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
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
Television
In 2020, he made his acting debut with
He then appeared in
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
In 2022, he made his cinematic debut with
Host
In 2023, he began hosting Had Kar Di, an entertainment show on Samaa TV featuring public figures as guests, including celebrities.
Off-screen work
In June 2020, he along with Malala Yousafzai joined hands with Oxford for academic access and public diplomacy for the students.[10]
Filmography
Television series
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dil Ke Chor | Junaid | Telefilm[11] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dum Mastam | Guddu Razor | [12][13] |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hasna Mana Hai | Guest | Geo News |
| 2023–present | Had Kar Di | Host | Samaa TV |
Awards and accolades
| 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
- ^ "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
- Momin Saqib at IMDb