Maqbul Mohammed


Maqbul Mohammed is a Kenyan actor and radio presenter. He is most notable for his role in television series Makutano Junction.

Early life

Born in Mombasa on 7 March 1981, Maqbul is brother to actress, Shadya Delgush.

Personal life

He is married and father of three.

Career

Began theater immediately after secondary school at the phoenix theaters in 1999 Horning his skills on stage for the next 4 years featuring in numerous plays which would earn him a tv call up at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.
Maqbul has featured in numerous television series and films. His major breakthrough to the entertainment industry was in 2006 for his role as Karis in series Makutano Junction.
He has subsequently appeared in a number of films such as; Behind Closed Doors, Kwani Readings Weakness and All Girls Together.
He first appeared on TV as a teenager in the KBC TV drama Reflections.
In 2011, he was cast as one of the main characters in award-winning soap opera Lies that Bind. He shared credits with Ruth Maingi, Maureen Koech, Ruth Maingi, Justine Mirichii and Florence Nduta. Due to his great performance in the project, he was nominated in the 2013 Kalasha Awards.
In 2015, he had a leading role in comedy Auntie Boss! alongside Eve D'Souza.
Apart from acting, Maqbul is a radio presenter in Capital FM.

Filmography

; Film
YearProjectRoleTitle
2008All Girls TogetherFelixCameo
2009WeaknessNicky

; Television
YearProjectRoleTitle
2007Makutano JunctionKaris Mabuki
2011-2012Lies that BindJustine MarebaNominatedKalasha Award for Best Supporting Actor in Drama
2015presentAuntie Boss!DonavanSeason 2present
2017presentVarshitaDonavanLead role