Adnan Siddiqui was born on October 23, 1969. Adnan Siddiqui is a Pakistani actor, producer, and model who has worked in Hollywood and Lollywood and debuted in Bollywood with the Hindi film Mom (2017). Additionally, running his own production company, Cereal Entertainment, he produces serials including Aadat and Ghughi. Following PTV’s classical drama Aroosa, he played a supporting role in Mere Paas Tum Ho. He also worked with actress Anmol Baloch in the TV serial “Dil Tere Naam,” which aired between 2015 and 2016.
Adnan Siddiqui’s early life and education
He was born in Lahore, where his father relocated from Uttar Pradesh before moving the entire family to Karachi sometime after Adnan’s birth, Adnan Siddiqui is the youngest of eight children. Adnan Siddiqui attended Karachi’s St. Patrick’s High School.
Adnan Siddiqui Family
Wife
In 1999, he married Palwasha, who is the daughter of a famous professional drama director of PTV’s golden age. Adnan Siddiqui’s father-in-law, Muhammad Zaheer Khan, directed several topic-related dramas. Hira Zaheer, Adnan Siddiqui’s sister-in-law, was also a former actor; her most well-known performance was the long drama “Peela Jora,” featuring Humayun Saeed.
Childerns
He is the father of three children with two girls. Their names are Maryam and Daniya, and he has one child whose name is Zaid. However, their ages are not mentioned anywhere if we talk about their nature, so they are family-oriented. Still, none of them show any interest in the Pakistani film or drama industry.
Adnan Siddiqui Career
Among the commercials and drama serials Adnan Siddiqui has starred in are Aroosa, Pal Do Pal, Meri Adhoori Mohabbat, Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan, Doraha, Hawa Rait Aur Aangan, Choti Si Kahani, Vasl and Parsa. Beginning his filming career in the 1990s, Siddiqui gained recognition for being cast in the popular serial Uroosa and among the well-known trip reality shows Shoaib Mansoor produced.
He red-carpeted the Lux Style Awards in 2002 and was nominated for Best Actor (TV). He also had a minor part in the 2007 film A Mighty Heart with Angelina Jolie and Irrfan Khan. On the Pakistan Media Award, Siddiqui took home the Best Supporting Actor Award for Ishq Junoon Deewangi in 2010.
He debuted in the Pakistani film Yalghaar. Although Siddiqui said, “People ask why I act with women half my age,” and has appeared in roles more suitable for youthful performers.
Filmography
Movie | Role | Year | Film Industry |
A Mighty Heart | Dost Aliani | 2007 | Hollywood |
Yalghaar | Col. Imran | 2016 | Lollywood |
Mom | Anand Sabarwal | 2017 | Bollywood |
Dam Mastam | Director ( Cameo ) | 2022 | Lollywood |
Carma—The Movie | Ali Khan | 2022 | Lollywood |
Umro Ayyar A New Begning | Amar’s Father | 2024 | Lollywood |
Television
Career as Actor
Adnan Siddiqui works as an actor in many television dramas. The list of dramas where he works is given below.
In 1994, he debuted in a drama serial, Aroosa, which aired on Pakistan television. It was a classical drama directed by Qasim Jalali, but the role he played in the serial was unknown. After two years of Aroosa drama, in 1996, he worked in the super hit drama serial “Pal Do Pal” written by Haseena Moin. he did this drama in the gap of two years. In 1998, he worked in the drama ” Saibaan,” written by Naheed Sultana Akhtar and aired on PTV.
This opened the door for Adnan Siddiqui in the Pakistani drama industry because he worked in five superhit drama serials in 1999 that aired on Pakistani television: Colony 2, Sila, Samander Hai Drama Darmiyaan, and Ghulam Gardish. He played the role of Zohaib in Tum Kiya Milay. In 2000, he played a role in the drama serial “Kabhi Kabhi Pyaar Main, “directed by Afreen Baig. In 2001, he played Mahmud in the drama Zaib-un-Nisa, produced by Sahira Kazmi and aired on Pakistan Television.
In 2003, he worked in the drama serial Umrao Jaan, which was on Geo Entertainment in s. The same year, he played the role of Taha in the Superhit drama by Muhammad Javed Fazilserial “Mehndi.” He played the role of Mohid Farooq in the Drama Series ” Wajoode Laraib,” written by Umera Ahmed and aired on Idus Television.
In 2005, he worked in two dramas, one of them was “Andhi,” which aired on PTV, and the second drama, where he played the role of Kashan in “Shiddat, aired on Hum TV in 2006; he worked one drama series of ARY Digital named Manzil where he played the role fo Sajid.
A further list of dramas where he works is given below.
Drama Name | Role in Drama | Year | Television | Directed/Written by |
Yaadain | Unknow | 2007 | PTV | It is unknown who wrote or directed this drama, but was nominated for the 7th Lux Style Awards in the category of Best TV Play. |
Dually Wed (aka Aurat Aur Char Dewari) | Rafiq | 2007 | ARY Digital | Unknown |
Wilco | Major Jamshed | 2007 | PTV | Unknown |
Meri Adhoori Mohabbat | Unknown | 2008 | Geo Entertainment | Unknown |
Kaisa yeh Junoon | Unknown | 2008 | ARY Digital | It is unknown who wrote or directed this drama, but was nominated in the two categories of 8th Lux Style Awards |
Socha Na Tha | Unknown | 2008 | Unknown | Unknown |
Doraha | Azfar | 2008-2009 | Geo Entertainment | This was Written by Umera Ahmed |
Mulaqat | Unknown | 2009 | Hum TV | Unknown |
Aania | Unknown | 2009 | TV One Pakistan | Unknown |
Shiddat | Unknown | 2009 | Hum TV | Directed By M. Javaid Fazil |
Meri Jaan | Unknown | 2009 | Hum TV | Unknown |
Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan | Aadil | 2009-2010 | Geo Entertainment | Nominated for five categories of the 10th Lux Style Awards, Written by Umera Ahmad |
Vasal | Hashim | 2010 | Hum TV | Directed by Mehreen Jabbar |
Thori Si Wafa Chahiye | Jasim | 2010 | Geo TV | Unknown |
Hawa Rait Aur Aangan | Unknown | 2010 | PTV | Directed by Ali Rizvi |
Diya Jalay | Asfand | 2010 | ARY Digital | Unknown |
Choti Si Kahani | Ahmed | 2010 | PTV | Nominated for six categories of THE 3RD PAKISTAN MEDIA AWARDS, Written by Haseena Moin |
Persa | Salma | 2010-2011 | Hum TV | Dramatised By Tahira Wasti |
Kasi Yeh Agan | Unknown | 2011 | PTV Home | Unknown |
Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Bakhtiar | 2011 | Hum TV | Unknown |
Maat | Faisal | 2011 | Hum TV | Written by Umera Ahmed |
Mohabbat Rooth Jahe Toh | Zain | 2011 | Hum TV | Written by Faiza Iftikhar |
Jal Pari | Rashid | 2011-2012 | Geo Entertainment | Directed by Sarmad Khoosat |
Shikwa Na Shikyat Hai | Unknown | 2012 | Express Entertainment | Unknown |
Mohabbat Jahe Bhar Mein | Basharat | 2012 | Hum TV | Unknown |
Sandal | Unknown | 2012 | Geo Entertainment | Unknown |
Pat Jahr Ke Bad | Unknown | 2012 | Urdu One | Unknown |
Humnasheen | Hasan | 2013 | Hum TV | Unknown |
Ek Thi Paro | Unknown | 2013-2014 | TV One Pakistan | Unknown |
Darmiyan | Unknown | 2014 | ARY Digital | Unknown |
Aahista Aahista | Zawar | 2014 | Hum TV | Unknown |
Ru Baru | Taimur | 2014 | Hum TV | Unknown |
Mere Humdum Mere Dost | Haydar | 2014 | Urdu One | Written by Farhat Ishtiaq |
Jaanam | Unknown | 2014 | A-Plus TV | Unknown |
Kitna Satate Ho | Hasan | 2015 | Hum TV | Unknown |
Pakeeza | Azeem | 2015 | Hum TV | Written by Bushra Ansari |
Karb | Hamza | 2015 | Hum TV | Unknown |
Mohabbat Ho Gayi Tumse | Ryam | 2015 | TV One Pakistan | Written by Haseena Moin |
Dil Tere Naam | Unknown | 2015-2016 | Urdu One | Unknown |
Khushboo ka safar | Unknown | 2016-2017 | TV One Pakistan | Unknown |
Aitbaar | Unknown | 2017 | Aaj Entertainment | Unknown |
Sammi | Rashid | 2017 | Hum TV | Written by Noor ul Huda Shah |
Ghughi | Rashid | 2018 | TV One | It is unknown who wrote or directed this drama, but it is based on Amrita Pritam’s novel |
BelaPur ki Dayan | Shakir | 2018 | Hum TV | It is unknown who wrote or directed this drama, but was nominated for six categories of Hum Awards |
Mere Paas Tum Ho | Shehwar | 2019-2020 | ARY Digital | Written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar |
Yeh Dil Mera | Mir Farooq Zaman | 2019-2020 | Hum TV | Written by Farhat Ishtiaq |
Jeeto Pakistan League (Season One) | live and Himself | 2020 | ARY Digital | Captain (Lahore Falcons)/5th Position |
Jeeto Pakistan League (Season Two) | live and Himself | 2021 | ARY Digital | Captain (Lahore Falcons)/Winner |
Jeeto Pakistan League (Season Three) | live and Himself | 2022 | ARY Digital | Captain (Lahore Falcons) |
Tamasha (2022 TV Series) | Presenter (Tv Host) | 2022 | ARY Digital | Unknow |
Siyaah | Bedaar | 2023 | Green Entertainment | Unknow |
Khushbo Mein Basay Khat | Ahmed Zaryab | 2023 | Hum TV | Unknow |
Gentleman | Rahmatullah “Rehmati” Bangash | 2024 | Green Entertainment | Unknow |
Career As Producer
Cereal Productions, a production company, has produced many films. One of the newly created films is Dum Mastam, a feature film. The list of films produced by him is given bellow.
- Seeta Bagri
- Pujaran
- Jalti Baarish
- Aadat
- Ghughi
- Saiyaan Way
- Mein Na Janoo (co-produced with Momina Duraid
- Ghamandi
- Dum Mastam (feature film)
Award And Nominations
Throughout his showbiz career, Adnan Siddiqui just took two awards. The first time was in 2010 when he received the “Pakistan Media Drama” award in the “Best Supporting Actor” category for working in the drama serial Ishq Junoon Deewangi. The second award he was “The Hum Award in 2017, the ‘Best Actor” for working in drama serial Sammi.
Awards | Categorizes | Year | Nominations | Result’s |
The First Indus Award | Best Actor Serial in a Leading Role | 2005 | Unknown | Nominated |
Pakistan Media Award | Best Supporting Actor | 2010 | Ishq Junoon Deewangi | Won |
Hum Awards | Best Actor | 2012 | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Nominated |
Hum Awards | Best Actor | 2013 | Humnasheen | Nominated |
Hum Awards | Best Actor | 2014 | Aahista Aahista | Nominated |
Hum Awards | Best Actor | 2015 | Karb | Nominated |
Hum Awards | Best Actor | 2017 | Sammi | Won |
Hum Awards | Best Onscreen Couple Popular | 2017 | Sammi | Nominated |
Hum Awards | Best Actor Popular | 2019 | Belapur Ki Dayan | Nominated |
Lux Style Awards
Adnan Siddiqui was nominated four times in the category of “Best TV Actor” and one time nominated for the category of “Best TV Track” in the ceremony of 1st,12th,17th, and 18th lux style Awards in different projects like Meray Qatil Meray Dildar, Sammi and Ghughi, etc.
Adnan Siddiqui Social Media Handles
Adnan Siddique has 1.1 million followers with the post of 1498 while he just follow 283 people at his Instagram account.
Although he does not have an official Facebook account, he has an official Facebook page with 182.9k followers.
Adnan Siddiqui has 147k followers on Twitter, while he follows 33 people
F&Qs
Is Adnan Siddiqui still married?
Yes, he married Palwasha in 1999, and they have been together for 20 years. He mostly keeps his family out of the showbiz industry.
How many children are of Adnan Siddiqui?
He is the father of three children with two girls. Their names are Maryam and Daniya, and he has one child named Zaid.
How are Adnan Siddiqui and Asad Siddiqui related?
He was born in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, on April 15, 1987, a Pakistani actor. He is Adnan Siddiqui’s nephew, a venerable actor. His wife is Zara Noor Abbas.
Where was Adnan Siddiqui born?
He was born in Lahore, where his father relocated from Uttar Pradesh before moving the entire family to Karachi sometime after Adnan’s birth; he is the youngest of eight children. Siddiqui attended Karachi’s St. Patrick’s High School.
Who is Adnan Siddiqui’s Father-in-law?
Muhammad Zaheer Khan, Adnan Siddiqui’s father-in-law and a Professional drama director during PTV’s golden age, has directed several topic-related dramas.
Who is Adnan Siddiqui’s Sister-in-law?
Hira Zaheer Adnan Siddiqui’s sister-in-law was also a former actor; her most well-known performance was in a long drama, “Peela Jora,” which starred Humayun Saeed.
What is the education of Adnan Siddiqui?
According to sources, he got schooling from St. Petric High School in Karachi while he completed his MBA in marketing from the University of Karachi.