Ahsan Khan

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Ahsan Khan
احسن خان
Born (1981-10-09) 9 October 1981[1]
London, England[2]
CitizenshipPakistan, United Kingdom
EducationMaster's degree in English Literature
Alma materGovernment College University, Lahore
Occupations
Years active1998–present
Employer(s)Various film and television productions
Agenthttps://www.astservices.tech
Known forWork in Pakistani television dramas and films
Notable workDastaan (2010)
Udaari (2016)
StyleDrama, Comedy, Action
SpouseFatima Ahsan[3]
AwardsMultiple Nominations at Lux Style Awards
HonoursCLF Goodwill Ambassador (2019)
Websitehttps://astservices.tech/ahsan-khan-actor-host-model-influencer/

Ahsan Khan (Urdu: احسن خان; born 9 October 1981) is a British Pakistani actor, producer and TV host.

He began acting in 1998 at the age of 23 with the film Nikkah. 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.[4] Ahsan Khan has also hosted Ramadan transmission for several years which airs on PTV Home named Ramazan Pakistan.

Khan was appointed as a CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on 30 July 2019.[5]

Early life and education

He was born in London on 9 October 1981, into a family of seven; a father of half-Pashtun heritage, a mother who is Punjabi descent, 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.[6]

Career

Actor

He received acclaim for his role in the 2016 drama Udaari.[7]

In 2017, he starred in the romantic-comedy film Chupan Chupai opposite Neelam Muneer. The film was a commercial success.[8] His performance in the film earned him a nomination for Lux Style Award for Best Film Actor.[9]

In 2019, he played a pivotal role in the acclaimed television series Alif.[10][11] That same year, he played the eponymous character in comedy series Shahrukh Ki Saliyan, opposite Ramsha Khan.[12][13]

Producer

Since 2016, he has also turned to production,[14] with the socially relevant series Dukh Sukh, being "tired of the same old 'saas bahu' dramas",[15] and as of 2018, had produced more than twenty works for television.[16]

Host

He hosted a quiz show, Hayya Allal Falah ,on Hum TV in 2011, during Ramadan.[17][2]

Musician

In 2013, Khan ventured into singing when he performed the title song for the television drama series Khoya Khoya Chand. He was encouraged by the drama’s director, Fahim Burney, after being heard humming on set, and was subsequently offered the opportunity to sing the soundtrack. The song, a romantic duet, was recorded alongside singer Dua Malik and received a positive response following the drama’s release.[18]

In 2021, he performed the Punjabi song "Torr" for the first season of the music television series Kashmir Beats. The song featured Khan as the lead vocalist alongside Bismah Abdullah and formed part of the show’s concept of highlighting contemporary Punjabi music through high-production studio performances.

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1998 Nikah
2000 Billi
Ghar Kab Aao Gay Captain Amir
2013 Ishq Khuda Ahsan
Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri Saad
2014 Sultanat
2016 Chashm e Num Shahid Short film
Moomal Rano Jamaal
2017 Chupan Chupai Babu [19]
2018 Tick Tock Voice role Animated film [20]
2022 Chakkar Kabir [21]
Rehbra Danish [22][23]

Television series

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref(s)
2003 Sehra PTV
Duniya Dari Directed by Javed Fazil
Singhar Directed by Javed Fazil, written by Seema Ghazal
2004 Chashmaan
Ana Geo Entertainment Directed by S. Suleman, written by Seema Ghazal
Ajnabi Raste Ajnabi Manzilein PTV Nominated in PTV Awards 2006 for Best Actor
2005 Beti Kamaal
Khawab Nagar
Safaid Posh Sameer Geo Entertainment Directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari
Mehndi wale haath Akbar
Sitam PTV PTV's first soap
Aah ATV
2006 Gharoor Haris PTV Written by Hassan Nisar
Banjar Geo Entertainment
Band Darwaze PTV Written by Naheed Naz, produced by Imran Gul, directed by Rajaz
Sharbati
Chingarian
Barson Baad Asif Directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari
Saat Sur Rishton Ke Waseem Directed by Syed Ahmad Kamran
Diya Sath Chand Lamhon Ka Rehaan
Chashman Shahnoor Aaj TV
2007 Muqaddas Rehaan ARY Digital
Rishtay ATV [24]
Awaaz PTV Asif Ali Pota Production
2008 Kagaz Kay Phool
Bint e Adam Directed By Shahid Zahoor, Written by Wasi Shah
Sill ATV [25]
2009 Saiqa Rehaan Hum TV
Koonj Geo Entertainment
Kaahe ko Biyahe Badais Salman Ali Awan
Dil Dard Dhuwaan ARY Digital
Muhabbat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai Kabir A-Plus Entertainment
2010 Din Dhallay Saim PTV
Chatt
Imtehan
Vasl Adeel Hum TV
Dastaan Saleem
Parsa David Agarwal
2011 Pani Jaisa Piyar Saad
Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole Hadi PTV
Takkay ki Ayegi Baraat Azar Geo Entertainment
Neeyat Ismail ARY Digital
Ik Yaad Hai A-Plus Entertainment
Omar Dadi aur Gharwale Ahmed ARY Digital
Payal PTV
2012 Mere Qatil Mere Dildar Umar Hum TV
Bilqees Kaur Sultan
Meri Ladli Tabraiz ARY Digital
Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi Meerab Hum TV
Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu Adeel
Dil Say Dil Tak PTV Directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari
Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat Azar Geo Entertainment
Mirat Ul Uroos Hashim
2013 Heer Ranjha Ranjha PTV Based on Waris Shah's Heer Ranjha (1766)
Khoya Khoya Chand Aarib Hum TV Also co-sung the OST Mehki Mehki [26]
Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai Arham
Gohar-e-Nayab Sami A-Plus Entertainment
Meri Zindagi Hai Tu Aman Geo Entertainment
Kabhi Kabhi Araiz ARY Digital
2014 Qudrat Momin
Mausam Hashir Hum TV
Marasim Daud A-Plus Entertainment
Zid Umer Hum TV
Chupkay Say Bahaar Aa Jaye Mazhar A-Plus Entertainment Also Producer
2015 Tumhare Siwa Aazar Hum TV
Preet Na Kariyo Koi Shams
2016 Udaari Imtiaz Sheikh Negative role [27]
Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi Haider Shah Directed by Shahzad Kashmiri
2017 Haasil Junaid Geo Entertainment
2018 Maryam Periera Ali Khan PTV / TVOne
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
Alif Taha Abul Ala Based on Sufi Islam, written by Umera Ahmed
2020 Bandhay Aik Dor Say Umar
2021 Qayamat Rashid
Qissa Meherbano Ka Murad Hum TV Negative role [27]
2022 Meray Humnasheen Darakhzai Geo Entertainment
Fraud Shujaat "Shajji" Atray/Tabraiz Khawar/Choudhary Hashim ARY Digital
2023 Hum Dono Omer Express Entertainment Mini-series
Mujhay Qabool Nahi Atir Geo Entertainment
Sukoon Hamdan Rashid ARY Digital
2025 Dayan Zawar Shah Geo Entertainment [28]
TBA Aap Ki Izzat † TBA Hum TV [29]
TBA Zanjeerein † TBA [30]

Telefilms

Year Title Role Network Ref(s)
2024 Pyaar Tou Warh Gaya Geo Entertainment
Apna Pan Aan TV
2025 Mohabbat Youn Bhi Honi Thi Hum TV

Web Series

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref(s)
2021 Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam Gulab ZEE5 Supporting role [31]

Reality shows

Year Title Role Network Notes
2013 Madventures Host ARY Digital Gameshow based on Fear Factor
2015–2016 Asia's Singing Superstar Zee TV Co-host Shweta Pandit
2017 Knorr Noodles Boriyat Busters Geo Entertainment Children's game show[32]
2019–2020 Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan BOL Network Talkshow
2020 Game Show Aisay Chalay Ga League Captain (Lahore Leopards) Won
2021–2022 Time Out with Ahsan Khan Host Express Entertainment Talkshow[33]

Music videos

Year Title Artist Ref
2015 "Urain Ge" Ali Zafar [34]
2020 "Ye Watan Tumhara Hai" Various [35]
"Kab Aaoge" Ahsan khan and Maheen Raheel [36]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref(s)
2008 7th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor (Satellite) Muqaddas Nominated [37]
2010 9th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) Mohabat Yun Bhi Hoti Hai Nominated [38]
2011 10th Lux Style Awards Shikan Nominated [39]
2012 11th Lux Style Awards Tera Pyar Nahi Bhoole Nominated [40]
17th PTV Awards Best Actor (Jury) Nominated
1st Hum Awards Best Actor Mere Qatil Mere Dildar Nominated
2013 2nd Hum Awards Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai Nominated
2014 3rd Hum Awards Mausam Won
1st ARY Film Awards Best Actor Ishq Khuda Nominated
13th Lux Style Awards Best TV Play (Terrestrial) Mar Jayen Hum Toh Kiya Nominated [41]
2016 5th Hum Awards Best Actor Udaari Won
2017 16th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor Won [42]
2018 17th Lux Style Awards Best Lead Actor in a Film Chupan Chupai Won [43]
2020 1st Pakistan International Screen Awards Best Television Actor in Comedy Role Shahrukh Ki Saliyan Nominated
2022 8th Hum Awards Best Actor - Popular Qissa Meherbano Ka Nominated
Best Performance in a Negative Role Won
2023 1st Kya Drama Hai Icon Awards Best Actor Mini-series Hum Dono Nominated [44]

[45]

Best Performance in a Negative Role (Popular Choice) Fraud Won

Other recognitions

Year Award Category Work Ref(s)
2021 The Random ‘Year That Was 2021’ Gloss Etc Awards 'Bring On The Gossip’ Awards Time Out with Ahsan Khan [46]
Best Villain Award Qissa Meherbano Ka
2022 The Random ‘Year That Was 2022’ Gloss Etc Awards Here, there, everywhere! Award Meray Humnasheen [47]

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