Qasim Akhtar
Introduction '''Qasim Akhtar''' (born 8 June 1991) is an English actor, most notable roles on Chesney Karib in the Channel 4 comedy drama ''Shameless'' and Zeedan Nazir in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''.
Career Qasim first acting credit in on ''Mischief Night'' as Asif Kahn in 2006.Qasim also appeared in ''Shameless'' and portrayed the role of Chesney Karib as a series regular.Qasim also appears in two separate stints on ''Waterloo Road'' in 2007 and 2011.In 2014, Qasim was cast in ''Coronation Street'' as Zeedan Nazir, the son of existing character Kal Nazir (Jimi Mistry). In March 2018, it was confirmed that he would depart the soap opera. In August 2021, it was announced he would be returning to ''Coronation Street'' and once again departed in February 2023.
Filmography  Year Title Role Notes 2006 ''Mischief Night'' Asif Khans Movie 2007–2013 ''Shameless'' Chesney Karib Regular, 85 episodes 2007 ''Waterloo Road'' Aron 1 episode 2007 How Life Happens Qas Short Film 2011 ''Young Dracula'' Vicious Vampire 1 episode 2011 ''Waterloo Road'' Wayne Bodley 1 episode 2012 ''Doctors'' Bhavin Hassan 1 episode 2014–2018, 2021–2023 ''Coronation Street'' Zeedan Nazir Regular, 397 episodes
References
External links *