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Mohib Mirza
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| Born | 18 August 1979 |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Aamina Sheikh
(m. 2005; div. 2019)Sanam Saeed
(m. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
Mohib Mirza (Urdu: محیب مرزا) was born on August 18, 1979. He is a talented actor, director, playwright, TV host, and comedian from Pakistan.
He is well-known for his work in Pakistani movies and television shows. He has also received nominations for many awards for his acting.
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Mohib Mirza's Career Journey
Starting in Theatre
Mirza began his acting journey in theatre in 1999. He was studying for his Bachelor's degree in Commerce. When he needed money for his next semester, he and his friends started their own theatre company. They called it Dramaybaaz.
They wrote and directed an Urdu play called One Way Ticket. This play was very popular and ran for seven days. Mirza earned more than three times the money he needed.
Moving to Television
Mirza made his first appearance on television in a popular PTV drama series. It was called Zebunnisa. This show was about a girl who faced domestic violence. Since then, Mirza has acted in many TV shows, telefilms, sitcoms, and commercials.
International Recognition
He became known internationally for his film Insha Allah (2009). He won the Best Supporting Actor award at the International Filmmaker Film Festival. This festival was held in Kent, England. Mirza was the first Pakistani actor to win an award at this festival.
In 2018, he returned to TV shows after four years. He starred in the drama Deedan.
He also became a director with the movie Ishrat Made in China. This was an action comedy movie released in 2022.
Mohib Mirza's Personal Life
Mirza married actress Aamina Sheikh in Karachi. Their wedding took place over three days in April and May 2005. They met when he was hosting a show and she was directing it. In October 2019, Mirza confirmed that they had divorced.
In 2021, Mirza married actress Sanam Saeed. They had a private ceremony. They announced their marriage in 2023.
His father, Mohsin Mirza, passed away in 2022. His father was a lawyer and also an Urdu poet and painter. He inspired Mohib to become an artist.
Movies and TV Shows
Films
| Film are currently on Cinema |
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Director(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Insha'Allah | Farhan | Khurram Mahmood | Kara Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Himself | Reema Khan | Special Appearance in song "Love Mein Ghum" |
| 2013 | Seedlings | Raza | Mansoor Mujahid | Pakistan Media Award for Best Film Actor Nominated–New York Film Festival Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role |
| Josh: Independence Through Unity | Aamir | Iram Parveen Bilal | Nominated–Pakistan Media Award for Best Film Actor | |
| 2014 | Dukhtar | Sohail | Afia Nathaniel | |
| 2016 | Bachaana | Vicky | Nasir Khan | |
| Teri Meri Love Story | Nael | Jawad Bashir | ||
| 2017 | Arth - The Destination | Umar | Shaan Shahid | |
| 2022 | Ishrat Made in China | Ishrat | Himself |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Zebunnisa | Aamir | |
| Faisla | |||
| 2000 | Lipton Humsafar | ||
| 2003 | Dunya Hai Dilwalon Ki | ||
| 2004 | Enjoy Kar Ke | ||
| Faasley Gar Hongay Darmayan | |||
| 2005 | Sultanat | ||
| Kehta Hai Dil | Episode: "Bribery & Society" | ||
| 2006 | Jo Bat Ghar Mein Hai | Jehanzaib | |
| Minglish | |||
| Ishrat Baji | Ishrat | ||
| Ranjish Hi Sahi | Shahaab | ||
| Kehta Hai Dil | Episode: "Gender Equality" | ||
| 2007 | Khuda Ki Basti | ||
| Koi To Ho | |||
| Qissa-e-Ulfat | Episode: "Ajnabi" | ||
| 2008 | Qissoun ki Chaddar | Nauman - Bakar |
Episode: "Patriyaan" Episode: "Aik Aur Akela" Episode: "Tum Aurat Mein Mard" |
| Saba aur Fareeda | |||
| Grayhan | |||
| Tumhein Yad Karte Karte | |||
| Shehzadi | Sajju | ||
| Dil-e-Nadan | Faisal | Nominated–Lux Style Award for Best TV Actor (Satellite) | |
| Agar Tum Na Hotay | Daniyal | ||
| Boltay Afsanay | Narrator | Episode: "Daayin" | |
| 2009 | Libaas | Shayaan | Episode: "Sattaeeswaan Ghar" |
| H.I.T | Zarak | Episode: "The Hacker" | |
| 2010 | Tumhein Kuch Yaad Hai Jaana | Romi | |
| Phir Se Jeena Seekh Le | |||
| Meray Anganay Main | Sikandar | ||
| Anoushka | |||
| Daam | as himself | Cameo appearance | |
| Hum Tum | Ali | ||
| Nadaaniyaan | One episode | ||
| Love Kay Liye | Mohib | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| White Gold | |||
| Madhosh | |||
| Mera Saaein | Farhad | ||
| Neeli Chattri | Rustam | Episode: "Gairat Case" | |
| Woh Chaar | Afzaal | Episode: "Sidra ki Kahani" | |
| 2011 | Zip Bus Chup Raho | Raij | |
| Tere Bina | Ali | ||
| Ladies Park | Narrator | ||
| Tootay Huway Per | Samir | ||
| Roag | Faiq | ||
| 2012 | Hazaron Saal | Mohib | |
| Sabz Pari Laal Kabootar | Anjay/Anjum | ||
| Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley | Junaid | ||
| Shehr-e-Zaat | Hamza | Hum Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated–Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actor |
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| Aks | Shahnawaz | ||
| 2013 | Kaash Aisa Ho | Shayyan | |
| Shab-e-Arzoo Ka Alam | Dawood | ||
| Roshni Andhera Roshni | aafaq | ||
| Yeh Shadi Nahi Ho Sakti | Sikander | ||
| 2014 | Firaaq | Amroze | |
| 2018 | Deedan | Zardaab | |
| 2020 | Dil Ruba | Sabi ul Hassan | |
| Dushman e Jaan | Hatim | ||
| 2021 | Neeli Zinda Hai | Aman | |
| 2023 | Razia | Razia's father | |
| 2024 | Jafaa | Hassan Aehsan | |
| Tark e Wafa | Sabtain |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ehteram-e-Muhabbat | ||
| 2003 | Babli Ghar Se Bhaag Gayi | Gep TV | |
| 2004 | Jin Pe Takiya Tha | ||
| Dhundalka | Screened at the 4th Kara Film Festival | ||
| Kya Khoya Kya Paaya | |||
| Gurd | |||
| Pyaar Chahiye | |||
| 2005 | Bandar Sher Bakri | ||
| Kafan | |||
| Ward No. 7 | Screened at the 5th Kara Film Festival | ||
| 14 August Telefilm | |||
| Roothe Ho Tum | |||
| 2006 | Maut | Screened at the 6th Kara Film Festival | |
| Babli Ghar Se Kyun Bhagi | Geo TV | ||
| Ward No. 7 – Ek Naya Din | Aaj TV | ||
| The Butcher | ARY Digital | ||
| Gulabi Sari | TV One | ||
| Blackboard | TV One | ||
| 2007 | Legend of Santa Bakra | Qurbaan Guru | Aaj TV |
| Tohfa | Abrar | Nominated–TVOne Award for Best Actor | |
| Maid-2 | TV One | ||
| Chinaal | Hum TV | ||
| Adbi Kahaniyaan | Faiz-ud-Deen | Episode Aulaad, Hum TV | |
| Bey Aasman Sitara | Geo TV | ||
| Kharian Se KharaCut | Aaj TV | ||
| Mulaqaat | PTV | ||
| Aik Pakistani Mehman | PTV | ||
| Short Cut | ARY Digital | ||
| Sauda Aur Saudai | Karamat | ARY Digital | |
| Baabu Bhai Ka Bayl | Sallu | ||
| 2008 | Phir Baabu Bhai Ka Bayl | Sallu | |
| Zoja Akbar | Akbar | ||
| Baarish Mein Deewar | Haider Zaman | ||
| Aasman Choo Lay | |||
| Khwaabon Kay Ameer | |||
| Shanaakht | |||
| Ab Kya Karain | |||
| 25 Kadam Par Maut | |||
| Sibghat Ki Dulhan | Sibghat | ||
| Mohandas | |||
| Once Upon A Time | |||
| Husn-e- Behijaab | Israr Baig | ||
| Raasta | |||
| Suddha Ki Katha | |||
| Billo Ki Eid Ho Gayi | Sikandar | ||
| Billo Ka Tickey Kat Gaya | Sikandar | ||
| 2009 | Mout Se 2-Minute Pehle | Screened at the 7th Kara Film Festival | |
| Saans | |||
| Zindagi Mein Kuch Life | Mohsin | ||
| Farishta Or Shaitan | Shehanshah | ||
| Dus Din | Hamid | ||
| Babies Unlimited | Waheed-ud-din | ||
| 2010 | Twins | Sajal | |
| Patli Gali | Adil | ||
| 32 March | Kamran | ||
| I Hate You | Ali | ||
| One Way Ticket | Ahmar | ||
| Pyaar Mein Twist | Jimmy | ||
| Mera Mian Bolay Maen | Asif | ||
| 2011 | Inteha | Farhan | |
| 2014 | Kanebaaz | Aslam | |
| 2022 | Full Fry | Salman | ARY Digital |
Theatre Performances
| Year | Title | Director | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | One Way Ticket | Yaseen Bizenjo | Dramay Baaz – The Theatre Company for Youth |
| 2003 | Kya Khoya Kya Paaya | Shahid Shafaat | Katha |
| 2006 | Sahib-e-Karamaat – a story by Munto | Munto | Dramay Baaz – The Theatre Company for Youth |
| Hattak – a story by Munto | Munto | Dramay Baaz – The Theatre Company for Youth |
Music Videos
Mohib Mirza has also appeared in several music videos:
- He was in Hadiqa Kiani's Saraiki song "Dholan" from her album Rung (2004).
- He appeared in Akhter Qayyum's remix video "Kali Kali Rat Mein" (In darkness of the night) for the brand Tulsi (2006).
- He was in Abrar-ul-Haq's music video "Nachaan Me Ode Naal" (I will dance with her) for Coca-Cola Pakistan (2008).
- He played a mental man in Call's music video Mere Paas Kuch Nahi (I have nothing) (2007).
- He was featured with Aamina Sheikh in Tania and Omer's music video "Tere Liye" (for you) (2009).
Awards and Nominations
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Dil-e-Nadaan | Nominated |
| 13th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Roshni Andhera Roshni | |
| Best Film Actor | Seedlings | ||
| 16th Lux Style Awards | Best Lead Actor in a Film | Bachaana |
See also
- List of Lollywood actors
