Yasir Hussain () is a Pakistani screenwriter, actor, director, playwright and host from Karachi best known for his comic roles. He hosted The After Moon Show on Hum TV. He is also known for playing the antagonist in the 2018 social drama Baandi.
Early life and family Hussain was born in Karachi into a Rajput family originally from Azad Kashmir that moved to Rawalpindi when he was five.
He's the youngest in a family of twelve siblings, including a sister who's a Dubai-based singer, Schumaila Hussain, and a brother who's a scriptwriter. In recent years, Schumaila has gained attention for singing the OSTs of dramas Muqabil (2016) and Khamoshi (2017-2018) while she has also done works for Lollywood and Bollywood.Sadiq Saleem (31 March 2018), "Introducing Schumaila Hussain", The News International. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
Career
Theatre Hussain remains associated with Kopycats Production as they produced some of the great plays for theatre which were written by Anwar Maqsood like Half Plate, Pawney 14 August, Sawa 14 August and Saichin and the most popular Aangan Terha in which Yasir Hussain played the role of Akbar which was originally played by Salim Nasir.
Cinema Hussain made his Lollywood debut as Moti in the film Karachi Se Lahore (2015) written by himself and directed by Wajahat Rauf. He reprised his role as Moti in Lahore Se Aagey (2016) was a spin-off to Karachi Se Lahore and was released on 11 November 2016.
Television Hussain has acted in television serials including sitcom Coke Kahani (2012) and drama serial Dareecha (2011-2012). He appeared in multiple telefilms and a drama serial Shaadi Mubarak Ho (2017), opposite Kubra Khan, directed by Wajahat Rauf and written by Yasir Hussain himself.
He has been noted for his role as an antagonist in drama serial Baandi (2018-2019).Sabeeh, Maheen. (2018-11-06) Yasir Hussain to play antagonist in Baandi. Thenews.com.pk. Retrieved on 2019-08-12.
He made his directorial debut with the drama serial Koyal (2021-2022).
Host Beginning in 2018, Hussain hosted two seasons of The After Moon Show.The Aftermoon Show with Yasir – Home. Facebook. Retrieved on 2019-08-12. Personal life Yasir Hussain publicly proposed to TV actress Iqra Aziz at the Lux Style Awards.Yasir Hussain proposes to Iqra Aziz at Lux Style Awards 2019, the actress says. thenews.com.pk (2019-07-08). Retrieved on 2019-08-12.Yasir Hussain proposes to Iqra Aziz at Lux Style Awards 2019 | Entertainment. Geo.tv (2019-07-08). Retrieved on 2019-08-12.Who won at the mega Lux Style Awards 2019? | Entertainment. thenews.com.pk (2019-07-08). Retrieved on 2019-08-12. Yasir married Iqra Aziz in Karachi on 28 December 2019 They were married in Karachi on 28 December 2019. Controversies
Jokes about Pathans Yasir Hussain has received criticism from Pathan community for mocking their language Pashto and trying to elicit racist responses from audiences toward Pathan jokes.Yasir Hussain's terrible Hum Awards joke is proof desi comedians need a reality check – Comment – Images. Images.dawn.com. Retrieved on 2019-08-12.
Comments about Turkish actors Yasir Hussain was also criticized for his unwelcoming attitude towards Turkish actors and actresses when they came to act in Pakistani ads. He got trolled on every post for his fights but some celebrities agreed he was being bullied and the trolling was getting too much.
Filmography
Films Year Title RoleScreenwriter Notes2015Karachi Se LahoreMotiFilm debut2016Ho Mann JahaanDialogues onlyLahore Se AageyMoti2017Arth 2Special appearance2019ChhalawaBaajiSpecial appearance2022Parde Mein Rehne DoPeechay Tou DekhoChaudhry – The MartyrKashan2023KukriJaved Iqbal2024Taxali GateShafiq
Television series Year Title RoleDirectorScreenwriterNetworkRef(s) / Notes2012Coke KahaniBeydilNumerous channelsDareechaShahrukh KhanARY DigitalKiya Life HaiJohn2014Happily MarriedMultiple guest appearances2017Shadi Mubarak HoNyleBaaghiSami Ahmad (guest appearance)Urdu12018The After Moon ShowHostHum TVBaandiTahawar2020JhootiAliARY Digital2021KoyalAaj Entertainment 2022Badshah Begum Pir QaiserHum TVAik Thi Laila Inspector SajidExpress Entertainment2024Inspector Sabiha2025ParadiseCase No. 9News anchorGeo Entertainment
Theatre Year Title Role 2008Bombay DreamsCome Again2013Aangan TerrhaAangan Terha | Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF). Pakistan Press Foundation (2013-02-08). Retrieved on 2019-08-12.AkbarPonay 14 AugustSawa 14 AugustSawa 14 August – bringing history to the theater – Newspaper. Dawn.Com (2013-10-25). Retrieved on 2019-08-12. Sindhi politician; Pashtun poetHalfplateAnwar Maqsood’s Haaf Playt: Spicy but stale | The Express Tribune. Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved on 2019-08-12. Mirza Nafees BarelviSiachein2019Naach Na JaanayArts council of Pakistan to stage its first production "Nach Na Jane". Trade Chronicle (2019-01-03). Retrieved on 2019-08-12.Akbar2025Monkey BusinessWaseem, Mrs. Waseem, Bachan sahab
Telefilms Year Title Role2012Family ManMohsin Hum TV2014Arranged Shadi ki Love StoryHaider 2015Tum Milay Ho YoonJamal 2016Dilwali Dulha Le JayegiAadi 2017Aisa Bhi Hota HaiShoukat DildarianDildar Hussain Zor Laga Kay HaiyyaWajdan 2018PhotocopyFaraz Aaj EntertainmentBand Toh Baje GaAmirHum TV2019Help Me DurdanaDino/DurdanaARY Digital2022SiwaiyaanAhsan2023Daku Bangaya GentlemanSawal Daku/Sunny
Awards and nominations Year Ceremony Category Project Result 2016 15th Lux Style Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Film Karachi Se Lahore rowspan="2" 2017 16th Lux Style Awards Best Lead Actor in a Film Lahore Se Aagey20197th Hum AwardsBest Actor in a Supporting RoleBaandiBest Actor in a Negative Role rowspan="3" 202322nd Lux Style AwardsBest Television DirectorAik Thi LailaBest Television Actor - Critics' choice
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