Tales from the Screen and Beyond with Adnan Siddqiui | Junaid Akram Podcast #165

In this podcast, we’re stepping into the world of Pakistani dramas and movies with the legendary actor, Adnan Siddiqui! His contributions to the entertainment industry have left an indelible mark. With his versatile performances and magnetic presence, he has enthralled audiences around the globe. Today, we explore his life on and off the screen, his invaluable experiences in the media industry, and his thoughts on the regression of scripts and the need for unique ideas.
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - First Time Seeing Adnan
01:51 - Adnan’s Inspiration
05:40 - Strict Parents
11:02 - Studying in St.Patricks High School
14:37 - Adnan’s Corporate Experience
23:28 - Actors belonging to the State
37:43 - Regression in Scripts & Industry Dynamics
01:13:52 - Artists divided by Borders
01:14:36 - Compromising on Scripts
01:16:27 - Travelling for PTV
01:27:29 - Experience of Mere Paas Tum Ho
01:30:56 - Actors with Potential who Disappeared
01:32:56 - Work-Life Balance in Media
01:34:47 - Producing Dramas vs Movies
01:36:16 - Response of Dum Mastam
01:47:02 - Adnan’s Love for Flute
01:48:22 - Adnan’s Favorite Musicians
01:49:39 - Reaching out to Adnan
01:50:00 - How Adnan Perceives Social Media
01:57:07 - Favorite Actor to Work With
02:01:49 - Role Adnan Would Like to Play
02:02:43 - TV Dramas, New Ideas, and Moving Past “Saas Bahu”
02:04:08 - Adnan’s Final Thoughts
02:05:06 - Outro
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[@Learner_123]

I deeply appreciated Adnan's natural way of speaking and genuine answers. His responses were not made up, which I highly respect.

[@ammaraumair5912]

He is a gem of a person true Star Mashallah 🌟🌟

[@Ali_Vloggs]

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[@humairaali9687]

Rare gem

[@rajanisarahmed]

​@@humairaali9687you 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@fahadkhalid3222]

One of the best podcast.. I was always wondering that who will be the next Talat Hussain sahab and Rahad Kazmi sahab from our urdu industry.. after watching this I can say adnan siddique sahab has all the qualities of those legends... The way Adnan sahab talk and express his views is marvellous.. Lots of love and dua from south african 🇿🇦 karachi wala...

[@ayeshazia5857]

I appreciate Junaid for acknowledging our senior actors at the right time. It is so important to acknowledge people so they can enjoy and be happy about being celebrated. He's a phenomenal actor and seems like an empathetic and sensible person. ❤

[@surjitkishoredas5675]

A wonderful podcast. Keep it up.

[@Muhammad-Zain_ul_Abideen]

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[@xthmath]

I was sitting in Clippers .. waiting for my turn and Adnan bhai father was so kind.. and told me his journey from Education to a Banker and then retired. He had an amazing story to tell

[@Sk-nb3yl]

Bohat maza aya. Amazing interview. Love the fact that Junaid lets the guest speak freely and makes him so comfortable that he truly speaks his mind.

[@hanafromtunisia]

Adnan jee's final thought is actually a fact 🖤 Jab bhi Unka Naam ka zikr hota it just brings a smile to my face. He is the epitome of brilliance and humbleness MashaAllah. He has got wisdom, kindness, sense of humor, tameez, waqar and everything a great human can aspire to have. What an artist ! This podcast made me imagine and relive his lifetime of experiences. Thank YOU SO MUCH for bringing him to the show and for gifting us this candid 2-hour episode without those cuts and deletions. Adnan Siddiqui is a true blessing to Pakistani arts and his work in Pakistan is enough to illustrate that.

[@afzshah]

Just watched the interview ! So refreshing to see someone doing an interview without sensationalizing questions and letting the guest speak . Great work Junaid Akram !! Going to watch all the interviews you have done so far

[@vireshwaryadav4860]

What a fine, experienced and lively guy he is. Awesome conversation. I am amazed I have listen to the whole podcasts. Was listening to the whole podcast putting my earphones on while working in my corporate office in gurgaon.

[@sumaira393]

This episode made me cry yar😢mera khubsurat mulk aur is k behtreen log. 😢

[@lubnasayyeda]

The best thing about Junaid Bhai is that he gives wholesome respect to his guests and let them do the talking. 🎉🎉❤❤ and keeping quiet. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dramaybaazii]

Adnan Siddiqui, great actor and a wonderful person!

[@hassankali]

I consider him a very good actor. I am in US and also an actor. SAG is Screen Actors guild which is like professional union of all actors. It’s not easy to become part of it. I am trying to become SAG. That’s why he receives royalty or residuals as we call it. Please convey to him being part of SAG he can find work here. He will just have to come here and find an agent and make sure his SAG dues are paid

[@hussainqazi5975]

A wonderful podcast!! Just got here while eating to have a watch for 10 to 15 mins but got so fun that literally binge watch full podcast at one go. Thanks to Junaid Sir and Sir Adnan Siddique for this wonderful talk.

[@maggie9508]

I never realised Adnan is such a humble man. Very likeable ❤

[@saat6321]

*Big Fan Of Adnan Siddiqui From Bangladesh* 🇧🇩

[@seemeesiddiqui6427]

Mr. Adnan Siddiqui is a competitive actor in the world showbiz era. MashaAllah.

[@safiakadir7695]

This was a lot of fun. Thank you ! Adnan is a responsible actor. And immensely talented.

[@aana6137]

Adnan sir is such a brilliant actor.. a great blend of good looks and intelligence....also so suave, charming, classy and of course extremely well-spoken...looks the same as he did years back...More power to him! Thank you for a thought-provoking conversation

[@SirKasim666]

12:20 One small but amzing coincidence, please hear this or read: St. Patrick's i assume is a Catholic Brother's School, now the coincidence the actor's - Mr. Naseeruddin Shah is from St. Joseph's, Nainital & Shahrukh Khan is from St. Columbus, Delhi both are Catholic Brother's school. BTW, I am from St Vincent's, Asansol (my neighbouring school was St Patrick's, Asansol) both are Catholic Brother's schools

[@SMajid--SMajid]

Great listen!! Please invite Rohail Hayat. No one has interviewed him, he's a huge body of work...should have a lot of stories too!

[@ziniad]

Yes! I would love to watch that too.

[@khalidriaz76]

Junaid bhai khalil ur rahman qamar sb. Ko bhi invite kijiye. Salam from India

[@junaidtungekar6762]

Brilliant actor. I also worked in Lintas for a brief period but after had already Adnan left. And coincidentally we had the same boss Arif Sahib in client services.

[@shanisabri2378]

Pakistan proud #Adnan #Junaid honest humble loyal person May Allah bless you both 💞.... Ameen

[@ArzooTauseef]

Maza agaya such a lively person both of them

[@AbdulAziz-mw5fj]

Adnan Siddiqui is one of the best veteran actor of Pakistan who has an international appearances too.

[@user-hq5tt9wb2h]

I just accidentally got into this video and loveeeed it , Adanan Bhai is amazing and true legend , thanks for this show , very interesting

[@ajazsiddiqi3294]

Adnan Siddiqui is a polite individual with vast knowledge.

[@AMZ_official]

2:03:00 I completely disagree, most of the youth don't even watch Pakistani dramas because they are not interested in this and they want to watch something different. Everybody is watching netflix so think about it there must be a reason for this. If someone from Pakistan will try something different I'm sure it will work

[@xeevirus]

Very geniune person! I was thinking very opposite before watching this podcast. Junaid bhai ap tu kamal krty hen! The best to listen always

[@shahzaibgul]

Yar kia coincidence he mm aj subha sy yahi drama dekh rha tha pora drama dekha r thori dair pehly isi drama pr ye podcast agai😂😂wah

[@sayeedunnisashamsuddin3332]

Always a pleasure to see and hear you Janab Siddiqi Saheb . May Allah SWT’s Mercies be upon you . Ameen🤲

[@rishiraaj.580]

Social Media Tsunami Changed Everything. Cassette To CD, DVD To Digital Internet Age. 👍

[@rishiraaj.580]

Sir Pls Do Podcast With 👉 Writer's, Lyricist. Thankyou. 🙏

[@huzaifafasih7380]

Adnan bhai "chag de phade"🎉🎉🎉 behtareen maza agaya aur junaid bhai aap bhi aise podcast karte rahe ALLAH khush rakhe aap dono ko

[@mosoof2177]

Adnan Bhai is one of the best. Always brings a smile be it whatever platform

[@amirrajpoot1]

I love you, junaid bhai for inviting Adnan bhai in your podcast ❤️, Amir Zameer from 🇬🇧

[@user-wm3eo2cl5g]

A brilliant interview and such a class person Adnan is.

[@shoaibhameed7452]

Whenever history of karachi written the name Adnan Siddique must b there ....hattsoff to Junaid to bring such a gem 💎

[@WehshiBhatti]

Such a wonderful and pure conversation. Hats off

[@huzefamehtaji]

First time Junaid bhai ki video BHI headphones laga k dekhni pari.😉 Adnan sir ! big fan of your soft voice. 😀

[@lonewandererofpk]

What a gem he is, loved this podcast

[@nayyarjawaid6967]

Amazing guest n amazing podcast bilkul allag person he adnan sir thanks Junaid brother for showing us his real face

[@kanaka7552]

So good to hear from him about Irffan sir. We all miss him!❤❤❤

[@javeriaanwar6785]

It is so good to hear from someone else about Maleeda 😃

[@ahmednasimsiddiqui2631]

عدنان صدیقی کو دیکھ کر اور سن کر ھمیشہ خوشی ھوتی ھے۔ شکریہ جنید

[@sophiyaahmad9882]

Wasn't expecting this from gs..that he didn't know about Adnan Siddiqui s "mom"

[@MSR82]

Adnan sir is a finest actor

[@SirKasim666]

1:04:04 Sir, aapko maamu bana rehi thi immigration arrival officer. The date in the Visa is by when you are required to enter USA, Visa normally expires 6 months after the entry. A similiar situation I had , my visa was expiring on 16Jun,1997 n I was entering USA on that day at 2PM, n I was wondering the same things, but much later the INS people told me the stay stamp is of 6 months from day of entery they have no other stamp. 😅😊😂

[@sanjeevkumarverma7838]

Wonderful human being and great actor. Lots of love and respect from India❤

[@abusami6922]

Zaberdast interview. Stay blessed 🙏🏻

[@kumailakhtar8617]

Adnan Bhai amazing actor ❤

[@Aditya-ns9qh]

Showbiz industry in Pak has gone 3 levels down since last 70's 80's

[@shoaibshr2090]

A super star but unfortunately his underrated. So nyc person cool mind 😎

[@talhasaqib3098]

Really good podcast. Adnan Siddiqui looks very well-spoken.

[@adnanahmed3568]

At this age, rather to be honest Adnan speaks diplomatic on critical issues.

[@akhan1884]

My mom waited for me and my sister on her death bed. We flew in to Islamabad early around 4 am. By the time we made it to her hospital room, she passed away with in 5 minutes after I whispered to her that we were there ( she had been in coma type of condition, after suffering from untreatable liver cancer). It still haunts me.

[@LEARNENGLISH22783]

May, ALLAH give you sheer amount of patience and give your mom the highest rank in Jannah, Ameen Suma Ameen.

[@ryamrene9050]

Best actor n truthful ...junaid u got a good choice love from Manchester

[@ejazabbasi5595]

What a cool man adnan siddiqui is..MashaAllah. very interesting chats observed with such a best actor. Good work, swag. Appreciated.

[@engineerlion]

Splendid interview... Bhht Maza aaya sunkar

[@sohaibtufail1601]

Nice banda hay Adnan bhai. Meri shop per ay thay bht nice personality hayn ya. Allah or taraki dayn inko.

[@chaudharyalinazeervirk7042]

Junaid I'm From Sialkot But I Can Feel The Pain Of Karachi's People Call The Governor Sindh To The Studio And Mayor Karachi

[@khipksy1888]

"Main kis tarah say keron bayan .. jo kiay gayay hain sitam yahan, Sunay kon meri yeh dastan, koi hamnasheen hay na raazdan" Sincerely Karachi

[@muhammadrehanmubashir1363]

​@@khipksy1888haaaye kya keh dia... Khoob kaha 😢

[@zeeshanfarooqui1449]

We need this type of podcast not controversy on Podcast.

[@foodmania.546]

I love gughi.i watch it for four times...phr miss kr rhi hun dobara dekhungi😊

[@mustufainkazmi6195]

Love you Adnan Bhai platinum words of this while podcast " Ek Planner Aur Bhi Betha Howa hai... " What a line.

[@sabihmushtaq1266]

Maleeda.....ufff unmatched .....kia yaad dila diya........... aaj hi farmaish karta hoon ghar pe.....

[@tahiraahmad89]

Wow what an amazing show, loved every bit of it

[@zeeshk]

SAG - Screen Actors Guild

[@SMajid--SMajid]

If possible, do invite Firdous Jamal.

[@gardentown5569]

Amazing Amazing Person Adnan Bhai and Interview❤

[@syedahsantipu]

Would love to see Saifi bhai & Muhammad Amir on your podcast ❤

[@hammadkhan900]

Amazing podcast ❤

[@harrydevil8008]

I like how now podcasts are around 2-3 hours junaid sir kindly keep the duration long and once put uncut mooroo and you in podcast again

[@amanengineeringacademy]

I enjoyed a lot to watch this podcast and Adnan`s soft speaking skills.

[@FarhanKhan-wn1bx]

Great podcast Junaid. Just a suggestion, I notice that you sometimes rock your chair sideways. From body language perspective, it shows nervousness on your behalf which is understandable when you are talking to legends like Adnan. Just be mindful about it as it suggests a bit unprofessional body language. Never forget you are also a STAR!

[@Afia6098]

Our women have changed too. Our women status has gone down. People have college degrees, but wisdom is not there. So from dramas wisdom is missing. Also, in the past script writers were professional writers. These days the script writers are men and women who are not thinkers, neither they have any interest in educating the public. The more slaps a women get , the higher rating, which means more ads, more money. It is hard to divert an ignorant public attention to good documentaries. It is surprising that the people who moved from hindustan were more educated. Now the same families went into ignorance. He should come for Greene Tv.

[@UniversityofBirds]

اللہ تعالیٰ ہم سب کو ہدایت دے۔

[@faizanulhaqsyed9235]

Adnan has maintained his physical grace with elegance.

[@Khaki_sultan]

Start se end tak podcast daikha because of adnan sir😊❤

[@shirazghafoor]

Yar kamal ke pod cast the yeh wali. loved it . Reminded me of my chilhood

[@muhammadabubakar-ne5vm]

Tribute to tariq azia, majid Jahangir, imtiaz ahmed and unknown artists

[@alishujaat1127]

He was standing outside NAWAZ London flats ,begging for a meeting with ABSCONDER nawaz from SALMAN SHAHBAZ . That scene is the image left in my mind about this PATWARI actor

[@rishiraaj.580]

Actor's, Musicians, Artist's Are Blessed People. 😐

[@faizanali4085]

liked within a minute... loved it ❤️

[@muhammadrehanmubashir1363]

I don't know why Adnan Siddiqi & Bilal Maqsood of Strings look like brothers.😂

[@Khan_O]

Hi Junaid bhai great podcast. I have a small feedback regarding audio. The sound has a bit more bass when you compare to a-lot of other podcasts. This makes people with a bit of gravel in their voice sometimes incomprehensible.

[@SMajid--SMajid]

I always play it in my car, and this one was hard to listen to...as the guest moved away from the mic, sentence ending got muffled 😢...

[@Khan_O]

@Sausheaven yeah I am mostly listening from my headphones and all the podcasts I listen to have generally lesser bass levels. I have tried with other types of earbuds and I felt the same thing. So maybe just a little bit of adjustment could go a long way.

[@kidsmania8478]

Just today watch zeer zaber pesh ptv drama really enjoyed ❤❤❤❤thanks for name sir

[@aksakhanak]

Adnan sir is GOAT 🫰🏻

[@faisalaziz8411]

I can find the PTV style and it make him graceful

[@mohsin2464]

Yaara qasam se maza aa gaya interview dekh ker...

[@Ak-wv7dt]

Best podcast episode ever!

[@kidsmania8478]

My favourite actor

[@blustatic7588]

Nice guy and he's lucky that he worked with good directors and writers

[@amirbaig3944]

Very interesting & informative podcast

[@odkChronicles1998]

One of the best podcast

[@ZH-Rocks]

Best actor ❤i love adnan❤❤❤❤❤

[@Esha_durrani23]

Adnan Saddique the great Actor ❤

[@emperorthegreat9362]

It’s Siddiqui, he is from Siddiqui community

[@rabiaqasim1604]

MashAllah , nice sharing

[@shahzaibajmal4962]

Adnan bhai❤ great personality

[@sidrakafeel9160]

Still the mist stylish actor of Pakistan he age with the Grace