Syed Imran Abbas Naqvi (; born 15 October 1982) professionally known by his stage name Imran Abbas, is a Pakistani actor, model and producer who works predominantly in Urdu television and films.
Abbas made his acting debut with Umrao Jaan Ada in 2003 and later on appeared in numerous serials. He got 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. 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).
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 1982 in Islamabad. His family roots lie in Uttar Pradesh, India from where his family moved following the 1947 partition. 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. Among the regular visitors to his house were famed Urdu poets Parveen Shakir and Ahmad Faraz.
He studied architecture at the National College of Arts, Lahore because he found it was a blend of art and engineering. Before entering NCA he also trained in classical music.
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.
In 2010, Abbas acted in Mujhe Hai Hukum-e-Azan, which marked his debut in production as well.
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. In 2015, Abbas featured in Jaanisaar directed by Muzaffar Ali alongside Pernia Qureshi.
Filmography
Films All films are in Urdu language, unless otherwise noted.
Year Film RoleCountry Notes 2013 Anjuman Asif AliPakistanDebut film 2014 Creature 3D Karan Malhotra /Kunal Anand India Hindi film 2015Jaanisaar Prince Amir Haydar 2016 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Dr. Faisal Khan Hindi film; Guest appearance Abdullah: The Final Witness AbdullahPakistan 2018 Azad Faris Special appearance 2024 Jee Ve Sohneya Jee Ali PervaizIndiaPunjabi film
Television
Drama series Year Show RoleNetwork Ref 2003 Umrao Jaan Ada Nawab SultanGeo Entertainment TV debut 2006 Koi Lamha Gulab Ho ShahryarHum TV Piya Ke Ghar Jana Hai AmaanARY Digital / Star Plus 2007 Sarkar Sahab BalaajARY DigitalMan-O-Salwa JamalHum TVWilco AsimPTV Home 2008 Sun Leyna MaqsoodARY Digital Abhi Abhi Bilal Baig Woh Rishtey Woh NateyAsadGeo Entertainment 2009 Malaal Jawad Ibrahim Hum TV Mujhe Apna Bana Lo Azaan Ahmed Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan Haydar AbbasGeo Entertainment2010 Mujhe Hai Hukum-e-Azaan Fahad AbdullahHum TV Noor Bano Agha Murash Mera Naseeb Moeez Hayat2011 Khuda Aur Muhabbat Hammad RazaGeo Entertainment Akbari Asghari Akbar Hum TV 2012 Teri Meri Dosti Rafay 2013 Dil e Muztar Adeel 2015 Alvidaa Hadi Salman "HS" Aitraaz WajdaanARY Digital Mera Naam Yousuf Hai Yousuf AhmedA-Plus Entertainment 2016 Tum Kon Piya Ramish HasanUrdu 1 Khuda Aur Muhabbat 2 Hammad Raza Geo Entertainment 2017Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai Waqar Ahmed Yaar-e-Bewafa Zayd Ahmed 2018 Noor ul Ain KhizarARY DigitalKoi Chand Rakh Zayn Abrar2019 Darr Khuda Say ShahvezGeo Entertainment2020Jo Tu Chahey Hashir AbbasHum TV Thora Sa Haq Zamin AhmedARY Digital2021Amanat Zarrar 2023 Ehraam-e-Junoon Shayan "Shaani"Geo Entertainment Tumhare Husn Ke Naam SikandarGreen Entertainment2024Dil Ka Kya KareinAryan KhanMehshar Mir Abdur RahmanGeo Entertainment
Guest Year Drama Role 2009 Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat Himself 2010 Vasl Nabeel 2012 Main Manto Talochan Singh
Telefilms Year Title Role 2005 A Love Story Shahryar2006 Chook Salman Kyun Pyaar Nahi Milta Sunny 2007 Tum Kahan Mai Kahan Zayn2008 Sheer Khurma Ali Abdullah Abdullah 2009 Dil Deewana Ayan 2010 Shadi Aur Tum Say? Sami 2011 Dekh Kabira Roya Kabir 2012 Raati Masha Tola Jamaal 2016 Musafir Sikandar 2021 Chahat Tanveer 2023 I Love You Zara Zayn
Other appearances Year Reality Show Role Guest/Host With 2012 17th PTV Awards Host Hosted with Saba Qamar2014 Big Star Entertainment Awards Hosted with Sunil Grover Comedy Nights with KapilGuest To promote Creature 3D with Bipasha Basu2015 Tonite with HSY With Sanam Jung Subh-e-Pakistan Aired on Geo TV Good Morning Zindagi To promote Mera Naam Yousuf Hai with Maya Ali Jago Pakistan Jago To promote Alvidaa Ramzan Kareem Ramzan special aired on ATV2016 Raat Chali Hai Jhoom KeHost Hosted a Musical Programme Mehmaan Nawaaz Eid special (later hosted by Ayeza Khan)2017 Eid Show with Imran Abbas and Saba Qamar For Dunya News (hosted with Saba Qamar) Good Morning Pakistan by Nida Yasir Guest Eid special with Kubra Khan, Sadia Khan, Hira Tareen, Sumbul Iqbal, Momal Sheikh Kon banegi Imran Abbas ki Dulhania Mazaaq Raat With Fizi Khan2018 Jago Pakistan Jago New Year Special The After Moon Show Guest with Reema Khan Good Morning Pakistan by Nida Yasir To promote Noor ul Ain Ehed-e-RamzanHostRamzan special, aired on Express Entertainment2019 Ehed-e-Ramzan Speak Your Heart With Samina PeerzadaGuest Season 2 Episode 24 Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan With Reema Khan2020 Good Morning Pakistan with Nida Yasir To promote drama serial Thora Sa Haq with Ayeza Khan Conversations with Sonia Rehman 2021 Baran e Rehmat - Ramzan Transmission Host Transmission in Istanbul, Turkey. Hosted Diriliş: Ertuğrul cast and some famous Turkish actors.
Discography Year Song Vocalists Album/Movie2015 Sher Dil Shaheen Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Sher Dil Shaheen Tu Mera Nahi Himself Mera Naam Yousuf Hai 2016 Khuda Aur Mohabbat Khuda Aur Muhabbat 2017 Peyam Aaye Hain Yaar-e-Bewafa 2018 Allah Hu Allah Hu Alongside Aima Baig Ehed-e-Ramzan 2020 SoniyeHimself Kashmir Beats 2021 Qaseeda Burda Shareef Qaseeda Burda Shareef 2024 Gul Azro Khata Gul Azro Khata
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategory WorkResultRef20043rd Lux Style AwardsBest Model of the Year (Male) "https://www.rewaj.pk/lux-style-awards-for-the-year-2004/ "20142nd Hum AwardsBest Actor Popular Dil-e-MuztarBest ActorBest On-screen with Sanam JungBest On-screen Couple with Sanam Jung2015Filmfare AwardsBest Male DebutCreature 3D20164th Hum AwardsBest On-screen Couple Popular with Sanam JungAlvidaBest On-screen Couple with Sanam JungBest Actor201717th Lux Style AwardsBest TV ActorKhuda Aur Mohabbat 2"https://images.dawn.com/news/1179502 " (17)
See also Ayeza Khan - Worked together in Tum Kon Piya, Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai, Koi Chand Rakh, Dekh Kabira Roya (telefilm), Thora Sa Haq Ayesha Khan - Worked together in Mujhe Apna Bana Lo, Abdullah (telefilm), Man-O-Salwa Fawad Khan - Worked together in Akbari Asghari, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Sanam Jung - Worked together in Dil-e-Muztar, Alvidaa
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