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Osama Tahir
اسامہ طاہر
Born (1990-03-06) 6 March 1990 (age 35)
Karachi, Pakistan
EducationInstitute of Business Management (MBA)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • producer
Years active2017 - present
Notable work
SpouseFarzana Abdullah Tahir (2016-present)

Osama Tahir is a Pakistani television actor, producer and film actor.[1][2][3] He has worked and starred in several critically acclaimed television serials such as Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila, Belapur Ki Dayan and Hania, the first of which earned him a nomination for the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent.[4] Later he appeared in dramas such as Mushk, Neeli Zinda Hai and Baddua.[5][6][7]

Early life

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Tahir completed his studies from Institute of Business Management and graduated with an MBA degree.[6] He auditioned for a theatre play called Starlight at Pakistan American Cultural Center, and then he did theatre for ten years.[8]

Career

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Tahir made his acting debut with Umer Adil's 2017 film Chalay Thay Saath, in which he played the role of a young boy named Zain.[1][9][10]

He made his television debut by starring in Kashif Nisar's Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila, where he portrayed the character of Raheel opposite Yumna Zaidi. He received a Lux Style Award nomination for the role.[7][11] He then portrayed a young man in supernatural-horror serial Belapur Ki Dayan, a helpless romantic man in domestic drama Hania and an ambitious and steadfast guy in historical drama Deewar-e-Shab.[1][6][7][12]

In May 2020, he launched his own YouTube channel.[13][14]

Tahir appeared in a lead role in Carma, directed by Kashan Admani. He played the characters of Hamza & Haroon in the film.[15]

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Network Notes
2017 Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila Raheel Hum TV [16]
Belapur Ki Dayan Rameez [17]
2018 Hania Rohan ARY Digital [18]
Mere Bewafa Khizar A-Plus Entertainment [19]
2019 Choti Choti Batain - Dil Hi Tou Hai Saif Hassan Hum TV [20][21]
Deewar-e-Shab Maaz Islam [22]
Ruswai Hamza ARY Digital [23]
2020 Mushk Shayan Hum TV [24][25]
2021 Neeli Zinda Hai Pervaiz ARY Digital [26]
Baddua Affan [27]
Nehar Adeel Hum TV [28][29]
2022 Betiyaan Saad ARY Digital [30]
2023 Mujhay Qabool Nahin Arsalan Geo Entertainment [31]
2024 Khaie Badal [32]
Kaisi Hai Ye Ruswai Arbaaz Express Entertainment [33]
Bayhadh Taimoor Geo Entertainment [34]
Yahya Imran [35]
2025 Dayan Hunain Shah
Bekhaway Jahangir [36]

Film

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Year Title Role Ref.
2017 Chalay Thay Saath Zain [37]
2022 Carma Hamza / Haroon [38][39]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Title Ref.
2018 18th Lux Style Awards[40] Best Emerging Talent Nominated Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila [4]
2019 7th Hum Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated [41]
7th Hum Awards Best New Sensation Television Male Won [42]
2020 8th Hum Awards Best On-screen Couple Nominated [43]
8th Hum Awards Best Actor in a leading Role Nominated Belapur Ki Dayan [41]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Pakistani actor Osama Tahir is the new heartthrob in town". The News. 7 May 2017.
  2. ^ "60 SECONDS WITH OSAMA TAHIR". MAG - THE WEEKLY. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  3. ^ "O N O U R R A DA R : Osama Tahir". Good Times. 28 December 2022.
  4. ^ a b "#LSA2019: And the winners are..." Express Tribune. 8 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Osama Tahir aka Shayan from Mushk shares his views about child marriages". Something Haute. 28 December 2020.
  6. ^ a b c Maria Shirazi (10 May 2019). "Touching base with Osama Tahir". The News. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  7. ^ a b c "Osama Tahir's fitness mantra". The News. 6 February 2020.
  8. ^ "9 actors who are shining bright in supporting characters". Galaxy Lollywood. 8 March 2021.
  9. ^ ""Chalay Thay Saath provided me with a HUGE platform" â€" Osama Tahir". Something Haute. 27 April 2017.
  10. ^ "These Are The Top Pakistani Actors on TV Right Now". Pro Pakistan. 27 August 2019.
  11. ^ "Pakistani actor Osama Tahir is the new heartthrob in town". The News International. 23 January 2022.
  12. ^ "Osama Tahir: Television's 'good guy'". The News International. 23 August 2022.
  13. ^ "Osama Tahir shares what's in store for his YouTube channel". Dawn Images. 10 May 2020.
  14. ^ "THE ICON INTERVIEW: A DIFFERENT CRAFTSMAN". Dawn Newspaper. 15 June 2023.
  15. ^ "Teaser of Pakistan's first neo-noir crime thriller 'Carma' released!". Daily Times. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  16. ^ "New faces on television". The News International. 23 July 2019.
  17. ^ "All performing art forms are important because they develop the society: Osama Tahir". Daily Times. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  18. ^ "Here's how the new drama serial 'Hania' holds up a mirror to our society". Galaxy Lollywood. 12 March 2019.
  19. ^ "ڈرامہ سیریل "میرے بے وفا" نے ناظرین کے دل موہ لئے". Daily Pakistan. 28 July 2018.
  20. ^ "Osama Tahir on his role in upcoming mini-series". The News. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  21. ^ "Hajra Yamin and Osama Tahir pair up for miniseries Choti Choti Baatein". Dawn Images. 2 September 2019.
  22. ^ "Deewar E Shab: The Finale Wraps Up All Loose Ends – A Little Too Neatly". masala.com. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  23. ^ "I hope the character of Hamza gives a few lessons to learn: Osama Tahir". Daily Times. 14 April 2020.
  24. ^ "Teasers of Imran Ashraf & Urwa Hocane's 'Mushk' will leave you wanting for more". Something Haute. 4 August 2020.
  25. ^ Waqas, Maliha (22 September 2020). "Mushk – a phenomenal drama to appear after a long time". The Nation. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  26. ^ "Neeli Zinda Hai Episodes 12 & 13: Osama Tahir Makes An Appearance In An Unexpected Place". The Brown Identity. 20 December 2021. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021.
  27. ^ "Review: 'Baddua' Starts Off With Powerful Storyline And Gripping Execution". Galaxy Lollywood. 24 September 2021.
  28. ^ "Comedian Shafaat Ali is getting serious for his new role in Nayhar Ka Mazhar". Images. 11 November 2021.
  29. ^ "جہیز کے موضوع پر بنا اریبہ حبیب کا ڈراما "نیہر". Dawn Newspaper (Urdu). 17 October 2022.
  30. ^ "In Betiyaan, no one's a good guy". CUTACUT. 16 December 2022.
  31. ^ "Madiha Imam, Ahsan Khan, Sami Khan and Osama Tahir casted[sic] for Mujhay Qabool Nahi". Mag - The Weekly. 24 July 2023.
  32. ^ "Drama Review: Khaie Portrays Pahstun Society in a Problematic Way". Youlin Magazine. 20 February 2024.
  33. ^ "Kaisi Hai Ye Ruswai". Express Entertainment. 29 July 2024.
  34. ^ "Bayhadh". Geo TV. 11 September 2024.
  35. ^ "'Yahya' starts on Geo TV today". The News International. 1 November 2024.
  36. ^ "Bekhaway". Har Pal Geo. 16 April 2025.
  37. ^ "Chalay Thay Saath trailer packs quite a punch". The News International. 2 November 2022.
  38. ^ "Murder, mystery and high-speed car chases: 'Carma' trailer promises thrilling ride". The Express Tribune. 28 May 2022.
  39. ^ "Osama Tahir and Fatima Effendi will star in upcoming drama "Betiyaan"". BOL News. 21 September 2022.
  40. ^ "Lux Style Awards". Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  41. ^ a b "Here's everyone who won big at the 7th Hum Awards". Images. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  42. ^ "Here's everyone who won at 'Hum Awards 2019' this weekend". Business Recorder. 25 February 2021.
  43. ^ "Nominations for the 7th Hum Awards are out". Dawn Images. 4 October 2020.
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