Asheq Akhtar, a multifaceted and accomplished individual, was born in the vibrant city of Chittagong, Bangladesh, in the year 1975. Prior to embarking on a career in the acting world, he invested a considerable amount of time refining his skills as a musician, laying the foundation for a rich artistic heritage. His impressive musical background, replete with a deep understanding of melody and rhythm, ultimately led to his acting debut in the 2010 film "Self Made," skillfully directed by the renowned Gillian Wearing. The prestigious Variety Magazine took notice of his remarkable talent, aptly describing him as an "obvious natural talent." Since then, Asheq Akhtar has established himself as a versatile actor and director, with notable roles in the popular TV series "His Dark Materials" (2019),"Man Like Mobeen" (2017),and the film "Screw" (2022). When not on set, Asheq Akhtar continues to express his creative side by composing and self-releasing music under the alias "Suborno," showcasing his exceptional talent in multiple artistic domains.
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Career
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2024

The Buckingham Murders as Shafiq
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2023

Dive as Dan
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Sumotherhood as Panji Patel
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Scrapper as Youseff
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2022

Warm as Imran
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Andor as Fellow Prisoner
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2021

Dream Horse as Peter
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2020

Jack and the Beanstalk: After Ever After as Candlestick Maker
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How to Build a Girl as Mr. Sanghera
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2019

Blinded by the Light as Butcher
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His Dark Materials as Jotham Santelia
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2018

Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators as Ajay Matharu
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2013
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2011