# Ahsan Khan

Ahsan Khan (Urdu: احسن خان; born 9 October 1981) is a British Pakistani actor, producer and TV host.
He began acting in 1998. He appeared in the films Nikah, Billi, Ghar Kab Aao Gay, Sultanat, Ishq Khuda, Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri and later moved on to television.
He hosted a quiz show Hayya Allal Falah, during Ramadan. Ahsan Khan is also hosting 2020's Ramadan transmission which is airing on PTV Home named Ramazan Pakistan.
Khan was appointed as a CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on 30 July 2019.

## Early life and education

He was born in London on 9 October 1981, into a family of five siblings; an elder brother, two elder sisters and a twin brother, who is an author and poet (Yasir Khan) from London. He is the only one to have gone into acting, and when his family moved back to Lahore, he earned a master's degree in English literature at Government College University.

## Career
### Actor

He received acclaim for his role in the 2016 drama Udaari.
In 2017, he starred in the romantic-comedy film Chupan Chupai opposite Neelam Muneer. The film was a commercial success. His performance in the film earned him a nomination for Lux Style Award for Best Film Actor.
In 2019, he played a pivotal role in the acclaimed television series Alif. That same year, he played the eponymous character in comedy series Shahrukh Ki Saliyan, opposite Ramsha Khan.

### Producer

Since 2016, he has also turned to production, with the socially relevant series Dukh Sukh, being "tired of the same old 'saas bahu' dramas", and as of 2018, has produced more than twenty works for television.

### Host

He hosted a quiz show, Hayya Allal Falah on Hum TV in 2011, during Ramadan.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Refs |
| 1998 | Nikah | | |
| 2000 | Billi | | |
| 2000 | Ghar Kab Aao Gay | Captain Amir | |
| 2013 | Ishq Khuda | Ahsan | |
| 2013 | Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri | Saad | |
| 2014 | Sultanat | | |
| 2016 | Chashm e Num | Shahid | Short film |
| 2016 | Moomal Rano | Jamaal | Short film |
| 2017 | Chupan Chupai | Babu | |
| 2018 | Tick Tock | Animated Movie – Voice role | |
| 2022 | Chakkar | Kabir | |
| 2022 | Rehbra | Danish | |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2003 | Sehra | | PTV | |
| 2003 | Duniya Dari | | PTV | Directed by Javed Fazil |
| 2003 | Singhar | | PTV | Directed by Javed Fazil, written by Seema Ghazal |
| 2004 | Chashmaan | | PTV | |
| 2004 | Ana | | Geo Entertainment | Directed by S. Suleman, written by Seema Ghazal |
| 2004 | Ajnabi Raste Ajnabi Manzilein | | PTV | Nominated in PTV Awards 2006 for Best Actor |
| 2005 | Beti | Kamaal | PTV | |
| 2005 | Khawab Nagar | | PTV | |
| 2005 | Safaid Posh | Sameer | Geo Entertainment | Directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari |
| 2005 | Mehndi wale haath | Akbar | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2005 | Sitam | | PTV | PTV's first soap |
| 2005 | Aah | | ATV | |
| 2006 | Gharoor | Haris | PTV | Written by Hassan Nisar |
| 2006 | Banjar | | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2006 | Band Darwaze | | PTV | Written by Naheed Naz, produced by Imran Gul, directed by Rajaz |
| 2006 | Sharbati | | PTV | |
| 2006 | Chingarian | | PTV | |
| 2006 | Barson Baad | Asif | PTV | Directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari |
| 2006 | Saat Sur Rishton Ke | | PTV | Directed by Syed Ahmad Kamran |
| 2006 | Diya Sath Chand Lamhon Ka | Rehaan | PTV | |
| 2007 | Muqaddas | Rehaan | ARY Digital | |
| 2007 | Rishtay | | ATV | |
| 2007 | Awaaz | | PTV | Asif Ali Pota Production< |
| 2008 | Kagaz Kay Phool | | PTV | |
| 2008 | Bint e Adam | | PTV | Directed By Shahid Zahoor, Written by Wasi Shah |
| 2008 | Sill | | ATV | |
| 2009 | Saiqa | Rehaan | Hum TV | |
| 2009 | Koonj | | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2009 | Kaahe ko Biyahe Badais | Salman Ali Awan | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2009 | Dil Dard Dhuwaan | | ARY Digital | |
| 2009 | Muhabbat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai | Kabir | A-Plus Entertainment | |
| 2010 | Din Dhallay | Saim | PTV | |
| 2010 | Chatt | | PTV | |
| 2010 | Imtehan | | PTV | |
| 2010 | Vasl | Adeel | Hum TV | |
| 2010 | Dastaan | Saleem | Hum TV | |
| 2010 | Parsa | David Agarwal | Hum TV | |
| 2011 | Pani Jaisa Piyar | Saad | Hum TV | |
| 2011 | Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | Hadi | PTV | |
| 2011 | Takkay ki Ayegi Baraat | Azar | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2011 | Neeyat | Ismail | ARY Digital | |
| 2011 | Ik Yaad Hai | | A-Plus Entertainment | |
| 2011 | Omar Dadi aur Gharwale | Ahmed | ARY Digital | |
| 2011 | Payal | | PTV | |
| 2012 | Mere Qatil Mere Dildar | Umar | Hum TV | |
| 2012 | Bilqees Kaur | Sultan | Hum TV | |
| 2012 | Meri Ladli | Tabraiz | ARY Digital | |
| 2012 | Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi | Meerab | Hum TV | |
| 2012 | Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu | Adeel | Hum TV | |
| 2012 | Dil Say Dil Tak | | PTV | Directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari |
| 2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Azar | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2012 | Mirat Ul Uroos | Hashim | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2013 | Heer Ranjha | Ranjha | PTV | Based on Waris Shah's Heer Ranjha (1766) |
| 2013 | Khoya Khoya Chand | Aarib | Hum TV | |
| 2013 | Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai | Arham | Hum TV | |
| 2013 | Gohar-e-Nayab | Sami | A-Plus Entertainment | |
| 2013 | Meri Zindagi Hai Tu | Aman | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2013 | Kabhi Kabhi | Araiz | ARY Digital | |
| 2014 | Qudrat | Momin | ARY Digital | |
| 2014 | Mausam | Hashir | Hum TV | |
| 2014 | Marasim | Daud | A-Plus Entertainment | |
| 2014 | Zid | Umer | Hum TV | |
| 2014-2015 | Chupkay Say Bahaar Aa Jaye | Mazhar | A-Plus Entertainment | |
| 2015 | Tumhare Siwa | Aazar | Hum TV | |
| 2015 | Preet Na Kariyo Koi | Shams | Hum TV | |
| 2016 | Udaari | Imtiaz Sheikh | Hum TV | Negative role |
| 2016 | Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi | Haider Shah | Hum TV | Directed by Shahzad Kashmiri |
| 2017 | Haasil | Junaid | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2018 | Maryam Periera | Ali Khan | PTV / TVOne | |
| 2018 | Aangan | Safdar/Subhan | Hum TV | Based on the novel of Khadija Mastoor about the 1947 partition |
| 2019 | Shahrukh Ki Saliyan | Shahrukh | Geo Entertainment | Comedy play written by Muhammad Younis Butt |
| 2019 | Alif | Taha Abul Ala | Geo Entertainment | Based on Sufi Islam, written by Umera Ahmed |
| 2020 | Bandhay Aik Dor Say | Umar | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2021 | Qayamat | Rashid | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2021 | Qissa Meherbano Ka | Murad | Hum TV | Negative role |
| 2022 | Meray Humnasheen | Darakhzai | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2022 | Fraud | Shujaat "Shajji" Atray/Tabraiz Khawar/Choudhary Hashim | ARY Digital | |
| 2023 | Hum Dono | Omer | Express Entertainment | |
| 2023 | Mujhay Qabool Nahi | Atir | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2023 | Sukoon | Hamdan | ARY Digital | |
| 2025 | Dayan | Zawar Shah | Geo Entertainment | |

### Web-series

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note |
| 2021 | Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam | Gulab | ZEE5 | Supporting role |

### Reality shows

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2013 | Madventures | Host | ARY Digital | Gameshow based on Fear Factor |
| 2015–2016 | Asia's Singing Superstar | Host | Zee TV | Co-host Shweta Pandit |
| 2017 | Knorr Noodles Boriyat Busters | Host | Geo Entertainment | Children's game show |
| 2019–2020 | Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan | Host | BOL Network | Talkshow |
| 2020 | Game Show Aisay Chalay Ga League | Captain (Lahore Leopards) | BOL Network | Won |
| 2021–2022 | Time Out with Ahsan Khan | Host | Express Entertainment | Talkshow |

### Music videos

| Year | Title | Artist | Notes | Singer |
| 2020 | Ye Watan Tumhara Hai | Various | | |
| 2020 | Kab Aaoge | Ahsan khan and Maheen Raheel | | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
| 2012 | 17th PTV Awards | Best Actor (Jury) | Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | Nominated |
| 2014 | 1st ARY Film Awards | Best Actor | Ishq Khuda | Nominated |
| 2020 | 1st Pakistan International Screen Awards | Best Television Actor in Comedy Role | Shahrukh Ki Saliyan | Nominated |

### Lux Styles Awards

| Year | Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
| 2008 | 7th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Muqaddas | Nominated |
| 2010 | 9th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Mohabat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai | Nominated |
| 2011 | 10th Lux Style Awards | Shikan | | Nominated |
| 2012 | 11th Lux Style Awards | Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole | | Nominated |
| 2014 | 13th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Terrestrial) | Mar Jayen Hum Toh Kiya | Won |
| 2017 | 16th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | Udaari | Won |
| 2018 | 17th Lux Style Awards | Best Lead Actor in a Film | Chupan Chupai | Nominated |

### Hum Awards

| Year | Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
| 2012 | 1st Hum Awards | Hum Award for Best Actor | Mere Qatil Mere Dildar | Nominated |
| 2013 | 2nd Hum Awards | Hum Award for Best Actor | Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai | Nominated |
| 2014 | 3rd Hum Awards | Hum Award for Best Actor | Mausam | Won |
| 2016 | 5th Hum Awards | Hum Award for Best Actor | Udaari | Won |
| 2022 | 8th Hum Awards | Best Actor Male Popular | Qissa Meherbano Ka | Nominated |