Mohib Mirza | |
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| Born | 18 August 1979 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
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| Children | 1 |
Mohib Mirza (Urdu: محیب مرزا) (born 18 August 1979) is a Pakistani actor, director, playwright, television host[1] and comedian.[2]
He is known for his work in film and television industry of Pakistan for which he has been nominated for various awards.
Career
Mirza started off as a theatre actor in 1999. He was doing Bachelors in Commerce and ran out of funds for the next semester which made him and his friends start a theatre company of their own called Dramaybaaz. They wrote and directed an Urdu play, One Way Ticket, which ran in PACC for 7 days receiving an overwhelming response. Mirza managed to raise more than thrice the amount of money.[3]
Mirza made his debut on television in Sahira Kazmi's popular PTV drama serial Zebunnisa,[4] about a girl who becomes the victim of domestic violence.[5] Since then Mirza has acted in numerous television serials, telefilms, sitcoms and TV commercials.[6]
He earned international recognition with his film Insha Allah (2009), winning the award in Best Supporting Actor category at the International Filmmaker Film Festival held in Kent, England.[7][8][9] Mirza is the first Pakistani actor to be awarded at the festival.[10]
In 2018 he returned to TV serials after four years with the drama Deedan.
He turned to direction with the movie Ishrat Made in China, an action comedy released in 2022.[11]
Personal life
Mirza married actress Aamina Sheikh, at Karachi.[12] Their wedding was a three-day event taking place from 30 April to 2 May 2005. He met Sheikh on the sets of a show which he was hosting and Sheikh was directing.[13] In an interview given to Jang, Mohib revealed that he had the hardest time convincing Aamina's father and that each meeting with him involved "extensive grilling".[13] Aimed to rumors of their divorce, Mirza himself confirmed it in October 2019.[14]
In 2021, Mirza married actress Sanam Saeed in a private ceremony. They announced their wedding in 2023.[15]
His father Mohsin Mirza, who studied law, worked as a corporate employee, was an Urdu poet as well a painter, and who inspired Mohib to become an artist, passed away in 2022.[16]
Filmography
Films
| Film are currently on Cinema |
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Director(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Insha'Allah | Farhan | Khurram Mahmood | Kara Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Himself | Reema Khan | Special Appearance in song "Love Mein Ghum" |
| 2013 | Seedlings | Raza | Mansoor Mujahid | Pakistan Media Award for Best Film Actor Nominated–New York Film Festival Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role |
| Josh: Independence Through Unity | Aamir | Iram Parveen Bilal | Nominated–Pakistan Media Award for Best Film Actor | |
| 2014 | Dukhtar | Sohail | Afia Nathaniel | |
| 2016 | Bachaana | Vicky | Nasir Khan | |
| Teri Meri Love Story | Nael | Jawad Bashir | ||
| 2017 | Arth - The Destination | Umar | Shaan Shahid | |
| 2022 | Ishrat Made in China | Ishrat | Himself | [17] |
Television serials
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Zebunnisa | Aamir | [18] |
| Faisla | |||
| 2000 | Lipton Humsafar | ||
| 2003 | Dunya Hai Dilwalon Ki | ||
| 2004 | Enjoy Kar Ke | ||
| Faasley Gar Hongay Darmayan | |||
| 2005 | Sultanat | ||
| Kehta Hai Dil | Episode: "Bribery & Society" | ||
| 2006 | Jo Bat Ghar Mein Hai | Jehanzaib | |
| Minglish | |||
| Ishrat Baji | Ishrat | ||
| Ranjish Hi Sahi | Shahaab | ||
| Kehta Hai Dil | Episode: "Gender Equality" | ||
| 2007 | Khuda Ki Basti | ||
| Koi To Ho | |||
| Qissa-e-Ulfat | Episode: "Ajnabi" | ||
| 2008 | Qissoun ki Chaddar | Nauman - Bakar |
Episode: "Patriyaan" Episode: "Aik Aur Akela" Episode: "Tum Aurat Mein Mard" |
| Saba aur Fareeda | |||
| Grayhan | |||
| Tumhein Yad Karte Karte | |||
| Shehzadi | Sajju | ||
| Dil-e-Nadan | Faisal | Nominated–Lux Style Award for Best TV Actor (Satellite) | |
| Agar Tum Na Hotay | Daniyal | ||
| Boltay Afsanay | Narrator | Episode: "Daayin" | |
| 2009 | Libaas | Shayaan | Episode: "Sattaeeswaan Ghar" |
| H.I.T | Zarak | Episode: "The Hacker" | |
| 2010 | Tumhein Kuch Yaad Hai Jaana | Romi | |
| Phir Se Jeena Seekh Le | |||
| Meray Anganay Main | Sikandar | ||
| Anoushka | |||
| Daam | as himself | Cameo appearance | |
| Hum Tum | Ali | [18] | |
| Nadaaniyaan | One episode | ||
| Love Kay Liye | Mohib | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| White Gold | |||
| Madhosh | |||
| Mera Saaein | Farhad | ||
| Neeli Chattri | Rustam | Episode: "Gairat Case" | |
| Woh Chaar | Afzaal | Episode: "Sidra ki Kahani" | |
| 2011 | Zip Bus Chup Raho | Raij | |
| Tere Bina | Ali | ||
| Ladies Park | Narrator | ||
| Tootay Huway Per | Samir | ||
| Roag | Faiq | [18] | |
| 2012 | Hazaron Saal | Mohib | [18] |
| Sabz Pari Laal Kabootar | Anjay/Anjum | [18] | |
| Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley | Junaid | ||
| Shehr-e-Zaat | Hamza | Hum Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated–Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Aks | Shahnawaz | ||
| 2013 | Kaash Aisa Ho | Shayyan | [18] |
| Shab-e-Arzoo Ka Alam | Dawood | ||
| Roshni Andhera Roshni | aafaq | ||
| Yeh Shadi Nahi Ho Sakti | Sikander | ||
| 2014 | Firaaq | Amroze | |
| 2018 | Deedan | Zardaab | |
| 2020 | Dil Ruba | Sabi ul Hassan | |
| Dushman e Jaan | Hatim | ||
| 2021 | Neeli Zinda Hai | Aman | |
| 2023 | Razia | Razia's father |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ehteram-e-Muhabbat | ||
| 2003 | Babli Ghar Se Bhaag Gayi | Gep TV | |
| 2004 | Jin Pe Takiya Tha | ||
| Dhundalka | Screened at the 4th Kara Film Festival | ||
| Kya Khoya Kya Paaya | |||
| Gurd | |||
| Pyaar Chahiye | |||
| 2005 | Bandar Sher Bakri | ||
| Kafan | |||
| Ward No. 7 | Screened at the 5th Kara Film Festival | ||
| 14 August Telefilm | |||
| Roothe Ho Tum | |||
| 2006 | Maut | Screened at the 6th Kara Film Festival | |
| Babli Ghar Se Kyun Bhagi | Geo TV | ||
| Ward No. 7 – Ek Naya Din | Aaj TV | ||
| The Butcher | ARY Digital | ||
| Gulabi Sari | TV One | ||
| Blackboard | TV One | ||
| 2007 | Legend of Santa Bakra | Qurbaan Guru | Aaj TV |
| Tohfa | Abrar | Nominated–TVOne Award for Best Actor | |
| Maid-2 | TV One | ||
| Chinaal | Hum TV | ||
| Adbi Kahaniyaan | Faiz-ud-Deen | Episode Aulaad, Hum TV | |
| Bey Aasman Sitara | Geo TV | ||
| Kharian Se KharaCut | Aaj TV | ||
| Mulaqaat | PTV | ||
| Aik Pakistani Mehman | PTV | ||
| Short Cut | ARY Digital | ||
| Sauda Aur Saudai | Karamat | ARY Digital | |
| Baabu Bhai Ka Bayl | Sallu | ||
| 2008 | Phir Baabu Bhai Ka Bayl | Sallu | |
| Zoja Akbar | Akbar | ||
| Baarish Mein Deewar | Haider Zaman | ||
| Aasman Choo Lay | |||
| Khwaabon Kay Ameer | |||
| Shanaakht | |||
| Ab Kya Karain | |||
| 25 Kadam Par Maut | |||
| Sibghat Ki Dulhan | Sibghat | ||
| Mohandas | |||
| Once Upon A Time | |||
| Husn-e- Behijaab | Israr Baig | ||
| Raasta | |||
| Suddha Ki Katha | |||
| Billo Ki Eid Ho Gayi | Sikandar | ||
| Billo Ka Tickey Kat Gaya | Sikandar | ||
| 2009 | Mout Se 2-Minute Pehle | Screened at the 7th Kara Film Festival | |
| Saans | |||
| Zindagi Mein Kuch Life | Mohsin | ||
| Farishta Or Shaitan | Shehanshah | ||
| Dus Din | Hamid | ||
| Babies Unlimited | Waheed-ud-din | ||
| 2010 | Twins | Sajal | |
| Patli Gali | Adil | ||
| 32 March | Kamran | ||
| I Hate You | Ali | ||
| One Way Ticket | Ahmar | ||
| Pyaar Mein Twist | Jimmy | ||
| Mera Mian Bolay Maen | Asif | ||
| 2011 | Inteha | Farhan | |
| 2014 | Kanebaaz | Aslam | |
| 2022 | Full Fry | Salman | ARY Digital |
Theater
| Year | Title | Director | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | One Way Ticket | Yaseen Bizenjo | Dramay Baaz – The Theatre Company for Youth |
| 2003 | Kya Khoya Kya Paaya | Shahid Shafaat | Katha |
| 2006 | Sahib-e-Karamaat – a story by Munto | Munto | Dramay Baaz – The Theatre Company for Youth |
| Hattak – a story by Munto | Munto | Dramay Baaz – The Theatre Company for Youth |
Music work
- Hadiqa Kiani's Saraiki single "Dholan" for album Rung (2004)
- Akhter Qayyum's remix video "Kali Kali Rat Mein" (In darkness of the night), for brand Tulsi, directed by Sohail Javed (2006)
- Abrar-ul-Haq's music video "Nachaan Me Ode Naal" (I will dance with her), for brand Coca-Cola Pakistan (2008)
- Call's music video Mere Paas Kuch Nahi (I have nothing), as a mental man (2007)
- Tania and Omer's music video "Tere Liye" (for you), also featured Aamina Sheikh (2009)
Accolades
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Dil-e-Nadaan | Nominated |
| 13th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Roshni Andhera Roshni | |
| Best Film Actor | Seedlings | ||
| 16th Lux Style Awards | Best Lead Actor in a Film | Bachaana |
See also
References
- ↑ Sami Iqbal (13 September 2013), "Geo TV Finally Starts Pakistan Idol from December 6th", brandsynario. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
- ↑ Entertainment desk (1 March 2018), "Mohib Mirza returns to comedy with ‘Ishrat Baaji!’", somethinghaute. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
- ↑ "Perfectionist by nature" (PDF). Seher Zaman. Humsay Magazine. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ↑ "Mohib Mirza gets IFF nomination". Dawn News. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ↑ "Women of Liberty". Newsline Magazine. Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ↑ "Mohib Mirza's Biography". Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ↑ "Festival Winners 2009". Archived from the original on 24 July 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ↑ "Mohib Mirza wins Pakistan's first international award". Emoiz.Com. 19 November 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ↑ "Chatter: Nominees for the Best supporting actor are" (PDF). Women's own. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ↑
- ↑ Buraq Shabbir (10 March 2019), "“It's a passion project,” Mohib Mirza on his directorial debut", The News International. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- ↑ Syed, Madeeha (6 December 2009). "Fashionfrontier: The dance of fashion". Dawn News. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- 1 2 "INSTEP Magazine". Jang.com.pk. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ↑ Entertainment Desk (31 October 2019). "Aamina Sheikh and Mohib Mirza part ways". Express Tribune. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ↑ "Sanam Saeed and Mohib Mirza officially announce their marriage". The Express Tribune. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ↑ "Mohib Mirza pens heartfelt note for late father". The Express Tribune. 18 January 2022.
- ↑ "Ishrat Made in China's first teaser is finally here". Images by Dawn. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Films like 'Cake' and 'Laal Kabootar' have given hope to parallel cinema: Mohib Mirza". Daily Times. 7 June 2019. Archived from the original on 9 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
External links
- Mohib Mirza at IMDb