Asad Qureshi (producer)

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Asad Qureshi
Born
Asad Amin Qureshi

(1978-12-15) 15 December 1978 (age 45)
Nationality Pakistani
Occupation(s) Television and Film producer
Known for 7th Sky Entertainment
Office COO of Geo Entertainment [1]
Website 7th Sky Entertainment

Asad Qureshi, is a Pakistani producer, [2] [3] and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Geo Entertainment, [4] [5] a leading entertainment television network of Pakistan. [6] [7]

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Asad Qureshi is also a producer at 7th Sky Entertainment. [8] [9] [10]

Career

After graduating from Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Qureshi attended University of Southern California and IESE Business School. [11] As reported by The News, "Asad Qureshi has played an instrumental role in bringing innovation to the Pakistan media industry." [12] Since 2004 he has been the director and founding partner of 7th Sky Entertainment. [13] [14] [15] Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under the banner of 7th Sky Entertainment has been belting out successive hits. [16] [17] [18]

Filmography

Television Serials

As producerYear of Release
Khaie 2024
Khumar
Dao
Shiddat
Ishqaway
Umm-e-Ayehsa
Tere Mere Sapnay
Heer Da Hero [19] 2023
Tere Aany Se [20]
Mannat Murad
Abdullah [21]
Nikah [22] [23]
Grift [24]
Tere Bin [25] [26] 2022
Farq [27]
Zindagi Aik Paheli [28]
Qalandar (TV series)
Siyani [29]
Guddu (TV series)
Daraar [30]
Mushkil [31]
Zakham (TV series)
Chauraha (TV series)
Dil Awaiz (2022 TV series)
Meray Humnasheen
Chaudhry and Sons
Dil Zaar Zaar [32]
Badzaat
Inteqam [33]
Aye Musht-E-Khaak 2021
Fasiq (TV series)
Dil-e-Momin
Mohabbat Chor Di Maine [34]
Banno [35]
Mohabbat Daagh Ki Surat [36]
Rang Mahal
Dour (TV serial)
Khuda Aur Mohabbat (season 3)
Mohlat
Ishq Jalebi
Mujhe Khuda Pay Yaqeen Hai
Qayamat (TV series)
Main Agar Chup Hoon 2020
Kasa-e-Dil
Fitrat (TV series)
Aik Aur Munafiq
Umeed (TV series)
Uraan (2020 TV series)
Bandhay Aik Dor Say
Dikhawa
Raaz-e-Ulfat
Mehar Posh
Deewangi
Khoob Seerat
Muqaddar (TV series)
Munafiq (TV series)
Dil Kiya Karay 2019
Tu Mera Junoon
Kahin Deep Jaley
Dil-e-Gumshuda
Piya Naam Ka Diya
Ramz-e-Ishq
Mere Mohsin
Darr Khuda Say
Bharosa Pyar Tera
Shahrukh Ki Saliyan
Makafaat (TV series)
Dolly Darling
Mera Rab Waris
Romeo Weds Heer 2018
Seerat
Aye Dil Tu Bata
Naulakha (TV series)
Tum Se Hi Talluq Hai
Hum Chale Aaye
Dino Ki Dulhaniya
Aik Thi Rania
Mera Khuda Jane [37]
Ghar Titli Ka Par 2017
Shikwa Nahin Kisi Se
Khaani
Shayad
Yaar-e-Bewafa
Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai
Apnay Paraye
Aitbaar
Hiddat
Tishnagi Dil Ki
Khaali Haath
Meray Jeenay Ki Wajah
Hasratein2016
Tum Mere Kya Ho 2015-2016
Hum Sab Ajeeb Se Hain 2016
Noor-e-Zindagi
Tum Kon Piya
Bahu Raniyaan
Izn-e-Rukhsat
Maan 2015
Inteha
Roothi Roothi Zindagi
Jeena Dushwar Sahi
Chaahat
Kanch Ke Rishtay
Googly Mohalla
Love Mein Twist
Gila Kis Say Karain
Shab e Zindagi2014
Searey Ghat Ki Farzana
Aik Pal
Taar-e-Ankaboot
Iqraar
Daag-e-Nidamat
Jahan Aara Begum
Mere Meherbaan
Saari Bhool Hamari Thi
Koi Deepak Ho
Gumaan
Rukhsaar (TV series)
Shehr-e-Ajnabi
Dard Aashna
Teri Ulfat Mein
TUC The Lighter Side of Life 2013
Tumhara Sath Jo Hota
Tere Pyar Ke Bharose
Ghayal
Gohar-e-Nayab
Roshan Sitara 2012
Mirat-ul-Uroos (TV series)
Ashk (TV series)
Shehr-e-Zaat
Dil Ko Manana Aya Nahi
Eeman
Shakoor Sahab2011
Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya
Meray Charagar
Zip Bus Chup Raho
Aurat Ka Ghar Konsa
Daam 2010
Omer Dadi Aur Gharwale
Pyar Main Twist
Teri Meri Kahani (film)
Ronaq Jahan Ka Nafsiyati Gharana
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan 2009-2010
Flirting Ke Side Effects2009
Nestlé Nesvita Women of Strength '09
Andata
Sotayli
Tere Liye
Doraha (TV series) 2008
Kitni Dour Kitnay Pass
Chaar Chaand
Khuab Toot Jatey Hain
Sarkar Sahab 2007
Yaadain
Wilco (2007 ISPR Drama)
Jaal (TV series)
Koi Tou Baarish
Makan 2006
Manzil
Riyasat 2005 - 2006
Shiddat2005
Dost
Ana (2004 TV series) 2004
Moorat

Telefilms

TelefilmsYear of ReleaseAs producer
Love Life Ka Law [38] 2022Yes
Mast Mohabbat [39]
Ruposh [40] [41]
Romantic Razia [42] 2021
Daadi Ka Damaad [43] [44]
Teri Meri Kahani (film)
Filmy Siyappa [45]
Zoya Ne Haan Kardi [46]
Dil Tera Hogaya 2020
Tere Pyar Main [47] [48]
Love Siyappa [49] [50]

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