Emmad Irfani facts for kids
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Emmad Irfani
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| عماد عرفانی | |
| Born | 29 April 1980 Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Relatives | Muhammad Iqbal (great-granduncle) Farjad Nabi (cousin) |
Emmad Irfani (born April 29, 1980) is a famous Pakistani actor. He first became known as a model before starring in many popular TV shows. You might have seen him in lead roles on channels like Geo Entertainment, ARY Digital, and Hum TV. As a model, he worked with big brands both in Pakistan and around the world.
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About Emmad Irfani
Early Life and Family
Emmad Irfani comes from a family with roots in Kashmir. His family had a military background, which meant they moved around Pakistan a lot when he was a child. Eventually, his father retired, and they settled down in Lahore. Emmad completed his college and master's degrees in Lahore.
A cool fact about his family is that his great-grandmother was the sister of Muhammad Iqbal. Iqbal was a famous poet and philosopher, often called the spiritual founder of Pakistan! Filmmaker Farjad Nabi is also his cousin.
In 2010, Emmad married fashion designer Maryam Shafaat. Maryam's sister, Amina Shafaat, is also a model. Emmad and Maryam had a daughter and a son. Sadly, their young son, Zaviyar, passed away in 2023.
Starting a Career in Showbiz
Emmad Irfani began his career in 2000. He was actually encouraged to try modeling by his aunt! He quickly became successful. He won "Best Male Model" awards at the Lux Style Awards and the MTV Pakistan style awards. He was also nominated for these awards in 2006 and 2007.
Later, in 2013, Emmad decided to focus more on acting. He was inspired by Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal. Since then, he has appeared in many TV shows on different channels. These include Geo TV, ARY Digital, and Hum TV.
In 2018, Emmad also started acting in movies. He had a small role in his cousin Farjad Nabi's film 7 Din Mohabbat In. He will also play a main role in the upcoming film Aasmaan Bolay Ga, which is set to release in 2024. This movie is directed by the famous Shoaib Mansoor.
Emmad Irfani's Work
Television Shows
Emmad Irfani has been in many TV shows. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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| 2013 | Aasmanon Pay Likha | Shahnawaz | Geo TV | Supporting role |
| 2014 | Dil Nahi Manta | Huzaifa | Ary Digital | Main role |
| Ranjish Hi Sahi | Rohail | Geo TV | Supporting role | |
| Shikwa | Adeel's doctor | ARY Digital | ||
| 2015 | Sehra Main Safar | Shahryar | Hum TV | Main role |
| Aik Thi Misaal | Adeel | Lead role | ||
| 2016 | Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi | Malik Mansoor | ||
| Baba Ki Rani | Hamza | ARY Zindagi | Main role | |
| Sanam | Shahroz | Hum TV | Supporting role | |
| Kuch Na Kaho | Mohsin | Lead role | ||
| 2017 | Woh Aik Pal | Faris | Supporting role | |
| Titli | Rehan | Urdu 1 | ||
| 2018 | Mah-e-Tamaam | Umair | Hum TV | Lead role |
| Tawaan | Shahroz | |||
| Maryam Periera | Sufiyan | TVOne | ||
| 2019 | Cheekh | Shayan | ARY Digital | |
| 2020 | Jalan | Asfandyar | Main role | |
| 2021 | Ek Jhoota Lafz Mohabbat | Hasan | Express Entertainment | Supporting role |
| 2023 | Jaan-e-Jahan | Taimur | ARY Digital | |
| 2024 | Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum | Adeel Ahmed | Second male lead role |
TV Movies (Telefilms)
Emmad has also acted in special TV movies:
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Additional notes |
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| 2014 | Thoda Pyaar Zyada Love | Zaid | Hum TV | |
| 2015 | Tujh Se Naam Hamara | Zaid | Urdu1 | Independence Day Special |
| 2021 | Lockdown | Azfar | Express Entertainment |
Films
Here are the films Emmad Irfani has been in:
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 2018 | 7 Din Mohabbat In | Faadi | Farjad Nabi | Cameo appearance (a small role) |
| 2024 | Aasmaan Bolay Ga |
Squadron Leader Hasan Siddiqui | Shoaib Mansoor | Filming |
Web Series
Emmad has also appeared in a web series:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2022 | Mind Games | Jibran |
Awards and Recognition
Emmad Irfani has won and been nominated for several awards for his modeling work:
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2005 | 4th Lux Style Awards | Best Model - Male | Won | |
| 2006 | 5th Lux Style Awards | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | 6th Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
