Momin Saqib

Momin Saqib
Born
Momin Saqib Arain

(1994-11-03) 3 November 1994 (age 30)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
EducationKing's College London
Alma materBSC in Computer Science and Management, King's College London
Occupations
  • Television actor
  • Film actor
  • Host
Years active2020–present

Momin Saqib is a Pakistani actor. He rose to prominence with his viral video and gained on-screen mass media prominence with the portrayal of Essa Qudratullah in Hum TV's Raqs-e-Bismil, for which he received Hum Award for Best Television Sensation Male and a nomination of Best Emerging Talent at 21st Lux Style Awards.

Early life and education

Born on 3 November 1994 in Lahore, Punjab he has earned his BSc Computer Science and Management Science from the King’s College London (KCL), during his studies being the first non-European elected to be the president of the King's College London Students' Union (KCLSU).[1]

Career

Television

In 2020, he made his acting debut with Hum TV's Be Adab which was directed by Shahzad Kashmiri. He portrayed the role of a devoted son of the characters played by Sania Saeed and Rehan Sheikh.[2][3]

He then appeared in Hashim Nadeem's scripted Raqs-e-Bismil alongside Imran Ashraf, Sarah Khan, Anoushey Abbasi and Mehmood Aslam. He received praise for portraying an emotionally intense yet introvert character and a nomination of Best Emerging Talent in TV at 21st Lux Style Awards.[4][5][6]

In 2024, he appeared in Wajahat Rauf's written and directed Tubelite as a young and ambitious graduate who is inspired by Steve Jobs and wants to do something big.[7]

Film

In 2022, he made his cinematic debut with Ehteshamuddin's Dum Mastam alongside Imran Ashraf and Amar Khan.[8][9]

Host

In 2023, he began hosting Had Kar Di, an entertainment show on Samaa TV featuring public figures as guests, including celebrities.

Off-screen work

In June 2020, he along with Malala Yousafzai joined hands with Oxford for academic access and public diplomacy for the students.[10]

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role Network Notes
2020 Be Adab Rohail Hum TV Acting debut[2]
2020–21 Raqs-e-Bismil Essa Qudratullah
2024 Tubelite Hamza Express Entertainment

Telefilm

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Dil Ke Chor Junaid Telefilm[11]

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2022 Dum Mastam Guddu Razor [12][13]

Television shows

Year Title Role Network
2022 Hasna Mana Hai Guest Geo News
2023–present Had Kar Di Host Samaa TV

Awards and accolades

Year Awards Category Work Result Ref.
2022 Hum Awards Best Television Sensation Male Raqs-e-Bismil Won [14]
Lux Style Awards Best Emerging Talent in TV Nominated [15]

References

  1. ^ "Momin Saqib". Overseas Pakistanis Foundation. Archived from the original on 23 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Social Media Sensation Momin Saqib Makes TV Debut with Bey Adab". Oyeyeah. 26 October 2020.
  3. ^ Hurmat Majid (10 December 2020). "TV Drama Review: Be Adab (Disrespect), brewing a little too slowly". Youline Magazine.
  4. ^ "Raqs e Bismil first teaser hints at an intense drama". Cutacut. 27 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Anoushay Abbasi to play a pivotal role alongside an ensemble cast in 'Raqs-e-Bismil'". Daily Times. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Haute List: Promising debuts who made a mark on television in 2021". Something Haute. 27 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Love, aspirations, a whole lot of drama: 'Tubelite' follows the highs and lows of friendship". The Express Tribune. 6 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Momin Saqib makes a strong debut in 'Dum Mastam.'". Bol News. 22 May 2022.
  9. ^ Mahwash Ajaz (29 April 2022). "Imran Ashraf, Amar Khan and Momin Saqib can't wait to share 'Dum Mastam' with UAE audiences". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
  10. ^ "Momin Saqib and Malala join hands for Oxford Pakistan Programme". Daily Times. 15 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Hania Aamir and Momin Saqib to star in Eid telefilm Dil Ke Chor". Images. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  12. ^ "Momin Saqib debuts in 'Dum Mastam' with a bang". Geo TV. 18 May 2022.
  13. ^ "Momin Saqib of 'peezay, burger' fame to make debut in Adnan Siddiqui's film". Daily Times. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
  14. ^ "Here's the complete list of HUM Award winners". Daily Pakistan. 26 September 2022.
  15. ^ "LSA 2022: And the nominees are..." The Express Tribune. 23 November 2022.