Sami Khan (Urdu: سمیع خان; born Mansoor Aslam Khan Niazi ( ) on 6 July 1980) is a Pakistani film and television actor and model, known for his versatile performances across both mediums.
He began his career in cinema with the film Salakhain (2004) before transitioning to television, where he rose to prominence through acclaimed roles in popular drama serials. Over a career spanning more than two decades, Khan has received multiple accolades, including Best Actor honors at the PTV Awards. He is also a recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest civilian honors, and earned critical acclaim for his performance in the movie Gumm (2019), for which he received several award nominations and wins. His film credits include the commercially successful Wrong No. 2 (2019), and his television work spans a wide range of genres, establishing him as one of Pakistan’s respected leading actors.
Early life and education Sami Khan was born on 6 July 1980 into a Pashtun (Niazi) family in Lahore, Punjab. His brother Taifoor Khan is an actor and musician.Ally Adnan (1 June 2018), "Taifoor Khan", Good Times. Archived on 22 December 2024. He received his early education at the Divisional Public School in Lahore. He completed his intermediate education (FSc Pre-Engineering) at Government College University, Lahore, one of Pakistan’s oldest and most prestigious institutions. Its alumni, traditionally known as “Ravians,” are recognized for the university’s longstanding academic and cultural legacy.
Khan then pursued higher education at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore and graduated as an Electronic and Communication Engineer in 2003. Although trained as an engineer, he did not enter the profession, choosing instead to pursue opportunities in the entertainment industry after securing a role in a feature film before graduation.Ally Adnan (21 May 2018), "Show business is risky business: Sami Khan", The Daily Times. Archived on 22 December 2024.
Career Khan began his acting career in the early 2000s and made his Lollywood debut in 2004 with the film Salakhain, portraying a young police officer. He subsequently transitioned to television with Dil se Dil Tak on PTV and steadily built a career spanning more than two decades across both television and film. In 2011, he won the Best Actor award at the 16th PTV Awards for his performance in Ghar Ki Khatir.
Throughout the 2010s and 2020s, Khan starred in a range of serials, including Love Life, Aur Lahore, Main Chaand Si, Jo Chale To Jaan Se Guzar Gaye, Khudgarz, Do Qadam Door Thay, Aisi Hai Tanhai, Inkaar, Saraab, Tinkay Ka Sahara, and Duniyapur.
Alongside his television work, Khan continued to appear in films. In 2019, he starred opposite Neelam Muneer in the romantic-comedy film Wrong No. 2, which was a major commercial success and ranked as the third highest-grossing Pakistani film of 2019. He also starred in the mystery-thriller Gumm, which received critical acclaim, with Khan earning two Best Actor awards for his performance (Creation International Film Festival Canada and Madrid International Film Festival). Khan has also starred in the American/Pakistani film The Window, marking his involvement in an international production.
Over the course of his career, Khan has maintained a steady presence in mainstream productions, contributing to both critical acclaim and commercial success.
In August 2026, Khan was part of the official jury panel at the Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival, held in Culver City, California. Khan served alongside filmmakers and industry professionals to evaluate emerging filmmaking talent.
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Films Year Title Role Notes 2004Salakhain Police officer Mansoor Debut film; supporting role Rabba Ishq Na HovayRajaDebut as leading role2008Anjaam 2013Devar Bhabhi Khalid Won Best Actor AwardDil Paraye Des MeinHamzaAction drama 2019Gumm: In The Middle Of Nowhere Asad Won Best Actor Awards Sana Mohsin (3 May 2018), "Gumm: In The Middle Of Nowhere; A thriller Starring Sami Khan, Shamoon Abbasi and Shameen Khan", Hipinpakistan. Retrieved 24 October 2018.Wrong No. 2 Omar ComedyMuna Moini (4 October 2018), "Wrong No. is getting a sequel with Sami Khan and Neelum Muneer in lead roles", SomethingHaute. Retrieved 24 October 2018.Kaaf Kangana Ali Mustafa 2022LafangeyAli Horror-comedyYaara VeySameer Dubai produced Hindi-Urdu film 2024The WindowBabar English film
Television serials Year Title Role Network Ref2005 Dil se Dil Tak Abdul PTV Chaap Khizar Sami Khan pakistani.pk 2006 Tere Pehlu Mein Ashar Geo Entertainment 2007 Partition Aik Safar Salman 2008 Yaad Piya Ki Aye Shehryar PTV Kinara Munnawer Geo TV Sherdil Fawaz ARY Digital Dil Dard Dhuan SherdilARY Digital2009 Haroon To Piya Teri Yasir TV One Kabhi Na Houn Hum Juda Yasir ARY Digital Jinnah Ke Naam Ali PTV Kaghaz Kay Phool Sheheryar Mehmaan Gulrez Khan ARY Digital Bol Meri Machli Zubair Geo Entertainment Khan Sahib Shahryar Indus Vision Saij Kamran Geo TV 2010 Love, Life Aur Lahore Pari Paker A-Plus Moum Shoaib PTV Ghar Ki Khatir Basham Yeh Dil Hi To Hai Farhan ATV (Pakistan) Anokha Bandhan Ali ATV (Pakistan) Jeevan Ki Raahon Main Khayyam Geo TV Bas Ik Tera Intezar Babu Miyan PTV 2011 Maaye Ni Hasham ARY Digital Main Chand Si Salar Jo Chale To Jaan Se Guzar Gaye Aazar Geo Entertainment Parwaz Moeez A-Plus Kaala Jadoo Yousuf ARY Digital Tootay Huway Per Zaeem Geo Entertainment Jab Naam Pukare Jaenge Shakirullah Aaj TV Akhri Barish Whisky Hum TV Amber Faizan 2012 Teri Raah Main Rul Gai Malik Jahandad Urdu 1 Daray Daray Naina Razim A-Plus Khushi Ek Roag Ayan ARY Digital Meri Ladli Abdul Hadi Sabz Pari Laal Kabootar Shafiq Geo TV Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Mustaqeem Express Entertainment Main Dara PTV Topi Drama Ammar ARY Digital Shadi Mubarak Faraz My Dear Sotan Mehrban Anoshka Abdul Mateen "Martin" PTV 2013 Umm-e-Kulsoom Moosa ARY Digital Ghaao Mohid Geo Entertainment Meri Dulari Yawar Mere Harjai Moeed ARY Digital Main Gunehgar Nahi Faizan Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya Naveed Barf A-Plus Dil Muhallay Ki Haveli Saad Geo Entertainment Ek Thi Paro Amir TV One Miss Fire Sherry Geo Entertainment 2014 Do Qadam Door Thay Zohab-ud-Din Bashar Momin Buland Bakhtiyar Bikhra Mera Naseeb Haris Sultanat-e-Dil Wajdaan Shah Deemak Armaghan 2015 Piya Mann Bhaye Shaheer Sikandar Kaanch Ki Guriya Daim Anaya Tumhari Hui Sarim Ishqaaway Haim Paras Shahryar Teri Meri Jodi Kabeer 2016 Mannchali Monis Dhaani Sameer Mera Dard Bayzuba Faris Mannat Dil Nawaz 2017 Tere Bina Umair Be Inteha Shahryar (Sherry) Urdu 1 Rasm E Duniya Harib ARY Digital Mushrik Ali A Plus Entertainment Toh Dil Ka Kia Hua Faris Hum TV Aisi Hai Tanhai Hamza ARY Digital Khudgarz Hasan 2018 Woh Mera Dil Tha Zaid 2019 Inkaar Shayaan Hum TV Ishq Zahe Naseeb Kashif 2020 Saraab Asfandyar Dulhan Mikaal 2021 Phaans Samad Dikhawa (Season 2): Bilal Ki Dadi Inaam Geo Entertainment Dikhawa (Season 2): Shart Khawar Mohlat Dawar Mohabbat Daagh Ki Surat Sanaan Mein Hari Piya Fawad ARY Digital 2022 Dil Zaar Zaar Shobi Geo Entertainment Pyar Deewangi Hai Dawood ARY Digital Taqdeer Asad Tinkay Ka Sahara Wasay Hum TV 2023 Pyar Ke Naghmay: Rajjo Banegi Dulhan Shahid Ali TV One Pyar Ke Naghmay: Gajra Jamshed Mujhay Qabool Nahi Salman Geo Entertainment Kalank Daniyal Muhabbat Ki Aakhri Kahani Malik Farooq Express Entertainment Siyaah Series: Karsaz Kamal Aziz Khan Green Entertainment Mein Kahani Hun: Tum Bin Samir Express Entertainment Siyaah Series: Laawaris Agha Green Entertainment Grey Salaar Khan Dooriyan Haroon Hum TV 2024 Pagal Khana Salman Dawar Green Entertainment Nasihat Series: Qasoorwar Hayaat Raaz Series: Mohabbat Khuda Hafiz Saad Aik Chubhan Si Haroon Hum TV Duniyapur Mir Hassan Green Entertainment Faraar Mohsin Baig 2025 Shikwa Zaroon ARY Digital Arsh Arsal Express Entertainment Naqsh Meer Humayun Green Entertainment 2026 Sara Aapi Burhan Geo Entertainment Ay Dushman-e-Jaan Walid Express Entertainment
Awards and nominations Year Film/Serial Award Category Result2010Jinnah Ke Naam PTV AwardBest Actor 2011 Ghar Ki Khatir PTV Award Best Actor Jury’s Choice "Winners of the 16th PTV Awards", 21 August 2011, Dawn News.Ghar Ki Khatir PTV Award Best Actor Viewer's Choice "Winners of the 16th PTV Awards", 21 August 2011, Dawn News. 2012 N/A Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Performing Arts Category 2013 Devar Bhabi Tarang Housefull Awards Best Actor Main Lux Style AwardsBest TV Actor (Terrestrial) 2018 Aisi Hai Tanhai IPPA Awards Best TV Actor Gumm Creation International Film Festival Canada Best Actor Feature Film Madrid International Film Festival Best Actor Foreign Language Film Aisi Hai TanhaiARY Digital- Social Media Drama AwardsBest Actor ARY Digital- Social Media Drama AwardsBest Couple (with Sonya Hussyn)2019Khudgarz Lux Style AwardsBest TV Actor 2021SaraabPakistan International Screen AwardsBest TV Actor Jury 2024Tinkay Ka SaharaHum AwardsBest Actor
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