Salahuddin Tunio

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Salahuddin Tunio
Born (1949-02-28) 28 February 1949 (age 76)
Qambar, Sindh, Pakistan
OccupationsActor, Sindhi TV personality
Years active1990s–present
Known forOld Sindhi Dramas
Children Fahad Mustafa

Salahuddin Tunio (Sindhi : صلاح الدين تونيو‎, Urdu : صلاح الدين تونيو; born 28 February 1949) is a Pakistani actor in television and film. [1] He is the father of Fahad Mustafa. [2]

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Early life and education

Tunio was born to Muhammad Ibrahim Tunio on 28 February 1949, in a village Dhanibux Tunio near Qambar.

Career

Cinema

In a 2025 interview with Dawn , Tunio stated that after the death of actor Waheed Murad during the production of the 1985 film Hero , director Iqbal Yusuf approached him to complete the remaining scenes of the film. Tunio said he was considered due to his resemblance to Murad, but he declined the offer and chose to continue focusing on television rather than moving into film at that stage of his career. [3]

Television

He acted in various Sindhi and Urdu TV channels drama. [4] [5]

Awards and recognition

In 2014, Salahuddin Tunio was awarded the Pride of Performance by the Government of Pakistan in recognition of his contributions to television and the performing arts. The civil award was conferred by the President of Pakistan on Independence Day as part of the annual national honours ceremony. [6]

Selected filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009 Tanveer Fatima (B.A) Dilawar Ali Khan
2011Meri Subh Ka SitaraNawaz Ikram
2012 Aks Cheema
Main Gunehgar Nahi Ammara's father-in-law
2014 Bashar Momin Politician
2015 Rang Laaga Inspector Shaukat [7]
Bay Qasoor Amin
2016 Joru Ka Ghulam Khalid
2017 Aisi Hai Tanhai Lawyer
2018 Khalish Jabbar Lakhi
Pari Hun Mein
Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai Minister
2019Chand Ki PariyanIqbal [8]
2023 Bandish 2 Baba Sahab[ citation needed ]

References

  1. ↑ Web Desk (12 September 2021). "Fahad Mustafa celebrates father Salahuddin Tunio with rare picture: See Photo". www.thenews.com.pk.
  2. ↑ "7 Pakistani celebrity father-child duos we adore". Express Tribune. 19 June 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  3. ↑ Suhayb, Muhammad (9 February 2025). "Flashback: The hero who never was". Dawn. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  4. ↑ "Salahuddin Tunio". Dramas Planet. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  5. ↑ "Salahuddin Tunio Archives". Watch Latest Episodes of ARY Digital. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  6. ↑ "President confers civil awards for excellence in various fields". The News International. 15 August 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "After Bashar Momin, Faysal Qureshi plays jovial Aashiq Hussain". Dawn . 15 January 2015.
  8. ↑ "Chand Ki Pariyan | A story of helplessness and sacrifices". Watch Latest Episodes of ARY Digital. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2022.


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