Haissam Hussain is a Pakistani television and film director known for television serials such as Noorpur Ki Rani (2009), Akbari Asghari (2011), Durr-e-Shehwar (2012) and Aunn Zara (2013).[1][2][3] He made his cinematic debut by directing romantic-comedy Balu Mahi (2017).[4][5]
Haissam Hussain | |
|---|---|
| Born | Haissam Hussain Lahore, Pakistan |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Awards | Lux Style Award |
Personal life
editHussain was born to a Muslim family in Lahore, Pakistan. He has studied at a handful of universities, including the Army Burn Hall College in 1992, Punjab University in 1996, West Herts College in 2002 and Middlesex University in 2006.[6] He directed his first telefilm Beetay Pal in 2007. He is married and the couple has 2 daughters and one son.[7]
Career
editHussain got fame with television serial Noorpur Ki Rani. He then directed romamce Ishq Gumshuda, period-romance Dastaan, social domestic-drama Durr-e-Shehwar, coming of age Aik Nayee Cinderella, dark humour Akbari Asghari and romantic comedy Aunn Zara.
In 2017, he ventured into cinema by directing romantic comedy Balu Mahi.[4][8] He also directed small part of Bin Roye and then left it due to unknown reasons.[9]
In 2021, Hussain debut as a producer and made television comeback by directing political-period drama Jo Bichar Gaye.[10] In 2024, he directed drama serial "Gentleman" for Green TV Entertainment.[11]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Choudaween Ka Chand | Hum TV | |
| 2009 | Noorpur Ki Rani | ||
| Jeevan Ki Rahoan Mein | |||
| 2010 | Dastaan | [13] | |
| Ishq Gumshuda | [5] | ||
| 2011 | Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan | ARY Digital | [5] |
| Akbari Asghari | Hum TV | [5] | |
| 2012 | Aik Nayee Cinderella | Geo Entertainment | [5] |
| Durr-e-Shehwar | Hum TV | [14] | |
| 2013 | Aunn Zara | A-Plus TV | [15] |
| 2016 | Bin Roye | Hum TV | |
| 2021 | Jo Bichar Gaye | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2024 | Gentleman | Green TV Entertainment | [11] |
Telefilms
edit| Year | Telefilms |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Patli Gali |
| Ek Tha Larka | |
| Love Unlimited | |
| 2008 | Mili Ali Ko Mili |
| Mutthi Bhar Mitti | |
| Tum Say Kaisay Kahoon | |
| Beetay Pal |
Single Plays
edit| year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Pari Kahani |
| Akhari Parinda | |
| 2008 | Kuch Khaab Adhoray |
| 2007 | 21 Service Lane |
Short films
edit- 2006 - No Regrets
Awards and accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director | Dastaan | Won | [16] |
| 2013 | Durr-e-Shehwar | Nominated | [17] | ||
| 2014 | Aunn Zara | [18] | |||
| 2018 | Best Film Director | Balu Mahi | [19] |
References
edit- ^ Ahmed, Hareem (16 June 2012). "Saying Goodbye to Durr-e-shahwar". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ "'Aunn Zara' - A drama review". dawn.com. 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ Eefa Khalid (31 December 2012). "Pakistani dramas: highlights of 2012". DAWN.
- ^ a b "Haissam, Sadia join hands for a feature film". nation.com.pk.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e "Which hot onscreen couple will feature in Haissem Hussain's new film Balu Mahi?". Images. 24 December 2015.
- ^ Haissam Hussain Facebook Profile
- ^ Dastaan Special HH on Morning With Hum
- ^ a b "Haissam Hussain, Sadia Jabbar join hands for a feature film". Express Tribune. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "How five directors helmed Bin Roye". Tribune. 28 June 2015.
- ^ Farheen Abdullah (13 December 2021). "Jo Bichar Gaye off to an impressive start". CutACut. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Gentleman (TV Series)". IMDB. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed's Bin Roye likely to steal your hearts". Express Tribune. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "'Dastaan' to reappear on TV screen". The Nation (Pakistani newspaper). Archived from the original on 3 June 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Drama of the Week-Durr-e-Shahwar".
- ^ "Aunn Zara director Haissam Hussain wants Indian and Pakistani cinema to come closer". bollywood life. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2011: Glamour's night out". Express Tribune. 17 September 2011. Archived from the original on 18 December 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ "12th Annual LUX Style Awards nominations". nation.com.pk. 15 May 2013. Archived from the original on 1 October 2019.
- ^ "2014 Lux Style Awards: Meet the nominees!". Dawn News. 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2018: And the nominations are..." The Express Tribune. 13 January 2018.