Momin Saqib

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Momin Saqib
Born
Momin Saqib Arain

(1994-11-03) 3 November 1994 (age 29)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
EducationKing's College London
Alma materBSC in Computer Science and Management, King's College London
Occupations
  • Television actor
  • Film actor
  • Host
Years active2020–present

Momin Saqib is a Pakistani actor and host.

He rose to prominence with his viral video and gained on-screen mass media prominence with the portrayal of Essa Qudratullah in Hum TV's Raqs-e-Bismil , for which he received Hum Award for Best Television Sensation Male and a nomination of Best Emerging Talent at 21st Lux Style Awards.

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Early life and education

Born on 3 November 1994 in Lahore, Punjab he has earned his BSc Computer Science and Management Science from the King’s College London (KCL), during his studies being the first non-European elected to be the president of the King's College London Students' Union (KCLSU). [1]

Career

Television

In 2020, he made his acting debut with Hum TV's Be Adab which was directed by Shahzad Kashmiri. He portrayed the role of a devoted son of the characters played by Sania Saeed and Rehan Sheikh. [2] [3]

He then appeared in Hashim Nadeem's scripted Raqs-e-Bismil alongside Imran Ashraf, Sarah Khan, Anoushey Abbasi and Mehmood Aslam. He received praise for portraying an emotionally intense yet introvert character and a nomination of Best Emerging Talent in TV at 21st Lux Style Awards. [4] [5] [6]

In 2024, he appeared in Wajahat Rauf's written and directed Tubelite as a young and ambitious graduatee who is inspired by Steve Jobs and wants to do something big. [7]

Film

In 2022, he made his cinematic debut with Ehteshamuddin's Dum Mastam alongside Imran Ashraf and Amar Khan. [8] [9]

Host

In 2023, he began hosting Had Kar Di, an entertainment show on Samaa TV featuring public figures as guests, including celebrities.

Off-screen work

In June 2020, he along with Malala Yousafzai joined hands with Oxford for academic access and public diplomacy for the students. [10]

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2020 Be Adab Rohail Hum TV Acting debut [2]
2020–21 Raqs-e-Bismil Essa Qudratullah
2024TubeliteHamza Express Entertainment

Telefilm

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021Dil Ke ChorJunaidTelefilm [11]

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022 Dum Mastam Guddu Razor [12] [13]
2024Daghabaaz DilEid ul Fitr Film [14]

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2022Hasna Mana HaiGuest Geo News
2023–presentHad Kar DiHost Samaa TV

Awards and accolades

YearAwardsCategoryWorkResultRef.
2022 Hum Awards Best Television Sensation Male Raqs-e-Bismil Won [15]
Lux Style Awards Best Emerging Talent in TVNominated [16]

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  4. ↑ "Raqs e Bismil first teaser hints at an intense drama". Cutacut. 27 November 2020.
  5. ↑ "Anoushay Abbasi to play a pivotal role alongside an ensemble cast in 'Raqs-e-Bismil'". Daily Times. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
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  7. ↑ "Love, aspirations, a whole lot of drama: 'Tubelite' follows the highs and lows of friendship". The Express Tribune. 6 January 2024.
  8. ↑ "Momin Saqib makes a strong debut in 'Dum Mastam.'". Bol News. 22 May 2022.
  9. ↑ Mahwash Ajaz (29 April 2022). "Imran Ashraf, Amar Khan and Momin Saqib can't wait to share 'Dum Mastam' with UAE audiences". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
  10. ↑ "Momin Saqib and Malala join hands for Oxford Pakistan Programme". Daily Times. 15 June 2022.
  11. ↑ "Hania Aamir and Momin Saqib to star in Eid telefilm Dil Ke Chor". Images. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
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  13. ↑ "Momin Saqib of 'peezay, burger' fame to make debut in Adnan Siddiqui's film". Daily Times. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
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