Saqib Sumeer is a Pakistani actor and screenwriter. He 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 Master of Business Administration, but then opted for 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.
Career
Theatre 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.
Television In television, Sumeer started his career as a screenwriter, having worked for sitcoms like Ishrat Baji and Tanveer Fatima (B.A) and telefilm Baarish Mein Deewar. He made his television-acting debut in 2011, and is notable for his roles such as Dilawar in Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 3) and Rafique Ali in Raqeeb Se.
Cinema He made his cinematic debut in 2017 with Yasir Nawaz's Mehrunisa V Lub U.
Filmography Television serials YearTitleRoleWriterChannelNotes2009Tanveer Fatima (B.A)Geo Entertainment2011Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay GaKami2012Shehryar ShehzadiUrdu 12014Pyaray AfzalBablooARY Digital2017Dumpukht - Aatish-e-IshqHaroonA-Plus TV2018 Banglay Main KanglaySikandarBOL EntertainmentApna Tou Style Yehi HaiAashiqPlay Entertainment2019Bulbulay (season 2)Ugly the JinnARY DigitalEpisode 92021 Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 3)DilawarGeo Entertainment Raqeeb SeRafique AliHum TV 2022 Chaudhry and SonsSabirGeo Entertainment BakhtawarHaji NazarHum TV2023Kuch AnkahiHarishARY DigitalMuhabbat Gumshuda MeriHaji NazarHum TVJhok SarkarDhani BakhshEhraam-e-JunoonKhawarGeo EntertainmentJeevan NagarBilla / NeeloGreen EntertainmentKabuli PulaoGhaffar2023-24Jaan-e-Jahan AamirARY Digital2024Gentleman Mozzam Green Entertainment2025Dil Wali Gali MeinIshtiaqHum TVSanwal Yaar PiyaNisaarGeo Entertainment2026Aik Mohabbat AurNabeelGreen Entertainment
Films +YearTitleRoleNote2017Mehrunisa V Lub UJani & Jani's father (dual role)Film debut2023Super PunjabiJazzy
Theatre plays Bombay Dreams Avanti Beech Bahara Ki Raat Ka Sapna Bananistan Tom Dick and Harry
Webseries YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes 2022Mrs. & Mr. ShameemKhurramZEE5 Webseries debut
See also
List of Pakistani male actors List of Pakistani writers List of playwrights References
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