Faisal Qureshi (television personality)
Faisal Qureshi (فيصل قريشي) | |
|---|---|
فیصل قریشی | |
| Born | Faisal Qureshi 17 September 1973[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | National College of Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Television actor, director, producer, screenwriter, humorist |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Directing Television sitcoms, commercials and Music videos |
| Notable work | Teen Bata Teen, Ultaa Seedha, Uski Suno Awaz |
| Children | 3 (Nia, Nurae, Izel) |
| Relatives | Imran Qureshi (brother) |
Faisal Qureshi is a Pakistani television personality, actor, director, writer, drama producer and humorist.[1] He is known for directing or writing comedy dramas, sitcoms, commercials and music videos.[2][3]
Life and career[edit]
Faisal Qureshi was born in Hyderabad, Sindh. His father was principal of Government City College, Hyderabad. Faisal attended early schooling in Lahore and graduated in graphic designing from National College of Arts.[1][4]Quraishi began his career as a child artist and appeared in the plays Emergency Ward and Andhera Ujala for PTV. He started his career as a play writer with his brother Imran Qureshi. Faisal wrote and acted in various plays and then became VJ by hosting a show Video Junction which was previously hosted by Hadiqa Kiani in 1995.[5] He gained popularity by producing the sitcom Teen Bata Teen which was aired on PTV Home in 1995. Faisal then directed many comedy-dramas and sitcoms, including Ulta Seedha and Uski Suno Awaz, which were aired on GEO Entertainment. He has also directed television commercials and music videos.[6][7]
Films[edit]
- Teri Meri Love Story (2016) as Don Raju
- Teefa in Trouble (2018) as Tony
- The Donkey King (2018) as Breaking News
- Call To Action (2020)
- Money Back Guarantee (2023)
Television[edit]
| Year | Program | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Teen Bata Teen | Shafu | PTV |
| 1999-2000 | Kollege Jeans | Faisal Qureshi | |
| 2007 | Ulta Seedha | producer and director | AAG TV |
| 2011 | USA-Uski Suno Awaz | Geo Entertainment |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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- ^ "Popular Pakistani TV Anchor Person Faisal Qureshi". Pakistan 360 Degrees. Archived from the original on 22 June 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Pakistani Celebrities and the Trendy Wayfarers!". Rivewit.pk. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Faisal Qureshi". Urdu Wire. Archived from the original on 11 December 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ Nadeem F. Parach (16 March 2014). "Street dancing years: The golden age of Pakistani pop music". DAWN. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ^ "Faisal Qureshi (TV dir) – profile, interview & picture". Fourm Pakistan. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Faisal Qureshi's Interview A Famous Comedian & Actor". Hamari Web. Retrieved 18 October 2015.