Haissam Hussain

Haissam Hussain is a Pakistani television and film director known for directed a number of critically acclaimed television serials such as Noorpur Ki Rani (2009), Akbari Asghari (2011), Durr-e-Shehwar (2012) and Aunn Zara (2013).[1][2][3] He made his cinematic debut by directing romantic-comedy Balu Mahi (2017).[4][5] Hussain directed the period play Dastaan (2010) which earned him critical praise and several accolades including the Lux Style Award for Best television director.[6][7][8][9]

Personal life

Hussain was born to a Muslim family in Lahore, Pakistan. He has studied at a handful of universities, including the Army Burn Hall College in 1992, Punjab University in 1996, West Herts College in 2002 and Middlesex University in 2006.[10] He directed his first telefilm Beetay Pal in 2007. He is married and the couple has 2 daughters and one son.[11]

Career

Hussain got fame with television serial Noorpur Ki Rani. He then directed romamce Ishq Gumshuda, period-romance Dastaan, social domestic-drama Durr-e-Shehwar, coming of age Aik Nayee Cinderella, dark humour Akbari Asghari and romamtic comedy Aunn Zara.

In 2017, he ventured into cinema by directing romantic comedy Balu Mahi.[4][12] He also directed small part of Bin Roye and then left it due to unknown reasons.[13]

In 2021, Hussain debut as a producer and made television comeback by directing political-period drama Jo Bichar Gaye.[14]

Filmography

[12] (2017)

Television
Year Title Notes
2008 Choudaween Ka ChandRamzan special play
2009Noorpur Ki Rani
Jeevan Ki Rahoan Mein
2010Dastaan[16]
Ishq Gumshuda
2011 Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan
Akbari Asghari
2012 Aik Nayee Cinderella
Durr-e-Shehwar[17]
2013Aunn Zara[18]
2016Bin RoyeTV series later adapted into film
2021Jo Bichar Gaye

Telefilms
Year Telefilms
2009 Patli Gali
Ek Tha Larka
Love Unlimited
2008 Mili Ali Ko Mili
Mutthi Bhar Mitti
Tum Say Kaisay Kahoon
Beetay Pal

Single Plays
year Name
2009 Pari Kahani
Akhari Parinda
2008 Kuch Khaab Adhoray
2007 21 Service Lane

Short Films
  • 2006 - No Regrets

References
  1. "Saying Goodbye to Durr-e-shahwar". Express Tribune.
  2. "'Aunn Zara' - A drama review". dawn.com. 27 September 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  3. Eefa Khalid (31 December 2012). "Pakistani dramas: highlights of 2012". DAWN.
  4. "Haissam, Sadia join hands for a feature film". nation.com.pk.
  5. "Which hot onscreen couple will feature in Haissem Hussain's new film Balu Mahi?". Images. 2015-12-24.
  6. "Dastaan Reflecting the Indo-Pak Divide". Tribune. 6 October 2011.
  7. "Pakistan Media Awards: And the stars come out to play". DAWN. 14 May 2011.
  8. "Lux Style Awards 2011: Glamour's night out". Express Tribune. 2011-09-17.
  9. "11 Times Scenes From "Dastaan" Were Literally Pieces Of Actual Art". Mangobaaz. 2017-11-20.
  10. Haissam Hussain Facebook Profile
  11. Dastaan Special HH on Morning With Hum
  12. "Haissam Hussain, Sadia Jabbar join hands for a feature film". Express Tribune. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  13. "How five directors helmed Bin Roye". Tribune. 28 June 2015.
  14. Farheen Abdullah (2021-12-13). "Jo Bichar Gaye off to an impressive start". CutACut. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  15. "Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed's Bin Roye likely to steal your hearts". Express Tribune. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  16. "'Dastaan' to reappear on TV screen". The Nation (Pakistani newspaper). Archived from the original on 2019-06-03. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  17. "Drama of the Week-Durr-e-Shahwar".
  18. "Aunn Zara director Haissam Hussain wants Indian and Pakistani cinema to come closer". bollywood life. 2014-07-22. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
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