Paras Masroor is a Pakistani theatre and television actor and screenwriter.
Paras Masroor | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | Master's in sociology and mass communication |
| Alma mater | University of Karachi |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011 – present |
| Notable work | Carma – The Movie |
| Parent(s) | Beydil Masroor (father) Beena Masroor (mother) |
He has played the role of Torah Khan in Momina Duraid's Sang-e-Mar Mar (2016) for which he received Hum Award for Best Supporting Actor.[1][2] He further appeared in films Na Maloom Afrad (2014) and Mah e Mir (2016).[3]
Early life and education edit
He belongs to a Sindhi Sufi family involved in the arts : his grandfather, Ghulam Ali Masroor, who went by the pen-name Faqeer, wrote Sufi poetry in six languages (Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Sindhi, Seraiki and English), while his father, Beydil Masroor, is a musician and writer who also served as senior director/producer for PTV for some 35 years and his mother Beena Masroor is an actress, Paras inheriting his interest in arts from them, as he is involved in sculpture, painting, drawing and music as well (he can play the tabla and the guitar).[4]
He got his Master's in sociology and mass communications from the Karachi University before studying acting at the NAPA.[4]
Career edit
Starting his career as a theatre actor, he moved on to television.[4][5] He also wrote content for different channels, such as scripts for Mohammed Ehteshamuddin, and also worked behind the camera as an assistant director.[6]
Filmography edit
Theatre edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bhaag Amina Bhaag | Amina's elder brother | [7] |
| 2011 | Jo Chaley Tau Jaan Sae Guzar Gaye | Inspired by Arthur Miller's All My Sons[8] | |
| 2012 | Nek Parveen | [9] | |
| 2012 | Kamla | Jai Singh | [10] |
| 2013 | Begum Jaan | Sanjay Panday | [11] |
Films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Na Maloom Afraad | News Reporter | [12] |
| 2016 | Mah e Mir | Siraj | [13] |
| 2022 | Carma – The Movie | Kidnapper | [14] |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Jazeera | ||
| 2016–2017 | Saang e Mar Mar | Torah Khan | [15] |
| 2017 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2 | Kashi | Episode 15 |
| Aangan | Zahid | [16] | |
| Aik Thi Rania | Ayyaz | [17] | |
| 2018 | Mere Khudaya | Kashif; Aleena's brother | |
| 2019 | Dolly Darling | Himself | Guest appearance |
| Gul-o-Gulzar | Jamal | ||
| Yeh Dil Mera | Ali Baksh | [18] | |
| 2020 | Jhooti | Ahmed | |
| 2021 | Pehli Si Muhabbat | Murad | |
| Mujhay Vida Kar | Iqbal | ||
| Dhoop Ki Deewar | Anurag | Web series released on ZEE5[19] | |
| Parizaad | Asghar | ||
| Hangor S-131 | Gulsher | Telefilm | |
| 2022 | Mere Damad | Farhan | |
| 2023 | Mayi Ri | Faraz | |
| Dhoka | |||
| Grey | |||
| 2024 | Dayan |
Accolades edit
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sang-e-Mar Mar | Hum Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won[1] |
References edit
- ^ a b "Here's is the winners list of '5th HUM Awards 2017'". Daily Pakistan. May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "Hum Awards 2017 a rousing success | Pakistan Today". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (13 July 2012). "Theatre: Kamla holds up a mirror for journalists". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ a b c Mahwash Ajaz (26 February 2018). "I'd love to star in 'Gangs of Wasseypur': Paras Masroor". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024.
- ^ Images Staff (20 February 2018). "47% of our readers believe Yakeen Ka Safar deserves to be on Netflix". DAWN. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ Jawaid, Wajiha (15–31 October 2022). "PARAS MASROOR - A QUINTESSENTIAL ACTOR". Mag The Weekly.
- ^ Khalid, Eefa (25 January 2011). "Aspirations and dreams that are larger-than-life". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (4 April 2011). "Arthur Miller adapted in post earthquake Pakistan". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (2 January 2012). "'Nek Parveen': A mixed bag of highs and lows". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (13 July 2012). "Theatre: Kamla holds up a mirror for journalists". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- ^ Salman, Peerzada (6 September 2013). "Begum Jaan to be restaged". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "#NaMaloomAfraad is a riot on its own!". The Express Tribune. 3 October 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (1 May 2017). "'Mah-e-Mir' wins big at Dada Saheb Film Festival in India". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ Tahir, Bisma (5 September 2022). "Carma Movie Review: Chaotic and predictable". Samaa. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ Images Staff (30 April 2017). "Sang-e-Mar Mar and Udaari win big at the Hum Awards 2017". Dawn. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ Haider, Sadaf (13 February 2018). "7 reasons why Angan may be the most subversive Pakistani drama you've ever seen". DAWN. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "Aik Thi Rania all set to go on air this month". Daily Times. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (5 June 2019). "Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly are pairing up again for Farhat Ishtiaq's next drama". DAWN. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "Sajal Aly & Ahad Raza Mir to play lead in cross-border web series 'Dhoop Ki Deewar'". Something Haute. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2021.