Faraz Farooqui
Faraz Farooqui | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 September 1989 |
| Education | University of Karachi |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012 – present |
| Spouse |
Shiza Khan (m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Hammad Farooqui (brother) |
Faraz Farooqui is a Pakistani actor and model. He is known for his roles in Khalish, Dil-e-Bereham, Meri Ladli, Qismat Ka Likha, Ishq Hai, Bharosa Pyar Tera and Malaal-e-Yaar.[1]
Early life
[edit]Faraz took part in reality dance competition called Nachle that was judged by Faysal Quraishi, Reshma and Noor. Then his brother Hammad was selected but he didn't pass and then he worked as an educationist.[2]
Career
[edit]In 2012 he made his debut as an actor in drama Meri Ladli.[3] He appeared in dramas Mere Baba Ki Ounchi Haveli, Besharam, Malkin and Lamhay. Then he appeared in dramas Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja, Khalish, Qismat Ka Likha, Dil-e-Bereham and Malaal-e-Yaar.[4] Since then he appeared in dramas Bharosa Pyar Tera, Sotan, Ishq Hai, Oye Motti Season 2, Dil-e-Veeran and Samjhota.[5] In 2024, he had a brief role of a pehalwan in sports-drama Akhara. The News International described his performance as a "decent job".[6]
Personal life
[edit]Faraz married Shiza Khan in 2016. The couple has a son and daughter.[7][8] His older twin brother Hammad is also an actor.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]Telefilm
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dilnaz Naseeb Wali | Cheema |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Just Married Season 1 | Zain | Teeli Channel[13] |
| 2022 | Just Married Season 2 | Zain | Teeli Channel[14] |
| Fitness Ka Bukhar | Gym patient | Teeli Channel |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ego | Faisal |
References
[edit]- ^ "Mega series 'Khalish' to air on Geo TV from today". The News International. 15 February 2018.
- ^ a b "There's a pool of actors reserved for prime slots: Faraz Farooqui". The Express Tribune. 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Hammad & Faraz Farooqui Dishes Upon The Perks Of Having A Twin Sibling". ARY News. 8 July 2022.
- ^ "Zhalay Sarhadi all set to star in upcoming play, Qismat". The News International. October 2022.
- ^ "حماد میرا 5 منٹ بڑا بھائی ہے، فراز کی شکل میں ایک ہم سفر دوست ملا". Jang News. 9 November 2020.
- ^ Gaitee Ara Siddiqi (21 January 2024). "In the 'akhara' of life". The News International. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Faraz Farooqui announces birth of his son". Daily Pakistan. 1 August 2022.
- ^ "پاکستانی اداکار فراز فاروقی کے گھر بیٹے کی پیدائش". Dawn News. 23 December 2022.
- ^ "جڑواں بہن بھائی ہونے کے فائدے اور نقصانات دونوں ہوتے ہیں!". Dawn News. 18 September 2018.
- ^ "Zhalay Sarhadi wants her latest character to remind desi women to not be selfless to a fault". Images Dawn. 22 July 2019.
- ^ "Ishq Hai - A Toxic Mess". Cutacut. 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Nawal and Shahroz Sabzwari's pictures from 'Dil-e-Veeran' sets go viral". Daily Times. 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Teeli's new web series explores what it's like to be just married in Pakistan". Images.Dawn. 6 January 2021.
- ^ "3 Web Series That Should Be Cast On Local TV – FUCHSIA's Picks Of The Season". FUCHSIA Magazine. 24 February 2023.