Adnan Samad Khan
Adnan Samad Khan | |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Awards | (See below) |
Adnan Samad Khan is a Pakistani television actor, and is best known for the portrayal of Captain Gulzar in Hum TV's Ehd-e-Wafa.
Early life and career
Samad Khan lives in Kot Adu.[1] He started his showbiz career after intermediate graduation from NAPA, from theater. He did theater plays for 4 years before making his on-screen debut.[2]
He first appeared in a supporting role in ISPR and Momina Duraid's Ehd-e-Wafa where he portrayed a military cadet of Siraki descent who later becomes a Captain. This performance was well-received, and won Khan the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in TV.[3][4][5][6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Ehd-e-Wafa | Captain Gulzar | |
| 2021–22 | Ishq-e-Laa | Abid Ali | [7] |
| 2022 | Fraud | Nael | [8] |
| Wehem | Fareed | ||
| 2023 | Kuch Ankahi | Shakeel | |
| Mann Aangan | Usman | ||
| Sukoon | Usman | [1] | |
| Khumar | Nasir | [1] | |
| 2025 | Mafaad Parast | Zain | [9] |
Accolades
- 2020 - Pakistan International Screen Awards - Best Television Actor in Comedy Role for Ehd-e-Wafa[10]
- 2021 - Lux Style Awards - Best Emerging Talent in TV for Ehd-e-Wafa[6]
References
- ^ a b c "THE ICON INTERVIEW: THE BELIEVABILITY OF ADNAN SAMAD". Dawn.com. 29 September 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "In conversation with Adnan Samad Khan aka Gulzar from Ehd-e-Wafa". Something Haute. 7 April 2020.
- ^ "Headliners: 5 breakthrough performances of the year". 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Why we are awaiting 'Ehd-e-Wafa'". Daily Times. 1 September 2019.
- ^ Sadaf Haider (20 March 2020). "Ehd-e-Wafa was no Alpha Bravo Charlie but it didn't have to be". DAWN Images. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
Adnan Samad Khan may just give Ahad Raza Mir a run for his money on the charm quotient, but this welcome new addition to our screens stood his ground against all the more experienced actors and seems to be an absolute natural for comedy or the serious stuff, as required.
- ^ a b "The winners of the 20th Lux Style Awards have been announced". Dawn Images. 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Adnan Samad Khan to star in Amin Iqbal's 'Ishaq e La'". Something Haute. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "'Fraud' keeps viewers hooked with intriguing storyline!". Daily Times. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
- ^ "Mafaad Parast Cast". Har Pal Geo. 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Complete List of Winners: Who Won What At PISA Awards 2020!". Oyeyeah. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2022.