Adnan Siddiqui is a Pakistani actor and producer. He is known for his work in Pakistani films and television dramas. He hosted season 1 and season 2 of the television reality show ‘Tamasha,’ which aired on ARY Digital.
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Adnan Siddiqui was born on Thursday, 23 October 1969 (age 54 years; as of 2023) in Lahore, Pakistan. He later moved to Karachi where he did his schooling at St. Patrick’s High School.
A childhood picture of Adnan Siddiqui
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Hair Colour: Salt & Pepper
Eye Colour: Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name was Afzal Siddiqui. He has seven elder siblings.
Adnan Siddiqui’s father
Wife & Children
He got married to Palwasha in 1999.
Adnan Siddiqui with his wife
The couple together has two daughters named Maryam and Daniya and a son Zaid.
Adnan Siddiqui with his children
Other Relatives
His nephew, Asad Siddiqui, is an actor.
Career
Actor
Television
Adana Siddiqui made his television debut with the TV series ‘Aroosa’ (1994), which aired on PTV. He played the role of Shehryar in the show.
Adnan Siddiqui in a still from the TV series ‘Aroosa’
In 2003, he played the role of Taha in the TV series ‘Mehndi,’ which aired on PTV. His performance as Aadil in the TV show ‘Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan’ (2010), on Geo Entertainment, received a huge appreciation from the audience. In 2011, he played the role of Faisal in the TV show ‘Maat,’ broadcasted on Hum TV, starring Aamina Sheikh and Saba Qamar.
Poster of the TV show ‘Maat’
In 2019, he appeared in the TV series ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho,’ starring Hira Mani. He played the role of Shehwar in the show. He captained the Lahore Falcons team for three seasons of the Ramadan reality television game show ‘Jeeto Pakistan League’ (2020-2021) and also led their victory in season 2 (2021).
Adnan Siddiqui in the TV Show ‘Jeeto Pakistan League’
In 2022, he hosted season 1 of the TV reality show ‘Tamasha,’ which aired on ARY Digital. The show was based on the format of the popular Dutch reality show ‘Big Brother.’ The following year, he hosted season 2 of the show.
Adnan Siddiqui in a still from the TV show ‘Tamasha Season 2’
He has acted in numerous television shows including ‘Ghulam Gardish’ (1999) on PTV, ‘Manzil’ (2006) on ARY Digital, ‘Meray Qatil Meray Dildar’ (2011) on Hum TV, ‘Mere Humdum Mere Dost’ (2014) on Urdu 1, ‘Sammi’ (2017) on Hum TV, ‘Ghughi’ (2018) on TVOne Pakistan, and ‘Yeh Dil Mera’ (2020) on Hum TV.
Film
Lollywood
He made his debut in Lollywood in 2017 with the Urdu film ‘Yalghaar’ in which he played the role of Col. Imran.
Poster of the film ‘Yalghaar’
In 2022, he appeared in a cameo role in the film ‘Dum Mastam.’ He also made his debut as a producer with the film. In the same year, he played the role of Ali Khan in the film ‘Carma – The Movie.’
Bollywood
In 2017, he made his Bollywood debut with the film ‘Mom,’ starring Sridevi and Sajal Aly. He played the role of Anand Sabarwal in the film.
Poster of the film ‘Mom’
Hollywood
In 2007, he acted alongside Angelina Jolie and Irrfan Khan in the American film ‘A Mighty Heart.’ He played the supporting role of Dost Aliani in the film.
Adnan Siddiqui (right) with Irrfan Khan in a still from the film ‘A Mighty Heart’
Music Video
In January 2021, he was featured in the music video ‘Muhabbat Burt Hai,’ sung by Amanat Ali.
Poster of the music video ‘Muhabbat Buri Hai’
Producer
In 2016, he produced the Pakistani television drama ‘Seeta Bagri,’ under his production banner, Cereal Productions. In 2018, he produced the TV show ‘Ghughi,’ which is based on the novel ‘Pinjar’ written by Amrita Pritam. Some other TV shows produced by him include ‘Pujaran’ (2017), ‘Jalti Baarish’ (2017), ‘Aadat’ (2017), ‘Saiyaan Way’ (2018) and ‘ Mein Na Janoo’ (2019).
Poster of the TV show ‘Mein Na Janoo’
He made his debut as a producer in the film industry in 2022 with the film ‘Dum Mastam.’
Poster of the film ‘Dum Mastam’
Awards
Won
- Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the TV show ‘Ishq Junoon Deewangi’ in 2010
- Hum Award for Best Actor for his performance in the TV show ‘Sammi’ in 2015
Adnan Siddiqui with his award
Nominated
- Best TV Actor at 1st Lux Style Awards in 2002
- Best Actor Serial in a Leading Role at the 1st Indus Drama Awards in 2005
- Nominated in the 2 categories of the 8th Lux Style Awards for the TV show ‘Kaisa Yeh Junoon’ in 2009
- Nominated in 4 categories of the 9th Lux Style Awards for the TV show ‘Doraha’ in 2010
- Nominated in 5 categories of the 10th Lux Style Awards for the TV series ‘Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan’ in 2011
- Best Actor at Hum Awards for the TV show ‘Meray Qatil Meray Dildar’ in 2012
- Nominated in 6 categories of the 3rd Pakistan Media Awards for the show ‘Choti Si Kahani’ in 2012
- Best Actor at Hum Awards for the TV show ‘Humnasheen’ in 2013
- Best TV Actor (Satellite) at the 12th Lux Style Awards for the TV show ‘Meray Qatil Meray Dildar’ in 2013
- Best Actor at Hum Awards for the TV show ‘Aahista Aahista’ in 2014
- Best Actor at Hum Awards for the TV show ‘Karb’ in 2015
- Best Onscreen Couple Popular at Hum Awards for the TV show ‘Sammi’ in 2015
- Best TV Actor at the 17th Lux Style Awards for the TV show ‘Sammi’ in 2018
- Nominated in 6 categories at the Hum Awards for the TV show ‘Belapur Ki Dayan’ in 2018
- Best Actor Popular at Hum Awards for the TV show ‘Belapur Ki Dayan’ in 2019
- Best TV Track at the 18th Lux Style Awards for the TV show ‘Ghughi’ in 2019
Facts/Trivia
- After the Partition of India in 1947, his family moved to Lahore from Uttar Pradesh.
- His mother died when he was 14 years old after which he was raised by his father and grandmother.
- In an interview, he revealed that he grew up with very strict rules and discipline. He said that his father had specific rules for everything, even at dinner he couldn’t pick the food he wanted to eat at the dinner table. His father’s rule was that everyone had to eat whatever was served without choosing.
- He started working in the entertainment industry in 1992 as a model and has worked for various famous brands and also walked various fashion runways.
- Before establishing himself as a successful actor, he did a job at a Bank.
- He appeared on the cover of various popular magazines in Pakistan such as Hello! Pakistan and OK! Pakistan.
Adnan Siddiqui on the cover of ‘OK! Pakistan’ magazine
- In April 2023, he criticized Priyanka Chopra for her comment regarding Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy. Priyanka Chopra addressed Chinoy as a ‘South Asian’ while expressing appreciation for Chinoy’s achievement as the first woman from the region to direct a Star Wars film. Siddiqui took to Twitter to contend that Priyanka Chopra should have addressed Chinoy as Pakistani instead of using the term ‘South Asian.’
With due respect, @priyankachopra . Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy is a Pakistani first just to brush up your knowledge. Much like the way you flaunt your Indian nationality whenever you get the opportunity before claiming to be a South Asian.🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/B7wy8gD8QB
— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) April 14, 2023
- He is a trained flute player. He often shares his videos on social media while playing flute.
- He often endorses JS Bank on social media.
Adnan Siddiqui in an advertisement for JS Bank
- In an interview, while talking about working in Bollywood and cultural exchange between India and Pakistan, he said that he found Indians to be less tolerant than Pakistanis. He said,
I believe that the kind of tolerance–pardon me for being so blunt–but our tolerance, in comparison to Indian audience is much higher.”
- Apart from acting, he is also known for his philanthropic activities. He often collaborates with Shahid Afridi Foundation to raise funds for needy people.
- In an interview, he revealed that he rejected the offer of Bollywood films ‘Mardaani’ (2014) and ‘Jism 2’ (2012) because he didn’t find the roles appealing for his career. While talking about this in the interview, he said,
I got a call from Yash Raj Films (YRF) for a role in ‘Mardaani’. They wanted me to audition for a role of a villain (and) I found the part interesting. But then they (YRF) called up saying they have got a young villain and wanted me to play a police officer. I was not keen on playing this role. (Filmmaker) Mahesh Bhatt had asked me to do a role in ‘Jism 2’ (and) that again I guess was of a police officer.”
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