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
[edit]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
[edit]Actor
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Theatre plays
[edit]Television serials
[edit]| 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
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mehrunisa V Lub U | Jani & Jani's father (dual role) | Film debut[7] |
Webseries
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mrs. & Mr. Shameem | Khurram | ZEE5 | Webseries debut | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ 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. 25 March 2021.
- ^ 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. 10 December 2016.
- ^ Alavi, Omair (31 August 2019). "Theatre review: Hatim Tai". Dawn News. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Danish Taimoor, Sana Javed come together for a rom-com with a message". Images. 28 September 2016.
- ^ "Ayeza and Imran Ashraf's Ramadan drama's first teaser released". dailytimes.com.pk. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "'Mrs. & Mr. Shameem' to also star Noorul Hassan and Haseeb Khan". Minute Mirror. 12 March 2022.