Usman Mukhtar

Usman Mukhtar is a director, cinematographer, and actor. He began his career as a filmmaker in 2006 and as a theatre actor in 2007. He directed music videos and short films such as ‘Black Coffee’, ‘Aasia’, and ‘Aashiqui’. He got his break as a film actor with a role in the 2016 film ‘Janaan’. Subsequently, he contributed as both an actor and cinematographer in the 2018 film ‘Parchi’. In 2019, Mukhtar made his television acting debut in the HumTV drama ‘Anaa’. In 2020, he hosted the HumStyle Awards and played significant roles in popular dramas like ‘Sabaat’, ‘Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay’, and ‘Sinf-e-Aahan’. He has also starred in short films such as ‘Bench’ and ‘Ek To Tum Aurtein’. In 2013 and 2014, he was nominated for two Hum Awards for Best Music Video. In April 2022, Mukhtar ventured into production and launched Eastern Terrestrial Studios in collaboration with actor Meiraj Haq. The production house is dedicated to discovering and nurturing new talents. He has to his credit two critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning short films, ‘Bench’ and ‘Gulabo Rani’. Recently, he starred in Pakistan’s first Sci-fi film ‘Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning’ and the crime thriller ‘Chikkar’. Additionally, Mukhtar is currently winning hearts as Dr Numair in the drama ‘Jafaa’.