# Adeel Husain

Adeel Husain (Urdu: عدیل حسین) is a Pakistani actor and director. He is best known for his roles in Mera Naseeb (2011), Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu (2012), Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai (2013-2014), Jackson Heights (2014-2015) and Daasi (2019).

## Early life and education

Born on 30 June 1978 in Karachi, he earned his Masters in marketing from Dublin Business School in Dublin, Ireland.
During his school and college days his hobbies included painting and drawing, which would be instrumental in making his transition towards the entertainment industry as professional option.

## Career
### Acting

He started his career in the 1990s, became a part of the City FM's breakfast show and made appearances on the screen in the form of advertisements, selective TV dramas, music videos, and telefilms like Duniya Goal Hai that ran in Kara Film Festival.

### Direction

His first work as director was a car commercial in 2008 for the HBL Car to Car campaign and an unreleased brand entertainment project for the Telecom sector by the name of Mera Mobile which he created and directed. He also worked as a cinematographer in a documentary produced by Vizor Studios.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Dunya Goal Hai | Ayaz Aziz | Telefilm |
| 2008 | Aa Mera Pyar Ki Khushboo | Saleem | Television debut |
| 2010 | Daam | Junaid | |
| 2011 | Mera Naseeb | Shahbaz | |
| 2012 | Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu | Ibad | |
| 2012 | Serade | Shehzad Ameen | Short Telefilm |
| 2013 | Mora Piya | Faisal | |
| 2013 | Jiya Na Jaye | Eqaan | |
| 2013 | Silvatein | Rayyan | |
| 2013 | Aik Graduation Ki Long Story Short Mein | Rohail | Telefilm |
| 2013 | Shukk | Ehtesham | |
| 2013 | TUC The Lighter Side of Life | Himself | Episode 6 |
| 2014 | Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai | Zeeshan | |
| 2014 | Jackson Heights | Jamshed | |
| 2016 | Bin Roye | Himself | Episode 6, Cameo |
| 2019 | Daasi | Aahil | |
| 2021 | Aakhir Kab Tak | Nasir | |
| 2023 | Pyari Mona | Babar | |
| 2024 | Ghair | Farjaad | |

### Films

|† Denotes films that have not yet been released
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2015 | Bin Roye | Himself | Secial appearance in the song "Balle Balle" |
| 2016 | Ho Mann Jahaan | Nadir | Film debut |
| 2016 | Dobara Phir Se | Hammad | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Serial/Film | Award | Category | Result |
| 2007 | Duniya Goal Hai | Kara Film Festival Awards | Best Male Actor in a Lead Role | Nominated |
| 2007 | Duniya Goal Hai | Kara Film Festival Awards | Special Jury Award for Acting | Won |
| 2011 | Daam | Pakistan Media Awards | Best New Male Actor | Won |
| 2011 | Mera Naseeb | Pakistan Media Awards | Best New Male Actor | Nominated |
| 2011 | Mera Naseeb | Pakistan Media Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2015 | Muhabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai | Hum Awards | Best Actor Popular | Nominated |
| 2015 | Muhabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai | Hum Awards | Best Actor Jury | Nominated |
| 2016 | Bin Roye | Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Special Appearance | Won |
| 2016 | | Hum Style Awards | Most Stylish Film Actor | Nominated |
| 2017 | Dobara Phir Se | Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role Male | Nominated |
| 2017 | Ho Mann Jahaan | Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Male Debut | Nominated |
| 2017 | Ho Mann Jahaan | Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Dance Performance | Won |
| 2017 | Ho Mann Jahaan | Nigar Awards | Best Debut Male | Won |
| 2017 | Dobara Phir Se & Ho Mann Jahaan | Pakistan Excellence Awards | Best Actor | Won |
| 2017 | | Hum Style Awards | Most Stylish Film Actor | Nominated |