Salahuddin Tunio
Salahuddin Tunio | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 February 1949 |
| Occupations | Actor, Sindhi TV personality |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | Old Sindhi Dramas |
| Children | Fahad Mustafa |
Salahuddin Tunio (Sindhi: صلاح الدين تونيو, Urdu: صلاح الدين تونيو; born 28 February 1949) is a Pakistani actor in television and film.[1] He is the father of Fahad Mustafa.[2]
Early life and education
Tunio was born to Muhammad Ibrahim Tunio on 28 February 1949, in the village Dhanibux Tunio near Qambar.
Career
Cinema
In a 2025 interview with Dawn, Tunio stated that after the death of actor Waheed Murad during the production of the 1985 film Hero, director Iqbal Yusuf approached him to complete the remaining scenes of the film. Tunio said he was considered for the role due to his resemblance to Murad, but he declined the offer and chose to continue focusing on television rather than moving into film at that stage of his career.[3]
Television
He has acted in numerous Sindhi and Urdu TV dramas.[4][5]
Awards and recognition
In 2014, Salahuddin Tunio was awarded the Pride of Performance by the Government of Pakistan in recognition of his contributions to television and the performing arts. The civil award was conferred by the President of Pakistan on Independence Day as part of the annual national honours ceremony.[6]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Tanveer Fatima (B.A) | Dilawar Ali Khan | |
| 2011 | Meri Subh Ka Sitara | Nawaz Ikram | |
| 2012 | Aks | Cheema | |
| Main Gunehgar Nahi | Ammara's father-in-law | ||
| 2014 | Bashar Momin | Politician | |
| 2015 | Rang Laaga | Inspector Shaukat | [7] |
| Bay Qasoor | Amin | ||
| 2016 | Joru Ka Ghulam | Khalid | |
| 2017 | Aisi Hai Tanhai | Lawyer | |
| 2018 | Khalish | Jabbar Lakhi | |
| Pari Hun Mein | |||
| Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai | Minister | ||
| 2019 | Chand Ki Pariyan | Iqbal | [8] |
| 2023 | Bandish 2 | Baba Sahab | |
| 2026 | Aag Lagay Basti Mein | [9] |
References
- ^ Web Desk (12 September 2021). "Fahad Mustafa celebrates father Salahuddin Tunio with rare picture: See Photo". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "7 Pakistani celebrity father-child duos we adore". Express Tribune. 19 June 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ Suhayb, Muhammad (9 February 2025). "Flashback: The hero who never was". Dawn. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ "Salahuddin Tunio". Dramas Planet. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Salahuddin Tunio Archives". Watch Latest Episodes of ARY Digital. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "President confers civil awards for excellence in various fields". The News International. 15 August 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ "After Bashar Momin, Faysal Qureshi plays jovial Aashiq Hussain". Dawn. 15 January 2015.
- ^ "Chand Ki Pariyan | A story of helplessness and sacrifices". Watch Latest Episodes of ARY Digital. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ "Fahad Mustafa to share screen with father actor Salahuddin Tunio". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 11 February 2026.