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Biography
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.
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.
He made his cinematic debut in 2017 with Yasir Nawaz's Mehrunisa V Lub U.
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.
Filmography
Theatre plays
- Bombay Dreams
- Avanti
- Beech
- Bahara Ki Raat Ka Sapna
- Bananistan
- Tom Dick and Harry
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 | |
| Raqeeb Se | Rafique Ali | Hum TV | ||
| 2022 | Chaudhry and Sons | Sabir | Geo Entertainment | |
| 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 |
Webseries
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mrs. & Mr. Shameem | Khurram | ZEE5 | Webseries debut |