Imran Abbas

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Imran Abbas Naqvi
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Abbas at Jaanisaar trailer launch in 2015
Born
Syed Imran Abbas Naqvi

15 October 1977 or 1982
(age 46 or 41)
Islamabad, Pakistan [1] [2]
Alma mater National College of Arts
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
  • Singer
Years active2003–present
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Website imranabbas.com

Syed Imran Abbas Naqvi (born 15 October 1977 or 1982, sources differ) professionally known by his stage name Imran Abbas, is a Pakistani actor and model who works predominantly in Urdu television.

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Abbas made his acting debut with Umrao Jaan Ada in 2003 and later on appeared in numerous serials. He get widely recognized after portraying Hammad Raza in the 2011 spiritual-romantic series Khuda Aur Mohabbat , which proved to be a turning point in his career.

Abbas is best known for his roles Adeel in Dil-e-Muztar (2013) for which he received a nomination for Best actor popular in Hum Awards and Hadi Salman in Alvida (2015) which earned him Best on-screen couple with Sanam Jung. [3] [4] His other notable works include Akbari Asghari (2011), Mera Naam Yousuf Hai (2015), Tum Kon Piya (2016), Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai (2017) and Koi Chand Rakh (2018). [3] [4]

In 2014, Abbas made his Bollywood debut in Vikram Bhatt's horror thriller Creature 3D opposite Bipasha Basu and later appeared on Jaanisaar .

Early life and education

Abbas was born on 15 October 1977 or 1982 in Islamabad.

His family roots lie in Uttar Pradesh, India from where his family moved following the 1947 partition. [5]

The youngest of six siblings, with two elder brothers and three elder sisters, his father worked as a civil engineer in a government job, and he grew up in an artistic household, himself painting since the age of 4 as well being a singer and writing Urdu poetry. [6] Among the regular visitors to his house were famed Urdu poets Parveen Shakir and Ahmad Faraz. [7]

He studied architecture at the National College of Arts, Lahore because he found it was a blend of art and engineering. [6] Before entering NCA he also trained in classical music. [8]

Career

Pakistan

He began his career at the age of 20 working as a model.

He made his first television appearance in Umrao Jaan Ada (2003) and later appeared in numerous dramas, telefilms, soaps and films. [9]

India

In 2014, he made his debut in Bollywood opposite Bipasha Basu in Vikram Bhatt's Creature 3D , for which he was nominated at Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut category. [10]

In 2015, Abbas featured in Jaanisaar directed by Muzaffar Ali alongside Pernia Qureshi. [11]

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
2013 Anjuman Asif Ali
2014 Creature 3D Karan Malhotra /Kunal Anand Hindi film
2015 Jaanisaar Prince Amir HaydarHindi film
2016 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Dr. Faisal KhanHindi film; Guest appearance
Abdullah: The Final Witness Abdullah [12]
2017 Azad Faris [13]
2024 Jee Ve Sohneya Jee Ali Parvaiz Punjabi film [14]

Television

YearShowRoleRef
2003 Umrao Jaan Ada Nawab SultanTV debut
2006Koi Lamha Gulab HoShahryar
Piya Ke Ghar Jana Hai Amaan
2007 Sarkar Sahab Balaaj
Man-O-Salwa Jamal
WilcoAsim
2008Sun LeynaMaqsood
Abhi AbhiBilal Baig
Woh Rishtey Woh NateyAsad
2009 Malaal Jawad Ibrahim
Mujhe Apna Bana LoAzaan Ahmed
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan Haydar Abbas
2010Mujhe Hai Hukum-e-AzaanFahad Abdullah
Noor Bano Agha Murash
Mera Naseeb Moeez Hayat
2011 Khuda Aur Muhabbat Hammad Raza
Akbari Asghari Akbar
2012Teri Meri DostiRafay
2013 Dil e Muztar Adeel [15]
2015 Alvidaa Hadi Salman "HS"
Aitraaz Wajdaan
Mera Naam Yousuf Hai Yousuf Ahmed
2016 Tum Kon Piya Ramish Hasan
Khuda Aur Muhabbat 2 Hammad Raza
2017 Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai Waqar Ahmed
Yaar-e-Bewafa Zayd Ahmed
2018 Noor ul Ain Khizar
Koi Chand Rakh Zayn Abrar
2019 Darr Khuda Say Shahvez
2020 Jo Tu Chahey Hashir Abbas [16]
Thora Sa Haq Zamin Ahmed
2021 Amanat Zarrar [17]
2023 Ehraam-e-Junoon Shayan "Shaani"
Tumhare Husn Ke NaamSikandar
2024Dil Ka Kya KareinAryan Khan

Guest

YearDramaRole
2009 Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat Himself
2010 Vasl Nabeel
2012 Main Manto Talochan Singh

Telefilms

YearTitleRole
2005A Love StoryShahreyar
2006ChookSalman
Kyun Pyaar Nahi MiltaSunny
2007Tum Kahan Mai KahanZayn
2008Sheer KhurmaAli
AbdullahAbdullah
2009Dil DeewanaAyan
2010 Shadi Aur Tum Say? Sami
2011 Dekh Kabira Roya Kabir
2012Raati Masha TolaJamaal
2016MusafirSikandar
2021ChahatTanveer
2023I Love You ZaraZayn

Other appearances

YearReality ShowRoleGuest/Host With
2012 17th PTV Awards HostHosted with Saba Qamar [18]
2014 Big Star Entertainment Awards Hosted with Sunil Grover
Comedy Nights with Kapil GuestTo promote Creature 3D with Bipasha Basu
2015 Tonite with HSY With Sanam Jung
Subh-e-Pakistan Aired on Geo TV
Good Morning ZindagiTo promote Mera Naam Yousuf Hai with Maya Ali
Jago Pakistan Jago To promote Alvidaa
Ramzan Kareem Ramzan special aired on ATV
2016Raat Chali Hai Jhoom KeHostHosted a Musical Programme
Mehmaan NawaazEid special (later hosted by Ayeza Khan)
2017Eid Show with Imran Abbas and Saba Qamar For Dunya News (hosted with Saba Qamar)
Good Morning Pakistan by Nida YasirGuestEid special with Kubra Khan, Sadia Khan, Hira Tareen, Sumbul Iqbal, Momal Sheikh
Kon banegi Imran Abbas ki Dulhania
Mazaaq Raat With Fizi Khan
2018 Jago Pakistan Jago New Year Special
The After Moon Show Guest with Reema Khan
Good Morning Pakistan by Nida YasirTo promote Noor ul Ain
Ehed-e-RamzanHost Ramzan special, aired on Express Entertainment
2019Ehed-e-Ramzan
Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada GuestSeason 2 Episode 24
Bol Nights with Ahsan KhanWith Reema Khan
2020Good Morning Pakistan with Nida YasirTo promote drama serial Thora Sa Haq with Ayeza Khan
Conversations with Sonia Rehman
2021Baran e Rehmat - Ramzan TransmissionHostTansmission in Istanbul, Turkey. Hosted Diriliş: Ertuğrul cast and some famous Turkish actors.

Discography

YearSongVocalistsAlbum/Movie
2015Sher Dil Shaheen Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Sher Dil Shaheen
Tu Mera NahiHimself Mera Naam Yousuf Hai
2016Khuda Aur Mohabbat Khuda Aur Muhabbat
2017Peyam Aaye Hain Yaar-e-Bewafa
2018Allah Hu Allah HuAlongside Aima Baig Ehed-e-Ramzan
2020SoniyeHimself Kashmir Beats
2021Qaseeda Burda Shareef Qaseeda Burda Shareef
2024Gul Azro Khata Gul Azro Khata

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2004 3rd Lux Style Awards Best Model of the Year (Male)—Nominated [19]
2014 2nd Hum Awards Best Actor Popular Dil-e-Muztar Nominated[ citation needed ]
Best Actor Nominated[ citation needed ]
[[Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple Popular|Best On-screen Couple Popular]] with Sanam Jung Nominated [20]
Best On-screen Couple with Sanam Jung Nominated [21]
2015 Filmfare Awards Best Male Debut Creature 3D Nominated [22]
2016 4th Hum Awards Best On-screen Couple Popular with Sanam Jung Alvida Won [23]
Best On-screen Couple with Sanam Jung Won [24]
Best Actor Nominated [25]
2017 17th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor Khuda Aur Mohabbat 2 Nominated [26]

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