Mohsin Abbas Haider is an actor, singer, writer, television presenter and lyricist. He rose to fame for his appearance at TV show Mazaqrat as he presented the show as the DJ and rapped in between and before commercial breaks.
However, Mohsin Haider is a brilliant actor who consistently performs challenging characters. He never takes up similar characters and always tries to make things better. He is an award-winning actor who appeared on the TV screen in 2005 and since then he has made a name for himself.
Here is complete biography of Mohsin Abbas Haider as we take a closer look at his age, his relationships and all the dramas and movies he has appeared in.
Biography of Mohsin Abbas Haider
Age
Mohsin Abbas Haider was born on 18th August, 1986 in Faisalabad, Pakistan in a Syed Shia family. He is 35 years old. His zodiac sign is Leo. He is 5 feet and 8 inches tall, which makes him a relatively normal heighted man in Pakistan.
Mohsin made his debut in 2005 and since then he has proven his talent in various fields of artistry and allowed his fans to love him for all of his talents. He has amassed huge following and fans because of these talents. Although he is from Faisalabad, Punjab, he currently resides in Karachi to pursue his career.
Family and Parentage
Not much has been revealed about Mohsin Abbas Haider, however, we know that he is from humble beginnings. We don’t know much about his family; however, we do know that his father is businessman and his mother is a house wife. Mohsin has one younger brother and two sisters. His family is very private and stay out of the media.
Education
Mohsin Abbas Haider believes in education and learning. This is the reason why he worked hard for his studies as well as his career. While we don’t know much about his early education, we do know that he completed his Master’s Degree in Textile Designing and later he Graduated with a degree in Musicology from National Academy of Performing Arts which is more commonly known as NAPA. He trained under Ustad Salamat Ali to get singing lessons.
Relationship
Mohsin Abbas Haider fell in love with Fatema Sohail and the couple tied the knot in 2015. They first had a daughter Mahveen Abbas Haider who passed away 7 weeks after birth. Later, the couple had a son named Haider Abbas Mohsin. The couple got divorced in 2019 when Fatema claimed that Mohsin was responsible for domestic violence and she demanded a divorce. The couple divorced in 2019.
It was rumored that Mohsin was in a relationship with model and actress Nazish Jahangir. The couple was seen together on many occasions and they even shared the screen in two dramas. However, the couple had a very public breakup on social media.
Becoming an Actor
Mohsin Abbas Haider started his career as an RJ at City FM89 and Apna Karachi FM107. However, he soon shifted to Karachi where he pursued his musical career. He released his first single “Bay Parwah Dhola” in 2012 and after that he focused on his music career.
After that, he appeared in several dramas, films and TV shows. Here is a breakdown of all the dramas and movies he has appeared in.
Dramas
| Year | Show | Role | Channel |
| 2005–13 | 4 Man Show | Himself | Aaj News |
| 2011 | Banana News Network | Bhagat Singh | Geo TV |
| 2013–19 | Mazaaq Raat | DJ | Dunya News |
| 2015 | Ishq For Sale | Ahsan | Hum TV |
| 2016-17 | Muqabil | Armaan | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Meraas | Haris | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Lashkara | Fika | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Meri Guriya | Dabeer | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | Choti Choti Batain | Akash | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Deewar-e-Shab | Faiz Ali | Hum TV |
| 2020-21 | Ghamandi | Galib | Express Entertainment |
| 2020-21 | Dil Tanha Tanha | Adeel | Hum TV |
| 2021 | Baddua | Mohsin | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Mohabbat Chor Di Maine | Omer | Geo Entertainment |
Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Director | |
| 2014 | Na Maloom Afraad | Moon | Nabeel Qureshi | Also wrote and sang “Sapno Ki Mala” and “Goli Teeti Main” |
| 2016 | Teri Meri Love Story | Sherry | Jawad Bashir | |
| 2017 | Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Moon | Nabeel Qureshi | Also wrote lyrics for two songs and sang “Heerey” |
| 2018 | Load Wedding | Young Khalil | Nabeel Qureshi | Co-writer; also wrote lyrics for two songs and sung “Munday Lahore day” |
| 2019 | Baaji | Aji | Saqib Malik | |
| 2020 | Once Upon a Time In Karachi | Abu Aleeha |
Songs
- 2012 “Bay Parwah Dhola”
- 2014 “Sapno Ki Maala” (Na Maloom Afraad)
- 2016 “Uddi Jaa” (Coke Studio season 9)
- 2017 “Heerey” (Na Maloom Afraad 2)
- 2018 “Munday Lahore Day” (Load Wedding)
- 2019 “Na Jaa”
- 2019 “Rooh”
- 2021 “Kamli” ft. Shyraa Roy
Awards and Nominations
Mohsin Haider Abbas received a total of 8 nominations for his roles in dramas and other fields. Out of that, he has won 3 awards. Here is a breakdown of all of them.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Results |
| 2012 | Pakistan Media Awards | N/A | Best Radio Jockey | Nominated |
| 2015 | Lux Style Awards | Na Maloom Afraad | Best Film Actor | Nominated |
| 2018 | Lux Style Awards | Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Best Film Actor | Nominated |
| 2018 | Lux Style Awards | Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Best Male Singer for “Heerey” | Nominated |
| 2018 | Lux Style Awards | Muqabil | Best TV Actor | Nominated |
| 2018 | Galaxy lollywood Awards | Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2019 | Galaxy lollywood Awards | Load Wedding | Best Lyricist for “Good Luck” | Won |
| 2019 | Lux Style Awards | “Na Jann” | Best Singer of the Year | Won |