Imran Abbas
Imran Abbas | |
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عمران عباس نقوی | |
![]() Abbas at Jaanisaar screening, 2016 | |
Born | Imran Abbas Naqvi 15 October 1982 [1][2] |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Alma mater | National College of Arts |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2003–present |
Website | imranabbasofficial |
Imran Abbas Naqvi is a Pakistani actor, singer and former model. He is known for his roles in TV serials Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2009), Khuda Aur Muhabbat (2011), Akbari Asghari (2011), Dil-e-Muztar (2013), Alvida (2015), Mera Naam Yusuf Hai (2015) Tum Kon Piya (2016), Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai (2017) and Koi Chand Rakh Meri Shaam Par (2018).[4][5]
Early life and career
Abbas' family originated from Uttar Pradesh and settled in Lahore, Pakistan, after independence in 1947.[6] The family moved to Islamabad in 1963 where, like his two elder brothers and three older sisters before him, Abbas attended G-6/1-1 combined junior school. He went on to study architecture at the National College of Arts in Lahore. He began his career at the age of 22 working as a model. He made his first television appearance in 2003. He also writes Urdu poetry.[7] Abbas appeared in Pakistani dramas, telefilms, soaps and films.[8] He has also appeared in Bollywood productions.[9][10]
Bollywood career
Abbas made his debut in Bollywood opposite Bipasha Basu in Vikram Bhatt's Creature 3D, for which he was nominated at Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut category.[11] In 2015, Abbas featured in Jaanisaar directed by Muzaffar Ali alongside Pernia Qureshi.[12]
Filmography
† | denotes film / drama that has not released yet |
† | Denotes films / drama that are currently on cinema / on air |
Films
Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
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2013 | Anjuman | Asif Ali | Yasir Nawaz | |
2014 | Creature 3D | Karan Malothra | Vikram Bhatt | |
2015 | Jaanisaar | Prince Amir Haider | Muzaffar Ali | |
2016 | Actor in Law | Himself | Nabeel Qureshi | |
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Dr. Faisal Khan | Karan Johar | Cameo | |
Abdullah: The Final Witness | Abdullah | Hashim Nadeem | [13] | |
2017 | Azad | Faris | Rehan Sheikh | [14] |
Television
Year | Drama | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Umrao Jaan Ada | Nawab Sultan Ali Khan | Television Debut |
2006 | Koi Lamha Gulaab Ho | Shahreyar | |
Piya Ke Ghar Jana Hai | Amaan | ||
2007 | Sarkar Sahab | Balaaj | |
Man-O-Salwa | Jamal | ||
2008 | Abhi Abhi | Bilal Baig | |
2009 | Malaal | Jawad Ibrahim | Also aired in Saudi Arabia as "Hob-Wa-Nadam" |
Mujhe Apna Bana Lo | Azaan Ahmed | ||
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Haider Abbas | ||
2010 | Noor Bano | Agha Murash Ali | |
Mera Naseeb | Moeez Hayat | ||
2011 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat | Hammad Raza | |
Akbari Asghari | Akbar | ||
2013 | Dil e Muztar [17] | Adeel | Also aired in India as Dil e Nadaan |
2015 | Alvidaa | Hadi Salman | |
Mera Naam Yousuf Hai | Yousuf | Also aired in Star Plus (India) & UK | |
Aitraaz | Wajdaan | ||
2016 | Tum Kon Piya | Ramish Hasan | |
Khuda Aur Muhabbat Season 2 | Hammad Raza | ||
2017 | Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | Waqar Ahmed | |
Yaar-e-Bewafa | Zaid | ||
Noor ul Ain | Khizar Hayat | ||
2018 | Koi Chand Rakh | Zain | |
2019 | Thora Sa Haq | Zamin Hasan | |
Darr Khuda Say | Shahwaiz | ||
Jo Tu Chahey[18] | Hashir Abbas |
Telefilm
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Kyun Pyaar Nahi Milta | Sayeed | |
2007 | Tum Kahan Main Kahan | Zain | |
2008 | Sheer Khurma | Ali | Eid Special |
Abdullah | Abdullah | Opposite Ayesha Khan | |
2009 | Dil Deewana | Ayan | Opposite Sarwat Gilani |
2010 | Shadi Aur Tum Say? | Sami | |
2011 | Dekh Kabira Roya | Kabir | Opposite Ayeza Khan |
2012 | Raati Masha Tola | Jamaal | Opposite Reema Khan |
2016 | Dukh Sukh | Sikandar | Episode - Musafir |
Other Appearances
Year | Reality Show | Role | Guest/Host With |
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2012 | 17th PTV Awards | Host | Hosted with Saba Qamar |
2014 | Big Star Entertainment Awards | Hosted with Sunil Grover | |
Comedy Nights with Kapil | Guest | To Promote Creature 3D with Bipasha Basu | |
2015 | Tonite with HSY | With Sanam Jung | |
Subh-e-Pakistan | Aired on Geo TV | ||
Good Morning Zindagi | To promote Mera Naam Yousuf Hai with Maya Ali | ||
Jago Pakistan Jago | To promote Alvidaa | ||
Ramzan Kareem | Ramzan Special aired on ATV | ||
2016 | Raat Chali Hai Jhoom Ke | Host | Hosted a Musical Programme |
Mehmaan Nawaaz | Eid Special Later hosted by Ayeza Khan | ||
2017 | Eid Show with Imran Abbas and Saba Qamar | For Dunya News, Hosted With Saba Qamar. | |
Good Morning Pakistan by Nida Yasir | Guest | Eid Special with Kubra Khan, Sadia Khan, Hira Tareen, Sumbul Iqbal, Momal Sheikh | |
Kon Banegi Imran Abbas Ki Dulhania | |||
Mazaaq Raat | With Fizi Khan | ||
2018 | Jago Pakistan Jago | New Year Special | |
Good Morning Pakistan by Nida Yasir | To Promote Noor ul Ain | ||
Ehed-e-Ramzan | Host | Ramzan Special, airs on Express Entertainment | |
2019 | Ehed-e-Ramzan | ||
Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada | Guest | Season 2 Episode 24 | |
Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan | With Reema Khan |
Discography
Year | Song | Vocalists | Album/Movie |
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2015 | Sher Dil Shaheen | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | Sher Dil Shaheen |
Tu Mera Nahi | Himself | Mera Naam Yousuf Hai | |
2016 | Khuda Aur Mohabbat | Khuda Aur Muhabbat | |
2017 | Peyam Aaye Hain | Yaar-e-Bewafa | |
2018 | Allah Hu Allah Hu | Alongside Aima Baig | Ehed-e-Ramzan |
2019 | Hogaya Hai Pyar Tumse | Himself | Kun Faya Kun |
See also
- Ayeza Khan - Worked together in Tum Kon Piya, Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai, Koi Chand Rakh, Dekh Kabira Roya (Telefilm)
- Ayesha Khan - Worked together in Mujhe Apna Bana Lo, Abdullah (Telefilm), Man-O-Salwa
- Fawad Khan - Worked Together in Akbari Asghari, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
- Sanam Jung - Worked together in Dil-e-Muztar, Alvidaa
References
- ^ "Hottie of the week: Imran Abbas". The Express Tribune. 21 May 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ S3 TV (2017). "Imran Abbas biography". Retrieved 15 October 2019.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Imran Abbas Official Website". imranabbasofficial.com. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ^ "Fashion Feature: A Guy Thing". Dawn. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ "Interview of Imran Abbas". Fashion Central. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ Parkar, Shaheen (10 August 2014). "Transcending boundaries: Pakistani actors in B-Town films". Mid-Day. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
My family moved from UP to Pakistan, so shooting there was special for me
- ^ "Imran Abbas is an Urdu Poet!". Daily Dawn.com. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ^ "Pakistani actor Imran Abbas set to enter Bollywood". IBNLive.
- ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-28/news-interviews/30564347_1_bollywood-movies-ali-zafar-pakistan-film-industry Times of India
- ^ http://www.aaj.tv/2012/08/imran-abbas-to-make-his-bollywood-debut-with-akshay-kumar-spends-eid-with-dilip-kumar/ Aaj TV
- ^ "Another Imran in B-Town". DNA India. 27 April 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ^ Kumar, Anuj (6 August 2015). "The return of the maverick". The Hindu.
- ^ "Imran Abbas Naqvi's Pak film opens at Cannes Film". Times of India. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Rehan Sheikh back in the director's chair for film 'Azad'". HIP. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "Naveen Waqar to star in short film 'Musafir' with Imran Abbas". 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Imran Abbas, Naveen Waqar to star in short film 'Musafir'". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
- ^ "Dil e muztar". Hum TV. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ "Jo Tou Chahay". Hum TV.
External links
- Imran Abbas at IMDb
- Official website
- Imran Abbas on Tv.com.pk