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
| 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 |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mehrunisa V Lub U | Jani & Jani's father (dual role) | Film debut[7] |
| 2023 | Super Punjabi | Jazzy |
Theatre plays
Webseries
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mrs. & Mr. Shameem | Khurram | ZEE5 | Webseries debut | [9] |
See also
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ayeza and Imran Ashraf's Ramadan drama's first teaser released". dailytimes.com.pk. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Danish Taimoor, Sana Javed come together for a rom-com with a message". Images. 28 September 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "'Mrs. & Mr. Shameem' to also star Noorul Hassan and Haseeb Khan". Minute Mirror. 12 March 2022.
External links
- Saqib Sumeer at IMDb