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==Early life==
==Early life==
Originally from [[Bahawalpur]], in Pakistan's [[Punjab Province (Pakistan)|Punjab province]], Saqib moved to Karachi to study acting at [[National Academy of Performing Arts|NAPA]], where for 3 years his mentor was veteran actor [[Zia Mohyeddin]], but he was unable to make a name in dramas because he wasn’t considered "handsome enough", so he concentrated on [[Screenwriting|scriptwriting]] and theatre, endorsing mainly comic roles in [[Shah Sharabeel]]’s plays.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mahmood |first=Rafay |date=1 January 2013 |title=I don’t know how I came from Bahawalpur to NAPA: Sumeer |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/487478/i-don’t-know-how-i-came-from-bahawalpur-to-napa-sumeer?amp=1 |website=[[The Express Tribune]]}}</ref>
Originally from [[Bahawalpur]], in Pakistan's [[Punjab Province (Pakistan)|Punjab province]], Saqib moved to Karachi to study acting at [[National Academy of Performing Arts|NAPA]], where for 3 years his mentor was veteran actor [[Zia Mohyeddin]], but he was unable to make a name in dramas because he wasn’t considered "handsome enough", so he concentrated on [[Screenwriting|scriptwriting]] and theatre, endorsing mainly comic roles in Shah Sharabeel’s plays.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mahmood |first=Rafay |date=1 January 2013 |title=I don't know how I came from Bahawalpur to NAPA: Sumeer |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/487478/i-don’t-know-how-i-came-from-bahawalpur-to-napa-sumeer?amp=1 |website=[[The Express Tribune]]}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== Actor ===
=== Actor ===
Making his TV acting debut in 2011, Saqib is known for his roles such as Dilawar in ''[[Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 3)]]'' and Rafique Ali in ''[[Raqeeb Se]]''.<ref name="SH">{{cite web |date=2021-03-25 |title=Video: Rafiq Ali in ‘Raqeeb Se’ is not a negative character, says Saqib Sumeer |url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/video-rafiq-ali-in-raqeeb-se-is-not-a-negative-character-says-saqib-sumeer/ |access-date= |website=Something Haute}}</ref><ref name="rcrt">{{cite web |date=19 January 2021 |title=‘Raqeeb Se’ takes you on a rollercoaster ride of thrill and emotions |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/714696/raqeeb-se-takes-you-on-a-rollercoaster-ride-of-thrill-and-emotions/ |access-date=29 December 2021 |website=Daily Times}}</ref>
Making his TV acting debut in 2011, Saqib is known for his roles such as Dilawar in ''[[Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 3)]]'' and Rafique Ali in ''[[Raqeeb Se]]''.<ref name="SH">{{cite web |date=2021-03-25 |title=Video: Rafiq Ali in 'Raqeeb Se' is not a negative character, says Saqib Sumeer |url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/video-rafiq-ali-in-raqeeb-se-is-not-a-negative-character-says-saqib-sumeer/ |access-date= |website=Something Haute}}</ref><ref name="rcrt">{{cite web |date=19 January 2021 |title='Raqeeb Se' takes you on a rollercoaster ride of thrill and emotions |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/714696/raqeeb-se-takes-you-on-a-rollercoaster-ride-of-thrill-and-emotions/ |access-date=29 December 2021 |website=Daily Times}}</ref>


He made his cinematic debut in 2017 with [[Yasir Nawaz]]'s ''[[Mehrunisa V Lub U]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=2016-12-10 |title=Yasir Nawaz dishes on his upcoming movie 'Mehrunisa V Lub You' |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1176731 |access-date= |website=Dawn Images}}</ref>
He made his cinematic debut in 2017 with [[Yasir Nawaz]]'s ''[[Mehrunisa V Lub U]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=2016-12-10 |title=Yasir Nawaz dishes on his upcoming movie 'Mehrunisa V Lub You' |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1176731 |access-date= |website=Dawn Images}}</ref>
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== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
=== Theatre plays ===
=== Theatre plays ===
* ''Bombay Dreams''<ref name="tribune">{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/487478/i-dont-know-how-i-came-from-bahawalpur-to-napa-sumeer?|title= I don’t know how I came from Bahawalpur to NAPA: Sumeer | website = Express Tribune |date=1 January 2013|access-date= 29 December 2021 }}</ref>
* ''Bombay Dreams''<ref name="tribune">{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/487478/i-dont-know-how-i-came-from-bahawalpur-to-napa-sumeer?|title= I don't know how I came from Bahawalpur to NAPA: Sumeer | website = Express Tribune |date=1 January 2013|access-date= 29 December 2021 }}</ref>
* ''Avanti''<ref name="tribune"/>
* ''Avanti''<ref name="tribune"/>
* ''Beech''<ref name="tribune"/>
* ''Beech''<ref name="tribune"/>
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| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/908887/ayeza-and-imran-ashrafs-ramadan-dramas-first-teaser-released/|title=Ayeza and Imran Ashraf’s Ramadan drama’s first teaser released|date=2022-03-28|work=dailytimes.com.pk|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref>
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|<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2022 |title=‘Mrs. & Mr. Shameem’ to also star Noorul Hassan and Haseeb Khan |url=https://minutemirror.com.pk/mrs-mr-shameem-to-also-star-noorul-hassan-and-haseeb-khan-32622/ |website=Minute Mirror}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 22:42, 20 May 2024

Saqib Sumeer is a Pakistani actor, director and writer who performs mostly in theatre and also works in television and films.

Early life

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Originally from Bahawalpur, in Pakistan's Punjab province, Saqib moved to Karachi to study acting at NAPA, where for 3 years his mentor was veteran actor Zia Mohyeddin, but he was unable to make a name in dramas because he wasn’t considered "handsome enough", so he concentrated on scriptwriting and theatre, endorsing mainly comic roles in Shah Sharabeel’s plays.[1]

Career

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Actor

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Making his TV acting debut in 2011, Saqib is known for his roles such as Dilawar in Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 3) and Rafique Ali in Raqeeb Se.[2][3]

He made his cinematic debut in 2017 with Yasir Nawaz's Mehrunisa V Lub U.[4]

Director

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Saqib has directed plays including Hatim Tai in 2019, that he also co-wrote and where he played the leading role of Hatim al-Tai.[5]

Filmography

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Theatre plays

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  • Bombay Dreams[6]
  • Avanti[6]
  • Beech[6]
  • Bahara Ki Raat Ka Sapna[6]
  • Bananistan[7]
  • Tom Dick and Harry[6]

Television serials

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Year Title Role Channel Notes
2011 Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga Kami Geo Entertainment
2012 Shehryar Shehzadi Urdu 1
2014 Pyaray Afzal Babloo ARY Digital
2017 Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq Haroon A-Plus TV
2018 Banglay Main Kanglay Sikandar BOL Entertainment
Apna Tou Style Yehi Hai Aashiq Play Entertainment
2019 Bulbulay (season 2) Ugly the Jinn ARY Digital Episode 9
2021 Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 3) Dilawar Geo Entertainment [2]
Raqeeb Se Rafique Ali Hum TV [3]
2022 Chaudhry and Sons Sabir Geo Entertainment [8]
Bakhtawar Haji Nazar Hum TV
2023 Kuch Ankahi Mina's husband ARY Digital
Jhok Sarkar Dhani Bakhsh Hum TV
Ehraam-e-Junoon Khawar Geo Entertainment
Jeevan Nagar Billa / Neelo Green Entertainment
Kabuli Pulao Ghaffar Green Entertainment

Films

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Year Title Role Note
2017 Mehrunisa V Lub U Jani & Jani's father (dual role) Film debut[7]

Webseries

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Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2022 Mrs. & Mr. Shameem Khurram ZEE5 Webseries debut [9]

References

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  1. ^ Mahmood, Rafay (1 January 2013). "I don't know how I came from Bahawalpur to NAPA: Sumeer". The Express Tribune.
  2. ^ a b "Video: Rafiq Ali in 'Raqeeb Se' is not a negative character, says Saqib Sumeer". Something Haute. 25 March 2021.
  3. ^ a b "'Raqeeb Se' takes you on a rollercoaster ride of thrill and emotions". Daily Times. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Yasir Nawaz dishes on his upcoming movie 'Mehrunisa V Lub You'". Dawn Images. 10 December 2016.
  5. ^ Alavi, Omair (31 August 2019). "Theatre review: Hatim Tai". Dawn News. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  6. ^ a b c d e "I don't know how I came from Bahawalpur to NAPA: Sumeer". Express Tribune. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Danish Taimoor, Sana Javed come together for a rom-com with a message". Images. 28 September 2016.
  8. ^ "Ayeza and Imran Ashraf's Ramadan drama's first teaser released". dailytimes.com.pk. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  9. ^ "'Mrs. & Mr. Shameem' to also star Noorul Hassan and Haseeb Khan". Minute Mirror. 12 March 2022.