Syed Mohammad Ahmed, frequently credited as Mohammad Ahmed, is a Pakistani screenwriter, lyricist, actor, and director. He is best known for Mystery Theater, Badtameez, Tum Se Kehna tha, Shaista Shaista, Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat, Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay, Dareecha, Goya, and many other series and telefilms such as Khamoshi, Ghoongat and Ramchand Pakistani. His appearance as Shah Jahan/Agha Jan in Suno Chanda was praised by critics, and he went on to reprise his role in the sequel Suno Chanda 2.[1][2] He has written dialogue for the Indian movie Tere Bin Laden,[3] and has written screenplays for several television series. In 2019, he received a nomination for Best Actor for his role in the 2018 film Cake, at the 18th Lux Style Awards.[4][5]
Mohammad Ahmed | |
|---|---|
 Ahmed in 2020 | |
| Born | 8 March 1957 |
| Occupation(s) | Director, actor, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Notable work | Mystery Theater, Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay, Ramchand Pakistani, Tere Bin Laden |
Career
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His body of work is a showcase of the storyteller's art. The humor in his scripts is real. He never exaggerates the subject and uses real-life humor. One can see an undercurrent of social issues in his screenplays but with the treatment, laced with humor. He is fascinated by the satirical way Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi dealt with serious issues. Desi Rants n Raves wrote "Mohammed Ahmed is a seasoned writer and his flair for penning relatable and real stories is on full display in most of his work. With no black or white extremes, a simple story on the surface, his script appears to have layers of meaning embedded within crisp and meaningful dialogues."[6] He has also acted in various drama series including Ehd E Wafa, Suno Chanda, Mere Paas Tum Ho, Aulaad and Sabaat.[7] His performance in these series is widely praised by viewers and critics.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Film | Director | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ramchand Pakistani | Mehreen Jabbar | Writer[8] |
| 2010 | Tere Bin Laden | Abhishek Sharma | Writer |
| 2016 | Lala Begum | Mehreen Jabbar | Also writer[8] |
| 2017 | Mehrunisa V Lub U | Yasir Nawaz | |
| Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Nadeem Baig | Special appearance | |
| 2018 | Cake | Asim Abbasi | [8] |
| 2019 | Laal Kabootar | Kamal Khan | [7] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Character | Director(s) | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Shaista Shaista | |||
| 2008–09 | Doraha | Sara's father | Mehreen Jabbar | |
| 2010 | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Nabeel's father | Nadeem Baig | |
| 2011 | Daam | Sami | Mehreen Jabbar | |
| 2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Nabeel's father | Marina Khan, Nadeem Baig | |
| Durr-e-Shehwar | Sami | Haissam Hussain | [8] | |
| Coke Kahani | Mutmain | Mehreen Jabbar | ||
| 2013 | Ghoonghat | Lateef | Telefilm[9] | |
| 2017 | Dhund | Nana Syed | Farrukh Faiz | |
| 2018 | Nibah | Sofia's father | Aabis Raza | [8] |
| Suno Chanda | Shah Jahan "Agha Jaan" | Aehsun Talish | [10] | |
| Hum Chale Aaye | Sila's father | Mehreen Jabbar | Telefilm[9] | |
| Dilara | Akbar Ali | Khalid Ahmed | ||
| 2019 | Suno Chanda 2 | Shah Jahan "Agha Jaan" | Aehsun Talish | [11] |
| Deewar-e-Shab | Ustaad Faraghat Baig | Iqbal Hussain | [8] | |
| Meray Paas Tum Ho | Mateen | Nadeem Baig | [8] | |
| Rishtay Biktay Hain | Sharafat | Syed Atif Hussain Shah | [8] | |
| Ruswai | Mehmood | Rubina Ashraf | [8] | |
| Ehd-e-Wafa | Malik Allahyar | Saife Hassan | [8] | |
| Yeh Dil Mera | Dr. Arslan | Aehsun Talish | [8] | |
| 2020 | Sabaat | Aziz Ahmad | Shahzad Kashmiri | |
| Jalan | Tanveer | Aabis Raza | ||
| Dulhan | Amal's father | Adeel Siddiqi | [7] | |
| Aulaad | Jalaal Ahmed | Aabis Raza | [7] | |
| Ek Jhoothi Love Story | Mehreen Jabbar | Web-Series | ||
| 2021 | Dikhawa | Ali Akbar | Episode: "Zid" | |
| Neeli Zinda Hai | Faheem | Qasim Ali Mureed | ||
| Pardes | Sadeeq | Marina Khan | ||
| Parizaad | Mirza Sahab | Shahzad Kashmiri | ||
| Qissa Meherbano Ka | Asghar Ali Mehtab | Iqbal Hussain | ||
| Sinf-e-Aahan | Arzoo's father | Nadeem Baig | ||
| Khaab Toot Jaatay Hain | Police Chief | Mohammed Ehteshamuddin | ||
| 2022 | Hum Tum | Safiullah aka Daddu Handsome | Danish Nawaz | |
| Dikhawa (season 3) | Ali Akbar | Episode: "Jhoot" | ||
| Pehchaan | Adnan's father | Asad Jabal | ||
| Betiyaan | Naeem | Meesam Naqvi | [12] | |
| 2023 | Kuch Ankahi | Agha Jaan | Nadeem Baig | |
| Gumn | Sohail Baig | Sarmad Khoosat | ||
| 2024 | Radd | Alam | Ahmed Bhatti | |
| 2024 | Sunn Mere Dil | Naamdar Mirza | Hasan Hasib |
Screenwriting
edit| Year | Title | Director(s) | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Tum Se Kehna Tha | Sahira Kazmi | [13] |
| 2000 | Tum Hi To Ho | Marina Khan | [9] |
| 2002 | Kahaniyaan | Mehreen Jabbar | [9] |
| 2005 | Tere Siwa | Rubina Ashraf | [13] |
| 2009 | Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat | Marina Khan | [8] |
| 2011 | Badtameez | Rana Rizwan | |
| 2011 | Dareecha | Farrukh Faiz | |
| 2012 | Coke Kahani | Mehreen Jabbar | [13] |
| 2012 | Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay | Marina Khan | co-writer |
| 2013 | Ghoonghat | Mehreen Jabbar | Telefilm[9] |
| 2015 | Goya | Farrukh Faiz | [13] |
| 2016 | Teri Meri Jodi | Syed Ali Raza Usama | [14] |
| 2017 | Dhund | Farrukh Faiz | [14] |
| 2017 | Chanar Ghati | Syed Ghazanffar Ali | co-writer |
| 2023 | Kuch Ankahi | Nadeem Baig |
References
edit- ^ Shirazi, Maria. "The present generation of the entertainment universe". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- ^ "'Suno Chanda' is a Ramadan hit in Pakistan". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- ^ "Interview with Syed Mohammed Ahmed". 25 June 2015.
- ^ "#LSA2019: And the winners are..." The Express Tribune. 8 July 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- ^ "Did your favorites get nominated for Lux Style Awards 2019?". The News International. 30 March 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- ^ "Goya ~ Episode 1 Review". Desi Rants N Raves. 25 June 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Cake actor Mohammad Ahmed on being typecast as a 'girl dad' in TV shows". Dawn Images. 23 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Buraq Shabbir (5 January 2020). "Channels just want to mint money: Mohammad Ahmed". Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Mehreen Jabbar, Mohammad Ahmad and Marina Khan: The M trio reunite". The Nation. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- ^ Haider, Sadaf (7 June 2018). "Comedy serial Suno Chanda provides welcome relief during a dull drama season". Images. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- ^ "Suno Chanda is back". The Nation. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- ^ "Dear Betiyaan, stop getting tossed around". Cutacut. 14 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Syed Mohammad Ahmad's dramas are like good memories one wishes to keep and nurture". nation.com.pk. 15 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Almas Fidai reunites with Mohammad Ahmed for Dhund". The Nation. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2022.