Saqib Sumeer

Saqib Sumeer is a Pakistani actor, director and writer who performs mostly in theatre and also works in television and films.

Early life

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

Actor

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

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

Theatre plays
  • Bombay Dreams[6]
  • Avanti[6]
  • Beech[6]
  • Bahara Ki Raat Ka Sapna[6]
  • Bananistan[7]
  • Tom Dick and Harry[6]

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 [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
Year Title Role Note
2017 Mehrunisa V Lub U Jani & Jani's father (dual role) Film debut[7]

Webseries
Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2022 Mrs. & Mr. Shameem Khurram ZEE5 Webseries debut [9]

References
  1. Mahmood, Rafay (1 January 2013). "I don't know how I came from Bahawalpur to NAPA: Sumeer". The Express Tribune.
  2. "Video: Rafiq Ali in 'Raqeeb Se' is not a negative character, says Saqib Sumeer". Something Haute. 2021-03-25.
  3. "'Raqeeb Se' takes you on a rollercoaster ride of thrill and emotions". Daily Times. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  4. "Yasir Nawaz dishes on his upcoming movie 'Mehrunisa V Lub You'". Dawn Images. 2016-12-10.
  5. Alavi, Omair (31 August 2019). "Theatre review: Hatim Tai". Dawn News. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  6. "I don't know how I came from Bahawalpur to NAPA: Sumeer". Express Tribune. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  7. "Danish Taimoor, Sana Javed come together for a rom-com with a message". Images. 2016-09-28.
  8. "Ayeza and Imran Ashraf's Ramadan drama's first teaser released". dailytimes.com.pk. 2022-03-28. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  9. "'Mrs. & Mr. Shameem' to also star Noorul Hassan and Haseeb Khan". Minute Mirror. 12 March 2022.
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