Rashid Farooqui
Rashid Farooqui | |
|---|---|
راشد فاروقی | |
| Born | Rashid Farooqui |
| Nationality |  Pakistani |
| Other names | Rashid Farooqi |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Rashid Farooqui is a Pakistani actor who appears in Pakistani television series and films.[1]
Career
Rashid Farooqui started his career as a theatre actor and later became television actor. He has appeared in various television series and telefilms in Pakistan including the telefilm Too Late The Reformer and Shahrukh Khan Ki Maut (2005).[2] Farooqui made his Lollywood debut in Mehreen Jabbar's drama film Ramchand Pakistani (2008) in which he played the lead role and got nominated for Lux Style Award for Best Actor (Male).[3] In 2009, Farooqui appeared in Insha'Allah, followed by Maalik (2016). He has also made appearance in Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay (2016).[4]
Filmography
| Film | Role | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahrukh Khan Ki Maut | Ustad Manzoor | 2005 | short-film |
| Ramchand Pakistani | Shankar | 2008 | Nomination for Lux Style Award |
| Insha'Allah | Abbas Shan | 2009 | short-film |
| Maalik | Inspector | 2016 | Banned in Pakistan |
| Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai | 2016 | Upcoming film |
Television
| Name/Title | Role | Channel | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorat | Eunuch Chamki | ARY Digital | 2004 |
| Makan | Faizan | Geo Entertainment | 2006 |
| Manzil | Hashmi | ARY Digital | 2006 |
| Man-o-Salwa | Sultan | Hum TV | 2007 |
| Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Amin | Geo Entertainment | 2009 |
| Zeenat Bint-e-Sakina Hazir Ho | Geo Entertainment | 2010 | |
| Meray Khwab Raiza Raiza | Anwar Ali | Hum TV | 2011 |
| Choti Si Kahani | Muneer Hussain | PTV Home | 2011 |
| Jal Pari | Geo Entertainment | 2011 | |
| Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | Hafeez | ARY Digital | 2011 |
| Khushboo Ka Ghar | ARY Digital | 2012 | |
| Nanhi | Geo Entertainment | 2013 | |
| Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai | Romaisa's father | Hum TV | 2013 |
| Rehaai | Hum TV | 2013 | |
| Riyasat | ARY Digital | 2015 | |
| Haya Ke Daaman Main | Hum TV | 2016 | |
| Zara Yaad Kar | Uzma's father | Hum TV | 2016 |
Nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Rashid Farooqui" | Lux Style Award for Best Actor (Film) | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Rashid Farooqui Biography". TV.com.pk. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ "Telefilm: Too late the reformer". DAWN. 11 July 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ Sheeba Hasan (2 October 2008). "'Bollywood movies help revive Pakistan's film industry'". Masala. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ Misbah Jamal (18 June 2015). "Pakistani Movie 'Maalik' to Release on Independence Day 2015". Brandsynario. Retrieved 1 February 2016.