Hamza Sohail

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Hamza Sohail
حمزہ سُہیل
Born
Hamza Sohail Ahmed

(1997-07-16) 16 July 1997 (age 26)
EducationCoventry University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
Years active2021 – present
ParentSohail Ahmad (father)
Relatives8 siblings, including Hamza

Hamza Sohail (born 16 July 1997, Lahore) is a Pakistani actor and model.[1]

He is known for his roles in dramas Raqeeb Se (2021), his debut project, as well in Badshah Begum (2022), Badshah Begum (2022), Fairy Tale (2023) and Sirf Tum (2023).

Early life and education[edit]

The eldest son of veteran stage and TV actor Sohail Ahmed,[2] Sohail completed his early education from Beaconhouse School System in Lahore and after highschool went abroad to England where he got his bachelor's and master's degree in business from the London campus of Coventry University.[3]

Career[edit]

After completing his studies, Sohail returned to Lahore to start working as an actor. There, he met TV director Kashif Nisar, who cast Sohail in his 2021 drama Raqeeb Se as Abdul Rahman. The drama serial was a critical success.[4] His next project was the drama Main Haari Piya where he played the character of Saood on ARY Digital.[5] His first web series was Mrs. & Mr. Shameem and he worked alongside Saba Qamar and Nauman Ijaz.[3] Later he worked in the drama Badshah Begum with Zara Noor Abbas, Ali Rehman Khan and Komal Meer. He played the role of Pir Shahmir and his acting skills were greatly praised.[6]

In 2023, he worked in the Ramadan drama Fairy Tale, written by Sarah Majeed and directed by Ali Hassan, which became his breakout role and gave him wider recognition. His chemistry with the female lead Sehar Khan was liked and praised. He also appeared in Fairy Tale Season 2, where his performance was praised and his chemistry with his co-actors was liked by the audience.[7] He also acted in the drama Sirf Tum.[8]

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Network Ref
2021 Raqeeb Se Abdul Rahman Hum TV [5]
Main Hari Piya Saud Durrani ARY Digital [9]
2022 Badshah Begum Pir Shahmir Hum TV [5]
2023 Fairy Tale Farjaad Khan Bahadur [10]
Fairy Tale Season 2 [10]
Sirf Tum Hannan Ijaz Geo TV [11]
Breaking News Hussain Green Entertainment [5]
2024 Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet Farhaad Karim ARY Digital [12]
Zard Patton Ka Bunn Nofel Hum TV [13]

Web series[edit]

Year Title Role Network Notes
2022 Mrs. & Mr. Shameem Ali ZEE5 [3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Gen Z Powerhouses Hamza Sohail & Sehar Khan | Behind the Scenes with the Young and the Restless". Hi! Pakistan Magazine. 7 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Here Are The 10 Potential Star Debuts To Look Forward To!". Galaxy Lollywood. 19 January 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Hamza Sohail – Son of a gun". BOL News. 24 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Hamza Sohail Reveals How He Got The Role Of Abdul In 'Raqeeb Se'". Pro Pakistan. 20 March 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d "9 breakthrough Pakistani stars creating a buzz". Gulf News. 10 November 2022.
  6. ^ "5 reasons why Hamza Sohail is internet's latest obsession". The Express Tribune. 17 February 2023.
  7. ^ "What is it about Sehar Khan and Hamza Sohail's Fairy Tale that makes women love it so?". Dawn Images. 6 August 2023.
  8. ^ ""Sirf Tum" Is Stereotypical Geo Melodrama But With Likable Characters". The Brown Identity. 1 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Mein Hari Piya: A Love Triangle With Problematic Narrative". Galaxy Lollywood. 8 November 2021.
  10. ^ a b "Fairy Tale Season 2 Not Only Meets Expectations, But Exceeds Them!". The Brown Identity. 6 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Sirf Tum Review: A Heartening Story of Two People Brought Together By Love". Galaxy Lollywood. 22 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Iqra Aziz, Hamza Sohail join forces for 'Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet'". ARY News. 26 January 2024.
  13. ^ "Sajal Aly and Hamza Sohail Set to Mesmerize Audiences in the Upcoming Drama Serial". Pro Pakistani. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.

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