# Faysal Quraishi

Faysal Quraishi (Urdu: فیصل قریشی; born on 26 October 1973) is a Pakistani actor, producer, and television host.
He is one of Pakistan's highest-paid actors. He is the recipient of more than 20 nationally recognised awards. He first gained recognition for playing the leading role of Boota in the television series Boota from Toba Tek Singh (1999) and has been a part of more than 200 projects.
He hosted a morning show called Muskurati Morning with Faisal Qureshi from 2010 to 2014 on TV One. From 2016 to 2019, he hosted the morning show Salam Zindagi on ARY Zindagi. He was also the host of a game show called Jeet Ka Dum on Hum TV and is currently hosting another game show, Khush Raho Pakistan, on BOL TV. He became a producer in 2017 with the production house Connect Studios, and owns a film production house named Faysal Quraishi Films.

## Early life

Quraishi was born to actress Afshan Qureshi and Abid Quraishi, who had a brief career as an actor.

## Career
### Child artist and film debut

Quraishi began his career as a child artist and appeared in the plays Emergency Ward and Andhera Ujala for PTV. He made his film debut as an actor in the 1992 film Saza. He was 17 at the time.

### Television

He first played minor roles in television serials before landing his first lead role as Boota in Boota from Toba Tek Singh in 1999, which made him an overnight star.
Faysal also played the leading role in Bashar Momin (2014), the first Pakistani drama to air on Indian television.
He also played a variety of characters in many critically acclaimed dramas, including Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2009), Meri Ansuni Kahani (2009), Masuri (2005), Roag (2014), Main Abdul Qadir Hoon (2010), Qaid-e-Tanhai (2010), Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (2011–2018), Rang Laaga (2015), Khalish (2018), Muqaddar (2020), and many others.
In 2015, Daily Pakistan reported that Faysal had become one of the highest-paid artists in television, charging Rs. 3 million per episode. He continues to be one of the most sought-after and highest-paid actors in Pakistan today.

### Host

Faysal has appeared as a judge on competition shows Dum Hai To Entertain Kar and Nachle. He also hosted the reality show Hero Banney Ki Tarang and the morning show Muskurati Morning on TV One.
From 2016 to 2019, Quraishi hosted the morning show Salam Zindagi which aired on ARY Zindagi. He was appointed CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on 30 July 2019.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
| 1992 | Saza | | |
| 2013 | Aina | Nadeem | Remake of Aina |
| 2015 | Good Morning Karachi | Shavaiz | |
| 2015 | Manto | Asim | |
| 2016 | Laloolal.com | Rameez | |
| 2023 | Money Back Guarantee | | Cameo |
| TBA | Sorry: A Love Story | TBA | Also co-producer |

### Television serials

| Year | Title | Role | Producer | Channel |
| 1983 | Dour-e-Junoon | Aamir | Mohammad Nisar Hussain | PTV |
| 1985 | Andhera Ujala | | | PTV Home |
| 1985 | Emergency Ward | | | PTV Home |
| 1995 | Jin Pe Takiya tha | | | PTV Home |
| 1999 | Boota from Toba Tek Singh | Boota | | PTV Home |
| 2000 | Harjaee | | | Indus TV |
| 2000 | Chamak | | | PTV Home |
| 2003 | Deewar | | | PTV Home |
| 2003 | Umrao Jaan Ada | Gohar Mirza | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2005 | Wajood e Laraib | Sheharyar | | Indus TV |
| 2005 | Tum Kahan Hum Kahan | | | Geo TV |
| 2005 | Masuri | | | PTV Home |
| 2005–2007 | Main Aur Tum | Shams | | Ary Digital |
| 2007 | Man-o-Salwa | Sheraz | | Hum TV |
| 2008 | Jhumka Jaan | | | Hum TV |
| 2008 | Kitni Door Kitne Paas | | | PTV Home |
| 2008 | Chaar Chand | | | Geo TV |
| 2008 | Ab Ghar Jaane Do | | | Geo TV |
| 2008 | Abhi Abhi | | | Ary Digital |
| 2008 | Madham Madham | | | Ary Digital |
| 2008 | Dil Kay Afsanay | | | Ary Digital |
| 2009 | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Aarfeen | | Geo TV |
| 2009 | Aashti | Nazrul Islam | | Hum TV |
| 2009 | Baarish Kay Aansoo | Asim | | Geo TV |
| 2009 | Meri Unsuni Kahani | | | Hum TV |
| 2009 | Phir Kho Jaye Na | | | Ary Digital |
| 2009 | Tere Liye | | | Ary Digital |
| 2009 | Tikon | | | Ary Digital |
| 2009 | The Ghost | Ayaan Daniyal | | Hum TV |
| 2009 | Ishq Junoon Deewangi | Musician | | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Tere Jaane Kay Baad | | | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Sandal | | | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Diya Jalay | Sameer | | ARY Digital |
| 2010 | Qaid-e-Tanhai | Moiz | | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Faiz Rasul | | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Yariyan | Babar | | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Haal-e-Dil | | | Ary Digital |
| 2010–11 | Dil Hai Chota Sa | Ahmer | | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Ishq Ibadat | | | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Kya Meri Shaadi Shahrukh Se Hogi | | | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Ek Hatheli Pe Hina Ek Hatheli Pe Lahoo | Najeeb | | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Mera Saaein | Aarish | | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Roag | Ayaz | | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Umm-e-Kulsoom | Nihal | | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Akhri Barish | Nihal | | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Khushboo Ka Ghar | Sikander | | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Sheedo | | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Sabz Pari Laal Kabootar | Rafiq | | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Mera Yaqeen | Asfar | | Ary Digital |
| 2012 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Sheedo | | Geo TV |
| 2012–13 | Mera Pehla Pyar | Taha | | Ary Digital |
| 2013 | Pachtawa | | | Ary Digital |
| 2013 | Adhoori Aurat | Zayyan | | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Sheedo | | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Mann Ke Moti | Rahil | | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Mein Bushra | Faraz | | ARY Digital |
| 2014 | Bashar Momin | Bashar | | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Iqraar | Shahbaz | | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Maryam | | | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Bheegi Palkein | | | A-Plus TV |
| 2015 | Mol | Sheharyar | | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Rang Laaga | Aashiq Hussain | | Ary Digital |
| 2015 | Naraz | Azlan | | Ary Digital |
| 2016 | Tum Meri Ho | Zayyan | | Ary Digital |
| 2016 | Mera Yaar Miladay | Dabbu | | Ary Digital |
| 2016 | Waada | Shahab | | Ary Digital |
| 2016 | Aap Ke Liye | Shaheer | | Ary Digital |
| 2017 | Zaakham | Khawar | | Ary Digital |
| 2017 | Mein Aur Tum 2.0 | Shams | | Ary Digital |
| 2018 | Main Manto | Asim | | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (Season 04) | Sheedo | | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Khalish | Sahil | | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Baba Jani | Asfand | | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Haiwan | Hameed | | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Satrangi | | | A-Plus Entertainment |
| 2020 | Muqaddar | Sardar Saif-ur-Rehman | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2020 | Gustakh | Rohail | | Express Entertainment |
| 2020 | Log Kya Kahenge | Saad | | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Fitoor | Haider | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2021 | Dil-e-Momin | Momin Shahzad | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2022 | Farq | Kamal Hassan | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2022 | Hook | Jaffar Ilahi | | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Aik Thi Laila | Azeem Ullah | | Express Entertainment |
| 2023 | Siyaah | SSP Rana Farrukh | | Green Entertainment |
| 2023 | Shikaar | Malik Bakhtawar | | Green Entertainment |
| 2023 | Zulm | Malik Ajlal | | Hum TV |
| 2024 | Khaie | Channar Khan | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2024 | BOL Kahani | unannounced | | BOL Network |

### Other appearances

| Year | Drama Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
| 2007 | Kaun | | STN TV | In episode 5 Honeymoon |
| 2008 | Resham Si Shaam | Ahsaan | Hum TV | An episode for Qissaon ki Chaadar mini-series |
| 2009 | Mutthi Bhar Mitti | Muzaffar | Hum TV | An Independence Day special telefilm |
| 2009 | Babies Unlimited | Humdum | Geo TV | An Eid special telefilm |
| 2009 | Nass Baliye | Himself | ARY Digital | An Eid special telefilm |
| 2010 | Talluq | Armaan | Geo TV | Appeared in Episode 2 |
| 2010 | Hum Kahani Meri Zubani | | ARY Digital | |
| 2010 | Phir Kab Milo Ge | | TV one |
| 2011 | Dum Hai Tou Entertain Kar | Judge | ARY Digital | Reality Show |
| 2012 | Main Aur Tum Phir Se | | ARY Digital | Comedy Sitcom |
| 2015 | Jeet Ka Dum | Host | Hum TV | |
| 2017 | Jimmy Immy Timmy (JIT) | Timmy | ARY Digital | Television film |
| 2016–2019 | Salam Zindagi | Host | ARY Zindagi | Morning Show |
| 2019 | Jeeto Pakistan | Guest | ARY Digital | |
| 2019 | Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan | Guest | Bol TV | |
| 2019 | Khush Raho Pakistan | Host | Bol TV | Game Show |

## Awards and recognition
### Lux Style Awards

| Year | Category | Project | Result |
| 2003 | Best TV Actor | Deewar | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best TV Actor | Harjaee | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best TV Actor | Umrao Jaan Ada | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Main Aur Tum | Won |
| 2006 | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Jaye Kahan Ye Dil | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Masuri | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Manay Na Ye Dil | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Won |
| 2012 | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Roag | Won |
| 2013 | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Jahez | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best TV Actor | Bashar Momin | Nominated |
| 2016 | Best TV Actor | Rang Laaga | Won |
| 2017 | Best TV Actor | Bheegi Palkein | Nominated |
| 2021 | Best TV Actor (Critics' Choice) | Muqaddar | Nominated |
| 2021 | Best TV Actor (Viewers' Choice) | Muqaddar | Nominated |