Adnan Shah Tipu | |
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عدنان شاہ | |
Born | Adnan Shah Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
Other names | Tipu |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1999–present |
Spouse | Hajra (m. 2010) |
Children | 4 |
Adnan Shah "Tipu" is a Pakistani actor known for his comic and villainy roles. [2]
Born in Faisalabad, Punjab, Tipu left his home at the age of 16 and before becoming an actor he used to do mimicry of stars and celebrities. [3]
Tipu started his career in 1999 as a television actor and gained popularity through a sitcom titled "Sub Set Hai" created by Azfar Ali, which was aired on Indus Vision in 2001. [4]
Tipu has appeared in many television serials in Pakistan such as Makan (2006). He has also acted in 2011 sitcom series Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga . He made his debut as a film actor in 2003 film Khamosh Pani . In 2008, he appeared in drama film Ramchand Pakistani , followed by his Bollywood debut film Kajraare (2010), directed by Pooja Bhatt. Tipu starred in Josh: Independence Through Unity and grabbed the nomination in ARY Film Award for Best Actor.
Tipu played a villainary role in Dukhtar (2014) and also starred in the Indian film Welcome to Karachi (2015). [5]
In an interview with The Express Tribune , Tipu said regarding the film: "I am impressed by the work, not by the name of an actor. It is true both (Jackky and Arshad) are good actors but even if I end up appearing in the same frame with legendary actors like Marlon Brando, Al Pacino or Dilip Kumar I will not let myself become overawed by their presence but will instead try to do what I do best and give my best performance,". [6]
In 2016, he appeared in Ashir Azeem's Maalik which was banned in Pakistan after few days of release. [7]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Out of Sync | Squabbling Drive | Short film |
2003 | Khamosh Pani | Mazhar | |
2008 | Ramchand Pakistani | Sharma | |
2009 | Yarana | Pashto language film | |
2010 | Kajraare | Baabar Altaf Khan | Bollywood debut |
2013 | Josh: Independence Through Unity | Gulsher | |
2014 | Dukhtar | Ghorzang Khan | |
2015 | Dho Dala: The Sin Washer | Tipu | Short film |
Welcome 2 Karachi | Azhar Baloch | Bollywood film | |
2016 | Maalik | Fariday | |
2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Shoukat Ali | Cameo appearance |
2018 | Saat Din Mohabbat In | Sadiq Moti | [8] |
Jackpot | [9] | ||
2019 | Chhalawa | Chaudhary Nazakut | |
2020 | Stray Dogs Come Out at Night | Khurram | |
2021 | Hona Tha Pyar | Tameezuddin | Telefilm |
2022 | Dum Mastam | [10] | |
Chaudhry – The Martyr | |||
2023 | In Flames | Uncle Nasir | |
Dhai Chaal | |||
TBA | Zeher-e-Ishq | TBA | |
TBA | Once Upon a Time in Karachi | TBA | [11] |
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2001 | Sub Set Hai | Pintoo | Indus Vision | Sitcom |
2006 | Makan | Jaffer's friend | Geo Entertainment | |
2008 | Ab Set Hai | Pintoo | AAG TV | Sitcom |
2010 | Zerooos | Addu | Hum TV | Sitcom |
2011 | Jal Pari | Geo Entertainment | ||
2011–18 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Inspector Saleem | Geo Entertainment | Sitcom |
2012 | Aitraf | Tanveer | ARY Digital | |
2013 | Ghundi | Mateen | Hum Sitaray | |
2014 | Bay Emaan Mohabbat | Naeem | ARY Digital | |
2016 | Preet Na Kariyo Koi | Mushtaq | Hum TV | |
2016–17 | Noor-e-Zindagi | Geo Entertainment | ||
Hatheli | Saleem | Hum TV | ||
Khuda Mera Bhi Hai | ARY Digital | |||
2018 | Baby | Saarim | Express Entertainment | |
Suno Chanda | Jalal Khan | Hum TV | ||
2019 | Suno Chanda 2 | Jalal Khan | ||
Mein Jeena Chahti Hoon | PTV Home | |||
2019–20 | Tera Yahan Koi Nahin | Hum TV | ||
2020 | Zebaish | Pirzada Qasim | ||
2021 | Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | Ikram | ||
Yaar Na Bichray | Bashir Uddin | |||
Parizaad | Akbar | |||
2022 | Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi | Sheru | ARY Digital | |
2023 | Kabuli Pulao | Qayyum | Green Entertainment | |
2024 | Standup Girl | |||
Zard Patton Ka Bunn | Molvi Sahib | Hum TV |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2006 | Adnan Shah | 1st Indus Drama Awards for Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
2014 | Adnan Shah | ARY Film Award for Best Actor | Nominated |
2019 | Tipu Shah | 7th Hum Awards for Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
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