Usama Khan is a Pakistani television actor and model best known for his lead role as Tabrez in the 2018 Hum TV soap Sanwari, a performance that won him the Hum Award for Best Soap Actor and turned him into one of the industry’s most in-demand leading men. A former chartered accountant, Khan left a corporate career for acting and has since built a decade-long filmography spanning romantic dramas, social-issue serials, and his 2024 film debut in Nayab. In 2026, he returned to screens opposite Yumna Zaidi in the Hum TV serial Khoon Baha.
Quick Facts
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Usama Khan |
| Date of Birth | 22 November 1991 (widely reported; some outlets list 2 November — see note below) |
| Age | 34 (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Religion | Islam |
| Education | ACCA, SKANS School of Accountancy, Lahore; early schooling at St. Peter’s High School, Toba Tek Singh |
| Profession | Actor, Model; former chartered accountant |
| Known For | Sanwari, Dobara, Nayab, Qarz-e-Jaan, Khoon Baha |
| Spouse | Unmarried/single as of 2026; publicly denied engagement rumors with Zainab Shabbir |
| @usama.khan11 (~831K followers) | |
| Twitter/X | @usamakh110 |
Who Is Usama Khan?
Usama Khan is a Pakistani television actor who rose from a background in accountancy and banking to become one of the more consistently working leading men on Hum TV, Geo Entertainment, and ARY Digital. Since his 2017 debut, he has built a reputation for playing emotionally layered characters in family and romantic dramas, moving steadily from supporting parts into lead roles within just a couple of years.
Unlike many of his peers, Khan didn’t come up through theatre or modeling schools — he trained and briefly worked as a chartered accountant before pivoting fully into acting, a career-switch narrative he has referenced in interviews as a defining part of his public story.
Early Life & Family
Usama Khan was born and raised in Gujranwala, Punjab. He comes from what several profiles describe as a non-showbiz, relatively private family; he has generally avoided naming or featuring close family members publicly, and reliable information on his parents’ names and occupations is not publicly available. He has reportedly stated he has four siblings, though this detail comes from lower-authority sources and should be treated as unconfirmed. [VERIFY: sibling count and family details]
Education
Khan completed his early schooling at St. Peter’s High School in Toba Tek Singh. He later moved to Lahore, where he completed his ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) qualification at SKANS School of Accountancy. Following this, he briefly worked in the banking/finance sector, including a stint associated with Silk Bank, before shifting his focus entirely to acting.
Career
2017: Debut and Early Supporting Roles
Khan made his acting debut in 2017 with a supporting role in the Urdu 1 series Mujhay Jeenay Do, opposite Hania Aamir and Gohar Rasheed. He has credited director Angeline Malik with giving him his first break and connecting him with producers after he arrived in Karachi. That same period, he appeared in supporting roles in PTV’s Rasmain, and had episodic appearances in Ustani Jee.
2018–2019: Breakthrough with Sanwari
Khan’s defining early role came in 2018 with Hum TV’s Sanwari, in which he played the lead, Tabrez, opposite Zainab Shabbir. The 180-episode serial became a breakout hit and earned him the Hum Award for Best Soap Actor at the 7th Hum Awards. He followed this with further lead roles in Bezuban (2019, opposite Nawal Saeed) and Main Khwab Bunti Hon (2019, opposite Michelle Mumtaz), alongside supporting parts in Ghalati, Tamanna, Bisaat-e-Dil, Haqeeqat, and the anthology series Dikhawa.
2020–2022: Building a Broader Filmography
Khan continued expanding his range through this period, appearing in Hum TV’s horror series Chalawa, Geo Entertainment’s Uraan (opposite Kinza Hashmi and Adeel Chaudhry), the Ramadan special Ishq Jalebi, and Sitam and Mohlat. By 2022, he had lead roles in Siyani and Agar, consolidating his position as a dependable leading actor across multiple networks.
2023–2024: Film Debut and Mainstream Recognition
2023 was a high-volume year, with Khan appearing in Siyaah, Fatima Feng, Tere Ishq Ke Naam, 101 Talaqain, Kacha Dhaga, and Hostel. In 2024, he made his feature film debut in Nayab alongside Yumna Zaidi — a role that earned him a Film Actor of the Year nomination at the 22nd Lux Style Awards. The same year saw him star in Dobara (earning a Best Actor nomination at the 9th Hum Awards), Qarz-e-Jaan (as Burhan, again opposite Yumna Zaidi), Sunn Mere Dil, Ghair (opposite Ushna Shah), and Raaz.
2025–2026: Current Projects
Khan appeared in Hashtag (as Nick) and Kuch Na Kehna in 2025, and made his second film appearance in Deewani. His film Nayab went on to win the Jury Special Award at the SCO Film Festival in 2025. Most recently, he reunited with Yumna Zaidi for Khoon Baha, a Hum TV social drama produced by Momina Duraid under MD Productions, which premiered on 27 March 2026.
Awards and Recognition
- Winner — Hum Award for Best Soap Actor, Sanwari (7th Hum Awards, 2019)
- Nominee — Most Stylish Television Actor (Male), 5th Hum Style Awards (2021)
- Nominee — Best Actor, 8th Hum Awards (2022)
- Nominee — Best Actor for Dobara, 9th Hum Awards (2024)
- Nominee — Film Actor of the Year for Nayab, 22nd Lux Style Awards (2024)
- Nayab won the Jury Special Award at the SCO Film Festival (2025)
Controversies
Khan has largely stayed out of major public controversy, with a public image most sources describe as “clean” or low-drama. The one recurring media narrative involves persistent rumors linking him romantically to his Sanwari co-star Zainab Shabbir. These rumors intensified after a viral on-air moment on Good Morning Pakistan, where host Nida Yasir referenced an “engagement” between the two based on a scene from their drama. Khan later addressed this directly on the same show, stating the story originated from that misunderstanding and denying that any engagement took place. Zainab Shabbir has not publicly disputed his account. This remains an unverified/rumored matter rather than a confirmed relationship, and should be treated as such.
Personal Life
Khan keeps his personal life largely private and has generally declined to discuss family details or romantic relationships in depth, beyond addressing the Zainab Shabbir rumor directly when asked. He is known to maintain an active fitness routine and has spoken about hobbies including travel. As of the most recent available reporting, he is single, though a small number of lower-authority profile sites list his status as “in a relationship” — this conflicts with his own public denial and should be treated with caution. [VERIFY: current relationship status]
Usama Khan in 2026
Khan’s most prominent 2026 project is Khoon Baha, a Hum TV social drama that premiered on 27 March 2026, reuniting him with Nayab and Qarz-e-Jaan co-star Yumna Zaidi, alongside Sakina Samo, Deepak Perwani, and Nameer Khan. Produced by Momina Duraid’s MD Productions and written by Rabia Razzaque, the serial centers on themes of justice, loyalty, and betrayal, and has generated strong pre-release buzz built substantially around the Khan–Zaidi on-screen pairing.
Drama & Film List
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mujhay Jeenay Do | Supporting | Urdu 1 |
| 2018 | Sanwari | Tabrez (Lead) | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Bisaat-e-Dil | Supporting | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Bezuban | Lead | A-Plus TV |
| 2019 | Main Khwab Bunti Hon | Lead | — |
| 2019 | Ghalati / Haqeeqat / Tamanna | Supporting | Various |
| 2020 | Chalawa | Kaafur | Hum TV |
| 2021 | Uraan | Noriyan | Geo Entertainment |
| 2021 | Ishq Jalebi | Vicky | Geo Entertainment |
| 2021 | Sitam / Mohlat | Supporting | Hum TV / Geo |
| 2022 | Siyani | Zohaib | — |
| 2022 | Agar | Farrukh | — |
| 2023 | Siyaah | Salman | — |
| 2023 | Fatima Feng | Ammar | — |
| 2023 | Tere Ishq Ke Naam | Altmash | — |
| 2023 | 101 Talaqain / Kacha Dhaga / Hostel | Various | — |
| 2024 | Dobara | Affan | — |
| 2024 | Qarz-e-Jaan | Burhan | Hum TV |
| 2024 | Sunn Mere Dil / Ghair / Raaz | Lead | — |
| 2024 | Nayab (Film debut) | Lead | — |
| 2025 | Hashtag | Nick | — |
| 2025 | Kuch Na Kehna | TBA | — |
| 2025 | Deewani (Film) | TBA | — |
| 2026 | Khoon Baha | Lead | Hum TV |
FAQs
Q1: Who is Usama Khan?
Usama Khan is a Pakistani television actor and model, best known for his lead role in the 2018 hit serial Sanwari, for which he won the Hum Award for Best Soap Actor.
Q2: How old is Usama Khan?
Usama Khan was born on 22 November 1991, making him 34 years old as of 2026, though a small number of sources list a slightly different birth date.
Q3: Is Usama Khan married?
No. Usama Khan is currently unmarried and has publicly denied rumors of an engagement to his Sanwari co-star Zainab Shabbir.
Q4: What is Usama Khan’s real name?
His name is publicly known as Usama Khan; one lower-authority source lists his full name as Muhammad Usama Azam Khan, though this is unconfirmed by mainstream outlets.
Q5: What is Usama Khan famous for?
He is best known for playing Tabrez in Sanwari (2018), and more recently for Dobara, his film debut Nayab (2024), Qarz-e-Jaan, and Khoon Baha (2026).
Q6: What is Usama Khan’s net worth?
Estimates of Usama Khan’s net worth circulating online (some citing figures around $2 million) are not independently verified and should be treated as rough, unconfirmed estimates rather than fact.
Q7: What is Usama Khan doing in 2026?
He is currently starring opposite Yumna Zaidi in the Hum TV drama Khoon Baha, which premiered on 27 March 2026.
Last updated: July 2026
