Haissam Hussain is a Pakistani television and film director known for directed a number of critically acclaimed television serials such as Noorpur Ki Rani (2009), Akbari Asghari (2011), Durr-e-Shehwar (2012) and Aunn Zara (2013).[1][2][3] He made his cinematic debut by directing romantic-comedy Balu Mahi (2017).[4][5] Hussain directed the period play Dastaan (2010) which earned him critical praise and several accolades including the Lux Style Award for Best television director.[6][7][8][9]
Haissam Hussain | |
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Born | Haissam Hussain Lahore, Pakistan |
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Years active | 2007–present |
Awards | Lux Style Award |
Hussain was born to a Muslim family in Lahore, Pakistan. He has studied at a handful of universities, including the Army Burn Hall College in 1992, Punjab University in 1996, West Herts College in 2002 and Middlesex University in 2006.[10] He directed his first telefilm Beetay Pal in 2007. He is married and the couple has 2 daughters and one son.[11]
Hussain got fame with television serial Noorpur Ki Rani. He then directed romamce Ishq Gumshuda, period-romance Dastaan, social domestic-drama Durr-e-Shehwar, coming of age Aik Nayee Cinderella, dark humour Akbari Asghari and romamtic comedy Aunn Zara.
In 2017, he ventured into cinema by directing romantic comedy Balu Mahi.[4][12] He also directed small part of Bin Roye and then left it due to unknown reasons.[13]
In 2021, Hussain debut as a producer and made television comeback by directing political-period drama Jo Bichar Gaye.[14]
Year | Title | Notes | |
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2008 | Choudaween Ka Chand | Ramzan special play | |
2009 | Noorpur Ki Rani | ||
Jeevan Ki Rahoan Mein | |||
2010 | Dastaan | [16] | |
Ishq Gumshuda | |||
2011 | Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan | ||
Akbari Asghari | |||
2012 | Aik Nayee Cinderella | ||
Durr-e-Shehwar | [17] | ||
2013 | Aunn Zara | [18] | |
2016 | Bin Roye | TV series later adapted into film | |
2021 | Jo Bichar Gaye |
Year | Telefilms |
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2009 | Patli Gali |
Ek Tha Larka | |
Love Unlimited | |
2008 | Mili Ali Ko Mili |
Mutthi Bhar Mitti | |
Tum Say Kaisay Kahoon | |
Beetay Pal |
year | Name |
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2009 | Pari Kahani |
Akhari Parinda | |
2008 | Kuch Khaab Adhoray |
2007 | 21 Service Lane |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2011 | Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director | Dastaan | Won | [19] |
2013 | Durr-e-Shehwar | Nominated | [20] | ||
2014 | Aunn Zara | [21] | |||
2018 | Best Film Director | Balu Mahi | [22] |