Mohib Mirza () (born 18 August 1979) is a Pakistani actor, director, playwright, television hostSami Iqbal (13 September 2013), "Geo TV Finally Starts Pakistan Idol from December 6th", brandsynario. Retrieved 13 October 2018. and comedian.Entertainment desk (1 March 2018), "Mohib Mirza returns to comedy with ‘Ishrat Baaji!’", somethinghaute. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
He is known for his work in the film and television industry of Pakistan for which he has been nominated for various awards.
Career Mirza started off as a theatre actor in 1999. He was doing Bachelors in Commerce and ran out of funds for the next semester which made him and his friends start a theatre company of their own called Dramaybaaz. They wrote and directed an Urdu play, One Way Ticket, which ran in PACC for 7 days receiving an overwhelming response. Mirza managed to raise more than thrice the amount of money he needed for the next semester.
Mirza made his debut on television in Sahira Kazmi's popular PTV drama serial Zebunnisa, about a girl who becomes the victim of domestic violence. Since then Mirza has acted in numerous television serials, telefilms, sitcoms and TV commercials.
He earned international recognition with his film Insha Allah (2009), winning the award in Best Supporting Actor category at the International Filmmaker Film Festival held in Kent, England. Mirza is the first Pakistani actor to be awarded at the festival.
In 2018, he returned to TV serials after four years with the drama Deedan.
He turned to direction with the movie Ishrat Made in China, an action comedy released in 2022.Buraq Shabbir (10 March 2019), "“It's a passion project,” Mohib Mirza on his directorial debut", The News International. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
Personal life Mirza married actress Aamina Sheikh, at Karachi, in 2005. Their wedding was a three-day event taking place from 30 April to 2 May 2005. He had met Sheikh on the sets of a show which he was hosting and Sheikh was directing. In an interview given to Jang, Mohib revealed that he had the hardest time convincing Aamina's father and that each meeting with him involved "extensive grilling". Amid rumors of their divorce, Mirza himself confirmed in October 2019 that they had parted ways.
In 2021, Mirza married actress Sanam Saeed in a private ceremony. They announced their wedding in 2023.
His father Mohsin Mirza, who studied law, worked as a corporate employee, was an Urdu poet, painter, and inspired Mohib to become an artist, died in 2022.
Filmography
Films +Key Film are currently on Cinema Year Title Role(s) DirectorProducerScreenwriter Notes 2009 Insha'Allah Farhan Kara Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor 2011 Love Mein Ghum Himself Special Appearance in song "Love Mein Ghum"2013 Seedlings Raza Pakistan Media Award for Best Film ActorNominated–New York Film Festival Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role Josh: Independence Through Unity Aamir Nominated–Pakistan Media Award for Best Film Actor 2014 Dukhtar Sohail2016 Bachaana Vicky Teri Meri Love Story Nael 2017 Arth - The Destination Umar 2022 Ishrat Made in China Ishrat
Television Year Title Role Network Notes Ref(s) 1999 Zaib-un-Nisa 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 Faiq2012 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 ActorNominated–Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actor Aks Shahnawaz2013 Kaash Aisa Ho Shayyan Shab-e-Arzoo Ka Alam Dawood Roshni Andhera Roshni aafaq Yeh Shadi Nahi Ho Sakti Sikander 2014Firaaq AmrozeHum TV 2018 Deedan Zardaab A-Plus TV2020Dil RubaSabi ul HassanHum TVDushman e JaanHatimARY Digital2021Neeli Zinda HaiAman2023RaziaRazia's fatherExpress Entertainment2024JafaaHassan Aehsan Hum TVTark e WafaSabtainARY Digital2025Ek Jhooti KahaniIrfanHum TV2026RahguzarGreen Entertainment
Telefilms Year Title Role Notes 2003 Ehteram-e-Muhabbat2003Babli Ghar Se Bhaag GayiGep 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 Aslam2022Full FrySalmanARY Digital
Theater 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
Music Hadiqa Kiani's Saraiki single "Dholan" for album Rung (2004) Akhter Qayyum's remix video "Kali Kali Rat Mein" (In darkness of the night), for brand Tulsi, directed by Sohail Javed (2006) Abrar-ul-Haq's music video "Nachaan Me Ode Naal" (I will dance with her), for brand Coca-Cola Pakistan (2008) Call's music video Mere Paas Kuch Nahi (I have nothing), as a mental man (2007) Tania and Omer's music video "Tere Liye" (for you), also featured Aamina Sheikh (2009)
Awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Project ResultRef(a)2010 9th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor (Satellite) Dil-e-Nadaan rowspan="4" 201413th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) Roshni Andhera Roshni Best Film Actor Seedlings2017 16th Lux Style Awards Best Lead Actor in a Film Bachaana202510th Hum AwardsBest Actor - PopularJafaaBest Actor - JuryBest Onscreen Couple - Popular (with Mawra Hocane)Best Onscreen Couple - Jury (with Mawra Hocane)Best Actor in a Negative Role
See also List of Lollywood actors
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