The Pakistani entertainment industry is blessed with many gifted actors. There are only a handful of Pakistani actors who make sure that every project they work on wins the viewers over. Ahmed Ali Akbar is one such actor who has been impressing drama buffs with his amazing talent ever since he stepped into the world of performing arts. Right now, his performance in Parizaad has won him more appreciation and acclaim than ever before. He is a multi-talented celebrity who lets his work speak for him. Unlike the majority of celebrities, he does not rely on social media, controversies, or PR to get everyone’s attention. He is genuinely dedicated to his profession and his choices represent the wise decisions he has made over the year. He truly believes that quality supersedes quantity.

Ahmed Ali Akbar has been part of some of the most liked dramas and films. He has also hosted the Lux Style Awards. He can easily be termed as someone who is not afraid to take up challenging roles. The fact that he is constantly experimenting and does not work on a lot of projects, makes him stand out even more.

Ahmed Ali Akbar | 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him

Since Ahmed Ali Akbar does not give a lot of interviews, many of his fans do not know much about him. Here is everything you need to know about your favorite actor:

Started Working As a Child Actor

Many people do not know that Ahmed Ali Akbar started acting at a really young age. He was only 11 when he acted in a PTV drama. His first salary was 500 rupees. He also worked in a television commercial as a child star. He tasted the attention fame brings with it at a really young age when everyone from school started recognizing him as the boy from the television commercial. He shared in an interview that everyone’s attitude towards him changed after he was famous as a child star and that was a rewarding experience for him.

Got Beat Up A Lot As a Kid

Ahmed Ali Akbar candidly shared in an interview that as a kid his mother beat him up a lot. He said that she used everything that she could find to basically make him study!

First Crush Looked Like Lisa Ray

Ahmed Ali Akbar has been quite honest in an interview while talking about his crushes and other such things. In an interview, he revealed that his first crush from 3rd grade looked like the Canadian actress Lisa Ray. He fondly talked about the girl.

Impressive Athletic Background

Many people probably do not know that before stepping into acting full time, Ahmed Ali Akbar was a national-level tennis player. He was also a musician and a competitive swimmer. He also played club-level cricket. He belongs to a family of athletes. His father and brothers have represented Pakistan and won medals on the national and international levels.

Leads A Simple Life

There is a reason why Ahmed Ali Akbar does not lead the ‘celebrity life’ even after getting so much success and love. He believes in living a simple life irrespective of how much success he achieves in his career. Even after getting so much fame, he did not compromise on his simple lifestyle. He shared in an interview that the fame he got especially after Parchi did not change his personal life and personality at all.

Believes In Hard Work

Ahmed Ali Akbar learned early on in life that you cannot achieve bigger things if you do not work hard. His interpretation of working hard is different from the ‘typical’ idea. He believes in enjoying whatever he does. He feels that he cannot do anything which he does not enjoy. That has to be the reason why all his performances and even hosting skills are so seamless. He applies this rule in everything he does in life. He has often refused to do acting projects which he feels he will not enjoy doing.

Does Not Enjoy Watching Himself On Screen

Most actors do not enjoy watching their own performances on screen, Ahmed Ali Akbar is one of them as well! When he did his first acting job and the drama aired, he did not like watching himself on television. Even though he enjoyed the kind of reactions he got from people and always worked hard on his projects, he never liked watching his own work on television.

Positive Outlook On Life

Ahmed Ali Akbar has a positive outlook on life. He talked about how he handles life in general in an interview. He believes in looking for happiness in small things. He is constantly looking for the positive aspect of every situation and now it is almost as if it is something that comes to him naturally.

Ahmed Ali Akbar | 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him

He Is Very Focused

Ahmed Ali Akbar is constantly striving to achieve something. Even though his goal and the direction he is going in aren’t always clear, he never feels frustrated or dismayed. He is always trying to find his way and is sure that he will reach where he will attain satisfaction. He even enjoys it when the goal moves further because it gives him the incentive to strive harder.

Does Not Like Materialistic and Dishonest Women

We are pretty sure, a lot of women out there would want to know what qualities will Ahmed’s ideal girl possess. As it turns out Ahmed does not like women who do “stink”, and are dishonest or materialistic. He would love to marry someone who likes traveling and is not afraid to travel to places with no roads! Ahmed Ali Akbar is a wanderer and would want to be with someone who shares the same ideals as him.

 The year 2021 has been happening for the Pakistani entertainment industry, so far, in more ways than one. Social media has definitely been a game-changer for celebrities in many ways. They get more attention, negative and positive, and are more accessible than ever. Many Pakistani celebrities did not only grow in their respective careers but quite a few of them also tied the knot this year. The wedding celebrations by some of these celebrities this year were completely in line with the limitations that come with the rising cases of COVID. Others made sure that these limitations did not affect the way they celebrate their big day. Some of the celebrities who got married this year made choices which some of the followers believed broke stereotypes. It is always good to see celebrities setting such examples that change the way people perceive marriage. There were others who had extravagant weddings and they enjoyed their day in their own way.

Here is a list of those Pakistani celebrities who got married in the year 2021:

Nadia Khan

Nadia Khan needs absolutely no introduction, she has reigned the television screens as a morning show host for many years and recently she made a comeback to television as well. Nadia Khan treated her fans to the pleasant news of her wedding as soon as 2021 started. She got married in January 2021. Her wedding was a rushed and intimate affair. She shared with her fans that she did not spend a lot of money on her wedding festivities. She got married to Faisal Mumtaz Rao who is a retired wing commander. Nadia Khan also shared this news with her fans by posting some snippets from her wedding function. The fans were genuinely happy for her since she was honest about how she met her husband and where her priorities lied while getting married. Nadia Khan has 3 beautiful children and her husband has a grown-up son.

Soon after the couple got married, they were both actively involved in making content for Nadia Khan’s YouTube channel which was already quite popular. This perfect love story with a massive fan following took an unpredictable turn when Nadia’s husband’s first wife made a video claiming that Nadia Khan was responsible for destroying her marriage and that Faisal Rao was an abusive partner. Nadia Khan and her husband however handled this entire situation maturely and are living a happy life together.

Natasha Ali was recently seen showcasing her brilliant acting skills in the drama serial Mushk. She is also known for her confident and bubbly off-screen personality. Natasha Ali shared some beautiful pictures from her wedding in January 2021 and shared the news with her fans that she got married during the lockdown. Like some of the other Pakistani celebrities, she posted pictures after she was married. She got married to Shahzaib Ali, she shared with her fans that she never wanted a lavish wedding therefore they had an intimate family wedding which made her happy. She stated in a social media post that there were a total of 15-20 guests at her wedding since she belongs to a Syed family, in respect of Muharram, they decided not to have an elaborate wedding. She decided to get married quickly once she decided that she had found her ideal man.

Mohib Mirza is a handsome, energetic and versatile Pakistani actor, model and director. Mohib Mirza was recently spotted in GMP “Shan-e-Suhoor”.

Mohib Mirza while talking about his childhood trauma, mentioned that “Once, I went to a swimming pool with boys who were quite elder than me. I saw them wearing shorts, taking shower and then jumping into the pool. What I did was, I jumped into the deep end of the people. I was quite young and I didn’t even knew how to swim.”

“I was drowning and I literally had no idea what to do as it was my first interaction with water. Fortunately, someone noticed me and took me out of the water and saved me, otherwise, I would not have survived. It is actually a childhood trauma, whenever I go in water that flashback hits me, that particular sight comes to mind”, added Mohib Mirza.