Adnan Jaffar (Urdu: عدنان جعفر) is a Pakistani actor and former anchor from Karachi.
Adnan Jaffar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 March 1974 Karachi, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | Arizona State University National Academy of Performing Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | Farheen Zehra Jaffar (m. 2009) |
He is known for his work in theatre, film and television industry of Pakistan.[1]
Early life and education
editAdnan began his career after attending National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) and Arizona State University.[2]
A mass communication graduate, before taking on acting, he was for some time a broadcast journalist for Dawn News.[3]
Career
editTheatre
editAfter attending NAPA, where Khalid Ahmed was his voice teacher, Adnan got his breakthrough as a stage actor when he was cast in Oedipus Rex, a play directed by Zia Mohyeddin.[4]
Television
editAdnan made his television debut in 2012[citation needed] and is well-known for his roles in projects such as Coke Kahani (2012), Behadd (2013), Jackson Heights (2014), Jo Bichar Gaye (2021-2022) and Hum Tum (2022).[citation needed]
Films
editHe made his film debut in 2015 with Jalaibee followed by Manto (2015), Moor (2015) and Jeewan Hathi (2016). He also appeared in Chupan Chupai (2017), Parwaaz Hay Junoon (2017) and Project Ghazi (2018).
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Mera Saaein 2 | Naina's son | [5] |
| New York Se New Karachi | Kifayat | ||
| Coke Kahani | Jugnoo | ||
| 2012–13 | Baandi | Inspector Hassan | [5] |
| Talkhiyan | Janu Baba | [5] | |
| 2013 | Aunn Zara | Jamshed | [5] |
| Behadd | Shafaq's husband | Telefilm; cameo[5] | |
| 2014–15 | Jackson Heights | Rizwan | |
| 2015 | Mol | Rohail Hayat | [5] |
| Khilona | Daniyal | ||
| Farwa Ki ABC | Mustansar | ||
| 2016 | Lagao | Abeer | [5] |
| 2017 | Yeh Raha Dil | Jimmy | [5] |
| 2018 | Laal | Zarminay's father | Telefilm[6] |
| 2019–20 | Daasi | Touqeer | |
| Ruswai | Dr. Feroze | ||
| 2020 | Homeland | General Aziz | American TV series; cameo[7] |
| 2020-21 | Chalawa | Professor Faraz Hamdani | |
| 2021 | Dhoop Ki Deewar | Cap. Sher Ali | Web series[8] |
| 2021–22 | Ek Jhoota Lafz Mohabbat | ||
| Bebaak | Waqar | ||
| Jo Bichar Gaye | Col A. Fakhruddin | [9] | |
| 2022 | Hum Tum | Professor Qutub ud Din | |
| Mor Moharan | Nawab Feroze | ||
| Aik Sitam Aur | Furqan | ||
| Sevak: The Confessions | Inspector Karkaray | Web-series | |
| 2022–23 | Tinkay Ka Sahara | Salman | |
| 2023 | Chand Tara | Saleem | |
| 2023–24 | Ishq Murshid | Haroon |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jalaibee | Dara | Film debut | |
| Manto | Qudrat Ullah Shahab | [10] | ||
| 2016 | Jeewan Hathi | Farhan | ||
| Orphic | Short film | |||
| 2017 | Chupan Chupai | Chaudhary (Policeman) | ||
| Parwaaz Hai Junoon | OC Flying Taimoor | |||
| 2018 | Project Ghazi | Qataan | [11] | |
| Chotay Shah | Mohammad Asghar | Telefilm | ||
| Altered Skin | Lab infected | |||
| 2019 | Pinky Memsaab | Hassan Chugtai | ||
| 2022 | Intezaar | Sameer |
References
edit- ^ "Adnan Jaffar is ready to conquer Pakistani cinema". HiP. Khayyam Baig. Archived from the original on 23 October 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ^ "Pakistani theatre in 2014". The Express Tribune. Shehzad Ghias. Archived from the original on 27 December 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ "Adnan Jaffar is ready to conquer Pakistani cinema". Archived from the original on 1 October 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
- ^ Ansari, Hasan (5 March 2015). "Busy body Adnan Jaffar finally settles in". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Asif Khan (2 April 2019). "Adnan Jaffar". Archived from the original on 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Telefilm 'Laal' tugs at our heartstrings with its sheer brilliance". Daily Times. 31 March 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ "Did you catch Adnan Jaffar's appearance in Homeland?". Images. 14 April 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ "'Dhoop Ki Deewar' trailer released". Daily Times. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ "Wahaj-Maya duo featuring in Geo drama serial 'Jo Bichar Gaye'". www.thenews.com.pk. 15 January 2022.
- ^ "'Manto' to release end of 2014". DAWN.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ^ "Humayun, Sheheryar and Saira team up for Pakistan's 'first ever superhero film' | the Express Tribune". Archived from the original on 8 July 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2020.