Faisal Rehman

Faisal Rehman, commonly known as Faisal, is a Pakistani film and television actor, screenwriter and director.

He has worked in 36 films and many television shows.

Early life and education
Faisal Rehman's ancestors hail from Afghanistan with roots in the Mohammadzai clan of Kabul belonging to Barakzai branch of the Durrani confederacy, tracing their roots back to Ahmad Shah Abdali. His ancestors moved to India in 1905 during British Raj. His father Massud-ur-Rehman was a cinematographer, himself the younger brother of noted Bollywood actor Rehman, while his brother Fasih Ur Rehman is a classical dancer.

Faisal did his secondary schooling at St. Anthony High School Lahore.

Career
He was only 14 when he landed his first role in Nazar-ul-Islam's 1980 film Nahi Abhi Nahi, also starring famous film actress Shabnam.

He is also one of the founding members of "The Actors' Collective (ACT)", an association of actors, including film, theatre and televisions artists in Pakistan, established in 2009 and based in Lahore.

Awards and nominations

 * 2003 Indus Telefilm Festival third Winner: Best TV Film and Director for World Ka Center
 * 2005 The 1st Indus Drama Awards: Nominated for Best Actor Drama Series