Adnan Samad Khan

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Adnan Samad Khan
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Occupations
  • Theatre actor
  • Television actor
Years active2019–present
Awards(See below)

Adnan Samad Khan is a Pakistani television actor. He is best known for the portrayal of Captain Gulzar in Hum TV's Ehd-e-Wafa for which he received Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent. [1] [2]

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Early life and career

He born in Basti Gaddi, in Taunsa Sharif and he lives in Kot Adu district of punjab , He started his showbiz career right after intermediate a graduate of NAPA, Khan started his career from theater. He did theater plays for 4 years before making his on-screen debut. [3]

He first appeared in a supporting role in ISPR and Momina Duraid's Ehd-e-Wafa where he portrayed a military cadet of Siraki descent who later becomes a Captain. Khan received critical praise and many accolades for his performance in the series including the Lux Style Award. [4] [5] [6]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019–20 Ehd-e-Wafa Captain Gulzar
2021–22 Ishq-e-Laa Abid Ali [7]
2022 Fraud Nael [8]
Wehem Fareed
2023 Kuch Ankahi Shakeel
Mann Aangan
SukoonUsman
KhumarNasir

Accolades

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References

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  2. "LSA 2021: And the nominees are..." Express Tribune. 27 August 2021.
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