Talha Chahour is a Pakistani actor known for his work in theatre and television. He rose to prominence for his portrayal of Capt. Z. I. Farrukh in the political thriller Jo Bichar Gaye (2021–22), for which he received a nomination for Best Emerging Talent in TV at the 21st Lux Style Awards.
Early life
Chahour was born and raised in Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan. He belongs to a Punjabi Muslim family and is the youngest of six siblings. His father, Akhtar Chahour, is a lawyer and a member of the Punjab Bar Council, currently serving as Chairman Human Rights Committee. Talha moved to Lahore when he was fifteen years of age to study at the Government College University, Lahore. He graduated in Political Science in 2018.
Career
Early career
After actively participating in the Dramatics Club of his college, Chahour began his career in theatre. He appeared in over 400 theatrical performances with the Ajoka Theater group. Some of his plays include Dara, Bullah, Lo Phir Basant Aayi, Tiger of Mysore, Anhi Main Da Sufna, Macbeth and Bhagat Singh. Chahour also travelled with this theatre group to the United States and India, performing in several cities.
Achievements
Chahour became the General Secretary of GCDC (Government College Dramatics Club) in his last year of college, i.e. 2017-18. He conducted several acting workshops in GCU's amphitheatre. He was awarded the Roll of Honour for serving in the GCDC.
Television debut and breakthrough
Chahour's big breakthrough performance on television came in December 2021 with Haissam Hussain's political thriller Jo Bichar Gaye which was based on the fall of Dhaka. Chahour played the protagonist, Capt. Z. I. Farrukh, on whose memoirs the series was based. Jo Bichar Gaye is Hussain's second historical drama following Dastaan and earned Chahour critical appreciation along with a nomination for Best Emerging Talent in TV at the Lux Style Awards. A reviewer from Dawn Images praised his performance stating, "Chahour's undeniable screen presence brings to mind the classic heroes of the past."
Lead roles
Chahour has starred in Hum TV's Wabaal in late 2022 in which he played the role of Faraz opposite Sarah Khan.[1] He is currently appearing on GeoTV in Haseeb Hassan and Umera Ahmad's Jannat Se Aagay playing Farooq alongside Ramsha Khan, Kubra Khan and Gohar Rasheed..[2] Chahour's upcoming television series is Syed Wajahat Hussain's Mannat Murad. This is written by Nadia Akhtar and he will essay the title role of Murad opposite Iqra Aziz as Mannat.
Awards
Chahour has won an Indian Academy Award in Theatre from the Ministry of Chandigarh. He also won a Naatshala Award from the Government of Amritsar, India.