# Adnan Shah Tipu

Adnan Shah "Tipu" is a Pakistani actor known for his supporting, comic and villainy roles. Tipu has worked in Pakistani drama and film industry for almost three decades.

## Early life

Born in Faisalabad, Punjab, Tipu left his home at the age of 16 and before becoming an actor he used to do mimicry of stars and celebrities.

## Career

Tipu started his career in 1999 as a television actor and gained popularity through a sitcom titled "Sub Set Hai" created by Azfar Ali, which was aired on Indus Vision in 2001.
Tipu has appeared in many television serials in Pakistan such as Makan (2006). He has also acted in 2011 sitcom series Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga. He made his debut as a film actor in 2003 film Khamosh Pani. In 2008, he appeared in drama film Ramchand Pakistani, followed by his Bollywood debut film Kajraare (2010), directed by Pooja Bhatt. Tipu starred in Josh: Independence Through Unity and grabbed the nomination in ARY Film Award for Best Actor.
Tipu played a villainary role in Dukhtar (2014) and also starred in the Indian film Welcome to Karachi (2015).
In an interview with The Express Tribune, Tipu said regarding the film: "I am impressed by the work, not by the name of an actor. It is true both (Jackky and Arshad) are good actors but even if I end up appearing in the same frame with legendary actors like Marlon Brando, Al Pacino or Dilip Kumar I will not let myself become overawed by their presence but will instead try to do what I do best and give my best performance,".
In 2016, he appeared in Ashir Azeem's Maalik which was banned in Pakistan after few days of release.

## Filmography
### Films

List of film credits for Adnan Shan Tipu :
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | Out of Sync | Squabbling Drive | Short film |
| 2003 | Khamosh Pani | Mazhar | |
| 2008 | Ramchand Pakistani | Sharma | |
| 2009 | Yarana | | Pashto language film |
| 2010 | Kajraare | Baabar Altaf Khan | Bollywood debut |
| 2013 | Josh: Independence Through Unity | Gulsher | |
| 2014 | Dukhtar | Ghorzang Khan | |
| 2015 | Dho Dala: The Sin Washer | Tipu | Short film |
| 2015 | Welcome 2 Karachi | Azhar Baloch | Bollywood film |
| 2016 | Maalik | Fariday | |
| 2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Shoukat Ali | Cameo appearance |
| 2018 | Saat Din Mohabbat In | Sadiq Moti | |
| 2018 | Jackpot | | |
| 2019 | Chhalawa | Chaudhary Nazakut | |
| 2020 | Stray Dogs Come Out at Night | Khurram | |
| 2021 | Hona Tha Pyar | Tameezuddin | Telefilm |
| 2022 | Dum Mastam | | |
| 2022 | Chaudhry – The Martyr | | |
| 2023 | In Flames | Uncle Nasir | |
| 2023 | Dhai Chaal | | |
| TBA | Zeher-e-Ishq | TBA | |
| TBA | Once Upon a Time in Karachi | TBA | |

### Television serials

List of television credits for Adnan Shan Tipu :
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
| 2001 | Sub Set Hai | Pintoo | Indus Vision | Sitcom |
| 2006 | Makan | Jaffer's friend | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2008 | Ab Set Hai | Pintoo | AAG TV | Sitcom |
| 2010 | Zerooos | Addu | Hum TV | Sitcom |
| 2011 | Jal Pari | | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2011–18 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Inspector Saleem | Geo Entertainment | Sitcom |
| 2012 | Aitraf | Tanveer | ARY Digital | |
| 2013 | Ghundi | Mateen | Hum Sitaray | |
| 2014 | Bay Emaan Mohabbat | Naeem | ARY Digital | |
| 2016 | Preet Na Kariyo Koi | Mushtaq | Hum TV | |
| 2016–17 | Noor-e-Zindagi | | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2016–17 | Hatheli | Saleem | Hum TV | |
| 2016–17 | Khuda Mera Bhi Hai | | ARY Digital | |
| 2018 | Baby | Saarim | Express Entertainment | |
| 2018 | Suno Chanda | Jalal Khan | Hum TV | |
| 2019 | Suno Chanda 2 | Jalal Khan | Hum TV | |
| 2019 | Mein Jeena Chahti Hoon | | PTV Home | |
| 2019–20 | Tera Yahan Koi Nahin | | Hum TV | |
| 2020 | Zebaish | Pirzada Qasim | Hum TV | |
| 2021 | Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | Ikram | Hum TV | |
| 2021 | Yaar Na Bichray | Bashir Uddin | Hum TV | |
| 2021 | Parizaad | Akbar | Hum TV | |
| 2022 | Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi | Sheru | ARY Digital | |
| 2023 | Kabuli Pulao | Qayyum | Green Entertainment | |
| 2024 | Standup Girl | | Green Entertainment | |
| 2024 | Zard Patton Ka Bunn | Molvi Sahib | Hum TV | |
| 2025 | My Dear Cinderella | | Hum TV | |

## Awards and nominations

List of awards or nominations received by Adnan Shan Tipu :
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2006 | Adnan Shah | 1st Indus Drama Awards for Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2014 | Adnan Shah | ARY Film Award for Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2019 | Tipu Shah | 7th Hum Awards for Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |