Asad Malik
Asad Malik is a Pakistani actor, director, producer and musician. He gained fame in the 1990s and early 2000s through his projects as actor for PTV and NTM.
He started his career as a film actor in 1989 while his debut performance on television was the classic NTM drama [Dasht (TV series)|Dasht] in 1993. Since then, he has acted in over 300 TV dramas and 200 telefilms.
Early life and education
Asad Malik was born in Karachi on 18 December 1970. Asad is the eldest of four siblings, with one brother who died in 2000; another settled in Lahore and a sister in Canada.Asad completed his secondary education at the Crescent Model [Higher Secondary School|Crescent Model School], Lahore. Later, he earned a master’s degree in statistics from Punjab University and then moved to the United States, where he studied criminology. Initially aspiring to become a CSP officer, he changed his plans after observing the working conditions of newly appointed police officers. Asad also holds a PhD on the topic Performing Arts in the Light of the Holy Qur'an.
Career
Acting
Following the conclusion of his higher education, Asad met veteran actor Abid Ali, who played a pivotal role in encouraging him to explore a career in acting. Ali suggested that he consider acting professionally, noting his potential for screen presence. Asad has described Abid Ali as a mentor figure during the early phase of his transition into the entertainment industry.Asad began acting journey in 1989 with the horror film Pamela. He gained nationwide recognition in 1993 for his performance in the NTM drama serial Dasht, directed by Abid Ali. Known for playing diverse and often intense roles, he appeared in a variety of Urdu and Punjabi television dramas and films, including religious-themed projects.