Rashid Farooqui
Rashid Farooqui | |
|---|---|
راشد فاروقی | |
| Born | 3 January 1969 |
| Other names | Rashid Farooqi |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
Rashid Farooqui is a Pakistani films television and theatre actor.[1] He is known for his villainous roles, such as Inspector Ibrahim in Laal Kabootar.[2]
Career
Rashid Farooqui started his acting career in theatre and later became a television actor. He has appeared in various television series and telefilms in Pakistan, including the telefilms Too Late, The Reformer, and Shahrukh Khan Ki Maut (2005).[3] Farooqui made his Lollywood debut in Mehreen Jabbar's drama film Ramchand Pakistani (2008), in which he played the lead role and got nominated for the Lux Style Award for Best Actor.[4] In 2009, Farooqui appeared in Insha'Allah, followed by Maalik (2016). He has also made an appearance in the 2016 film Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay.[5]
Filmography
| Film | Role | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahrukh Khan Ki Maut | Ustad Manzoor | 2005 | short-film |
| Ramchand Pakistani | Shankar | 2008 | Nomination for Lux Style Award |
| Insha'Allah | Abbas Shan | 2009 | short-film |
| Mah e Mir | Nawaz | 2016 | Official submission for 89th Academy Awards |
| Riyasat Mae Riyasat | Kahil | 2016 | Telefilm |
| Maalik | Inspector | 2016 | |
| Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai | 2016 | ||
| Laal Kabootar | Inspector Ibrahim | 2019 | |
| John | 2023 | Movie[6] |
Television
Accolades
| Ceremony | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor | Ramchand Pakistani | Nominated |
| 18th Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor-Critics' Choice | Laal Kabootar | Won |
References
- ^ "Rashid Farooqui Biography". TV.com.pk. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ Ashraf, Sonia (4 April 2019). "How do you play a corrupt cop and still get an audience to like you? Rashid Farooqi knows". Images. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Telefilm: Too late the reformer". DAWN. 11 July 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ Farooqui made his Lollywood debut in Mehreen Jabbar's drama film Ramchand Pakistani (2008) in which he played the lead role and got nominated for Lux Style Award for Best Actor (Male). In 2009, Farooqui appeared in Insha'Allah, followed by Maalik (2016). He has also made appearance in Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay (2016).Sheeba Hasan (2 October 2008). "'Bollywood movies help revive Pakistan's film industry'". Masala. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ Misbah Jamal (18 June 2015). "Pakistani Movie 'Maalik' to Release on Independence Day 2015". Brandsynario. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "Aashir Wajahat's debut film JOHN premieres in style". Daily Pakistan Global. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ "7th Sky | WILCO". Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ Nawaz, Rashid (2 September 2025). "Sanwal Yaar Piya: A Must-Watch Pakistani Drama Coming Soon!". Brides & You. Retrieved 2 September 2025.