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'''Faisal Rehman''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|فیصل رحمان}}}}) (born 1966) commonly kown as '''Faisal''' is a ]i film and television ], ] and ]. He has worked in 30 films and many television shows.<ref>{{cite news |title=FAME launched at Depilex to help quake victims |url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2005%5C10%5C28%5Cstory_28-10-2005_pg7_20 |publisher=Daily Times |date=28 October 2005 }}</ref> '''Faisal Rehman''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|فیصل رحمان}}}}) (born 1966) commonly kown as '''Faisal''' is a Pakistani film and television actor, writer and director. He has worked in 30 films and many television shows.<ref>{{cite news |title=FAME launched at Depilex to help quake victims |url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2005%5C10%5C28%5Cstory_28-10-2005_pg7_20 |publisher=Daily Times |date=28 October 2005 }}</ref>


==Biography== ==Biography==
Faisal Rehman's ancestors hail from Afghanistan with roots in the ] clan of ] belonging to ] branch of the ] confederacy. His ancestors moved to India in 1905 during ]. He is a nephew of noted Bollywood actor, ], and his brother Fasih-ur-Rehman is a classical dancer, their father is cinematographer Massud-ur-Rehman.<ref name="indianexpress.com">{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/63089/|title=The Dancing Afghan|newspaper=]|date=23 January 2005|accessdate=2012-07-29}}</ref> Faisal Rehman's ancestors hail from Afghanistan with roots in the ] clan of ] belonging to ] branch of the ] confederacy. His ancestors moved to India in 1905 during ]. He is a nephew of noted Bollywood actor, ], and his brother Fasih-ur-Rehman is a classical dancer, their father is cinematographer Massud-ur-Rehman.<ref name="indianexpress.com">{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/63089/|title=The Dancing Afghan|newspaper=]|date=23 January 2005|accessdate=29 July 2012}}</ref>


Faisal did his secondary schooling at ] ]. He was only a fourteen ] old boy when he landed his first role in Nazar-ul-Islam's film Nahi Abhi Nahi, also starring famous ] ] ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Print Article|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/01/on-ibn-e-insha-and-nazarul-islams-death-anniversaries/?printType=article|publisher=Pakistan Today}}</ref> Faisal continued doing films but didn't leave his academic life behind. He went to ] and did ] in ] from ]. Faisal did his secondary schooling at ] ]. He was only a 14-year-old boy when he landed his first role in Nazar-ul-Islam's film Nahi Abhi Nahi, also starring famous film actress ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Print Article|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/01/on-ibn-e-insha-and-nazarul-islams-death-anniversaries/?printType=article|publisher=Pakistan Today}}</ref> Faisal continued doing films but didn't leave his academic life behind. He went to ] and did ] in ] from ].


==Career== ==Career==
After his successful debut in Nahi Abhi Nahi, Rehman acted in numerous films for almost a decade. In early 1990s Rehman moved to ] and lived there for 5 years. He lived in ] and learned ] there. Rehman is fluent in speaking ], ], ] and ]. After his successful debut in Nahi Abhi Nahi, Rehman acted in numerous films for almost a decade. In early 1990s Rehman moved to Canada and lived there for 5 years. He lived in ] and learned French there. Rehman is fluent in speaking ], English, ] and ].


On his return to Pakistan he did two more feature films and acted in numerous ] ] and ]. The most recent which won him audience's appraisal was ] ] ], directed by ]. Faisal portrayed the role of Danish, a possessive and shallow man who, on his mother's insistence marries a girl half his age and also keeps his friend, portrayed by ], on her toes. The serial has recently been nominated for ] in best ]'s category. On his return to Pakistan he did two more feature films and acted in numerous television dramas and ]. The most recent which won him audience's appraisal was drama serial ], directed by ]. Faisal portrayed the role of Danish, a possessive and shallow man who, on his mother's insistence marries a girl half his age and also keeps his friend, portrayed by ], on her toes. The serial has recently been nominated for ] in best serial's category.


He is also one of the founding members of "The Actors’ Collective (ACT)", an association of actors, including film, theatre and televisions artists in Pakistan, established in 2009 and based in Lahore.<ref>{{cite news |title=Actors’ association to improve entertainment standards |url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009%5C01%5C19%5Cstory_19-1-2009_pg13_3 |publisher=] |date= 19 January 2009 }}</ref> He is also one of the founding members of "The Actors' Collective (ACT)", an association of actors, including film, theatre and televisions artists in Pakistan, established in 2009 and based in Lahore.<ref>{{cite news |title=Actors' association to improve entertainment standards |url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009%5C01%5C19%5Cstory_19-1-2009_pg13_3 |publisher=] |date= 19 January 2009 }}</ref>


==Filmography== ==Filmography==
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===As a writer and director=== ===As a writer and director===
*2002: Kaali Shalwar – Rehman was the Co-writer and director for this film along with Bilal Minto. This telefilm is an adaptation of Sadat Manto's work and was produced for Indus TV. *2002: Kaali Shalwar – Rehman was the Co-writer and director for this film along with Bilal Minto. This telefilm is an adaptation of Sadat Manto's work and was produced for Indus TV.
*2004: Javaid Shampoo – Screened at 4th KaraFilm Festival received Ciepie for Special Jurors’ Selection. The telefilm was also screened at Rafi Peer World Performing Arts Festival. *2004: Javaid Shampoo – Screened at 4th KaraFilm Festival received Ciepie for Special Jurors' Selection. The telefilm was also screened at Rafi Peer World Performing Arts Festival.
*2009: ] – Producer *2009: ] – Producer


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Faisal Rehman
فیصل رحمان
BornFaisal Rehman
(1966-09-17) 17 September 1966 (age 58)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Occupation]
Years active1980–1991
1997–present
Websitefaisal-rehman.com

Faisal Rehman (Template:Lang-ur) (born 1966) commonly kown as Faisal is a Pakistani film and television actor, writer and director. He has worked in 30 films and many television shows.

Biography

Faisal Rehman's ancestors hail from Afghanistan with roots in the Mohammadzai clan of Kabul belonging to Barakzai branch of the Durrani confederacy. His ancestors moved to India in 1905 during British Raj. He is a nephew of noted Bollywood actor, Rehman, and his brother Fasih-ur-Rehman is a classical dancer, their father is cinematographer Massud-ur-Rehman.

Faisal did his secondary schooling at St. Anthony High School Lahore. He was only a 14-year-old boy when he landed his first role in Nazar-ul-Islam's film Nahi Abhi Nahi, also starring famous film actress Shabnam. Faisal continued doing films but didn't leave his academic life behind. He went to Forman Christian College and did Bachelors in English Literature from University of Punjab.

Career

After his successful debut in Nahi Abhi Nahi, Rehman acted in numerous films for almost a decade. In early 1990s Rehman moved to Canada and lived there for 5 years. He lived in Montreal and learned French there. Rehman is fluent in speaking Persian, English, Punjabi and Urdu.

On his return to Pakistan he did two more feature films and acted in numerous television dramas and telefilms. The most recent which won him audience's appraisal was drama serial Malaal, directed by Mehreen Jabbar. Faisal portrayed the role of Danish, a possessive and shallow man who, on his mother's insistence marries a girl half his age and also keeps his friend, portrayed by Deepti Gupta, on her toes. The serial has recently been nominated for 10th Annual Lux Style Award in best serial's category.

He is also one of the founding members of "The Actors' Collective (ACT)", an association of actors, including film, theatre and televisions artists in Pakistan, established in 2009 and based in Lahore.

Filmography

Films

  • 1980: Nahi Abhi Nahi
  • 1981: Aladin, Yeh Zamana Aur Hay
  • 1982: Biwi Ho To Aisee
  • 1983: Nadani, Tina
  • 1984: Love Story, Miss Colombo, Doorian
  • 1985: Aaposh, Mehek, Naraaz, Jeenay Nahi Doon Gee, Palkon Ki Chaon Main
  • 1986: Dhanak, Miss Singapore, Beqarar, Baat Baan Jay, Agar Tum Na Hotay
  • 1987: Girebaan, Qasam Munnay Ki
  • 1988: Chakkar, Bazar-e-Husn
  • 1991: Aandhi, Piyaar Aur Pasa
  • 1999: Ghadaar, Guns and Roses - Ik Junoon
  • 1985: Miss Lanka (Pakistan-Bangladesh joint venture film)

Television career

Telefilm
Year Title Role Additional Notes
1999 Amma Abba Aur Ali Amjad PTV
Laal Baig Doctor Sahab PTV
2008 Aban Zafar Zafar Mehmood ARY Digital
2010 Tumharay Baad Danish Hum TV
Drama
Year Title Role Additional Notes
1997 Shahpar Flt Lt Hassan PAF Drama
1999 Bulandi Ali PTV
2000 Aur Zindagi Badalti Hai Shehryar PTV
2002 Sarmaya Indus Vision
2007 Maanay Na Ye Dil Hum TV
Qissa-e-Ulfat Himself Mini-series on Aaj TV. Rehman played a novel reader along with Jia Ali.
2008 Khamoshiyan Arham Hum TV
2009 Malaal Danish Hum TV
Butter Flies Faisal Hum TV
Aik Lamha Chahiye Ahmar ATV
Deewangi Umar ARY Digital
2010 Vasl Salman Hum TV
Chemistry Professor Waqar Geo TV
Aye Ishq Hamein Barbaad Na Kar Imran ARY Digital
Saans ARY digital
2011 Badtameez Javed Hayatt ARY DIgital
2012 Zard Mausam Waqar ul Hasan Hum TV
Coke Kahani Mir Asfand Jehangir Hum TV, PTV, Urdu 1
Dagh-i-Nadamat PTV
Sitamgar Hum TV


Geo TV Kamal Hassan Ranjish Hi Sahi

As a writer and director

  • 2002: Kaali Shalwar – Rehman was the Co-writer and director for this film along with Bilal Minto. This telefilm is an adaptation of Sadat Manto's work and was produced for Indus TV.
  • 2004: Javaid Shampoo – Screened at 4th KaraFilm Festival received Ciepie for Special Jurors' Selection. The telefilm was also screened at Rafi Peer World Performing Arts Festival.
  • 2009: Woh College Kay Din – Producer

References

  1. "FAME launched at Depilex to help quake victims". Daily Times. 28 October 2005.
  2. "The Dancing Afghan". Indian Express. 23 January 2005. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  3. "Print Article". Pakistan Today.
  4. "Actors' association to improve entertainment standards". Daily Times. 19 January 2009.
  5. http://vidpk.com/d/6/2136/Upcoming-Drama-Serials/

External links

Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actor (for Urdu films)
Special Awards from Nigar Awards
Special Awards
1965–1967
  • Noor Jehan (1965) (for 1965 war-time national songs)
  • Sohail Hashmi (1966) (for film Jaan Pehchaan)
  • Master Rufi (1966) (for film Lori)
  • Allauddin (1966) (for film Badnaam)
  • Sabiha Khanum (1967) (for film Devar Bhabi)
  • Anwar Hussain (1967) (for film Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah)
1968–1970
1971–1975
1976–1978
  • Roohi Bano (1976) (for film Insaan aur Farishta)
  • Sangeeta (1976) (for film Society Girl)
  • Alamgir (1977) (for singing in Aaina)
  • Shahzeb (1977) (for film Aaina)
  • Mumtaz (1978) (for film Haider Ali)
  • Ghulam Mohiuddin (1978) (for film Mutthi bhar chaawal)
1979–1983
  • Ashar (1979) (for film Aag)
  • Nazir Chan (1979) (for film Miss Hong Kong)
  • Diana Kristina (1980) (for film Bandish)
  • Faisal Rehman (1980) (for film Nahin Abhi Nahin)
  • Master Khurram (1981) (for film Qurbani)
  • Rangeela (1982) (for film Naukar tay malik)
  • Master Shahbaz (1983) (for film Kabhi alvida na kehna)
  • Sangeeta (1983) (for film Sona Chandi)
1984–2000
For 30 Years of Excellence
Millennium Award
Ilyas Rashidi Gold Medal
Honorary gold medal awarded
Legend awards
Lifetime Achievement Award

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