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Saqib Sumeer

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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.

Early life

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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

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Actor

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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

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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

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Theatre plays

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  • Bombay Dreams[6]
  • Avanti[6]
  • Beech[6]
  • Bahara Ki Raat Ka Sapna[6]
  • Bananistan[7]
  • Tom Dick and Harry[6]

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 [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

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

Webseries

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

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