Hollywood is the global leader in the film. Hollywood is the home of some of the most talented actors, singers, story writers, directors, editors, and musicians in the world. You may not know that many Pakistanis have worked in Hollywood.
As Pakistanis, it is a great pleasure to see fellow Pakistanis succeed in other areas of the world, such as Hollywood, Bollywood, or anywhere else.
A few Pakistanis have achieved success in Hollywood, the largest film industry in the world, as actors, graphic designers, or other related roles.
Did you know that several Pakistani actors and actresses in Hollywood have left an indelible imprint on the international stage?
There is much debate about Pakistani actors who cross the border from Pakistan or Bollywood stars who are hired in Hollywood. But what about Pakistanis? There are many more Pakistanis than we imagined. Many Pakistani singers have performed in Hollywood. Similar can be said for Pakistani actors in Hollywood.
So, some Pakistani actresses and actors have been seen in Hollywood movies without much fuss.
1.Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
The musical genius was not only a Qawwal but also a Qawwali producer. Many of his songs have been used in Bollywood films. However, the music genius was also made for the big screen. His international renown resulted in sold-out appearances at prestigious venues around the world, including New York, Paris, Tokyo, New York, Washington, and New York.
Nusrat has collaborated with Michael Brooke, Peter Gabriel, and Eddie Vedder, to name a few. Fateh’s music was featured in Dead Man Walking and Natural Born Killers as well as Any Given Sunday.
2.Spider-Man 2, Strings
Both Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood received big Hollywood breaks with Spiderman 2.
Najanay Kyun was part of the original Spiderman 2 soundtrack.
3.Laraib Atta
Another illustrious name hails from Pakistan. She is the daughter of Ofta Ullah (a well-known folk singer). She was a graphic designer who created VFX effects for movies in Hollywood. Her art is featured in several major movies, including Narnia and Mission Impossible Fallout. X-men and Gravity are also some of her films. Another Pakistani making our country proud.
4.Farhan Tahir in Iron Man Movie
This actor is from Los Angeles, California.
Farhan Tahir, among others, has starred in Picture Perfect, The Jungle Book, and A Price Above Rubies.
5.Meesha Shafi
Meesha Shafi stars in The Reluctant Fundamentalist. The film is based on Mohsin Hamid’s book and stars Kate Hudson, Liev Scheiber, Shabana Azami, Om Puri, and Shabana Azmi. We are also excited to see her vocals in the Hollywood premiere.
6.Atif Aslam
He is a household name. Since his debut album, he has been rising in popularity. He is well-known for his songs and has gained a worldwide reputation. Atif has performed in front of large audiences in many locations around the globe. Atif is also a star in Hollywood when it comes to sharing the spotlight. Ahmad Razvi’s film, “Man Pushcart,” features three of his songs.
7.Mahnoor Baloch
An actress from Pakistan who has been acting for over a decade and still seems as young as ever. She is known as the “lady who never ages” She has made her mark in Hollywood as she worked alongside Farhan Tahir (a Pakistani-American actor) in a film called “torn”. Her charm has spread beyond the borders.
8.Adnan Siddiqui
Starring in “A Mighty Heart”, Angelina Jolie, Hollywood’s most famous actress, Pakistan’s heartthrob gained attention. This film was released in 2007. Irfan Khan, one of the best actors in Bollywood, was also part of this film.
9. Kamran Pasha
Pasha is an established screenwriter, director, and novelist in Hollywood. He also co-wrote and produced the screenplay for Sleeper Cell.
His other credits include Nikita (a CW series) and Disney’s animated Tron Uprising. He also revised The Immaculate’s screenplay.
10. Ayad Akhtar
The Pakistani-American is a versatile person. He is an actor and a writer.
His published works include Disgraced and The Invisible Hand. He made his debut in 2012 as a novelist at American Dervish.
11. Syma Chowdhry
Syma Chowdhry is a Pakistani-Indian-American who was born in the United States. This award-winning journalist, reporter, producer, and news writer has been a Philadelphia news reporter for many years. She is also a model and actor.
She was also a pageant competitor, finishing first in Miss Pennsylvania.
12. Kamran Rashid
The Pakistani-American is a versatile person. He is an actor and a writer.
His published works include Disgraced and The Invisible Hand. He made his debut in 2012 as a novelist at American Dervish.
13. Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad
This Pakistani filmmaker is co-founder and CEO of Exodus Pictures. Exodus Pictures is a Detroit-based production company. His company produced Perfect Mismatch as well as Jinn.
14. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Rahat Fateh Al Khan, named after his uncle Nusrat Fateh Khan Ali Khan, was the first Pakistani musician asked to perform at this year’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.
15. Tahir Shah
Some celebrities are not well-known because of their wrong motives. This is the case with Tahir Shah. The film “Eye to Eye” will see the musician make his Hollywood debut.
16. Dilshad Vadsaria
This Pakistani actress is best known for her role as Rebecca Logan (an insecure but fierce sorority queen) on ABC Family TV’s Greek.
She made appearances in NCIS, Revenge, and NCIS: Los Angeles. In 30 Seconds or Less, she also made an appearance.
17. Iqbal Tabetha
He is best known for his role in Glee as Principal Figgins, a Pakistani-American actor. He has worked with many celebrities, including Ricky Martin and Sara Jessica Parker.
18. Yousaf Bashir Qureshi
Yousaf Bashir is a stylist, designer, and fashion director. Angelina Jolie and Sheryl Crow are just a few Hollywood celebrities who have worn designs by Pakistani designers.
19. Art Malik
Art Malik is Hari Kumar in the British television series The Crown Jewel. Since the 1980s, this Pakistani-born British actor has been a part of many British and Merchant-Ivory television serials.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s True Lies portrays the antagonist.
20. Sajid Hassan
This Pakistani actor has performed in every genre of acting, from theatre to television to Hollywood. Angelina Jolie also cast him in A Mighty Heart.
21. Gabe Grey
The Karachite’s formal name is Syed Fuad Ahmed. His credits include films like The Haircut and One Last Shot as well as Bomb Girls: Facing the Enemy.
22. Saad Siddiqui
He started his acting career as an athlete. He is a three-time Maryland State Champion of Tae Kwon Do and a Junior Olympics medallist in Tae Kwon Do. He was in the 2012 film Inescapable.
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He was born in Lahore and is an actor. You can see him in films like Deliver Us From Evil and Captain America: Civil War.
24. Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy
It is not necessary to introduce this Pakistani filmmaker, who has won Emmys and Oscars. Her film A Girl in the River – The Price of Forgiveness inspired the Pakistani government into passing the Women Protection Bill. This bans honor murders.
25. Kumail Nanjiani
He is a comedian, actor, and writer of Pakistani descent. He was born in Karachi, Pakistan. When he was 18, he came to America. His roles include TNT’s Franklin & Bash on HBO, TNT’s Silicon Valley on TNT, Adult Swim’s Newsreaders, and Adventure Time where he voiced Prismo. He co-hosted Comedy Central’s The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail.
26. Asad Gardezi
He is a WGA Award-winning Pakistani American author who has worked on shows such as Aliens in America and Modern Family.
27. Riz Ahmed
Rizwan Ahmed is an actor, rapper, and musician from Pakistan. He was named Time Magazine’s cover star and is considered one of the most influential people in the world. He has been awarded an Emmy Award. He has been involved in several television series and films.
Conclusion
This article was about Pakistani actors who were involved in Hollywood. It also included Pakistanis who participated in Hollywood as artists, fashion stylists, and dancers. The Pakistani actors who have worked in Hollywood have been well-known.