Mohsin Abbas Haider

Mohsin Abbas Haider is a versatile Pakistani actor, singer-songwriter, music composer, poet and television presenter. He gained significant recognition through his roles in films and musical performances. His diverse talents span across radio, television and cinema.

Early life and education

Mohsin Abbas Haider was born on 18 August 1986 in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. He belongs to a Punjabi Shia family. The artist began his professional journey as a radio jockey at a station located in his hometown. In 2005, he moved to Karachi to pursue formal training. He enrolled at the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) to sharpen his singing skills. During this period, he received training from Ustad Salamat Ali. By 2009, he officially launched his career in Punjabi folk music.

Career

Music

Haider released his debut song, Beparwah Dhola, in 2012. This track was written and composed by his late maternal uncle, Riaz Anjum. In 2016, he appeared in season 9 of Coke Studio. He performed the song Uddi Jaa, which he both wrote and composed. His musical output continued to grow through the decade. He released the song Na Jaa in 2019 alongside his friend Sohail Haider. Later that same year, he released a song titled Rooh. He also released Kamli featuring Shyraa Roy in 2021.

DJ and Television

Between 2013 and 2019, Haider served as a DJ for the Dunya News talk show Mazaaq Raat. By April 2018, he had performed more than 1,500 songs across various genres. These included ghazals, naats and filmi music. He also worked as a host and voice over artist on several television programs. Previously, he was associated with the BNN show on the Geo TV network.

Acting

The actor made his cinematic debut in 2014 with the comedy-drama Na Maloom Afraad. He played a lead role alongside Fahad Mustafa and Javaid Sheikh. In 2017, he returned to the big screen for Na Maloom Afraad 2. For this production, he held a lead role and contributed the song Heerey. He also made a special appearance in the film Load Wedding in 2018. While appearing in that film, he co-wrote the script and sang Munday Lahore De. In 2018, he showcased his dramatic range in the television drama Meri Guriya. He portrayed an antagonist in this production and received critical appreciation for his performance.

Personal life

Haider married Fatema Sohail in 2015. The couple experienced a significant loss in December 2017 when their newborn daughter, Mahveen Abbas Haider, passed away after 7 weeks of life. They welcomed a son, Haider Abbas Mohsin, in May 2019. Following accusations of domestic violence against his spouse, their divorce was finalized in 2019.

Awards and recognition

The performer has received one Lux Style Award from a total of 5 nominations. In 2012, he earned a nomination for Best Radio Jockey at the Pakistan Media Awards. He won the Best Singer of the Year award in 2019 for his song Na Jaa. This achievement highlighted his growing influence as a composer and vocalist.