Hunger for a new male superstar

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Its been more than 10 years; Pakistan film industry hasn’t produced a true new ‘male super star’, the biggest reason is of-course almost no or less production of good quality films. Talking about such a thing two years back maybe was a foolish thing, as there were almost no new films coming up to facilitate the new batch of actors.

But now as a new wave of good quality films is on its way, it surely can be discussed here, so that next time when our directors gear themselves up for their next project they could have this point in mind.

The biggest fear for a film maker is of-course of his/her film being flopped, and that’s the reason why most of the directors hesitate to cast new actors as most of the time they fail to attract audience because of low star value.

Galaxy Lollywood from today is going to conduct a 2-months long poll, so that an estimate can be made that which new face people think is most likely to fill-up the place of actors like Shaan, Moammar Rana, Humayun Saeed and Babar Ali.

As we said earlier, directors don’t pick new actors because of their low star value, here through the poll we will try to create a value for these new faces and not only new actors will be part of the list but those TV and Film actors who have either not been tried in films or have worked very less on big screen instead of their potential to become the next Shaan or Humayun Saeed; are also going to be a part of the list.

All you have to do is to read details about the artists listed below, checkout their pictures if you can’t recognise them by their names and just look at poll on the left bar of website and vote for them. You can vote for any of the two actors listed but you won’t be able to see the collective results of the poll  until 22nd May 2011, whereas poll will be closed exactly on 20th May.

You can also suggest us the names of actors who you think should be part of the list and poll; in article’s comment section below , we will try our best to include them as well.

The List:

Name: Fawad Khan

Best known as the lead vocalist of famous Pakistani pop Band “EP” and his charachter of Sarmad in blockbuster hit Khuda Kay Liye. He was also part of the super-hit drama serial Dastaan, in which he played the character of Hassan.

Currently carrying a successful TV and Music career

Name: Shehroz Sabzwari

Son of the seasoned actor Behroz Sabzwari, Shehroz is currently working in a film called Kolachi, scheduled to be released in November 2011. Has previously worked in Javaid Sheikh’s 2008 film Khuley Aasman Kay Neechey. ARY’s Tv serial “Badtameez” is one of his most current projects.

Name: Fahad Mustafa

One of the most prominent actors of small screen, famous for his character of Abdul Qadir in Hum TV’s hot famous drama serial Main Abdul Qadir Hoon. Dil-e-Nadan, Tair-e-Lahooti and Aashti are some of his most known dramas.

Name: Atif Aslam

The man is most famous in Indo-Pak Region for his singing. But besides singing he has just worked in a film named Bol directed by Pakistan’s legendary director Shoaib Mansoor.

Bollywood offered him some films as an actor but he preferred to make a début from Lollywood.

Name: Shehzad Sheikh

Shehzad is the son of Pakistan’s legendary actor Javed Sheikh, has already made his acting début on small screen with Aag’s youth-based drama called Dreamers, where he is playing one of the lead characters named Mickey.

Javed Sheikh is fully geared up to launch his son in films now and is also planning a movie which will start soon.

Name: Mohib Mirza

Best known for his character acting, Mohib Mirza is part of the list of top actors of current times. Has played almost all kind of roles and has also done work on almost every medium.

His characters in Ishrat Baji, Dil-e-Nadan, Hum Tum and most recently in ARY’s Mera Saeen have got lots of appreciation.

Name: Imran Abbas

Besides his acting skills, Imran is blessed with killing looks. Has so far made a strong place for himself in the industry.

Though he is famous for his hero-type roles but has currently done a character based role in drama serial Sanwli.

Noor Bano, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Vasl and Mujhe hai Hukm-e-Azaan are some of his most known dramas.

Name: Ali Zafar

Also known for his title of “Prince of Pop”, Ali is a complete art package, from singing to acting and from acting to painting, he can do everything.

Has already made his acting debut with Indian film Tere Bin Laden (Tere Bin)” and has currently signed two more Indian Films named Mere brother ki Dulhan and Dhoom 3.

Was previously picked for the role of “Sarmad” in Pakistan’s 2007 blockbuster hit Khuda Kay Liye, the role was later given to Fawad Khan.

Name: Sami Khan

Sami holds a unique position in the industry. Started his career with Shehzad Rafiq’s superhit film Salakhain, but then moved towards small screen. From then onwards he is rising day by day.

Mehman, Bol Meri Machli, Anjaam and Moum are some of his most known work on small screen.

Name: Bazil Siddqui

Bazil compared with others in the list is a new guy in the industry, but has started his career with a bang by working in a film called IDRAAK, which will hit the cinemas soon.

Apart from film he has the experience of working in theatres both in local and international ones.

Name: Babrik Shah

Though Babrik is working in the industry for now almost six years, but hasn’t still got the title of “Superstar” despite of playing lead roles in big films of the industry.

Started his career with Ajab Gul’s 2005 super hit film Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hai and then worked in Reema Khan’s blockbuster hit Koi Tujh sa Kahan same year.

Has recently done two of Lollywood’s big films named Bhai Log and Son Of Pakistan.

Name: Ahsan Khan

Ahsan basically started his career with film but then moved to small screen. He appeared in Pakistani film Nikah and then in Iqbal Kashmir’s hit film Ghar Kab Aao Gay.

After that he appeared on small screen with some of the all time hit dramas, such as, Ana, Mehndi Walay Haath and most recently in Daastan and Parsa.

He has recently signed a film of Syed Faisal Bukhar named Saltanat, which is expected to hit the cinemas at the end of the year.

Name: Nabeel Khan

The man is basically a model, but has made his acting debut with one of the biggest upcoming movies Love Mein Gum directed by none other than Reema Khan, whose last film Koi Tujh Sa Kaha brought Babrik Shah in lime light, who is now having successful acting career.

He is paired with Azerbaijan’s one of the top models “Araida Corbol” in the movie and fans are expecting something really big out of the movie.

Name: Azfar Rehman

Azfar is one of the top male models of fashion industry of the country in current times. Apart from his modelling skills he has shown his abilities on small screen as well.

His work in Noor Poor Ki Raani, Dil-e-Abad, Roza Kay Rozay and most recently in Ladies park is liked a lot.

Name: Furqan Qureshi

Currently part of superhit youth-based drama series Dreamers on Aag TV, he is playing one of the lead roles in it which is praised a lot by the viewers.

Has previously worked on small screen but dreamers gave him the real break.

His character in drama is neither negative, nor positive but he has carried the role very well in it.

Name: Naveed Raza

Winner of talent-hunt reality show called Hero Bannay Ki tarang, Naveed has already taken the step to become the hero.

He has made his acting debut with legendary Pakistani film director Syed Noor’s upcoming film called “Price of Hounour”.

He is also working in many of the dramas and most famous of them is drama serial Mehmoodabad ki malakyain.

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22 COMMENTS

  1. Voted for Mohib Mirza and Ahsan Khan… I bet Mohib can become the next Akshay Kumar of this subcontinent because of his chracter acting and a different comedy style… but all he need is some projects like Khuda Key liye, where he can truly show his acting skills…
    I was bit confuse for my second choice, was stuck between Ahsan Khan-Sami Khan and Imran Abbas but finally went for Ahsan because i think Imran Abbas is not suitable for big screen, I dont know why but still and his project selection is poor and so is his acting skills and the only two positive things for him is that first he is a big crowd puller and second his looks but we neeed acting yaaaaara…, Sami Khan again is weak in acting and unlike Imran Abbas he is not a crowd puller and so finally i had to go for Ahsan Khan..But if Imran Abbas manages to get a position in at least top five, I won’t be surprised because I think many would just vote him for his looks…

  2. Mohib Mirza, Fahad Mustafa and Fawad Afzal. All of them are so stunningly good.

    We can also take Imran Abbas n Ali zafar for ploeing.

  3. Mohib Mirza, in every aspect: acting skills, presence, versatility, looks, height, physique, voice, dance skills, wit, humor, spontaneity, intensity. Everything about him is cinematic. His body of work in TV, AD Films, Voice Overs and Festival Films have groomed him enough to BE the new iconic cinema personality of Pakistan. He is already the first Pakistani actor to win an international award for Best Actor at the International Filmmaker’s Festival, Kent UK for the film ‘Inshallah’ in 2009. http://www.filmmakerfestival.com/2009.html. With the support of the Pakistani industry and our people, he can only do wonders in commercial cinema and put Pakistan positively on the map and for the world to take us and our talent seriously!

  4. ok the list is not bad at all, i would say Mohib Mirza, Ahsan Khan and Fawad Khan. Rest are good for small screen. btw i think Mohib, fawad and Ahsan Khan can be infact they should be all-rounder in terms of acting, dialogue delivery and amazing screen appearance.
    Hoping to see a great future for Pakistani Cinema 🙂 all the best

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