Pakistani actors do get typecast a lot but several have pushed boundaries and still remain to be superstars. These handful of talented Pakistani actors have managed to shine as heroes and villains. After reaching the star mantle, many actors stop experimenting with the characters they pick and start coming in similar roles with a hero vibe, a black Parado and gel-standing hair. However, some of our talented Pakistani actors have had long journeys and they have given variety to their fans. They have nailed both positive and negative characters equally.
Pakistani Actors Who are multi-talented
Here is a list of some of those 10 Pakistani actors who nailed both positive and negative roles:
Bilal Abbas Khan
Bilal Abbas Khan is among the new stars who have always picked up characters that are unique. He has never let him get typecast and he has shown that he can fit in the whole range from white to black. His role as Wajih Taseer in Cheekh remains one of the best negative characters of the current era. Despite the drama getting dragged in the second half, his performance was mind-blowing and it brought all the eyeballs to the show.
He goes equally well in positive characters as well. His recent appearance as Ibrahim in Mann Jogi was approved as the greenest flag in dramas this season.
Danish Taimoor
Danish Taimoor is one of the most sought-after Pakistani actors right now. He changed his career’s trajectory when he starred in Deewangi. The drama broke records and Danish constructed a very different screen image. Though fans loved Danish in the drama, his character was very negative and he did a great job. This is something which he replicated in Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi once again and it was also very successful.
Danish also has the ability to play a very positive character in the best manner. This is something that many of his new fans do not know. Danish played the protagonist in Rehaai and that is a role that will be remembered for ages.
Fahad Mustafa
Fahad Mustafa is a versatile actor. He has done a variety of characters in his career. The actor was on a break from television till recently and focused mainly on films. He has done both positive and negative roles and one of the best negative characters he did was in Kankar. He played a domestic abuser with a very suave personality. A role many would have turned down and not everyone can pull off. This character is the complete opposite of Mustafa which he is shining as these days.
He is shining in a super-positive character in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum which is getting international recognition. Fahad Mustafa can easily be termed as one of those few Pakistani actors who continue to impress and enthrall.
Imran Ashraf
Imran Ashraf is one of the top Pakistani actors. He started his career as a supporting artist and he has worked in several roles before reaching the top of the lot. After becoming a superstar with Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, he once again took a risk and played a very negative character in Inkaar. This drama is based on a real life incident and Imran did a great job.
He has also done some very positive characters and one such role with an aura was Raqs e Bismil’s Musa that won the hearts of millions. His roles in Tabeer, Mushk and Kahin Deep Jalay were also positive.
Ahsan Khan
Like many Pakistani actors Ahsan Khan started out as a hero and did all the positive characters in his two decade long career. But he shocked everyone when he appeared as a child molester in Udaari. This was a role turned down by many actors before Ahsan Khan took it and made it immortal. He also raised awareness against child abuse and this is a cause he still stands with.
The actor recently took on a positive role in the drama Sukoon, showcasing a character that resonated deeply with viewers. His performance was met with widespread acclaim, highlighting his ability to bring depth and authenticity to the role. Audience responses reflected a strong appreciation for the storyline and the actor’s contribution, indicating that his portrayal has struck a chord with many.
Faysal Quraishi
This list of versatile Pakistani actors will be incomplete without Faysal Quraishi. He is another actor who can nail both positive and negative roles. He did a great job as a villain in both Khaie and Bashar Momin. The latest as Chinar Khan in Khaie shook the audience as Faysal killed it in this role.
He is also a menace in positive characters and proved it with Main Abdul Qadir Hoon.
Feroze Khan
Feroze Khan is known mostly for his angry young man roles and it all started when he appeared in Khaani. That negative role cemented Feroze as a superstar and fans still love that drama.
He was performing all the angry characters when he suddenly did a positive and mellow character in Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3. The drama ended up becoming a mega hit with over a billion views.
Zahid Ahmed
Zahid just blew everyone away with his negative character in Gentleman. He played a corrupt cop and he was appreciated by everyone in a cast of many big names.
He has also performed countless positive characters. His simultaneously running Jaan Se Pyara Juni is the complete opposite of Faris from Gentleman and he is doing great.
Hamza Ali Abbasi
Hamza Ali Abbasi actually started his career in dramas as a villain. He played a rapist in Mere Dard Ko Jo Zuban Milay and he played the role extremely well. He showed this streak again in Maula Jatt and Hamza can sure play a great villain.
He can also shine in positive characters as he did as Shahram recently in Jaan e Jahan. Shahram was the greenest of the green flags and fans simply loved him.
Sami Khan
Sami Khan has also been working for years now and he has the ability to channel both positive and negative energies well. He played a villainous character in Rasm e Duniya which was also a take on mental health. A role performed rather well by the actor and shows his range in acting.
He is also equally great in positive roles like the one he did in Ishq Zah e Naseeb.
These Pakistani actors are undoubtedly in a class of their own. They have demonstrated their versatility time and again. Which actor do you think excels in portraying both positive and negative roles? Share your thoughts in the comments!
