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Adnan Siddiqui
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عدنان صدیقی | |
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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).
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | Nominated |
17th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | Sammi | Nominated |
18th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Track | Ghughi | Nominated |