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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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
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 | ||
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mehrunisa V Lub U | Jani & Jani's father (dual role) | Film debut[7] |
Webseries
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mrs. & Mr. Shameem | Khurram | ZEE5 | Webseries debut | [9] |
References
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