Imran Abbas
Imran Abbas Naqvi | |
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 Abbas at Jaanisaar screening, 2016 | |
| Born | Syed Imran Abbas Naqvi 15 October 1982 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | National College of Arts |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Website | imranabbasofficial |
Syed Imran Abbas Naqvi (born 15 October, 1982), professionally known by his stage name Imran Abbas, is a Pakistani actor, producer and former model. He is known for his roles in TV serials Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (2009), Khuda Aur Muhabbat (2011), Akbari Asghari (2011), Dil-e-Muztar (2013), Alvida (2015), Mera Naam Yousuf Hai (2015), Tum Kon Piya (2016), Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai (2017) and Koi Chand Rakh (2018).[3][4]
In 2014, Abbas made his Bollywood debut in Vikram Bhatt's horror thriller Creature 3D opposite Bipasha Basu and later appeared on Jaanisaar. In 2016, he give cameo appearance in Karan Johar's romantic Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
Early life and career
Abbas was born on 15 October 1982 in Islamabad to a Sayyid Family, He is Descendant of Imam Ali al-Hadi. His Father Syed Zulfiqar Husayn Naqvi was a Civil Engineer in Syria. His family moved from Lucknow to Lahore during the partion of 1947 between India and Pakistan and the Family moved to Islamabad in 1965. Abbas has 6 Elder Siblings (4 Sisters and 2 Brothers), Abbas is the youngest of all Siblings. He completed his graduation in National College of Arts, Lahore as his Father he took the field of Civil Engineering and He qualified in Architecture.[5] He began his career at the age of 20 working as a model. He made his first television appearance in Umrao Jaan Ada (2003). He also writes Urdu poetry.[6] Abbas appeared in Pakistani dramas, telefilms, soaps and films.[7] He has also appeared in Bollywood productions.[8][9]
Bollywood career
He made his debut in Bollywood opposite Bipasha Basu in Vikram Bhatt's Creature 3D, for which he was nominated at Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut category.[10] In 2015, Abbas featured in Jaanisaar directed by Muzaffar Ali alongside Pernia Qureshi.[11]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Anjuman | Asif Ali | Yasir Nawaz | Debut Film |
| 2014 | Creature 3D | Karan/Kunal Anand | Vikram Bhatt | Bollywood Debut Film |
| 2015 | Jaanisaar | Prince Amir Haydar | Muzaffar Ali | Urdu Classical Music Film |
| 2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Dr. Faisal Khan | Karan Johar | Guest Appearance |
| Abdullah: The Final Witness | Abdullah | Hashim Nadeem | The film was first screened in 2015 Cannes Film Festival and released in 2016 (in Pakistan) [12] | |
| 2017 | Azad | Faris | Rehan Sheikh | [13] |
Television
| Year | Drama | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Umrao Jaan Ada | Nawab Sultan Ali Khan | TV debut |
| 2006 | Koi Lamha Gulaab Ho | Shahreyar | |
| Piya Ke Ghar Jana Hai | Amaan | ||
| 2007 | Sarkar Sahab | Balaaj | |
| Man-O-Salwa | Jamal | ||
| Wilco | Asim | ||
| 2008 | Sun Leyna | Maqsood | |
| Abhi Abhi | Bilal Baig | ||
| 2009 | Malaal | Jawad Ibrahim | |
| Mujhe Apna Bana Lo | Azaan Ahmed | ||
| Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Haydar Abbas | ||
| 2010 | Mujhe Hai Hukum-e-Azaan | Fahad Abdullah | |
| Noor Bano | Agha Murash | ||
| Mera Naseeb | Moeez Hayat | ||
| 2011 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat | Hammad Raza | |
| Akbari Asghari | Akbar | ||
| 2012 | Teri Meri Dosti | Rafay | |
| 2013 | Dil e Muztar | Adeel | [16] |
| 2015 | Alvidaa | Hadi Salman “HS” | |
| Aitraaz | Wajdaan | ||
| Mera Naam Yousuf Hai | Yousuf Ahmed | ||
| 2016 | Tum Kon Piya | Ramish Hasan | |
| Khuda Aur Muhabbat 2 | Hammad Raza | ||
| 2017 | Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | Waqar Ahmed | |
| Yaar-e-Bewafa | Zayd Ahmed | ||
| 2018 | Noor ul Ain | Khizar | |
| Koi Chand Rakh | Zayn al-Abedin | ||
| 2019 | Darr Khuda Say | Shahvez | |
| 2020 | Jo Tu Chahey | Hashir Abbas | [17] |
| Thora Sa Haq | Zamin Ahmed | ||
| 2021-22 | Amanat | Zarrar | [18] |
| 2022 | Tumhare Husn Ke Naam | Sikandar |
Guest Roles in Television
| Year | Drama | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat | Himself |
| 2010 | Vasl | Nabeel |
| 2012 | Main Manto | Talochan Singh |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | A Love Story | Shahreyar |
| 2006 | Chook | Salman |
| Kyun Pyaar Nahi Milta | Sunny | |
| 2007 | Tum Kahan Mai Kahan | Zayn |
| 2008 | Sheer Khurma | Ali |
| Abdullah | Abdullah | |
| 2009 | Dil Deewana | Ayan |
| 2010 | Shadi Aur Tum Say? | Sami |
| 2011 | Dekh Kabira Roya | Kabir |
| 2012 | Raati Masha Tola | Jamaal |
| 2016 | Musafir | Sikandar |
| 2021 | Chahat | Tanveer |
Other Appearances
| Year | Reality Show | Role | Guest/Host With |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 17th PTV Awards | Host | Hosted with Saba Qamar |
| 2014 | Big Star Entertainment Awards | Hosted with Sunil Grover | |
| Comedy Nights with Kapil | Guest | To Promote Creature 3D with Bipasha Basu | |
| 2015 | Tonite with HSY | With Sanam Jung | |
| Subh-e-Pakistan | Aired on Geo TV | ||
| Good Morning Zindagi | To promote Mera Naam Yousuf Hai with Maya Ali | ||
| Jago Pakistan Jago | To promote Alvidaa | ||
| Ramzan Kareem | Ramzan Special aired on ATV | ||
| 2016 | Raat Chali Hai Jhoom Ke | Host | Hosted a Musical Programme |
| Mehmaan Nawaaz | Eid Special Later hosted by Ayeza Khan | ||
| 2017 | Eid Show with Imran Abbas and Saba Qamar | For Dunya News, Hosted With Saba Qamar. | |
| Good Morning Pakistan by Nida Yasir | Guest | Eid Special with Kubra Khan, Sadia Khan, Hira Tareen, Sumbul Iqbal, Momal Sheikh | |
| Kon Banegi Imran Abbas Ki Dulhania | |||
| Mazaaq Raat | With Fizi Khan | ||
| 2018 | Jago Pakistan Jago | New Year Special | |
| The After Moon Show | Guest with Reema Khan | ||
| Good Morning Pakistan by Nida Yasir | To Promote Noor ul Ain | ||
| Ehed-e-Ramzan | Host | Ramzan Special, aired on Express Entertainment | |
| 2019 | Ehed-e-Ramzan | ||
| Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada | Guest | Season 2 Episode 24 | |
| Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan | With Reema Khan | ||
| 2020 | Good Morning Pakistan with Nida Yasir | To Promote Drama Serial Thora Sa Haq with Ayeza Khan | |
| Conversations with Sonia Rehman | |||
| 2021 | Baran e Rehmat - Ramzan Transmission | Host | Hosted the Transmission show in Istanbul, Turkey. Hosted to Diriliş: Ertuğrul and some famous Turkish Star Actors. |
Discography
| Year | Song | Vocalists | Album/Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sher Dil Shaheen | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | Sher Dil Shaheen |
| Tu Mera Nahi | Himself | Mera Naam Yousuf Hai | |
| 2016 | Khuda Aur Mohabbat | Khuda Aur Muhabbat | |
| 2017 | Peyam Aaye Hain | Yaar-e-Bewafa | |
| 2018 | Allah Hu Allah Hu | Alongside Aima Baig | Ehed-e-Ramzan |
| 2020 | Soniye | Himself | Kashmir Beats |
| 2021 | Qaseeda Burda Shareef | Qaseeda Burda Shareef |
See also
- Ayeza Khan - Worked together in Tum Kon Piya, Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai, Koi Chand Rakh, Dekh Kabira Roya (Telefilm), Thora Sa Haq
- Ayesha Khan - Worked together in Mujhe Apna Bana Lo, Abdullah (Telefilm), Man-O-Salwa
- Fawad Khan - Worked Together in Akbari Asghari, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
- Sanam Jung - Worked together in Dil-e-Muztar, Alvidaa
References
- ^ "Hottie of the week: Imran Abbas". The Express Tribune. 21 May 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ S3 TV (2017). "Imran Abbas biography". Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Fashion Feature: A Guy Thing". Dawn. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ "Interview of Imran Abbas". Fashion Central. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ Parkar, Shaheen (10 August 2014). "Transcending boundaries: Pakistani actors in B-Town films". Mid-Day. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
My family moved from UP to Pakistan, so shooting there was special for me
- ^ "Imran Abbas is an Urdu Poet!". Daily Dawn.com. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ^ "Pakistani actor Imran Abbas set to enter Bollywood". IBNLive. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012.
- ^ [1] Times of India
- ^ http://www.aaj.tv/2012/08/imran-abbas-to-make-his-bollywood-debut-with-akshay-kumar-spends-eid-with-dilip-kumar/ Aaj TV
- ^ "Another Imran in B-Town". DNA India. 27 April 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ^ Kumar, Anuj (6 August 2015). "The return of the maverick". The Hindu.
- ^ "Imran Abbas Naqvi's Pak film opens at Cannes Film". Times of India. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Rehan Sheikh back in the director's chair for film 'Azad'". HIP. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "Naveen Waqar to star in short film 'Musafir' with Imran Abbas". 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Imran Abbas, Naveen Waqar to star in short film 'Musafir'". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
- ^ "Dil e muztar". Hum TV. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ "Jo Tou Chahay". Hum TV.
- ^ "Cast of Babar khan' next drama Amanat revealed". www.samaa.tv. 26 December 2020.
External links
- Imran Abbas at IMDb
- Official website
- Imran Abbas on Tv.com.pk
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