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'''Amar Khan''' ([[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|امر خان}}}}) is a Pakistani television actress, director and writer.<ref name="introduce">{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/281870-|title=Introducing Amar Khan |last=Shirazi |first=Maria |date=February 2018 |website=[[The News International]] |access-date=1 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/355471-|title=Mulk is a brave attempt, says Amar Khan |last=NewsBytes |date=August 2018 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en |access-date=1 January 2019}}</ref> She has played a role of Neelofur (witch) in 2018 [[Supernatural|super natural]] series ''[[Belapur Ki Dayan]].'' She further appeared in a leading roles in ''[[Ghughi]],'' ''[[Dil-e-Bereham]], [[Choti Choti Batain#Story 6|Choti Choti Batain]]'' and as antagonist in ''[[Dil-e-Gumshuda]]''.<ref name="praise">{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/you/342437-|title=Amar Khan |last=Shirazi |first=Maria |date=July 2018 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en |access-date=1 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/214826|title=Believe in and work on your dreams: Amar Khan | first=Mahwash | last=Ajaz | date=14 March 2018 |website=[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]] |access-date=1 January 2019}}</ref> Khan made her acting debut with 2017 short film ''Chashm-e-Num''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefridaytimes.com/tft/amar-khan-and-the-industry/|title=Amar Khan and the industry|last=Lodhi|first=Annam|date=9 March 2018|website=[[The Friday Times]]|language=en-US|access-date=28 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/368039-|title=Amar Khan impressed by Badhaai Ho's intriguing trailer |author=NewsBytes |website=The News International |date=September 2018 |access-date=1 January 2019}}</ref> |
'''Amar Khan''' ([[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|امر خان}}}}) is a Pakistani television actress, director and writer.<ref name="introduce">{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/281870-|title=Introducing Amar Khan |last=Shirazi |first=Maria |date=February 2018 |website=[[The News International]] |access-date=1 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/355471-|title=Mulk is a brave attempt, says Amar Khan |last=NewsBytes |date=August 2018 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en |access-date=1 January 2019}}</ref> She has played a role of Neelofur (witch) in 2018 [[Supernatural|super natural]] series ''[[Belapur Ki Dayan]].'' She further appeared in a leading roles in ''[[Ghughi]],'' ''[[Dil-e-Bereham]], [[Choti Choti Batain#Story 6|Choti Choti Batain]]'' and as antagonist in ''[[Dil-e-Gumshuda]]''.<ref name="praise">{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/you/342437-|title=Amar Khan |last=Shirazi |first=Maria |date=July 2018 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en |access-date=1 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/214826|title=Believe in and work on your dreams: Amar Khan | first=Mahwash | last=Ajaz | date=14 March 2018 |website=[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]] |access-date=1 January 2019}}</ref> Khan made her acting debut with 2017 short film ''Chashm-e-Num''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefridaytimes.com/tft/amar-khan-and-the-industry/|title=Amar Khan and the industry|last=Lodhi|first=Annam|date=9 March 2018|website=[[The Friday Times]]|language=en-US|access-date=28 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411105800/https://www.thefridaytimes.com/2018/03/09/amar-khan-and-the-industry/|archive-date=11 April 2023|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/368039-|title=Amar Khan impressed by Badhaai Ho's intriguing trailer |author=NewsBytes |website=The News International |date=September 2018 |access-date=1 January 2019}}</ref> |
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== Life and career == |
== Life and career == |
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Revision as of 16:03, 25 December 2023
Amar Khan | |
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 Khan during the promotion of her film Dum Mastam (2022) | |
| Born | 19 September 1989 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | Beaconhouse National University |
| Occupation(s) | Director, writer, television actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Parent | Fareeha Jabeen (mother)[1] |
Amar Khan (Punjabi, Urdu: امر خان) is a Pakistani television actress, director and writer.[2][3] She has played a role of Neelofur (witch) in 2018 super natural series Belapur Ki Dayan. She further appeared in a leading roles in Ghughi, Dil-e-Bereham, Choti Choti Batain and as antagonist in Dil-e-Gumshuda.[4][5] Khan made her acting debut with 2017 short film Chashm-e-Num.[6][7]
Life and career
Amar Khan was born in Lahore, Punjab. She is the daughter of actress Fareeha Jabeen.[1] She has graduated as a filmmaker from Beaconhouse National University, Lahore.[2] While studying, Khan ventured into making short films.[2]
In the 2018 super-natural horror series Belapur Ki Dayan, she plays Neelofur, a witch spirit who returns from the afterlife to seek revenge on those who caused her death. The serial ran for 20 episodes and aired weekly. She worked alongside Adnan Siddiqui, Sarah Khan and Irfan Khoosat in the series.[8] The serial also earned her nomination for Best Emerging Talent at Lux Style Awards.[9]
She later appeared in TV One's Ghughi in which she played a Hindu girl who falls in love with a Muslim boy played by Adnan Siddiqui.[10] Maria Shirazi of The News International wrote, “In a short span of time, Khan has proved her versatility”.[4] In the same year, she made episodic appearance in anthology drama Ustani Jee. She later appeared as Ayeza in Sadia Jabbar's Dil-e-Bereham opposite Wahaj Ali.[11][12] Her other appearances include Zeena (women with an inferiority complex) in Angeline Malik's miniseries Choti Choti Batain and Abdullah Kadwani's Dil-e-Gumshuda as antagonist.[13] Her performance as Alizeh is noted by the critics. Reviewer from Daily Times wrote, "Amar imbues the role of Alizey with a certain earnestness that was required to bring her to life".[14][15]
As a writer, Khan wrote several critical acclaim projects including Akkad Bakkad, Dard-e-Dil, Azaad Masi, Chashm-e-Num, Black Wednesday, of which Black Wednesday earned her Best Film Award in Peace Category at 60 seconds International film Awards.[16][2] Chashm-e-Num was also her acting debut in which she played a role of a blind girl and story was about a blind couple features her opposite Ahsan Khan.[17]
She made her film debut with Mohammed Ehteshamuddin's directed feature film Dum Mastam in which she paired opposite Imran Ashraf and also wrote the project herself. The film was released in May 2022.[18]
Filmography
As actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dum Mastam | Aaliya Sikandar | Debut film/Also writer |
As writer
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Akkad Bakkad | ||
| 2015 | Dard-e-Dil | ||
| 2016 | Azaad Masi | Premiered at Delhi International Film Festival & Children's International Film Festival, Lahore | [2] |
| 2017 | Black Wednesday | Premiered at American Film Showcase | [2] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Bad Gumaan | Saman | Hum TV | |
| 2018 | Belapur Ki Dayan | Neelofur (witch) | [19] | |
| Ghughi | Nirmala | TV One Pakistan | ||
| 2019 | Dil-e-Bereham | Ayeza | A plus | |
| Dil-e-Gumshuda | Alizeh | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2021 | Qayamat | Samra | ||
| Baddua | Abeer | ARY Digital | ||
| 2022 | Daraar | Irha | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2023 | Heer Da Hero | Heer | ||
| Breaking News | Mishaal | Green Entertainment |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Chashm-e-Num | Ayesha | Hum TV | Actor/Director/Writer |
| 2018 | Iqbal-The Forgotten Story | Naila | TV movie | |
| 2021 | Pyar Problem | Mahnoor | Aaj Entertainment | Telefilm |
Anthology series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ustani Jee | Sanober | Hum TV | Episode: 12, 13 |
| 2019 | Choti Choti Batain | Zeena | Hum TV | Episode: "Roop" |
| 2020 | Aik Aur Munafiq | Hamna | Geo Entertainment | Episode: "Taqdeer" |
| 2023 | Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain | Laiba | Hum TV | Episode: Gol Roti |
Music video
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Adha Adha" | Shani Arshad; opposite Ali Rehman Khan | [20] |
References
- ^ a b Sarym, Ahmed (10 February 2018). "'Bellapur Ki Dayan': The Pakistani series that will haunt you in 2018". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f Shirazi, Maria (February 2018). "Introducing Amar Khan". The News International. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ NewsBytes (August 2018). "Mulk is a brave attempt, says Amar Khan". The News International. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ a b Shirazi, Maria (July 2018). "Amar Khan". The News International. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Ajaz, Mahwash (14 March 2018). "Believe in and work on your dreams: Amar Khan". Daily Times. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Lodhi, Annam (9 March 2018). "Amar Khan and the industry". The Friday Times. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ NewsBytes (September 2018). "Amar Khan impressed by Badhaai Ho's intriguing trailer". The News International. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Zaheer, Komal (11 February 2018). "Amar Khan in 'Bellapur Ki Dayan' will leave you haunted!". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Lux Style Award 2019 nominations revealed". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ Nayeem, Bushra (4 January 2018). "Trailers of Adnan Siddiqui's drama Ghughi are out!". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Shabbir, Buraq (November 2018). "Mariyam Nafees on her upcoming TV projects". The News International. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Drama serial 'Dil-e-Bereham' is a tale of love and revenge". Daily Times. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ admin (20 September 2019). "Amar Khan: Positivity inspires me". Eastern Eye. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- ^ "All eyes on Amar Khan in 'Dil-e-Gumshuda'". Daily Times. 5 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Amar Khan will be seen as a fierce woman in her next". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Amar Khan wins Best Film Peace Awards". Beaconhouse National University. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ^ "Chashm-e-Num: Short film featuring Ahsan, Amar Khan as a blind couple catches the 'eye' of many". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Mohammad Kamran Jawaid (24 February 2022). "Dum Mastam unveils a glitzy trailer and a not so surprising Eid release date". Dawn Images. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ Images Staff (3 August 2019). "Nominations for the 7th Hum Awards are out". DAWN. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ Shani Arshad - Adha Adha (Official Music Video), retrieved 22 June 2020
