One of the most recognisable faces of Pakistan’s entertainment industry, Wiqar Ali Khan is a man who not only already has one of the most diverse careers in entertainment, but possesses the vivacious energy to keep achieving more. From entering our hearts through the small screen with his years heading MTV Pakistan’s creative department, to his presence on screen and even being deemed responsible for bringing Pathans to the forefront, his hand in creating some of the most memorable advertisements for brands like Q Mobile and Huawei, Wiqar is a star whose shine shows no sign of diminishing.

In spite of growing up abroad, Wiqar remained connected to his roots, making his move and bringing MTV Pakistan to life was an easy decision,

“I always wanted to work in Pakistan. I was raised all my life in London, which is a huge melting pot of different cultures and I felt that I was perfectly suited to bridge the gap by adding a European perspective for MTV Pakistan.”

In March of 2015, the action thriller Jalaibee hit the big screens, marking Wiqar’s first film role;

“I have grown up watching great Hollywood movies and admired the efforts that have been put into creating characters. Since directing others, I realised that acting is not everyone’s cup of tea, with taboos, so to say. However, I felt acting was the next step to try out. Jalaibee was a lot of fun to do from the start. It almost felt like a natural compulsion after the producer and director told me I looked and fit the role and when the script was narrated in an impetuous passion it got me hooked.”