Syed Mohammad Ahmed
Mohammad Ahmed | |
|---|---|
| Born | Syed Mohammad Ahmed 8 March 1957 |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Actor, Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1980-Present |
| Notable work | Mystery Theater, Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay, Ramchand Pakistani, Tere Bin Laden |
| Spouse | Aliya mohammad ahmed |
Syed Mohammad Ahmed credited as Mohammad Ahmed is a Pakistani screenwriter, lyricist, actor and director. He is best known for Mystery Theater, Badtameez, Tum se Kehna tha, Shaista Shaista, Dareecha, Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat, Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat, Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay, Dareecha, Goya, and many other serials and telefilms such as Khamoshi, Ghoongat and Ramchand Pakistani. His appearance as Agha Jan in Suno Chanda was praised by critics and he went on to reprise his role in its sequel Suno Chanda 2.[1][2] He also wrote dialogue for the Indian movie Tere Bin Laden.[3] He has penned down several lyrics for television serials. In 2019, he receives nomination for Best Actor for Cake at 18th Lux Style Awards.[4][5]
Career
His body of work is a showcase of the storyteller's art. The humor in his scripts is real. He never exaggerates the subject and uses real life humor. One can see an undercurrent of social issues in his screenplays but with the treatment, laced with humor. He is fascinated in the satirical way Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi dealt with serious issues. Desi Rants n Raves wrote "Mohammed Ahmed is a seasoned writer and his flair for penning relatable and real stories is on full display in most of his work. With no black or white extremes, a simple story on the surface, his script appears to have layers of meaning embedded within crisp and meaningful dialogues."[6] He also acted in various drama serials including Ehd E Wafa, Suno Chanda, Mere Paas Tum Ho and Ruswai.His performance in these serials is widely praised by viewers and critics.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Director | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ramchand Pakistani | Mehreen Jabbar | |
| 2010 | Tere Bin Laden | ||
| 2017 | Mehrunisa V Lub U | Yasir Nawaz | |
| Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Nadeem Beyg | ||
| 2018 | Cake | Asim Abbasi | |
| 2019 | Laal Kabootar | Kamal Khan |
Selected television
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974−1982 | Mystery Theater | Debut series | |
| 2010 | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Nadeem Beyg | |
| 2011−2012 | Dareecha | Farrukh Faiz | |
| 2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Marina Khan & Nadeem Beyg | |
| 2015 | Goyaa | Farrukh Faiz | |
| 2016 | Teri Meri Jodi | Syed Ali Raza Usama | |
| 2018 | Nibah | Aabis Raza | |
| Suno Chanda | Ahson Talish | [7] | |
| Hum Chale Aaye | Mehreen Jabbar | [8] | |
| 2019 | Suno Chanda 2 | Ahson Talish | Aga Jaan[9] |
| Deewar-e-Shab | Iqbal Hussain | [10] | |
| Mere Paas Tum Ho | Nadeem Baig | ||
| Rishtay Biktay Hain | Syed Atif Hussain Shah | ||
| Ruswai | Rubina Ashraf | ||
| Ehd-e-Wafa | Saife Hassan | ||
| Yeh Dil Mera | Ahson Talish | Dr. Arslan |
References
- ^ Shirazi, Maria. "The present generation of the entertainment universe". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ^ "'Suno Chanda' is a Ramadan hit in Pakistan". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ^ "Interview with Syed Mohammed Ahmed". 25 June 2015.
- ^ "#LSA2019: And the winners are..." The Express Tribune. 2019-07-08. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ^ "Did your favorites get nominated for Lux Style Awards 2019?". The News International. 2019-03-30. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ^ "Goya ~ Episode 1 Review". Desi Rants N Raves. 25 June 2015.
- ^ Haider, Sadaf (2018-06-07). "Comedy serial Suno Chanda provides welcome relief during a dull drama season". Images. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ^ "Mehreen Jabbar, Mohammad Ahmad and Marina Khan: The M trio reunite". The Nation. 2017-06-25. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ^ "Suno Chanda is back". The Nation. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ^ "Deewar e Shab: Mohsin Abbas Haider and Zara Noor Abbas' Show Makes An Interesting Start". Masala.com. Retrieved 2019-07-08.