Ahsan Khan (; born 9 October 1981) is a British Pakistani actor, producer and TV host.
He began acting in 1998 at the age of 16 with the film Nikah. He appeared in the films Billi, Ghar Kab Aao Gay, Sultanat, Ishq Khuda, Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri and later moved on to television.
He hosted a quiz show Hayya Allal Falah, during Ramadan. Ahsan Khan has also hosted Ramadan transmission for several years which airs on PTV Home named Ramazan Pakistan.
Khan was appointed as a CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on 30 July 2019.
Early life and education He was born in London on 9 October 1981, into a family of seven; a father of half-Pashtun heritage, a mother who is Punjabi descent, an elder brother, two elder sisters, and a twin brother, who is an author and poet (Yasir Khan) from London. He is the only one to have gone into acting, and when his family moved back to Lahore, he earned a master's degree in English literature at Government College University.
Career
Actor He received acclaim for his role in the 2016 drama Udaari, portraying the negative role of a child abuser and sexual predator.
In 2017, he starred in the romantic-comedy film Chupan Chupai opposite Neelam Muneer. The film was a commercial success. His performance in the film earned him a nomination for Lux Style Award for Best Film Actor.
In 2019, he played a pivotal role in the acclaimed television series Alif. That same year, he played the eponymous character in comedy series Shahrukh Ki Saliyan, opposite Ramsha Khan.
Producer Since 2016, he has also turned to production,Faizan Javed (16 September 2016), "Exploring Ahsan Khan's journey to stardom", The Nation. Retrieved 10 October 2018 with the socially relevant series Dukh Sukh, being "tired of the same old 'saas bahu' dramas",Irfan ul Haq (20 October 2016), "With new series Dukh Sukh, Ahsan Khan hopes to recreate some PTV magic", Dawn News. Retrieved 10 October 2018. and as of 2018, had produced more than twenty works for television.Madeeha Syed (7 January 2018), "THE ICON INTERVIEW: REBIRTH OF AN ACTOR", Dawn News. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
Host He hosted a quiz show, Hayya Allal Falah, on Hum TV in 2011, during Ramadan.
Musician In 2013, Khan ventured into singing when he performed the title song for the television drama series Khoya Khoya Chand. He was encouraged by the drama's director, Fahim Burney, after being heard humming on set, and was subsequently offered the opportunity to sing the soundtrack. The song, a romantic duet, was recorded alongside singer Dua Malik and received a positive response following the drama's release.
In 2021, he performed the Punjabi song "Torr" for the first season of the music television series Kashmir Beats. The song featured Khan as the lead vocalist alongside Bismah Abdullah and formed part of the show's concept of highlighting contemporary Punjabi music through high-production studio performances.
Filmography Films Year Title Role NotesRef(s) 1998 Nikah2000 Billi Ghar Kab Aao Gay Captain Amir2013 Ishq Khuda Ahsan Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri Saad 2014 Sultanat2016 Chashm e Num ShahidShort filmMoomal Rano Jamaal2017 Chupan ChupaiBabu2018Tick TockVoice roleAnimated film2022 ChakkarKabirRehbraDanish
Television series Year Title RoleNetwork NotesRef(s) 2003Sehra PTVDuniya DariDirected by Javed FazilSingharDirected by Javed Fazil, written by Seema Ghazal2004ChashmaanAnaGeo EntertainmentDirected by S. Suleman, written by Seema GhazalAjnabi Raste Ajnabi ManzileinPTVNominated in PTV Awards 2006 for Best Actor2005 Beti Kamaal Khawab Nagar Safaid Posh SameerGeo EntertainmentDirected by Syed Faisal Bukhari Mehndi wale haath AkbarSitam PTVPTV's first soap AahATV2006GharoorHarisPTVWritten by Hassan NisarBanjarGeo EntertainmentBand DarwazePTVWritten by Naheed Naz, produced by Imran Gul, directed by RajazSharbatiChingarian Barson Baad AsifDirected by Syed Faisal Bukhari Saat Sur Rishton Ke WaseemDirected by Syed Ahmad KamranDiya Sath Chand Lamhon Ka RehaanChashmanShahnoor Aaj TV 2007 Muqaddas RehaanARY Digital Rishtay ATVAwaazPTVAsif Ali Pota Production2008Kagaz Kay PhoolBint e AdamDirected By Shahid Zahoor, Written by Wasi ShahSillATV2009 Saiqa RehaanHum TV Koonj Geo Entertainment Kaahe ko Biyahe Badais Salman Ali Awan Dil Dard Dhuwaan ARY DigitalMuhabbat Yun Bhi Hoti HaiKabirA-Plus Entertainment2010 Din Dhallay SaimPTV Chatt Imtehan Vasl AdeelHum TV Dastaan Saleem Parsa David Agarwal2011 Pani Jaisa Piyar SaadTera Pyar Nahi Bhoole HadiPTV Takkay ki Ayegi Baraat AzarGeo Entertainment Neeyat IsmailARY Digital Ik Yaad HaiA-Plus Entertainment Omar Dadi aur Gharwale AhmedARY DigitalPayalPTV2012 Mere Qatil Mere DildarUmarHum TV Bilqees Kaur Sultan Meri Ladli TabraizARY Digital Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi MeerabHum TV Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu AdeelDil Say Dil TakPTVDirected by Syed Faisal Bukhari Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat AzarGeo Entertainment Mirat Ul Uroos Hashim2013 Heer Ranjha RanjhaPTVBased on Waris Shah's Heer Ranjha (1766) Khoya Khoya Chand AaribHum TVAlso co-sung the OST Mehki Mehki Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai Arham Gohar-e-Nayab SamiA-Plus Entertainment Meri Zindagi Hai Tu AmanGeo Entertainment Kabhi Kabhi AraizARY Digital2014QudratMomin Mausam HashirHum TV Marasim DaudA-Plus Entertainment Zid UmerHum TVChupkay Say Bahaar Aa JayeMazharA-Plus EntertainmentAlso Producer 2015 Tumhare Siwa AazarHum TV Preet Na Kariyo Koi Shams 2016 Udaari Imtiaz Sheikh Negative role Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi Haider ShahDirected by Shahzad Kashmiri 2017 Haasil JunaidGeo Entertainment 2018Maryam Periera Ali KhanPTV / TVOne Aangan Safdar/SubhanHum TVBased on the novel of Khadija Mastoor about the 1947 partition 2019 Shahrukh Ki Saliyan ShahrukhGeo Entertainment Comedy play written by Muhammad Younis ButtAlif Taha Abul AlaBased on Sufi Islam, written by Umera Ahmed2020Bandhay Aik Dor SayUmar2021QayamatRashidQissa Meherbano KaMuradHum TVNegative role2022Meray HumnasheenDarakhzaiGeo EntertainmentFraudShujaat "Shajji" Atray/Tabraiz Khawar/Choudhary Hashim ARY DigitalNegative role2023Hum DonoOmerExpress EntertainmentMini-seriesMujhay Qabool NahiAtirGeo EntertainmentSukoonHamdan RashidARY Digital2025DayanZawar ShahGeo Entertainment2026ZanjeerainSherdilHum TVAap Ki IzzatTabish
Telefilms Year Title RoleNetworkRef(s)2024Pyaar Tou Warh GayaGeo EntertainmentApna PanAan TV2025Mohabbat Youn Bhi Honi ThiHum TV
Web series +YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef(s)2021Qatil Haseenaon Ke NaamGulabZEE5Supporting role
Reality shows Year Title RoleNetwork Notes 2013 Madventures HostARY Digital Gameshow based on Fear Factor 2015–2016 Asia's Singing SuperstarZee TV Co-host Shweta Pandit 2017 Knorr Noodles Boriyat BustersGeo Entertainment Children's game show2019–2020Bol Nights with Ahsan KhanBOL NetworkTalkshow2020Game Show Aisay Chalay Ga LeagueCaptain (Lahore Leopards)2021–2022Time Out with Ahsan KhanHostExpress EntertainmentTalkshow
Music videos Year Title Artist Ref2015"Urain Ge"Ali Zafar2020"Ye Watan Tumhara Hai"Various"Kab Aaoge" Ahsan Khan and Maheen Raheel|Raga Boyz
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef(s)20087th Lux Style AwardsBest TV Actor (Satellite)Muqaddas"https://www.fashioncentral.pk/people-parties/events/celebrations/story-383-winners-announced-for-8th-lux-style-awards/ "20109th Lux Style AwardsBest TV Actor (Terrestrial)Mohabat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai201110th Lux Style AwardsShikan201211th Lux Style AwardsTera Pyar Nahi Bhoole17th PTV AwardsBest Actor (Jury)1st Hum AwardsBest ActorMere Qatil Mere Dildar20132nd Hum AwardsMujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai20143rd Hum AwardsMausam1st ARY Film AwardsBest ActorIshq Khuda13th Lux Style AwardsBest TV Play (Terrestrial)Mar Jayen Hum Toh Kiya20165th Hum AwardsBest ActorUdaari201716th Lux Style AwardsBest TV Actor201817th Lux Style AwardsBest Lead Actor in a FilmChupan Chupai20201st Pakistan International Screen AwardsBest Television Actor in Comedy RoleShahrukh Ki Saliyan20228th Hum AwardsBest Actor - PopularQissa Meherbano KaBest Performance in a Negative Role20231st Kya Drama Hai Icon AwardsBest Actor Mini-seriesHum DonoBest Performance in a Negative Role (Popular Choice)Fraud
Other recognitions YearAwardCategoryWorkRef(s)2021The Random ‘Year That Was 2021’ Gloss Etc Awards'Bring On The Gossip’ AwardsTime Out with Ahsan KhanBest Villain AwardQissa Meherbano Ka2022The Random ‘Year That Was 2022’ Gloss Etc AwardsHere, there, everywhere! AwardMeray Humnasheen
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