Ahmed Ali Akbar facts for kids
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Ahmed Ali Akbar
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Relatives | Abid Ali Akbar (brother) |
Ahmed Ali Akbar is a talented Pakistani actor. He mainly works in Urdu television shows. He started acting on TV when he was just thirteen years old. His first show was called Stop Watch on PTV.
Ahmed also appeared in the film Siyaah in 2013. He began his professional acting career in 2014. Since then, he has been in many popular TV series. He is most famous for playing the main character, Parizaad, in the hit show Parizaad in 2021. For this role, he won several awards, including the Hum Awards for Best Actor. Other well-known shows he has been in include Yeh Raha Dil (2017) and Ehd-e-Wafa (2019).
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Early Life and Sports
Ahmed was born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He comes from a Punjabi family. His father, Muhammad Ali Akbar, is a tennis coach. Ahmed's brother, Abid Ali Akbar, is also a tennis player.
Before becoming an actor, Ahmed was very active in sports. He played tennis at a national level. He also played cricket and football for clubs. At one point, he thought about becoming a professional cricket player. However, he decided not to pursue it.
Ahmed's Acting Journey
Starting as a Child Actor and Musician
Ahmed's first TV role was in Stop Watch when he was thirteen. After that, he spent about ten years singing. He was the singer for a rock band called Nafs in Islamabad.
Later, a friend suggested he return to acting. He then performed in a play written by Osman Khalid Butt. Ahmed made his first stage appearance in 2008. His acting in theater received great reviews.
Film Debut and TV Success
Ahmed made a guest appearance in his first film, Siyaah, in 2013. He started his professional TV career in 2014. His first main role was in the drama Shehr-e-Ajnabi.
In 2018, he got a big role in the movie Parchi. This film did very well at the box office. Ahmed also helped direct the stunts for the movie.
In 2019, he starred in Laal Kabootar. This was a crime-thriller movie set in Karachi. Critics really liked his performance in this film. In the same year, he also worked in the popular drama series Ehd-e-Wafa. This show was shown on both PTV Home and Hum TV.
In 2021, Ahmed played the main character in Parizaad. His acting in this show was highly praised. He won many awards for it, including the Hum Awards for Best Actor.
Ahmed's Work
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 2013 | Siyaah | Faadi | Azfar Jafri | Small appearance |
| 2015 | Karachi se Lahore | Sam | Wajahat Rauf | |
| 2016 | Ho Mann Jahan | Himself | Asim Raza | Small appearance |
| Lahore Se Aagey | Sam | Wajahat Rauf | ||
| 2018 | Parchi | Saqlain | Azfar Jafri | Also directed stunts |
| 2019 | Laal Kabootar | Adeel Nawaz | Kamal Khan | |
| Heer Maan Ja | Policeman | Azfar Jafri | Special appearance | |
| 2023 | Gunjal | Shahbaz Bhatti | Shoaib Sultan |
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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| 1999 | Stop Watch | N/A | PTV |
| 2013 | Burka Avenger | Peon (voice) | Geo Tez |
| 2014 | Shehr-e-Ajnabi | Haris | A Plus |
| Dusri Bivi | Aamir | ARY Digital | |
| 2015 | Ishq Parast | Hamza | |
| Guzaarish | Zain | ||
| Nazo | Habeel | Urdu 1 | |
| Paiwand | Hassam | ARY Digital | |
| 2016 | Mera Yaar Miladay | Fahad | |
| 2017 | Munkir | Gulraiz | TV One |
| Yeh Raha Dil | Zaki Haroon Baig | Hum TV | |
| Phir Wohi Mohabbat | Waleed | ||
| 2018 | Tajdeed e Wafa | Arsal | |
| 2019 | Ehd E Wafa | Shahryar "Sherry" Afzal | Hum TV PTV Home |
| 2021 | Parizaad | Parizaad Mir | Hum TV |
| 2023 | Idiot | Gulzar | Green Entertainment |
| 2024 | Nadaan | Haider Khan | Hum TV |
| Faraar | Fasih | Green Entertainment |
Theatre Plays
| Year | Play | Role |
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| 2012 | The Taming of the Shrew | Tranio |
| 2014 | Grease | Danny Zuko |
Awards and Nominations
Ahmed Ali Akbar has won several awards for his acting. Here are some of them:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2018 | 6th Hum Awards | Best On-Screen Couple Popular with (Yumna Zaidi) | Yeh Raha Dil | Nominated | |
| 2020 | 19th Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor Viewers' Choice | Laal Kabootar | Won | |
| South Asian Film Festival | Best Actor | Won | |||
| 2022 | 8th Hum Awards | Best Actor Male – Popular | Parizaad | Won | |
| Best On-Screen Couple with (Yumna Zaidi) | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor Male Jury | Won | ||||
| Best On-Screen Couple Jury with (Yumna Zaidi) | Nominated | ||||
| 21st Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor Critics Choice | Won | |||
| Best TV Actor Viewers' Choice | Nominated |
