur | Hum TV | |||
| Mere Humdum Mere Dost | Haydar | Urdu 1 | |||
| Jaanam | A-Plus TV | ||||
| 2015 | Kitna Satatay Ho | Hasan | Hum TV | ||
| Pakeeza | Azeem | Hum TV | |||
| Karb | Hamza | Hum TV | |||
| Mohabbat Ho Gayi Tumse | Ryam | TV One Pakistan | |||
| 2015–2016 | Dil Tere Naam | Urdu 1 | |||
| 2016–2017 | Khushboo ka safar | TV One | |||
| 2017 | Aitbaar | Aaj Entertainment | |||
| Sammi | Rashid | Hum TV | |||
| 2018 | Ghughi | Rashid | TV One | Based on a famous novel | |
| Belapur Ki Dayan | Shakir | Hum TV | Nominated for awards | ||
| 2019–2020 | Mere Paas Tum Ho | Shehwar | ARY Digital | A huge hit show | |
| Yeh Dil Mera | Mir Farooq Zaman | Hum TV | |||
| 2020 | Jeeto Pakistan League (Season 1) | (himself) | ARY Digital | Captain of Lahore Falcons | |
| 2021 | Jeeto Pakistan League (Season 2) | (himself) | Captain of Lahore Falcons (Winner) | ||
| 2022 | Jeeto Pakistan League (Season 3) | (himself) | Captain of Lahore Falcons | ||
| Tamasha (2022 TV series) | Presenter (TV Host) | ||||
| 2023 | Siyaah | Bedaar | Green Entertainment | Appeared in one episode | |
| Khushbo Mein Basay Khat | Ahmed Zaryab | Hum TV | |||
| 2024 | Gentleman | Rahmatullah "Rehmati" Bangash | Green Entertainment |
As a Producer
Adnan Siddiqui also produces TV shows and films through his company, Cereal Productions. One of his upcoming films is Dum Mastam.
- Seeta Bagri
- Pujaran
- Jalti Baarish
- Aadat
- Ghughi
- Saiyaan Way
- Mein Na Janoo (co-produced with Momina Duraid)
- Ghamandi
- Dum Mastam (feature film)
Awards and Nominations
Adnan Siddiqui has won and been nominated for many awards for his acting.
| Year | Awards | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The 1st Indus Drama Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Wujood-e-Laraib | Nominated |
| 2010 | Pakistan Media Award | Best Supporting Actor | Ishq Junoon Deewangi | Won |
| 2012 | Hum Awards | Best Actor | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Nominated |
| 2013 | Best Actor | Humnasheen | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Aahista Aahista | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Karb | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Sammi | Won | ||
| Best Onscreen Couple Popular | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | Best Actor Popular | Belapur Ki Dayan | Nominated |
Lux Style Awards
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
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| 1st Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | N/A | Nominated |
| 12th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | |
| 17th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | Sammi | |
| 18th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Track | Ghughi |
