Pakistani actors have also followed the family showbiz traditions in many cases. There are certain families who have been working in the field for over two generations now and they have produced stars. Likewise there have been sibling pairs who work as actors at the same time. Some of these brothers both get successful while other times one becomes a bigger star than the second one. Most of these Pakistani actors have left their mark on the industry.
Here is a list of Pakistani actors who are brothers and made a name while simultaneously working in dramas and music:
Humayun Saeed & Salman Saeed
Humayun Saeed is hands down one of the biggest stars in the country. He has excelled not just as an actor but also as a producer. He has worked as an actor in dramas since the 90s and he is still loved by millions. He also runs Six Sigma Productions and he is the man behind many hit dramas that viewers get to watch on their television screens. Humayun Saeed is also amongst the only stars who were able to succeed in films and he has films like Punjab Nahin Jangi and Jawani Phir Nahi Aani Franchise under his belt.
Humayun’s brother Salman Saeed is also an actor and he has been a part of many dramas. He has a successful career in his own right. Though he is not as big as his brother as of yet, he is working great and doing good projects.
Ali Zafar & Danyal Zafar
Ali Zafar is the star who has made Pakistan proud not only inside the country but internationally as well. He is a multi-talented artist and his work is loved by many. Ali Zafar has created some unforgettable music and he has worked in films too. He also supports young musicians through his banner.
His youngest brother Danyal Zafar also followed in his footsteps and he has also been doing dramas beside music. His shows Taana Bana and Standup Girl were well received and now he will work in Farrar.
Imran Ashraf & Abbas Ashraf
Imran Ashraf is once again a top star of the country. He struggled and paved his way to the top. With dramas like Alif Allah Aur Insaan and Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, he became a household name. He is now a host and actor and he will soon make his debut in an Indian Punjabi film that has been shot in Canada. Imran has a successful career and he is exploring more avenues with his talent.
Abbas Ashraf is Imran’s brother and he is trying to make a place for himself on his own. He has not used his brother’s fame and now he is seen in more projects like he is currently a part of Woh Ziddi Si.
Ahad Raza Mir & Adnan Raza Mir
Another family of Pakistani actors is the Raza Mir clan. After successful careers of grandfather and father, sons Ahad and Adnan are following in their footsteps. Ahad Raza Mir made his debut with Sammi and he has given several hits since. He has been in the news for his personal life as well and he has done international projects too.
His younger brother Adnan Raza Mir is relatively new and he is slowly making a place for himself. After making his debut in Fairy Tale, Adnan is working in other dramas and cementing his career.
Aashir Wajahat & Nayel Wajahat
Wajahat Rauf is a very successful director and both his sons Aashir Wajahat and Nayel Wajahat have joined the industry. Aashir Wajahat started his journey as a child artist and he is now appearing in films like Na Baaligh Afraad and John. He is also dabbling in music and his latest track Sadqay was a superhit among the audience.
Nayel is new and he has just started working. He collaborated with his brother on Sadqay and it became a mega hit.
Aagha Ali & Ali Sikandar
Aagha Ali and Ali Sikandar come from another family of Pakistani actors with their uncles, grandfather, father and cousins all working in the field. Aagha Ali was dubbed as the angry young man of the actors when he became a star and he is doing great. People also love his singing and his live appearances.
Ali Sikandar is Aagha Ali’s elder brother and he is known for his comedy roles. He is also a host and he became a household name after his appearance on Tamasha Season 2.
Yasir Nawaz & Danish Nawaz
This list of Pakistani actors who are brothers will be incomplete without this talented family. The Nawaz family’s patriarch Fareed Nawaz Baloch was also a famous actor. His sons followed in his footsteps with Yasir Nawaz becoming an actor as well as a very successful film and drama director. He is married to Nida Yasir and they together make a power couple.
Danish Nawaz is also a very successful director. He is also known for his comedy roles and he has appeared in many sitcoms including the family’s very own Nadaaniyan.
Yasir Jaswal, Umair Jaswal & Uzair Jaswal
Jaswal brothers are all known for their music.
Yasir Jaswal is an accomplished music director. His brother Umair on the other hand is loved for his unique style of singing while the youngest Uzair also has his own dedicated following.
Hammad Farooqui & Faraz Farooqui
The twin Farooqui brothers both joined the ranks of Pakistani actors after they became famous on social media. They have been working on their individual careers and they became a part of many dramas. Their fans love them for their dedication, fun nature and the way they take their work passionately.
Faraz Farooqui was recently a part of Akhara and his stint as Sultan brought tears to everyone’s eyes.
Haroon Kadwani & Shahvir Kadwani
Both the actors come from Abdullah Kadwani’s family who is one of the biggest producers in Pakistan. Haroon did a drama when he was very young and he later got launched by his father through a telefilm. He has worked on several projects now and they were all produced by his own father. Haroon has gathered a young following and they look forward to his new projects.
Shahvir Kadwani is Haroon’s younger brother and he just made his debut as Maya Ali’s brother in Sunn Mere Dil.
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