Danish Taimoor
Born (1983-02-16) 16 February 1983 (age 40)[1]
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Occupation(s)Actor
Producer
Host
Years active2005–present
Known forRehaai (2013)
Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai (2018-2019)
Deewangi (2019-2020)
Ishq Hai (2021)
Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi (2022)
SpouseAyeza Khan (m. 2014)

Danish Taimoor (Urdu: دانش تیمور; born 16 February 1983) is a Pakistani actor, producer, host and former fashion model.

Beginning his acting career in 2005, Taimoor is known for his roles portraying a form of toxic masculinity in Urdu television series, especially since his antihero avatar with the 2018-2019 drama Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai.[2] He has also worked in cinema.

His notable dramas include Rehaai (2013), Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai (2018-2019), Deewangi (2019-2020), Ishq Hai (2021) and Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi (2022).

Early life and education

Born on 16 February 1983 in Karachi, Taimoor earned his MBA from the University of Karachi.[3]

Career

Actor

Taimoor was a fashion model before becoming an actor.[3]

He began his acting career on television in 2005 with the horror drama Mystery Series, featuring in two episodes, Do Saal Baad and Dracula, which were aired on Indus Vision.[4] He later acted in numerous television serials as well telefilms.

He made his film debut with Yasir Jaswal's thriller Jalaibee in 2015.[5]

Producer

In 2016, Taimoor produced the drama Shehrnaz, starring his wife Ayeza.[6]

In 2018, he produced and starred in Haara Dil.

Personal life

On 8 August 2014, he married actress Ayeza Khan.[7]

Filmography

Television serials

Year Title Role(s) Producer Network Notes
2005 Mystery Series Indus Vision
2006 Kathputli PTV
2007 WilCo
2007 Kuch Ankahi Batein ARY Digital
2009 Veena
Noorpur Ki Rani Hum TV
Band Khirkiyon Ke Peechay TV One
2009–2010 Mannchalay Jibran Hum TV
2009–2013 Massi Aur Malika Geo TV
2010 Perfume Chowk Hum TV
Larkiyan Mohallay Ki
Chaudhvin Ka Chaand
2010–2011 Chemistry Raamis Geo Entertainment
Neeli Chatri ARY Digital
2011 Bin Tere Hum TV
Mere Sanwariya Ka Naam ARY Digital
Rok Lo Aaj Ki Raat Ko Ali Sher Express Entertainment
Lamha Lamha Zindagi Shahmeer ARY Digital
2011–2012 Meri Behan Maya Faizar Geo Entertainment
Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti Junaid Ali Shah Geo TV
2011–2013 Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain Various Hum TV Episodic appearances
2013 Raju Rocket Raju Rocket
Ruswaiyaan Nasir SAB TV
Rehaai Akmal Hum TV
Tere Pyaar Kay Bharose ARY Digital
Ghayal A-Plus
Saari Bhool Hamari Thi Subhan Geo Kahani
2013–2014 Sannata Azam ARY Digital
2014 Hum Tehray Gunahgaar Ali Hum TV
Kissey Apna Kahein Ali
Jhooti Express Entertainment
Maang Asad ARY Digital [8]
Jab We Wed Faris Urdu 1
2014–2015 Aik Pal Umair Hum TV
Na Katro Pankh Mere Sameer ARY Zindagi
2015 Shert Imaad Urdu 1
2016–2017 Shehrnaz No Yes
2018 Haara Dil Arham Yes A-Plus Entertainment [9]
Ru Baru Ishq Tha Almeer Geo Entertainment [10]
2018 Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai Jaan-e-Alam [11]
2019 Mera Rab Waris Haris [12]
2019–2020 Janbaaz ASP Jasim Tahir Express Entertainment
Deewangi Sultan Durrani Geo Entertainment
2020–2021 Mehar Posh Shah Jahan
2021 Ishq Hai Shahzaib ARY Digital
2022 Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi Shamsher Khan
2023 Chand Tara Sarim Hum TV

Television shows

Year Title Role Network Note
2019–present Aisay Chalay Ga Host Bol Entertainment Game show

Telefilms

Year Title Network
2010 Koi Janay Na Hum TV
Piano Girl
2011 Pappu Ka Parosan
Love Hit To Life Hit
Haseena Maan Jayegi
2012 Jo Hara Wohi Sikandar Express Entertainment
Khala Maham Aur Nayab ARY Digital
2013 Kya Pyar Ho Gaya Hum TV
Doosra Naam
2016 Teri Meri Love Story

Films

Year Title Role(s) Director Notes Ref.
2015 Jalaibee Billu Yasir Jaswal [13][14]
Wrong No. Salman (Sallu) Yasir Nawaz
2017 Mehrunisa V Lub U Ali [15]
2018 Wujood Faizan Javed Sheikh
2019 Sirf Tum Hi To Ho Noor Sangeeta

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Project Result
2013 Hum Awards Best Soap Actor Raju Rocket Nominated
2014 Best Supporting Actor Rehaai Nominated
2015 Best Soap Actor Hum Tehray Gunahgaar Won
2016 ARY Film Awards Best Star Debut Male Jalaibee Nominated
2016 Lux Style Awards Best Lead Actor in a Film Wrong No. Nominated
2021 Best TV Actor-Viewer's choice Deewangi Won[16]
2022 Best TV Actor-Viewers' Choice Ishq Hai Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Danish Taimoor celebrates birthday with wife Ayeza Khan and kids". Daily Jang (newspaper). 14 February 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Biography of Taimoor and casts in dramas". tv.com.pk. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Hottie of the week: Danish Taimoor". The Express Tribune. 28 January 2013. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024.
  4. ^ Arif, Mubeen (20 February 2022). "Danish Taimoor: an actor Avant-Garde". BOL News. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024.
  5. ^ Nida Zaidi. "Danish Taimoor will make his film Debut with upcoming movie 'Jalaibee'". Reviewit. Archived from the original on 26 December 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  6. ^ Khan, Saira (4 October 2016). "Teasers of Shehrnaz show Ayeza Khan in an uber glam role". Hip in Pakistan. The teasers for the drama serial, which is co produced by her famous husband Danish Taimoor (...)
  7. ^ "Ayeza Khan gets married to Danish Taimoor". Business Recorder. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  8. ^ Digital, ARY. "Maang Ary Digital". ARY Digital. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  9. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (24 March 2018). "Danish Taimoor turns actor-producer for upcoming drama Haara Dil". Images. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  10. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul. "TNI Communications next is Mega Serial starring Danish Taimoor,Ushna Shah along with Sanam Chaudhary as Antagonist titled as Rubaru Tha Ishq". Celeb Dhaba. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  11. ^ Danish Taimoor to play an anti-hero in his next "Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai", TheNews, archived from the original on 5 August 2018, retrieved 4 August 2018
  12. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (22 February 2019). "Danish Taimoor and Madiha Imam will highlight infidelity post marriage in new drama". DAWN. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
  13. ^ "ARY Film Awards 2014 AFA14 Pictures and Winners". Style Pakistan. 28 April 2014. Archived from the original on 25 June 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
  14. ^ "Yasir Jaswal offers first glimpse into his 'Jalaibee'". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 6 March 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  15. ^ "Yasir Nawaz signs Danish Taimoor, Sana Javed for his upcoming film". hipinpakistan.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  16. ^ Muhammad Nasir (11 October 2021). "Lux Style Awards 2021 winners: Geo drama 'Deewangi' actor Danish Taimoor bags best actor award". The News. Retrieved 6 February 2022.

External links

Danish Taimoor at IMDb

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