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{{Short description|Pakistani performer and writer}}
{{Short description|Pakistani actor, director and writer}}
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'''Saqib Sumeer''' is a Pakistani actor, director and writer who performs mostly in theatre and also works in television and films.
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{{Use Pakistani English|date=December 2023}}
'''Saqib Sumeer''' is a Pakistani actor, director and writer who performs mostly in theatre and also works in television and films.


==Early life==
==Early life and education==
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]], Sumeer moved to [[Karachi]] to study acting at the [[National Academy of Performing Arts]], where for three years his mentor was veteran actor [[Zia Mohyeddin]]. However, he was unable to make a name in dramas because he was not 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 ==


Making his television-acting debut in 2011, Sumeer 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>
=== 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>


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>


Sumeer has directed plays, including ''Hatim Tai'' in 2019, that he also co-wrote and where he played the leading role of [[Hatim al-Tai]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alavi |first=Omair |date=31 August 2019 |title=Theatre review: Hatim Tai |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1502572 |access-date=29 August 2022 |website=[[Dawn News]]}}</ref>
=== Director ===
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]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alavi |first=Omair |date=31 August 2019 |title=Theatre review: Hatim Tai |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1502572 |access-date=29 August 2022 |website=[[Dawn News]]}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
===Films===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Note
|-
|2017
|''[[Mehrunisa V Lub U]]''
|Jani & Jani's father (dual role)
|Film debut<ref name="rom com">{{cite web |date=2016-09-28 |title=Danish Taimoor, Sana Javed come together for a rom-com with a message |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1176319 |access-date= |website=Images}}</ref>
|}

=== 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>
* ''Avanti''<ref name="tribune"/>
* ''Beech''<ref name="tribune"/>
* ''Bahara Ki Raat Ka Sapna''<ref name="tribune"/>
* ''Bananistan''<ref name="rom com"/>
* ''Tom Dick and Harry''<ref name="tribune"/>


==Filmography==
===Television serials===
===Television serials===
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|Play Entertainment
|Play Entertainment
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|2019
|''[[Bulbulay (season 2)]]''
|Ugly the [[Jinn]]
|ARY Digital
|Episode 9
|-
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| rowspan="2" |2021
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| ''[[Chaudhry and Sons]]''
| ''[[Chaudhry and Sons]]''
|Sabir
|Sabir
|Geo Entertainment
|Har Pal Geo
| <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>
| <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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| ''[[Bakhtawar]]''
| ''[[Bakhtawar]]''
|Haji Nazar
|Haji Nazar
| rowspan="2" |Hum TV
|Hum TV
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|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |2023
|[[Agar (TV series)|''Agar'']]
|''[[Kuch Ankahi]]''
|Mina's husband
|ARY Digital
|
|
|-
|''[[Jhok Sarkar]]''
|Dhani Bakhsh
|Hum TV
|
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|-
|-
|''[[Ehraam-e-Junoon]]''
|2023
|Khawar
|[[Kuch Ankahi|''Kuch Ankahi'']]
|Geo Entertainment
|Mina's husband
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|ARY Digital
|-
|''Jeevan Nagar''
|Billa / Neelo
|Green Entertainment
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|-
|''[[Kabuli Pulao]]''
|Ghaffar
|Green Entertainment
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|
|}
|}


===Webseries===
===Film===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Note
|-
|2017
|''[[Mehrunisa V Lub U]]''
|Jani & Jani's father (dual role)
|Film debut<ref name="rom com">{{cite web |date=2016-09-28 |title=Danish Taimoor, Sana Javed come together for a rom-com with a message |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1176319 |access-date= |website=Images}}</ref>
|}


=== 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>
* ''Avanti''<ref name="tribune"/>
* ''Beech''<ref name="tribune"/>
* ''Bahara Ki Raat Ka Sapna''<ref name="tribune"/>
* ''Bananistan''<ref name="rom com"/>
* ''Tom Dick and Harry''<ref name="tribune"/>

===Webseries===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- style="text-align:center;"
|- style="text-align:center;"
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|[[ZEE5]]
|[[ZEE5]]
| Webseries debut
| Webseries debut
|<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>
|<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>
|}
|}

==See also==
{{Portal|Biography|Film|Literature|Pakistan|Television|Theatre}}
* [[List of Pakistani male actors]]
* [[List of Pakistani writers]]
* [[List of playwrights]]
{{Clear}}


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
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[[Category:Pakistani male writers]]
[[Category:Pakistani male stage actors]]
[[Category:Pakistani male film actors]]
[[Category:Pakistani male television actors]]
[[Category:Pakistani male comedians]]
[[Category:National Academy of Performing Arts alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]


==External links==
* {{IMDb name|nm4842061}}

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Latest revision as of 19:04, 8 January 2025

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

Early life and education

[edit]

Originally from Bahawalpur, in Pakistan's Punjab province, Sumeer moved to Karachi to study acting at the National Academy of Performing Arts, where for three years his mentor was veteran actor Zia Mohyeddin. However, he was unable to make a name in dramas because he was not 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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Making his television-acting debut in 2011, Sumeer 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]

Sumeer 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

[edit]

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 [6]
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

Film

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

Theatre plays

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  • Bombay Dreams[8]
  • Avanti[8]
  • Beech[8]
  • Bahara Ki Raat Ka Sapna[8]
  • Bananistan[7]
  • Tom Dick and Harry[8]

Webseries

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

See also

[edit]

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. ^ "Ayeza and Imran Ashraf's Ramadan drama's first teaser released". dailytimes.com.pk. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Danish Taimoor, Sana Javed come together for a rom-com with a message". Images. 28 September 2016.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "'Mrs. & Mr. Shameem' to also star Noorul Hassan and Haseeb Khan". Minute Mirror. 12 March 2022.
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