Asad Siddiqui

Asad Siddiqui
اسد صدیقی
Born (1987-04-15) 15 April 1987 (age 37)[1]
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
OccupationActor
Years active2009–present
Spouse
​
(m. 2017)​
[2]
Children1
RelativesAdnan Siddiqui (uncle)
Asma Abbas (mother-in-law)

Asad Siddiqui (Urdu: اسد صدیقی) is a Pakistani actor, who started his acting career while studying for his MBA. The nephew of actor Adnan Siddiqui, he appeared in notable television projects including Gumrah, Khuda Dekh Raha Hai, Shikwa, Dareecha, Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat, Joru Ka Ghulam, Sanam, Tawaan. He is best known for his role as an Antagonist in Surkh Chandni which is about Acid Attack victims. He made his film debut with Wajahat Rauf's Chhalawa with his real life partner Zara Noor Abbas.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Personal life

Siddiqui is the nephew of actor Adnan Siddiqui.[10]

In 2017, he married fellow actress Zara Noor Abbas, daughter of actress Asma Abbas and niece of actress Bushra Ansari. According to Abbas, they first meet on sets of Kis Ki Ayegi Baraat. The marriage ceremony was held in Karachi, Pakistan.[11][12][2] They have one daughter.[13]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes film / drama that has not released yet

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat Vicky Directed by Marina Khan, and aired on Geo TV
2010 Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat Vicky Directed by Marina Khan and Nadeem Baig, and aired on Geo TV
2011 Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat Vicky Directed by Marina Khan, and aired on Geo TV
Dareecha Faizan Aired on ARY Digital
2012 Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat Vicky Directed by Marina Khan and Nadeem Baig, and aired on Geo TV
2013 Meri Maa Shan Aired on Geo TV
2014 Khata Aired on ARY Digital
Shikwa nadeem Directed by Rubina Ashraf, And aired on ARY Digital
Rukhsati Written by Amna Mufti, Directed by Mohsin Mirza
Chhoti Umair
2015 Anaya Tumhari Hui
Khuda Dekh Raha Hai Moiz
Sartaj Mera Tu Raaj Mera Shehroze
Gila Kis Se Karein
Goya
Madawa
Mery apny
Mujhe Qabul Hai
Rishton Ki Dor
Total Siyapa
2016 Sanam Farhan
Ghayal Moiz
Socha Na Tha Murtaza
Joru Ka Ghulam
Gila Shajee
Heer Ibrahim
Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab Noman
2017 Zindaan Adil
Hari Hari Churiyaan Kashan
Paimanay amir
Shadi Mubarak Ho Ikhtiyar
Zard Zamano Ka Sawera ali
Manto Masood
Mumkin
Gumrah Jamshed [14]
2018 Mah-e-Tamaam Rohel
Sodai haris [15]
Ro Raha Hai Dil humayon
Tawaan Zaman
2018-2019 Balaa Junaid [16]
2019 Enaaya Rasik
Surkh Chandni Jawad
Rishtay Biktay Hain Hammad
2019-2020 Tu Mera Junoon Taimoor
Tera Yahan Koi Nahin waqas
2020 Dil Ruba Ayaaz
Zebaish Nadeem [17]
2021 Amanat Fawad cameo
Sinf-e-Aahan Norez
Aye Musht-E-Khaak Dayyan
2022 Paristan Aazir
Love Life Ka Law Asad Telefilm
2023 Behroop Taimoor
Tumhare Husn Ke Naam Atif
Siyaah Wasi Khan Episode "Roohdad"
2024 Habil Aur Qabil Qadir Qazalbaksh


Film

Year Title Role Director Notes
2016 Lahore Se Aagey Pan Seller Wajahat Rauf Cameo appearance
2019 Chhalawa Luqman Wajahat Rauf [18]

Music video

Year Title Artist Notes
2020 "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" Various [19]

References

  1. ^ "Asad Siddiqui celebrates birthday with wife Zara Noor Abbas". Daily Pakistan (newspaper). 15 April 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Zara Noor Abbas shared a picture with husband Asad Siddiqui 'too vile' for Internet". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  3. ^ "The concept of web series has arrived in Pakistan really late: Asad Siddiqui". Daily Times. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  4. ^ NewsBytes. "Zara Noor Abbas and Asad Siddiqui will feature in Wajahat Rauf's next". The News International. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  5. ^ "Asad Siddiqui, Zara Noor Abbas will be sharing silver screen for the first time". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  6. ^ Desk, Instep. "Getting to know Asad Siddiqui". The News International. Retrieved 31 March 2019. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ "Empathy, not pity; Asad Siddiqui hopes 'Surkh Chandni' will change how acid victims are perceived". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  8. ^ "Meet the Pakistani actors who are best friends and doppelgangers". Business Recorder. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  9. ^ "Zara Noor Abbas shared a picture with husband Asad Siddiqui 'too vile' for Internet". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  10. ^ Mahwash Ajaz (25 March 2018), "Always stay connected to who you really are: Asad Siddiqi", Daily Times. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  11. ^ "This couple is breaking wedding stereotypes!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  12. ^ "Congratulations: Zara Noor Abbas has gotten engaged to Asad Siddiqui!". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  13. ^ "'I didn't know this existed': Zara Noor Abbas is basking in the joy of being a mother". Dawn Images. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  14. ^ "Always stay connected to who you really are: Asad Siddiqi". Daily Times. 24 March 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  15. ^ Nasim, Rameeza (6 March 2018). "Asad Siddiqui and Hina Altaf pair up for another project together!". Oyeyeah. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  16. ^ Kari, Maria (8 August 2019). "What Surkh Chandni gets right about acid attack survivors". Images. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  17. ^ "Zoya Nasir to star in 'Zebaish'". The Nation. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  18. ^ NewsBytes. "Wajahat Rauf unveils title of his Eid ul Fitr release, Chhalawa". The News International. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  19. ^ Tribune.com.pk (21 May 2020). "Actors unite for 'Ye Watan Tumhara Hai' rendition, paying tribute to unsung heroes". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 5 June 2020.