Mohib Mirza
Encyclopedia
Mohib Mirza is a Pakistan
i actor
, host and theatre director best known for portraying the main character Ishrat Baji on Aag TV
's sitcom Ishrat Baji.
, to a Urdu
speaking family. Mirza is the youngest one in his family with his parents and an elder sister. His father is a passionate lover of Subcontinent
al music and Urdu poetry.
Mirza did his primary schooling from St Judes in North Nazimabad Town
, Karachi
. When he progressed towards secondary school, he enrolled for drama classes as a hobby and it was not until he went on to do his graduation that he realised his passion for acting.
actor
in 1999. Mirza was doing Bachelors in Commerce
at the time and ran out of funds for the next semester in college which made him and his friends start a theatre company of their own called, Dramaybazz. They wrote and directed an Urdu
play One way ticket, which ran in PACC for 7 days receiving an overwhelming response and Mirza managed to raise more than thrice the amount of money he actually needed.
Mirza made his debut on television in Sahira Kazmi's popular PTV drama serial Zebunnisa, about a girl who becomes the victim of domestic violence. Since then Mirza has acted in numerous Television
serials, telefilms, sitcoms and TV commercials.
Mirza earned international recognition with his film Insha Allah (2009), winning the award in Best Supporting Actor
category at Film Maker's Festival held in Kent, England. Mirza is the first Pakistan
i actor
to be awarded at Kent's Film Festival. He is currently producing a Pictorial book entitled Silent Cinema, with which he wishes to revive Pakistan's film industry
. He stated that the title, "Silent Cinema", symbolizes how the Pakistani cinema is silent, and that it needs to show its true potential. The film will star Mirza, along with Sanam Baloch
, Juggan Kazim
, and Sunita Marshall.
actress and Model Aamina Sheikh
. Their wedding was a three day event taking place from April 30 to May 2, 2005. Mohib and Aamina met on the sets of a show which Mohib was hosting and Aamina was directing. In an interview given to Jang
, Mohib revealed that he had the hardest time convincing Aamina's father and that each meeting with him involved 'extensive grilling'.
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
i actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, host and theatre director best known for portraying the main character Ishrat Baji on Aag TV
AAG TV
AAG TV is a youth entertainment channel in Pakistan, owned by Independent Media Corporation . The Urdu word "aag" means "fire."...
's sitcom Ishrat Baji.
Early life
Mirza was born in KarachiKarachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, to a Urdu
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
speaking family. Mirza is the youngest one in his family with his parents and an elder sister. His father is a passionate lover of Subcontinent
Subcontinent
A subcontinent is a large, relatively self-contained landmass forming a subdivision of a continent. By dictionary entries, the term subcontinent signifies "having a certain geographical or political independence" from the rest of the continent, or "a vast and more or less self-contained subdivision...
al music and Urdu poetry.
Mirza did his primary schooling from St Judes in North Nazimabad Town
North Nazimabad Town
North Nazimabad Town is a town in the northern part of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. North Nazimabad named as such in reference to it being north of the suburb of Nazimabad...
, Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
. When he progressed towards secondary school, he enrolled for drama classes as a hobby and it was not until he went on to do his graduation that he realised his passion for acting.
Career
Mirza started off as a TheatreTheatre
Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
in 1999. Mirza was doing Bachelors in Commerce
Commerce
While business refers to the value-creating activities of an organization for profit, commerce means the whole system of an economy that constitutes an environment for business. The system includes legal, economic, political, social, cultural, and technological systems that are in operation in any...
at the time and ran out of funds for the next semester in college which made him and his friends start a theatre company of their own called, Dramaybazz. They wrote and directed an Urdu
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
play One way ticket, which ran in PACC for 7 days receiving an overwhelming response and Mirza managed to raise more than thrice the amount of money he actually needed.
Mirza made his debut on television in Sahira Kazmi's popular PTV drama serial Zebunnisa, about a girl who becomes the victim of domestic violence. Since then Mirza has acted in numerous Television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
serials, telefilms, sitcoms and TV commercials.
Mirza earned international recognition with his film Insha Allah (2009), winning the award in Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actor
This is a list of awards for supporting actor. These are accolades given by a group of film or television professionals in recognition of the work of supporting and character actors...
category at Film Maker's Festival held in Kent, England. Mirza is the first Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
i actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
to be awarded at Kent's Film Festival. He is currently producing a Pictorial book entitled Silent Cinema, with which he wishes to revive Pakistan's film industry
Cinema of Pakistan
The cinema of Pakistan refers to Pakistan's film industry. Most of the feature films shot in Pakistan are in Urdu language but may also include films in English, Punjabi, Pashto, Balochi or Sindhi languages....
. He stated that the title, "Silent Cinema", symbolizes how the Pakistani cinema is silent, and that it needs to show its true potential. The film will star Mirza, along with Sanam Baloch
Sanam Baloch
Sanam Baloch is a Pakistani actress and television host. Sanam was born in Karachi and started her career as a talk show anchor in the Sindhi language television channel KTN. Sanam hosted two shows Sanam Ji Pasand and Diyoo on KTN. Sanam made her debut on Urdu television in Fahad Mustafa's long...
, Juggan Kazim
Juggan Kazim
Syeda Mehr Bano Kazim , known by the stage name Juggan "Jay" Kazim , is a Pakistani-Canadian actress, model, and television host. She has worked in numerous Pakistani and Canadian films. She was nominated for MTV Model of the Year in 2008...
, and Sunita Marshall.
Personal life
Mirza is married to famous TelevisionTelevision
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
actress and Model Aamina Sheikh
Aamina Sheikh
Aamina Sheikh is a Pakistani actress and model best known for portraying the main leads in television serials Daam, Uraan, Ishq Gumshuda, Hum Tum and Dil-e-Nadan...
. Their wedding was a three day event taking place from April 30 to May 2, 2005. Mohib and Aamina met on the sets of a show which Mohib was hosting and Aamina was directing. In an interview given to Jang
Jang Group of Newspapers
Jang Group of Newspapers is a subsidiary of the Independent Media Corporation. It has its headquartered in Printing House, Karachi...
, Mohib revealed that he had the hardest time convincing Aamina's father and that each meeting with him involved 'extensive grilling'.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Insha Allah | Farhan | Won - Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actor This is a list of awards for supporting actor. These are accolades given by a group of film or television professionals in recognition of the work of supporting and character actors... |
| 2010 | My Name is Naji | Mansoor Suri | Short film |
| Drama | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Additional Notes |
| 1999 | Zebunnisa | Aamir | PTV |
| Faisla | Indus TV Network | ||
| 2000 | Lipton Humsafar | PTV | |
| 2003 | Dunya Hai Dilwalon Ki | Geo TV | |
| 2004 | Enjoy Kar Ke | ARY Digital | |
| Faasley Gar Hongay Darmayan | Indus TV Network | ||
| 2005 | Sultanat | Aaj TV | |
| Kehta Hai Dil | Appeared in episode Bribery & Society, Geo TV | ||
| 2006 | Jo Bat Ghar Mein Hai | Jehanzaib | Geo TV |
| Minglish | ARY Digital | ||
| Ishrat Baji | Ishrat | Aag TV | |
| Ranjish Hi Sahi | Shahaab | Indus TV Network | |
| Kehta Hai Dil | Appeared in episode Gender Equality, Geo TV | ||
| 2007 | Khuda Ki Basti (Remake) Khuda Ki Basti (serial) Khuda Ki Basti a serial produced by Pakistan Television in 1969 and 1974 based on Khuda Ki Basti novel by Shaukat Siddiqui. It made records of popularity and TRPs in Pakistan.- First Production in 1969 :... |
Geo TV | |
| Koi To Ho | ARY Digital | ||
| Qissa-e-Ulfat | Appeared in episode Ajnabi, Aaj TV | ||
| 2008 | Qissoun ki Chaddar | Nauman - Bakar |
Episode Patriyaan Episode Aik Aur Akela Episode Tum Aurat Mein Mard, Hum TV |
| Saba aur Fareeda | Aaj TV | ||
| Grayhan | Hum TV | ||
| Tumhein Yad Karte Karte | Geo TV | ||
| Shehzadi | Sajju | ARY Digital | |
| Dil-e-Nadan | Faisal | Nominated - Best TV Actor (Satellite) Lux Style Awards Lux Style Awards The Lux Style Awards is an award ceremony held annually in Pakistan since 2002. The awards celebrate "style" in the Pakistani entertainment industry, and honour the country's best talents in film, television, music, and fashion. Around 30 awards are given annually.The Lux Style Awards is considered... Geo TV |
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| Agar Tum Na Hotay | Daniyal | Indus TV Network | |
| Boltay Afsanay | Narrator | Appeared in episode Daayin (witch) - a story by Ismat Chughtai, TV One | |
| 2009 | Libaas | Shayaan | Appeared in episode Sattaeeswaan Ghar, Geo TV |
| H.I.T | Zarak | Appeared in episode The Hacker, Geo TV | |
| 2010 | Tumhein Kuch Yaad Hai Jaana | Romi | Geo TV |
| Phir Se Jeena Seekh Le | |||
| Meray Anganay Main | Sikandar | Hum TV | |
| Anoushka | |||
| Daam Daam Daam is a Pakistani drama television series which premiered on ARY Digital on June 11, 2010 and last episode was aired on October 15, 2010. The series is directed by award winning TV director Mehreen Jabbar, is written by popular Urdu novelist Umaira Ahmed , and produced by Humayun Saeed and... |
not named | Cameo, Geo TV | |
| Hum Tum Hum Tum (Drama) Hum Tum is a Pakistani television serial which premiered on Geo Entertainment on October 26, 2010 and ended on February 1, 2011. The series is directed by Rana Rizwan, is written by popular Khurram Fareed, and produced by Yasir Nawaz and wife Nida Yasir's production house, Fareed Nawaz Productions... |
Ali | Geo TV | |
| Nadaaniyaan | Ishrat Baji | Appeared in one episode, Geo TV | |
| Love Kay Liye | Mohib | Appeared in Pilot episode, Hum TV | |
| White Gold | |||
| Madhosh | |||
| Mera Saeen | Farhad | ARY Digital | |
| Neeli Chattri | Rustam | Appeared in episode Gairat Case, ARY Digital | |
| Woh Chaar | Afzaal | Appeared in episode Sidra ki kahani | |
| 2011 | ZIP “Bus Chup Raho” | Raij | Geo TV |
| Ladies Park | Narrator | Geo TV | |
| Tootay Huwey Par | Geo TV | ||
| Roag | Faiq | Ary Digital ARY Digital ARY Digital, a subsidiary of the ARY Group, is a popular Pakistani television network available in Pakistan, the Middle East, North America and Europe. The ARY Group of companies is a Dubai-based holding company founded by a Pakistani businessman, Abdul Razzak Yaqoob . The network caters to the... |
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| Telefilm | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Additional Notes |
| 2003 | Ehteram-e-Muhabbat | Indus TV Network | |
| 2004 | Jin Pe Takiya Tha | ||
| Dhundalka | Screened at 4th Kara Film Festival Kara Film Festival The KaraFilm Festival - Karachi International Film Festival is an internationally recognized film festival of Pakistan annually held in Karachi.... |
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| Kya Khoya Kya Paaya | Geo TV | ||
| Gurd | Geo TV | ||
| Pyaar Chahiye | ARY Digital | ||
| 2005 | Bandar Sher Bakri | Geo TV | |
| Kafan | Geo TV | ||
| Ward No. 7 | Screened at the 5th Kara Film Festival Kara Film Festival The KaraFilm Festival - Karachi International Film Festival is an internationally recognized film festival of Pakistan annually held in Karachi.... and telecasted on Aaj TV |
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| 14 August Telefilm | Independence Day Special, ARY Digital | ||
| Roothe Ho Tum | Eid Special, Aaj TV | ||
| 2006 | Maut | Screened at 6th Kara Film Festival Kara Film Festival The KaraFilm Festival - Karachi International Film Festival is an internationally recognized film festival of Pakistan annually held in Karachi.... |
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| Babli Ghar Se Kyun Bhagi | Geo TV | ||
| Ward No. 7 – “Ek Naya Din” | Sequel of Ward No. 7 telecasted on Aaj TV | ||
| The Butcher | ARY Digital | ||
| Gulabi Sari | TV One | ||
| Blackboard | TV One | ||
| 2007 | Legend of Santa Bakra | Qurbaan Guru | Christmas and Eid-ul-Adha Special, Aaj TV |
| Tohfa | Abrar | Nominated for Best Actor at TVOne Awards | |
| Maid-2 | TV One | ||
| Chinaal | Hum TV | ||
| Adbi Kahaniyaan | Faiz-ud-Deen | Appeared in episode Aulaad, Hum TV | |
| Bey Aasman Sitara | Geo TV | ||
| Kharian Se Kharadar | Independence Day Special, Aaj TV | ||
| Mulaqaat | PTV | ||
| Aik Pakistani Mehman | PTV | ||
| Short Cut | ARY Digital | ||
| Sauda Aur Saudai | Karamat | ARY Digital | |
| Baabu Bhai Ka Bayl | Sallu | Eid-ul-Azah Special, ARY Digital | |
| 2008 | Phir Baabu Bhai Ka Bayl | Sallu | Sequel of Baabo Bhai Ka Bayl, ARY Digital |
| Zoja Akbar | Akbar | Geo TV | |
| Baarish mein deewar Baarish mein deewar Baarish mein deewar is a Pakistani comic-socio-political telefilm created and produced by Azfar Ali in 2008, under the banner of Aag Films.... |
Haider Zaman | Aag TV, Geo TV | |
| Aasman choo lay | Women's Day Special, Aaj TV | ||
| Khwaabon kay ameer | ARY Digital | ||
| Shanaakht | ARY Digital | ||
| Ab kya karain | ARY Digital | ||
| 25 kadam par maut | ARY Digital | ||
| Sibghat ki dulhan | Sibghat | ARY Digital | |
| Mohandas | Hum TV | ||
| Once upon a time | Hum TV | ||
| Husn-e- Behijaab | Israr Baig | Hum TV | |
| Raasta | Hum TV | ||
| Suddha Ki Katha | Hum TV | ||
| Billo Ki Eid Ho Gayi | Sikandar | Eid Special, ARY Digital | |
| Billo Ka Tickey Kat Gaya | Sikandar | Valentine's Day Special, ARY Digital | |
| 2009 | Mout se 2 minute pehle | Screened at 7th Kara Film Festival Kara Film Festival The KaraFilm Festival - Karachi International Film Festival is an internationally recognized film festival of Pakistan annually held in Karachi.... |
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| Saans | Geo TV | ||
| Zindagi Mein Kuch Life | Mohsin | Hum TV | |
| Farishta Or Shaitan | Shehanshah | Eid Special on ARY Digital | |
| Dus Din | Hamid | Eid Special, ARY Digital | |
| Babies Unlimited | Waheed-ud-din | Eid Special on Geo TV | |
| 2010 | Twins | Sajal | ARY Digital |
| Patli Gali | Adil | Eid Speicial on Hum TV | |
| 32 March | Kamran | 23 March Special on ARY Digital | |
| I Hate You | Ali | ARY Digital's Anniversary Special | |
| One Way Ticket | Ahmar | Eid-ul-Adha Special on ARY Digital | |
| Pyaar Mein Twist | Jimmy | Eid-ul-Adha Special on ARY Digital | |
| Mera Mian Bolay Maen | Asif | TV One | |
| 2011 | Inteha | Farhan | Hum TV |
| Theatre | |||
| Year | Title | Director | Organisation |
| 1999 | One Way Ticket | Yaseen Bizenjo | Dramay Baaz – The Theatre Company for Youth |
| 2003 | Kya Khoya Kya Paaya | Shahid Shafaat | Katha |
| 2006 | Sahib-e-Karamaat – a story by Munto | Mohib Mirza | Dramay Baaz – The Theatre Company for Youth |
| Hattak – a story by Munto | Mohib Mirza | Dramay Baaz – The Theatre Company for Youth. | |
Music work
- Hadiqa Kiani's Saraiki single Dholan for album RungRung (album)Rung is an album released by the Pakistani pop singer, Hadiqa Kiyani. It was released in 2002 and gained much populaity. Songs such as "Jogi Bun Kay Aa", "Ranjhan", "Dohlan" and "Yaad Sajan" went on to become some of the most successful songs in the industry.-Track listing:#"Yaad Sajan"#"Jogi Bun...
(2004) - Akhter Qayyum's remix video Kali Kali Rat Mein (In darkness of the night), for brand Tulsi, directed by Sohail Javed (2006)
- Abrar-ul-HaqAbrar-ul-HaqAbrar-ul-Haq is a Pakistani pop, bhangra and folk singer. On his first album "Billo De Ghar" his name appears as simply "Abrar". Before becoming a singer, he was a geography teacher at the Aitchison College in Lahore.- Life :Abrar has kept the year of his birth a secret, so as to not reveal his age...
's music video Nachaan Me Ode Naal (I will dance with her), for brand Coca Cola PakistanCoca-ColaCoca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
(2008) - Call's music video Mere Paas Kuch Nahi (I have nothing), as a mental man (2007)
- Tania and Omer's music video Tere Liye (for you), also featured Aamina Sheikh (2009)