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

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

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

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
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Films

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Year Title Role Note
2017 Mehrunisa V Lub U Jani & Jani's father (dual role) Film debut[7]
2023 Super Punjabi Jazzy
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Theatre plays

  • 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]
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See also

References

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