Mikaal Zulfiqar is one of those actors who rose to fame with their sheer talent. Debuting in 2000, he has been a part of the drama industry for now 21 years and it looks like he will stay in the industry for a long time to come. The handsome actor is just starting!
He started his career with modeling gigs and many advertising campaigns as well as a few songs as well. Now, he is a well-established actor that rose to fame with his comedic ads with telecommunication brand Ufone. Since then, he has become a favorite actor for Pakistanis and his fans all over the world.
Here is his complete biography with a closer look at his personal life, relationships and career.
Biography of Mikaal Zulfiqar
Age
Mikaal Zulfiqar was born on 1st September 1981 in London, United Kingdom. He is currently 40 years old and his zodiac sign is Virgo. He was born in London along with his six other siblings, however, his whole family shifted to Lahore, Punjab.
He is 5 feet and 10 inches tall, which makes him among the tall men in the country and as per our societal standards. Mikaal is known for his handsome good looks and his roles in which he often appears as a loving yet misguided husband. And his fans love his acting skills.
Family and Parentage
Mikaal Zulfiqar’s full name is Mian Muhammad Mikaal Patras Aziz Zulfiqar. His father is a retired Pakistani Diplomat whereas his mother is a British national. He was 17 years old when his mother and father separated. Out of the 7 siblings, he has two older sisters and younger brothers and sisters as well.
One of his sisters lives in Australia whereas his brother Jamal Andreas Zulfiqar is an actor who is very popular for doing theater. Mikaal has been fairly independent all his life and has remained focused on worked and becoming an actor.
Education
After getting his early education from London, Mikaal Zulfiqar and their family moved to Lahore. Here in Lahore, Mikaal joined Lahore Lyceum school to complete his matriculation. However, once he decided to pursue acting as his career, he shifted to Karachi where he joined the Bahria College, Karachi and completed his Master’s degree from there.
Relationship
Out of all the actors, Mikaal Zulfiqar has the most colorful relationship history till date. While not someone who gets into relationships too often, he certainly had his fair share of relationships and affairs. Since he was a very successful model and actor from the very beginning of his career, Mikaal Zulfiqar has been an eye candy.
It was once rumored that Mikaal Zulfiqar and model Zara Sheikh were engaged, but the relationship did not last. No reason was given when the couple broke up. Soon after, the news of Mikaal dating Madiha Iftikhar, another model turned actress. The couple started dating n the January of 2008, however, they broke up in November of the same year. No reason was shared for the breakup.
Mikaal Zulfiqar then met model Sara Bhatti in 2010 and this time, the relationship progressed more than before any other relationship. Soon, Mikaal shared pictures of his engagement with Sara with the media. Just two months after the engagement, the couple got married on April 2012.
The couple had two daughters. However, in 2017 Mikaal Zulfiqar announced that he and Sara have separated and have divorced officially.
Becoming an Actor
Mikaal Zulfiqar started his career in 2007 and since then he has successfully appeared in many movies and dramas that have seen various levels of success. He has done a few Bollywood movies as well, however, his work done in Pakistan is cherished more than any other work he has done.
Here is a complete list of films he has appeared in.
Year | Title | Role |
2007 | Godfather | Abdullah |
2007 | Shoot on Sight | Zaheer Khan |
2011 | U R My Jaan | Akash |
2013 | Abhi Tau Main Jawan Hun | |
2015 | Baby | Ashfaq |
2018 | Cake | Cameo |
2018 | Na Band Na Baraati | |
2019 | Sherdil | Haris Mustafa |
2020 | Huay Tum Ajnabee | TBA |
2020 | Money Back Guarantee | TBA |
TBA | The Trial | TBA |
TBA | Qaid | TBA |
TBA | Ae Dil Meray Chal Rey | TBA |
Here is a complete list of dramas he has appeared in.
Year | Title | Role |
2009 | Saiqa | Tahir |
2010 | Dil Hai Chota Sa | Amaar |
2010 | Kaisay Kahoon | Zidaan |
2011 | Pani Jaisa Piyar | Adarsh |
2011–2012 | Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan | Shamraiz |
2011–2012 | Jal Pari | Jamshed |
2012 | Shehr-e-Zaat | Salman |
2012 | Talafi | Ammad |
2012 | Man Jali | Taimoor |
2012 | Saat Pardon Mein | Ehsan Muraad |
2012 | Adha Din Aur Puri Raat | Ali |
2012 | Durr-e-Shehwar | Mansoor (young) |
2012 | New York Se New Karachi | Rony |
2013–2014 | Mirat Ul Uroos | Hammad |
2013 | Kyun Hai Tu | Ali |
2013–2014 | Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai | Shaiq |
2013 | Ek Kasak Reh Gayi | Shehriyar |
2013–2014 | Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai | Nabeel |
2014 | Izteraab | Jazib |
2014 | Laa | Daniyal Malik |
2014 | Tum Mere Hi Rehna | Numail |
2015 | Diyar-e-Dil | Behroz Khan |
2015 | Bay Dar O Deewar Ghar | |
2015 | Mere Armaan | Ali |
2015–2016 | Sangat | Adnan |
2015–2016 | Maan | Imaan |
2015–2016 | Tum Mere Kya Ho | Ahmar |
2016 | Intezaar | Shariq |
2016 | Mein Sitara | Farhad Sethi |
2016–2017 | Sang-e-Mar Mar | Aurang |
2016 | Mann Pyasa | Arib |
2017–2018 | Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Shahzeb |
2018 | De Ijazat | Shavaiz |
2018 | Aakhri Station | Faris |
2018 | Khasara | Mohtasim |
2019–2020 | Ramz-e-Ishq | Rayyan |
2019–2020 | Ruswai | Salman |
2020-present | Qarar | Junaid |
2021 | Khwab Nager Ki Shazadi | Saim |
Awards and Nominations
Here are the awards and nominations that Mikaal Zulfiqar has received over the years.
Year | Nominated work | Award | Role | Result |
2012 | Shehr-e-Zaat | Hum Award for Best Actor | Salman Ansar | Nominated |
2015 | Muhabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai | Hum Award for Best Actor | Nabeel | Won |
2016 | Diyar-e-Dil | Hum Award for Best Actor | Behroze Bakhtiyar Khan | Won |