Osama Tahir

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Osama Tahir
اسامہ طاہر
Born (1990-03-06) 6 March 1990 (age 34)
EducationInstitute of Business Management (MBA)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
  • Producer
Years active2017 - present
Notable work
SpouseFarzana Abdullah Tahir (2016-present)

Osama Tahir is a Pakistani television actor, producer and film actor.[1][2][3] He worked and starred in several critically acclaimed television serials such as Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila, Belapur Ki Dayan and Hania, the first one of which earned him a nomination of Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent.[4] Later he appeared in dramas such as Mushk, Neeli Zinda Hai and Baddua.[5][6][7]

Early life[edit]

He completed his studies from Institute of Business Management and graduated with an MBA degree.[6] Then he gave an auditioned for a theatre play called Starlight at Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC) and then he did theatre for ten years.[8]

Career[edit]

Tahir made his acting debut with Umer Adil's directional 2017 film Chalay Thay Saath in which he played the role of a young boy name Zain.[1][9][10]

He made his television debut by starring in Kashif Nisar's directionl Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila where he portrayed the character of Raheel opposite Yumna Zaidi for which he received Lux Style Award nomination.[7][11] He then portrayed a young man in supernatural-horror serial Belapur Ki Dayan, a helpless romantic man in domestic drama Hania and an ambitious and steadfast guy in historical drama Deewar-e-Shab.[1][6][7][12]

In May 2020, he launched his own YouTube channel.[13][14]

Osama appeared in a lead role in Carma – The Movie, directed by Kashan Admani. He played the characters of Hamza & Haroon in the film.[15][16]

Filmography[edit]

Television series[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila Raheel [17]
Belapur Ki Dayan Rameez [18]
2018 Hania Rohan [19]
Mere Bewafa Khizar [20]
2019 Choti Choti Batain - Dil Hi Tou Hai Saif Hassan [21][22]
Deewar-e-Shab Maaz Islam [23]
Ruswai Hamza [24]
2020 Mushk Shayan [25][26]
2021 Neeli Zinda Hai Pervaiz [27]
Baddua Affan [28]
Nehar Adeel [29][30]
2022 Betiyaan Saad [31]
2023 Mujhay Qabool Nahin Arsalan [32]
2024 Khaie Badal [33]
Bayhadh Taimur

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Ref.
2017 Chalay Thay Saath Zain [34]
2022 Carma – The Movie Hamza / Haroon [35][36]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Result Title Ref.
2018 18th Lux Style Awards [37] Best Emerging Talent Nominated Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila [4]
2019 7th Hum Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated [38]
2019 7th Hum Awards Best New Sensation Television Male Won [39]
2020 FUCHSIA Magazine Awards Best Supporting Actor Won Ruswai [40]
2020 8th Hum Awards Best On-screen Couple Nominated Dar Si Jati Hai Sila [41]
2020 8th Hum Awards Best Actor in a leading Role Nominated Belapur Ki Dayan [38]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Pakistani actor Osama Tahir is the new heartthrob in town". The News. 7 May 2017.
  2. ^ "60 SECONDS WITH OSAMA TAHIR". MAG - THE WEEKLY. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  3. ^ "O N O U R R A DA R : Osama Tahir". Good Times. 28 December 2022.
  4. ^ a b "#LSA2019: And the winners are..." Express Tribune. 8 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Osama Tahir aka Shayan from Mushk shares his views about child marriages". Something Haute. 28 December 2020.
  6. ^ a b c Maria Shirazi (10 May 2019). "Touching base with Osama Tahir". The News. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  7. ^ a b c "Osama Tahir's fitness mantra". The News. 6 February 2020.
  8. ^ "9 actors who are shining bright in supporting characters". Galaxy Lollywood. 8 March 2021.
  9. ^ ""Chalay Thay Saath provided me with a HUGE platform" â€" Osama Tahir". Something Haute. 27 April 2017.
  10. ^ "These Are The Top Pakistani Actors on TV Right Now". Pro Pakistan. 27 August 2019.
  11. ^ "Pakistani actor Osama Tahir is the new heartthrob in town". The News International. 23 January 2022.
  12. ^ "Osama Tahir: Television's 'good guy'". The News International. 23 August 2022.
  13. ^ "Osama Tahir shares what's in store for his YouTube channel". Dawn Images. 10 May 2020.
  14. ^ "THE ICON INTERVIEW: A DIFFERENT CRAFTSMAN". Dawn Newspaper. 15 June 2023.
  15. ^ ""We have a fantastic special effects team in Pakistan" - Osama Tahir on Carma". FUCHSIA. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  16. ^ Tahir, Bisma (5 September 2022). "Carma Movie Review: Chaotic and predictable". Samaa. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  17. ^ "New faces on television". The News International. 23 July 2019.
  18. ^ "All performing art forms are important because they develop the society: Osama Tahir". Daily Times. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  19. ^ "Here's how the new drama serial 'Hania' holds up a mirror to our society". Galaxy Lollywood. 12 March 2019.
  20. ^ "ڈرامہ سیریل "میرے بے وفا" نے ناظرین کے دل موہ لئے". Daily Pakistan. 28 July 2018.
  21. ^ "Osama Tahir on his role in upcoming mini-series". The News. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  22. ^ "Hajra Yamin and Osama Tahir pair up for miniseries Choti Choti Baatein". Dawn Images. 2 September 2019.
  23. ^ "Deewar E Shab: The Finale Wraps Up All Loose Ends – A Little Too Neatly". masala.com. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  24. ^ "I hope the character of Hamza gives a few lessons to learn: Osama Tahir". Daily Times. 14 April 2020.
  25. ^ "Teasers of Imran Ashraf & Urwa Hocane's 'Mushk' will leave you wanting for more". Something Haute. 4 August 2020.
  26. ^ Waqas, Maliha (22 September 2020). "Mushk – a phenomenal drama to appear after a long time". The Nation. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  27. ^ "Neeli Zinda Hai Episodes 12 & 13: Osama Tahir Makes An Appearance In An Unexpected Place". The Brown Identity. 20 December 2021.
  28. ^ "Review: 'Baddua' Starts Off With Powerful Storyline And Gripping Execution". Galaxy Lollywood. 24 September 2021.
  29. ^ "Comedian Shafaat Ali is getting serious for his new role in Nayhar Ka Mazhar". Images. 11 November 2021.
  30. ^ "جہیز کے موضوع پر بنا اریبہ حبیب کا ڈراما "نیہر". Dawn Newspaper (Urdu). 17 October 2022.
  31. ^ "In Betiyaan, no one's a good guy". CUTACUT. 16 December 2022.
  32. ^ "Madiha Imam, Ahsan Khan, Sami Khan and Osama Tahir casted[sic] for Mujhay Qabool Nahi". Mag - The Weekly. 24 July 2023.
  33. ^ "Drama Review: Khaie Portrays Pahstun Society in a Problematic Way". Youlin Magazine. 20 February 2024.
  34. ^ "Chalay Thay Saath trailer packs quite a punch". The News International. 2 November 2022.
  35. ^ "Murder, mystery and high-speed car chases: 'Carma' trailer promises thrilling ride". The Express Tribune. 28 May 2022.
  36. ^ "Osama Tahir and Fatima Effendi will star in upcoming drama "Betiyaan"". BOL News. 21 September 2022.
  37. ^ "Lux Style Awards". Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  38. ^ a b "Here's everyone who won big at the 7th Hum Awards". Images. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  39. ^ "Here's everyone who won at 'Hum Awards 2019' this weekend". Business Recorder. 25 February 2021.
  40. ^ Syed, Perisha (31 December 2020). "FUCHSIA Awards 2020 – And The Winner Is…". Fuchsia Magazine. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  41. ^ "Nominations for the 7th Hum Awards are out". Dawn Images. 4 October 2020.

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