Usman Mukhtar () (born 27 July 1985) is a Pakistani actor, director, producer and cinematographer.
Early and personal life Mukhtar was born in Rawalpindi on 27 July 1985,"Hottie of the week: Usman Mukhtar" , 30 August 2013, The Express Tribune. Retrieved 8 October 2018. to actress Nasira, who has acted in 158 films and was known for her roles as a villain, while his grandfather was a lawyer.Ally Adnan (9 February 2018), "‘Making a film is like giving birth — painful but incredibly rewarding’" , Daily Times. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
Because his family did not support his desire to become a movie director, he studied journalism instead of going to a film school.Manal Faheem Khan (3 August 2017), "Getting to know Usman Mukhtar" , The Nexs International. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
At one point, he also wanted to become a professional cricketer, but there too his family dissuaded him.
Mukhtar married Zunaira Inam Khan in an intimate nikkah ceremony in April 2021. They have a daughter, who was born on February 23, 2025.
Career
Director Mukhtar began his career as a filmmaker in 2006, mostly directing music videos.Haider Rifaat (20 December 2017), "Everyone has to put up with the struggles of being new: Usman Mukhtar" , Daily Times. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
In June 2022, he released Gulabo Rani, a horror short film that was well received, winning the Best Short Film Award at the 2022 Los Angeles Sci-Fi & Horror Festival.
Actor Mukhtar began his acting career with theatre in 2007, featuring in plays.
In 2016, Mukhtar got his break as a film actor with a secondary role in Janaan.Zeeshan Mahmood (20 August 2016), "Usman Mukhtar, one of the hunks of ‘Janaan’, talks about the films and all" , Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
In 2018, he had another secondary role in Parchi, for which he was also the cinematographer."OYE! Usman Mukhtar" , 11 February 2018, The News. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
In 2019, Mukhtar starred in the Hum TV drama Anaa opposite to Naimal Khawar, written by Samira Fazal and directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, which marked his acting debut on television as well his first lead role.Irfan ul Haq (16 October 2018), "Hania Aamir and Shahzad Sheikh pair up for a love story" , Dawn News. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
In 2020, Mukhtar hosted the Hum Style Awards. He played the role of "Dr. Haris" in another Hum TV drama called Sabaat opposite to Sarah Khan.
In 2021, he starred in the drama serial Sinf-e-Aahan. The same year he was cast and played the role of Aswad in drama serial Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay alongside Mahira Khan and Kubra Khan, written by Umera Ahmad.
Producer In April 2022, he became a producer after launching Eastern Terrestrial (ET) Studios with actor Meiraj Haq, the production house aiming to discover and help new talent.
Filmography Short films Year Title Director ActorProducerNotes2012Black Coffee 2013Waking Dead 2021Bench Hasan2022Aik To Tum Aurtain FaheemGulabo Rani
Films Year Film Role Director Notes 2016 Janaan Samir Azfar Jafri Debut film; cameo 2018 Parchi Bilal Also cinematographer2023ChikkarSSP Sarmad ZamanZaheer Uddin Ahmed2024Umro Ayyar - A New Beginning AmarAzfar Jafri
Television Year Title Role ChannelNotesRef(s) 2019 Anaa Altamash Hum TV TV Debut 2020 Sabaat Dr. Haris 2021 Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay Aswad Ayyub Sinf-e-AahanDaniyalARY Digital2024JafaaDr. NumairHum TV2025PamaalRaza HaseebGreen EntertainmentMuammaShah JahanHum TV
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryProjectResultRef(s)20131st Hum AwardsHum Award for Best Music VideoPar Mein Hoon Ruka Sa by Abbas Ali Khan20142nd Hum AwardsKyun Gayi by Farhan Saeed202019th Lux Style AwardsBest Emerging Talent in TelevisionAnaa20228th Hum AwardsBest Actor - PopularHum Kahan Ke Sachay ThayBest Actor - JuryBest Onscreen Couple - Popular (with Mahira Khan)Best Onscreen Couple - Jury (with Mahira Khan)202510th Hum AwardsBest Actor - PopularJafaaBest Actor - JuryBest Onscreen Couple - Popular (with Sehar Khan)Best Onscreen Couple - Jury (with Sehar Khan)
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