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Revision as of 17:44, 8 April 2023
Saqib Sumeer is a Pakistani actor, director and writer who performs mostly in theatre and also works in television and films.
Early life
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
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.[2][3]
He made his cinematic debut in 2017 with Yasir Nawaz's Mehrunisa V Lub U.[4]
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.[5]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mehrunisa V Lub U | Jani & Jani's father (dual role) | Film debut[6] |
Theatre plays
Television serials
| 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 | ||
| 2021 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 3) | Dilawar | Geo Entertainment | [2] |
| Raqeeb Se | Rafique Ali | Hum TV | [3] | |
| 2022 | Chaudhry and Sons | Sabir | Har Pal Geo | [8] |
| Bakhtawar | Haji Nazar | Hum TV | ||
| Agar | ||||
| 2023 | Kuch Ankahi | Mina's husband | ARY Digital |
Webseries
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mrs. & Mr. Shameem | Khurram | ZEE5 | Webseries debut | [9] |
References
- ^ Mahmood, Rafay (1 January 2013). "I don't know how I came from Bahawalpur to NAPA: Sumeer". The Express Tribune.
- ^ a b "Video: Rafiq Ali in 'Raqeeb Se' is not a negative character, says Saqib Sumeer". Something Haute. 2021-03-25.
- ^ a b "'Raqeeb Se' takes you on a rollercoaster ride of thrill and emotions". Daily Times. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ "Yasir Nawaz dishes on his upcoming movie 'Mehrunisa V Lub You'". Dawn Images. 2016-12-10.
- ^ Alavi, Omair (31 August 2019). "Theatre review: Hatim Tai". Dawn News. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Danish Taimoor, Sana Javed come together for a rom-com with a message". Images. 2016-09-28.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ayeza and Imran Ashraf's Ramadan drama's first teaser released". dailytimes.com.pk. 2022-03-28. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "'Mrs. & Mr. Shameem' to also star Noorul Hassan and Haseeb Khan". Minute Mirror. 12 March 2022.