Nadeem Baig (director)
Nadeem Beyg | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Director Actor Producer Writer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Punjab Nahi Jaungi (2017) Dil Lagi (2016) Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015) Pyarey Afzal (2013) Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat (2012) |
Nadeem Baig (Template:Lang-ur) is Pakistani film and television director, producer and writer from Karachi, Pakistan. His work as a film director includes the 2015 highest grosser, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani and 2017's Punjab Nahi Jaungi which is the highest-grossing Lollywood film, beating Jawani Phir Nahi Ani[1] and also the first Pakistani film to earn more than 50 crores at the Box-Office.[2]
Career
Nadeem Beyg began his career as television director. He has directed various television serials such as Ladies Park (2011), Omer Dadi Aur Gharwale (2012), Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat (2012) and Pyarey Afzal (2013).[3] Baig has also co-produced Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat and Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat.
He made his Lollywood debut with the 2015 comedy film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani which became huge success at the box office and is currently the third highest grossing film ever.[4] His next film was Romantic comedy film Punjab Nahi Jaungi which released on 1 September 2017, it became the second highest grossing Pakistani film, collecting over Rs.51 crore at the box office.[2]
Currently, He has directed the sequal of JPNA Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 which released on Eid-al-Adha 2018 and broke existing records in Pakistan. It is the highest grossing Pakistani film
Films
| Year | Film | Director | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Yes | No | Third highest-grossing Lollywood film |
| 2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Yes | No | Second highest-grossing Lollywood film |
| 2018 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Yes | No | Highest-grossing Lollywood film |
Television
| Year | Serial | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat | Co-producer |
| 2011 | Ladies Park | Director |
| Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat | Co-producer | |
| 2012 | Omer Dadi Aur Gharwale | Director |
| Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Director | |
| 2013 | Pyarey Afzal | Director[5] |
| 2016 | Dil Lagi | Director[6] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 ARY Film Awards | Best Director | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Won | [7] |
See also
References
- ^ Omair Alvi (9 December 2015). "Even the old can fall in love!". Instep Magazine. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ^ a b "BOX OFFICE COLLECTIONS : PUNJAB NAHI JAUNGI". Lollywood Film Industry. 4 September 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ^ Areeba Mohsen. "Nadeem Baig directs Hamza Ali Abbasi starrer once again". reviewit.pk. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ^ Omair Alvi (25 September 2015). "The ticket: You only live once". DAWN. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ^ "India is in love with Pyaare Afzal". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ "The wait is over: 'Dillagi' to air tonight on ARY Digital at 8:00 pm". ARY News. 5 March 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ "ARY Film Awards 2016 – Complete Winners List". Brand Synario. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
External links
- Nadeem Baig at IMDb