Shuja Asad

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Shuja Asad
Shuja Asad (actor).jpg
Born (1994-09-18) 18 September 1994 (age 31)
Karachi, Pakistan
OccupationsActor, model
Years active2022–present
Spouse
Maheen Saeed
(m. 2019)

Shuja Asad is a Pakistani television actor. He has been recognised for his performances in the dramas Khaie (2024), Aye Ishq e Junoon (2024) and Tan Man Neel O Neel (2024). [1]

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Personal life

Shuja was born on 18 September 1994 in Karachi, Pakistan. [2] He married his childhood friend Maheen Saeed in 2019. [1]

Career

Shuja began his career as a model, featuring in television commercials, before switching to acting with Danish Ali's comedy sketches. [3]

Shuja made his television debut in 2022 with Pyar Deewangi Hai . [4] He then featured in dramas like College Gate (2023), Bandish 2 (2023), Fitna (2023). [5]

He rose to fame with his performances in dramas Khaie (2024) as Barlaas Khan, Aye Ishq e Junoon (2024–25) as Shehroz Ali Nawaz and Tan Man Neel O Neel (2024—25) as Sonu Danger. [6] In 2025, he also featured lead role in drama Paradise opposite Iqra Aziz. [7]

Shuja will be next seen in lead role in drama Doctor Bahu opposite Kubra Khan. [2]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesReferences
2022 Pyar Deewangi Hai Mateen ARY Digital Debut; Negative lead [4]
2023College GateBilalGreen EntertainmentNominated–Best Emerging Talent at Lux Style Awards [5]
GumnAliSupporting role [3]
Bandish 2 Ahmer ARY Digital
Fitna Azmir Hum TV
2024KhaieBarlaas Khan Geo Entertainment [6]
Aye Ishq e Junoon Shahroz Ali Nawaz ARY Digital Negative lead [8]
Tan Man Neelo NeelSalman aka Sonu DangerHum TVLead role [9]
2025ParadiseTaimoor Express Entertainment [7]
2026Doctor BahuHamza ARY Digital [2]

Telefilm

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2024Achari MohabbatSikander ARY Digital Lead role [10]

Music videos

YearSongArtistNotes
2022Main Aur TumDino Ali [3]
2025Sun Mere Mahiya Aima Baig [11]

Awards and Nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2025 23rd Lux Style Awards Best Emerging TalentCollege GateNominated [5]
2nd Sukooon Kya Drama Hai Icon AwardsBest Supporting Actor (Critics’ Choice)KhaieNominated [12]
Best Supporting Actor (Popular Choice)Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 "کیریئر کے آغاز میں ہی شادی کرلی تھی، شجاع اسد کا انکشاف" (in Urdu). Dawn News Urdu. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 ahmad, Iman (14 March 2025). "Kubra Khan to Star Opposite Shuja Asad in Exciting New Drama". The Express Tribune . Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 Ghafoor, Usman (6 June 2022). "9 breakthrough Pakistani stars creating a buzz". Gulf News . Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Kinza Hashmi extends birthday wishes to Shuja Asad". 24 News . 19 September 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 "And the winners are…". The News International . 11 May 2025. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Shuja Asad bids a heartfelt bye to Khaie". Daily Times . 2 April 2024.
  7. 1 2 "'Paradise' starring Iqra Aziz and Shuja Asad premieres on April 14". The Express Tribune . 5 April 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  8. Rehman, Maliha (13 April 2025). "The Icon Interview: Television's Golden Boy". DAWN News . Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  9. TV, SAMAA (4 October 2025). "Shuja Asad reflects on Tan Man Neelo Neel, thanks team & fans". SAMAA TV . Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  10. Haider, Sadaf (21 April 2024). "The Tube". Dawn. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  11. Batool, Hadia (14 September 2025). "Aima Baig shines in vibrant new track Sun Mere Mahiya". Minute Mirror. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
  12. "Nominations for Sukooon Kya Drama Hai 2nd Icon Awards announced". 24 News HD. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.