Amr Kashmiri

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Amr Kashmiri
Born
Amr Kashmiri

(1991-09-10) 10 September 1991 (age 31)
Lahore, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistani
Occupation(s)Musician, actor, teacher
Years active2009–present

Amr Saleem Kashmiri (born 2 February 1991) is a Pakistani-born actor and Film Editor who appears in Pakistani films. He made his film debut in 2011 with Shoaib Mansoor's Bol for which he won a London Asian Film Festival award. [1]

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Early life

Amr was born in Lahore, Pakistan. He is the son of Pakistani educators Saleem A. Kashmiri (former head master of Aitchison College and Dr. Nosheena Saleem (former principal of College of Home Economics, Lahore). He is currently teaching in TNS Beaconhouse. [2]

Career

Kashmiri is a well-known musician and a theater actor. He got a call from Shoaib Mansoor and was selected for the role of Saifi opposite Humaima Malick, Iman Ali, Mahira Khan and Atif Aslam. [3] He won London Asian Film Festival and British Academy Film Awards for Bol . [1]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleAward
2011 Bol Saifi London Asian Film Festival

Awards

YearFilmAwardCategoryResult
2012 Bol London Asian Film Festival Best New TalentWon

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References

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  3. "Amr Kashmiri talks about Atif aslam personality! - Atif aslam news - News - Atif Arena.Atif aslam fan club".