Imran Abbas

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 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 1982 in Islamabad.^[2] 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]

In 2010, Abbas acted in Mujhe Hai Hukum-e-Azan, which marked his debut in production as well.^[10]

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.^[11] In 2015, Abbas featured in Jaanisaar directed by Muzaffar Ali alongside Pernia Qureshi.^[12]

Filmography

Films

• All films are in Urdu language, unless otherwise noted.

Television

Drama series

Guest

Telefilms

Other appearances

Discography

Awards and nominations

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

References

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External links

• Official website