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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 (Urdu: عماد عرفانی) is a talented Pakistani actor. He first started his career as a model. Emmad has played main characters in many TV shows on channels like Geo Entertainment, ARY Digital, and Hum TV. As a model, he has worked with famous brands both in Pakistan and around the world.
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About Emmad Irfani
Early Life and Family
Emmad Irfani comes from a Punjabi–Kashmiri family. His family has a background in the military. Because of this, he moved around almost all of Pakistan when he was a child. His family settled in Lahore after his father retired. Emmad completed his college and master's degrees in Lahore.
His great-grandmother was the sister of Muhammad Iqbal. Muhammad Iqbal was a famous philosopher and poet. He is seen as a very important person in the history of Pakistan. Filmmaker Farjad Nabi is Emmad's 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 named Zaviyar. Sadly, Zaviyar passed away at a young age in 2023.
Emmad's Career Journey
Starting as a Model
Emmad Irfani began his modeling career in 2000. His aunt encouraged him to try it. He won awards for Best Male Model at the Lux Style Awards and MTV Pakistan style awards. He was also nominated for these awards in 2006 and 2007.
Becoming an Actor
In 2013, Emmad decided to focus 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 films. He had a small role in his cousin Farjad Nabi's movie 7 Din Mohabbat In. He also played a main role in the film Aasmaan Bolay Ga, which was directed by Shoaib Mansoor. This movie was released in 2024.
Emmad's Work
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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| 2013 | Aasmanon Pay Likha | Shahnawaz | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Dil Nahi Manta | Huzaifa | Ary Digital |
| Ranjish Hi Sahi | Rohail | Geo TV | |
| Shikwa | Adeel's doctor | ARY Digital | |
| 2015 | Sehra Main Safar | Shahryar | Hum TV |
| Aik Thi Misaal | Adeel | ||
| 2016 | Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi | Malik Mansoor | |
| Baba Ki Rani | Hamza | ARY Zindagi | |
| Sanam | Shahroz | Hum TV | |
| Kuch Na Kaho | Mohsin | ||
| 2017 | Woh Aik Pal | Faris | |
| Titli | Rehan | Urdu 1 | |
| 2018 | Mah-e-Tamaam | Umair | Hum TV |
| Tawaan | Shahroz | ||
| Maryam Periera | Sufiyan | TVOne | |
| 2019 | Cheekh | Shayan | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Jalan | Asfandyar | |
| 2021 | Ek Jhoota Lafz Mohabbat | Hasan | Express Entertainment |
| 2023 | Jaan-e-Jahan | Taimur | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum | Adeel Ahmed |
TV Movies (Telefilms)
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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| 2014 | Thoda Pyaar Zyada Love | Zaid | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Tujh Se Naam Hamara | Zaid | Urdu1 |
| 2021 | Lockdown | Azfar | Express Entertainment |
Films
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| Year | Title | Role | Director |
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| 2018 | 7 Din Mohabbat In | Faadi | Farjad Nabi |
| 2024 | Aasmaan Bolay Ga |
Squadron Leader Hasan Siddiqui | Shoaib Mansoor |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2022 | Mind Games | Jibran |
Awards and Nominations
Emmad Irfani has won and been nominated for several awards for his modeling work.
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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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 |
