Adnan Shah, well known as Adnan Shah Tipu or simply Tipu is a Pakistani actor known for his comic and villainary roles.[2][3]
Adnan Shah Tipu | |
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عدنان شاہ | |
| Born | Adnan Shah Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Tipu, Adnan Shah Tipu |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | Hajra (m. 2010) |
| Children | 4 |
Adnan Shah started his career in 1999 as a television actor and gained popularity through a sitcom titled "Sub Set Hai" created by Azfar Ali, which was aired on Indus Vision in 2001.[4] He has appeared in many television serials in Pakistan such as Makan (2006). Tipu has also acted in 2011 sitcom series Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga. He made his debut as a film actor in 2003 film Khamosh Pani. In 2008, he appeared in drama film Ramchand Pakistani, followed by his Bollywood debut film Kajraare (2010), directed by Pooja Bhatt. Tipu starred in Josh: Independence Through Unity and grabbed the nomination in ARY Film Award for Best Actor. He played a villainary role in Dukhtar (2014) and also starred in the Indian film Welcome to Karachi (2015).[5] In an interview to The Express Tribune, he said regarding the film: "I am impressed by the work, not by the name of an actor. It is true both (Jackky and Arshad) are good actors but even if I end up appearing in the same frame with legendary actors like Marlon Brando, Al Pacino or Dilip Kumar I will not let myself become overawed by their presence but will instead try to do what I do best and give my best performance,”.[6] In 2016, he appeared in Ashir Azeem's Maalik which was banned in Pakistan after few days of release.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Adnan Shah" | 1st Indus Drama Awards for Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2014 | "Adnan Shah" | ARY Film Award for Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2019 | "Tipu Shah" | 7th Hum Awards for Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Out of Sync | Squabbling Drive | short film |
| 2003 | Khamosh Pani | Mazhar | |
| 2008 | Ramchand Pakistani | Sharma | |
| 2009 | Yarana | Pashto language film | |
| 2010 | Kajraare | Baabar Altaf Khan | Bollywood debut (Dead) |
| 2013 | Josh: Independence Through Unity | Gulsher | |
| 2014 | Dukhtar | Ghorzang Khan | |
| 2015 | Dho Dala: The Sin Washer | Tipu | short film |
| 2015 | Welcome 2 Karachi | Azhar Baloch | |
| 2016 | Maalik | Fariday | |
| 2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Shoukat Ali | Cameo Appearance |
| 2018 | Saat Din Mohabbat In | Sadiq Moti | [7] |
| 2018 | Jackpot | [8] | |
| 2019 | Chhalawa | Chaudhary Nazakut | |
| 2020 | Stray Dogs Come Out at Night | Khurram | |
| 2021 | Hona Tha Pyar | Tameezuddin | Telefilm |
| 2022 | Dum Mastam | TBA[9] | Upcoming |
| TBA | Driven | Ifran Khan | |
| Zeher-e-Ishq | TBA | ||
| Once Upon a Time in Karachi | TBA[10] | ||
| Chaudhry – The Martyr |
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Sub Set Hai | Pintoo | Indus Vision | sitcom |
| 2006 | Makan | Jaffer's friend | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2008 | Ab Set Hai | Pintoo | AAG TV | sitcom |
| 2010 | Zerooos | Addu | Hum TV | sitcom |
| 2011 | Jal Pari | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2011–18 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Inspector Saleem | Geo Entertainment | sitcom |
| 2012 | Aitraf | Tanveer | ARY Digital | |
| 2013 | Ghundi | Mateen | Hum Sitaray | |
| 2014 | Bay Emaan Mohabbat | Naeem | ARY Digital | |
| 2016–16 | Preet Na Kariyo Koi | Mushtaq | Hum TV | |
| 2016–17 | Noor-e-Zindagi | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2016–17 | Hatheli | Saleem | Hum TV | |
| 2016–17 | Khuda Mera Bhi Hai | ARY Digital | ||
| 2018 | Baby | Saarim | Express Entertainment | |
| 2018 | Suno Chanda | Jalal Khan | Hum TV | |
| 2019 | Suno Chanda 2 | Jalal Khan | ||
| 2019 | Mein Jeena Chahti Hoon | PTV Home | ||
| 2019–20 | Tera Yahan Koi Nahin | Hum TV | ||
| 2020 | Zebaish | Pirzada Qasim | ||
| 2021 | Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | Ikram | ||
| 2021 | Yaar Na Bichray | Bashir Uddin |