Amin Iqbal

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Amin Iqbal
Born
Lahore, Pakistan
Occupation(s)Director
Producer
Writer
Years active2010–present
Known for Direction in TV
Notable work Dushman e Jaan (2020)
Ishq-e-Laa (2021)

Amin Iqbal is a Pakistani television/film director and writer. He has directed several television series including Dil Muhallay Ki Haveli, Mannat and Deedan . His work as a director on Dushman e Jaan earned him a nomination for Best Television Director at the Pakistan International Screen Awards.

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Career

Iqbal started his career as a writer and director from Pakistan Television Network. He first directed and wrote the television series such as Biche Ge Ab Kese, Dobara and Imehaan. [1] [2] The first project of Iqbal which received positive response was Thakan which starred Saba Qamar, Tauqeer Nasir and Saba Hameed in leading roles and revolves around the issues of a working women in a patriarchal system. [1] [3] He then directed Teri Raah Main Rul Gai , Meri Dulari and Dil Muhallay Ki Haveli, all of which featured Yumna Zaidi and Sami Khan as a lead couple and earned him further recognition. [3] [4] Iqbal then directed three other projects for Geo Entertainment; Meri Zindagi Hai Tu , which revolves around the obsession of a girl with her aunt's fiancé, Mannat , a love story of a pressurised relationship and Dilfareb , love triangle themed penned by Zafar Mairaj which further established his career as a director. [1] [5]

In 2018, he directed Mohib Mirza and Sanam Saeed starrer Deedan which revolves around the love story of two individuals and was shot in the Hunza Valley. The series was praised for its aesthetics and visuals. [3] [6] [7] His next project Dushman e Jaan met with reviews from critics and audience, earned him critical acclaim and became first critical success of his career. [7] [8] [9] Iqbal's recently directed Ishq E Laa starring Sajal Aly, Yumna Zaidi and Azaan Sami Khan is currently airing on Hum TV. [10] [11]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleNetworkNotes
2010Dobara PTV Home Writer also [1]
2010Bichre Ge Ab Kesewriter only [1]
2011ImtehaanWriter only [1]
2012 Thakan ARY Digital [3]
2012 Teri Raah Main Rul Gai Urdu 1 [3]
2013 Meri Dulari Geo Entertainment [14]
2013 Dil Mohallay Ki Haveli [1]
2013 Meri Zindagi Hai Tu [1]
2014 Uff Yeh Mohabbat
2015 Dilfareb
2015Agar Ho Sakay ToUrdu 1 [1]
2015 Maan Hum TV
2015KhoatARY Digital [1]
2016 Mannat Geo Entertainment [5]
2017Begangi A-Plus TV
2018 Deedan [15]
2020 Dushman e Jaan ARY Digital [16]
2021 Ishq E Laa Hum TV [11]
2022 Wabaal

Awards and nominations

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  2. ↑ "Dobara drama PTV Home (profile on Pakistani.pk)" . Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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  13. ↑ "Ayesha Omar and Ahsan Khan to star in upcoming rom-com Rehbra". Dawn Images. November 18, 2016.
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  16. ↑ "Dushman will feature Tooba Siddqui as a "strong headed girl"". The News. May 16, 2018.
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