Britain has produced an actor of Indian descent with the name Adeel Akhtar. He was named Best Actor at the 2017 British Academy Television Awards for his performance in Murdered by My Father. In addition to his nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the British Academy Film Awards for Ali & Ava, he received a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor for his work on Channel 4’s Utopia. Akhtar won the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal in BBC One’s Sherwood, which was well praised by critics. His performance in Sweet Tooth earned him two nominations for Outstanding Supporting Performance at the Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, the first of which he won in 2023. Before we dig into the top trending films he has been featured in, let’s get to know Adeel Akhtar.

The Life of Adeel Akhtar

Born to parents from Pakistan and Kenya, Akhtar spent his childhood in London. He attended Cheltenham College Junior School from 1991–1994, and then Cheltenham College at Newick House from 1994–1999 for his formal education. His first degree was in law from Oxford Brookes University, but he changed his major to acting after deciding to follow his heart and enrolled in acting classes at Pace University’s Actors Studio Drama School and went on to continue in The New School which is situated in New York.

Adeel Akhtar is a talented actor known for both comedic and dramatic roles. He gained recognition for his role as Faisal in the film Four Lions and has also appeared in The Angelos Epithemiou Show, The Dictator, and Pan. He received a BAFTA nomination for his role in Utopia and has appeared in Capital and River, receiving praise for his performances in both dramas. His performance in River was praised by critics for its subtlety and depth. 

In 2016, rising actor Akhtar had a breakout role in the BBC drama Murdered by My Father, winning a BAFTA award for Lead Actor. He also appeared in The Big Sick and The Night Manager, and starred in the BBC Three series Back to Life.
Most recently, he appeared in the British thriller series Fool Me once(2024) and the American action comedy, Murder Mystery 2. 

The Top 7 Adeel Akhtar Movies and TV shows

In no significant order, below are the top interesting movies which featured Adeel Akhtar:

• Four Lions (2010)

Four Lions is a British comedy film about a group of inept homegrown terrorists trying to plan an attack in Britain. The four radicalized British Muslim men living in Sheffield, including Omar, Waj, Barry, and Faisal (Adeel), aspire to become suicide bombers. Omar and Waj travel to a training camp in Pakistan, leading to a disastrous experience. Barry recruits a fifth member, Hassan, after witnessing his mock suicide bombing. The group disagrees on their target, with Barry wanting to bomb a mosque and Faisal suggesting a Boots store. Omar asserts authority upon his return to Britain. The group begins production of explosives, with Hassan left to watch the safe house as the others test detonate a small amount of TATP.

The group plans a terrorist attack at the London Marathon using concealed bombs. A member has a change of heart and tries to stop the attack, but chaos ensues, leading to multiple casualties. In the end, the police arrest innocent people, deflect blame, and a member unknowingly kills Osama bin Laden.

Directed by Chris Morris, the film which stars Adeel Akhtar, Riz Ahmed made £6 million globally and was well-received by critics for its screenplay, direction, themes, humor, and acting.

• “River”(2015)

River is a six-part British television drama series that follows a police detective, John River who is suffering from guilt over a loss. Detective River is dealing with visions of his murdered colleague, Detective Jackie Stevie and is determined to find her killer, despite being excluded from the case and facing a psychiatric evaluation. He pursues a suspect who eventually dies and faces pressure from the media, while also trying to find a missing teenager’s body at the request of her mother. At Stevie’s wake, River deals with family tensions due to Stevie’s past as a policewoman who had testified against her own brother in court. River is assaulted by a pregnant woman connected to a suspect he is investigating. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers new evidence linking Stevie to the killer. River and the pregnant woman form a bond and work together to uncover the truth about the killer’s car.

“River” is applauded for being a gripping crime drama that explores personal tragedy, loss, and grief. The series is praised for its performances, stylish direction, and superb acting. It has been compared to other acclaimed TV dramas and is considered one of the best home-grown TV dramas at the time in UK. Its first episode was streamed by over 3 million UK viewers.

• Utopia(2013-2014)

The British thriller series follows a group of comic book fans who believe a graphic novel predicted disasters, and when one of them gets the rumored sequel, they become entangled in a dangerous plot involving a secret organization called The Network. They are helped by Jessica Hyde, who has been running from The Network her whole life. As they uncover more secrets, their lives are in increasing danger as they try to unravel the mysteries surrounding them, including a worldwide epidemic and a hidden agenda.

• Murdered by My Father(2016)

The plot of this British drama unfolds as a Muslim father, Shahzad (Adeel) commits an honor killing on his adolescent daughter. After his wife passed away, Shahzad took it upon himself to raise his son Hassan and daughter Salma. A dramatic encounter ensues when Salma, who is in an arranged marriage with Haroon, develops feelings for Imi. This leads to a catastrophic confrontation in which Shahzad kills both Salma and herself. For his portrayal of Shahzad, Akhtar bagged a British Academy Television Award.

• Ali & Ava(2021)

Ali (Adeel), a guy from Pakistan, lives with Runa, his soon-to-be ex-wife, who feels helpless over the death of their unborn child. Also residing in the vicinity is Ava, a lady who is blessed with both adult children and grandkids. After meeting at Ava’s place of employment, Ali and Ava form an instant friendship over music. As they face discrimination in society and their own inner demons, their friendship develops into much more. The film has received positive reviews from both Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic, with Rotten Tomatoes giving it a 94% approval rating and an average rating of 7.6/10 for its tender and naturalistic love story.

• Sweet Tooth(2021-2024)

In this American Post-apocalyptic TV show, the world falls apart as a consequence of a viral pandemic known as the Sick, which causes mute hybrids with animal traits to be born. A half-deer hybrid called Gus finds a picture of his mother and begs a stranger named Tommy Jepperd to lead him to Colorado so he may reunite with her. Meanwhile, Dr. Aditya Singh (Adeel) is on the hunt for a treatment for the Sick while Bear heads the Animal Army to protect hybrids like her sister Wendy, who was rescued by Aimee Eden at The Preserve sanctuary. In June of 2024, the third season of the critically acclaimed series will be available to watch. Since its debut, more than 50 million homes have watched the series. Adeel’s performance in this series earned him two nominations for ‘Outstanding Supporting Performance’ award and took home a win in 2023.

• Sherwood (2022-2024)

Sherwood is a British TV crime drama series inspired by real murders in Nottinghamshire in 2004. It follows a mining village community rocked by killings and lingering tensions from the miners strike of the 1980s. The series has been renewed for a second season and has received critical acclaim for its gripping mystery and strong cast. Adeel’s performance as Andy Fisher, a man who hides in the forest after killing his son’s wife days after their wedding earned him his first BAFTA award.

• Fool Me Once (2024)

British suspense series Fool Me Once chronicles the murder of Joe Burkett, Maya Stern’s husband. Eva Finn, a friend of Maya’s, gave her a nanny cam so she could keep an eye on her daughter Lily. Joe was thought to be dead, but after viewing the surveillance tape, she discovers him visiting their daughter. Abby and Daniel, who are her niece and nephew, are also investigating the death of Claire Walker, their mother, and potential links between the two cases.

 Did You Know?

Adeel Akhtar Family ?

Adeel Akhtar’s was born and raised in a Muslim family that settled in London. His father, Mr Akhtar was a businessman while his mother Mrs. Akhtar was a housewife. He also has a sibling whose name is Sadia Akhtar.

Adeel Akhtar wife ?

Adeel Akhtar is happily married to Alexis Burke. They sealed the knot in the year 2017 and are blessed with a son.

Adeel Akhtar age ?

Adeel Akhtar who was born on September 1980 is currently 43 years old.  He’ll clock 44 years old on the 18th of September 2024.

Adeel Akhtar height?

His height is around 6 feet 3 inches, and he weighs roughly 65 kilograms. His short, fashionable black hair complements his stunning, hypnotic bright brown eyes.

Adeel Akhtar Net Worth 

As of 2023, Adeel Akhtar’s net worth sums up around $5  million. He majorly earns through his various filming projects, television projects, stage plays, and several other business ventures.

Other Facts

• His father wanted him to pursue a career in law but Adeel eventually got inclined towards acting.
• Adeel made his theatrical film debut as Hamzi in the 2008 American spy thriller film, Traitor.
• In 2016, he became a patron of Half Moon Theatre.
• He played the character named Lestrade, a determined but conventional Scotland Yard detective who consults Sherlock Holmes on many cases, in the 2020 mystery film, Enola Holmes.
• In 2021, Adeel Akhtar started playing Dr. Aditya Singh, a doctor who is desperate to find the cure for the H5G9 virus in order to cure his infected wife, in the American television series named Sweet Tooth.
  

  Summary

  Adeel Akhtar is a British actor who was born in 1980. He has received widespread praise for his work in both cinema and television. His varied career has earned him accolades for performances in films such as “Murdered by My Father” (2016) and “Four Lions” (2010), a dark comedy in which he played the part of Shahzad.
  Notable films in Akhtar’s varied oeuvre include “The Big Sick” (2017), “Victoria & Abdul” (2017), and “The Ritual” (2017). His work on television includes guest appearances on shows including “River” (2015), “Utopia” (2013–2014), and “Back to Life” (2019–2021). He’s currently popular for his performances in Fool Me Once (2024) and the upcoming third season of Sweet Tooth (2021-2024).
  
  
  
  
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