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]

Faraz Farooqui
Born (1989-09-07) 7 September 1989 (age 35)
EducationUniversity of Karachi
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
Years active2012 – present
Spouse
Shiza Khan
(m. 2016)
Children2
RelativesHammad Farooqui (brother)

Early life

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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

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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

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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

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Television

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Year Title Role Network
2012 Meri Ladli Gulsher ARY Digital[2]
2016 Mere Baba Ki Ounchi Haveli Daniyal ARY Zindagi
Besharam Mannan ARY Digital
2017 Beti To Main Bhi Hoon Shaizer Urdu 1
Malkin Shahid Geo Entertainment
2018 Lamhay Jibran A-Plus
Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja Arif Express Entertainment
Khalish Bezaad Geo Entertainment
2019 Qismat Ka Likha Hadi Express Entertainment[10]
Dil-e-Bereham Sheheryar A-Plus
Malaal-e-Yaar Faiq Hum TV
Bharosa Pyar Tera Yasir Geo Entertainment
2020 Sotan Ammar A-Plus
2021 Ishq Hai Hammad ARY Digital[11]
2022 Beqadar Junaid Hum TV
Oye Motti Season 2 Faraz Express Entertainment
Dil-e-Veeran Wali ARY Digital[12]
Dikhawa Season 3 Sajid Geo Entertainment
2023 Sirat-e-Mustaqeem Season 3 Raza ARY Digital
Dikhawa Season 4 Hashir Geo Entertainment
Samjhota Rohail ARY Digital
Behroop Asim Geo Entertainment
Bandish 2 Arman ARY Digital
Mera Susraal Nadeem Ahmed Aan TV
Mein Kahani Hun Usman Express Entertainment
2024 Akhara Sultan Green Entertainment
Raaz Hassan
Dikhawa Season 5 Aamir Geo Entertainment
Meray Ranjhna Hamza Green Entertainement

Telefilm

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Year Title Role
2019 Dilnaz Naseeb Wali Cheema

Web series

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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

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Year Title Role
2022 Ego Faisal

References

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  1. ^ "Mega series 'Khalish' to air on Geo TV from today". The News International. 15 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b "There's a pool of actors reserved for prime slots: Faraz Farooqui". The Express Tribune. 20 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Hammad & Faraz Farooqui Dishes Upon The Perks Of Having A Twin Sibling". ARY News. 8 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Zhalay Sarhadi all set to star in upcoming play, Qismat". The News International. October 2022.
  5. ^ "حماد میرا 5 منٹ بڑا بھائی ہے، فراز کی شکل میں ایک ہم سفر دوست ملا". Jang News. 9 November 2020.
  6. ^ Gaitee Ara Siddiqi (21 January 2024). "In the 'akhara' of life". The News International. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Faraz Farooqui announces birth of his son". Daily Pakistan. 1 August 2022.
  8. ^ "پاکستانی اداکار فراز فاروقی کے گھر بیٹے کی پیدائش". Dawn News. 23 December 2022.
  9. ^ "جڑواں بہن بھائی ہونے کے فائدے اور نقصانات دونوں ہوتے ہیں!". Dawn News. 18 September 2018.
  10. ^ "Zhalay Sarhadi wants her latest character to remind desi women to not be selfless to a fault". Images Dawn. 22 July 2019.
  11. ^ "Ishq Hai - A Toxic Mess". Cutacut. 2 September 2021.
  12. ^ "Nawal and Shahroz Sabzwari's pictures from 'Dil-e-Veeran' sets go viral". Daily Times. 4 November 2022.
  13. ^ "Teeli's new web series explores what it's like to be just married in Pakistan". Images.Dawn. 6 January 2021.
  14. ^ "3 Web Series That Should Be Cast On Local TV – FUCHSIA's Picks Of The Season". FUCHSIA Magazine. 24 February 2023.
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