Momin Saqib
Momin Saqib | |
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| Born | Momin Saqib Arain 3 November 1994 |
| Education | King's College London |
| Alma mater | BSC in Computer Science and Management, King's College London |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2020–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.
Early life and education[edit]
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[edit]
Television[edit]
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[edit]
In 2022, he made his cinematic debut with Ehteshamuddin's Dum Mastam alongside Imran Ashraf and Amar Khan.[8][9]
Host[edit]
In 2023, he began hosting Had Kar Di, an entertainment show on Samaa TV featuring public figures as guests, including celebrities.
Off-screen work[edit]
In June 2020, he along with Malala Yousafzai joined hands with Oxford for academic access and public diplomacy for the students.[10]
Filmography[edit]
Television series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Be Adab | Rohail | Hum TV | Acting debut[2] |
| 2020–21 | Raqs-e-Bismil | Essa Qudratullah | ||
| 2024 | Tubelite | Hamza | Express Entertainment |
Telefilm[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dil Ke Chor | Junaid | Telefilm[11] |
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dum Mastam | Guddu Razor | [12][13] |
Television shows[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hasna Mana Hai | Guest | Geo News |
| 2023–present | Had Kar Di | Host | Samaa TV |
Awards and accolades[edit]
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hum Awards | Best Television Sensation Male | Raqs-e-Bismil | Won | [14] |
| Lux Style Awards | Best Emerging Talent in TV | Nominated | [15] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Momin Saqib". Overseas Pakistanis Foundation. Archived from the original on 23 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Social Media Sensation Momin Saqib Makes TV Debut with Bey Adab". Oyeyeah. 26 October 2020.
- ^ Hurmat Majid (10 December 2020). "TV Drama Review: Be Adab (Disrespect), brewing a little too slowly". Youline Magazine.
- ^ "Raqs e Bismil first teaser hints at an intense drama". Cutacut. 27 November 2020.
- ^ "Anoushay Abbasi to play a pivotal role alongside an ensemble cast in 'Raqs-e-Bismil'". Daily Times. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Haute List: Promising debuts who made a mark on television in 2021". Something Haute. 27 December 2021.
- ^ "Love, aspirations, a whole lot of drama: 'Tubelite' follows the highs and lows of friendship". The Express Tribune. 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Momin Saqib makes a strong debut in 'Dum Mastam.'". Bol News. 22 May 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Momin Saqib and Malala join hands for Oxford Pakistan Programme". Daily Times. 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Hania Aamir and Momin Saqib to star in Eid telefilm Dil Ke Chor". Images. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
- ^ "Momin Saqib debuts in 'Dum Mastam' with a bang". Geo TV. 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Momin Saqib of 'peezay, burger' fame to make debut in Adnan Siddiqui's film". Daily Times. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "Here's the complete list of HUM Award winners". Daily Pakistan. 26 September 2022.
- ^ "LSA 2022: And the nominees are..." The Express Tribune. 23 November 2022.
External links[edit]
- Momin Saqib at IMDb