Shamoon Abbasi
Shamoon Abbasi | |
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| Born | April 4, 1973 Pakistan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Portrayals of antagonistic characters |
Shamoon Abbasi (; born 4 April 1973) is a prominent Pakistani actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, widely recognized for his portrayals of antagonistic characters.
Early life and family
Before embarking on his journey in the entertainment sector, Abbasi served as captain of his school's under-17 football squad.
He hails from an artistic lineage: his father, Zubair Abbasi, was a novelist and playwright, while his aunt, Seema Ghazal, is also a drama writer. Seema's son, Syed Ali Raza Usama, has established himself as a distinguished director. Additionally, his uncle Uzair Abbasi was known for his work as a television actor.
Within his immediate family, his sister Anoushay Abbasi and former wife Javeria Abbasi are both television figures. His daughter Anzela Abbasi has pursued acting as well; however, they remain estranged.
Through his sister Anoushay, he is related to Ainan Arif—who is the son of cricketer Taslim Arif and actress Rubina Arif—and who appeared in the film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi.
Actor
Abbasi launched his acting career in 1997 with the telefilm Titli, directed by Yasir Akhtar. He gained wider attention for his comedic performance in the 1999 PTV drama Kashish. That same year marked his directorial debut with the thriller Karoron ka Aadmi. More recently, in 2022, he featured in the drama series Bakhtawar.
In cinema, he portrayed Ramal—the primary villain—in the successful 2013 film Waar, and in 2023 took on the role of alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav in Dhai Chaal.
Producer
Abbasi is acknowledged as a pioneer of Pakistan’s web-series format. During the early 2000s, he introduced one of the nation’s first mystery and action series, aiming to move away from conventional family-centric storylines. He played a key role in launching the careers of emerging actors such as Neelum Munir, Mohib Mirza, and Adnan Shah Tipu. With the rise of digital platforms, Abbasi has continued creating web-based productions that prioritize compelling narratives over high budgets. His short films Mein Rahoon Gi and Zinda have garnered award nominations, with Zinda receiving significant critical praise.
Allegations of Domestic Abuse (2019)
In 2019, Abbasi was accused by his former spouse, actress Humaima Malick, who publicly shared her experience of an abusive and unhealthy marriage.
No official charges or court cases have been initiated against Abbasi in connection with these accusations. The issue continues to be a topic of public conversation regarding domestic violence and relationships under public scrutiny.
Television Serials
| Year | Title | Actor | Director | Cinematographer | Writer | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Kashish | Template:Ya | PTV | ||||
| Karoron Ka Admi | Template:Ya | ||||||
| Muskaan | Template:Ya | ||||||
| 2009 | Noor Pur Ki Rani | Template:Ya | Hum TV | ||||
| 2010 | Daddy | Template:Ya | Ary Digital | ||||
| Thori Si Wa Chahiye | Template:Ya | Geo Entertainment | |||||
| 2011 | Choti Si Kahani | Template:Ya | PTV | ||||
| 2012 | Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare | Template:Ya | Hum TV | ||||
| 2013 | Woh | Template:Ya | Template:Ya | ||||
| 2014 | Iqraar | Template:Ya | Geo Entertainment | ||||
| 2015 | 'Yeh Junoon' | 'Template:Ya' | 'TV One' | ||||
| 2017 | 'Phir Wohi Mohabbat' | 'Template:Ya' | 'Hum TV' | ||||
| 'Jalti Rait Per' | 'Template:Ya' | 'TV One' | |||||
| 2019 | 'Gunnah' | 'Template:Ya' | 'APlus TV' | ||||
| 2020 | 'Chalawa' | 'Template:Ya' | rowspan="2" |Hum TV | ||||
| 2022 | 'Bakhtawar' | 'Template:Ya' | |||||
| 2023 | 'Ziddi' | 'Template:Ya' | 'Aan TV' | ||||
| 2024 | 'Akhara' | 'Template:Ya' | 'Green Entertainment' | ||||
| '2025' | 'Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi' | 'Template:Ya' | 'Hum TV' |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Director | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| '1996' | 'Titlee' | 'NTM' | |
| '1996' | 'Chand' | 'NTM' | |
| '2013' | 'Behadd' | 'Hum TV' | |
| '2014' | 'Babban Mian Ki Begum Billo' | 'ARY Digital' | |
| '2021' | 'Khauff' | 'Express Entertainment' | |
| '2021' | 'Tu Heer Main Tera Hero' | 'LTN' | |
| '2025' | 'Begunah' | 'Template:Ya' | 'Green Entertainment' |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Screenwriter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '2011' | Bhai Log | Inspector Nagra | |||
| '2013' | Waar | Ramal | |||
| '2014' | O21 | Danish | |||
| '2015' | Manto | Eishar Singh | |||
| '2016' | Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka | Super Cop | |||
| '2017' | Raasta | Shahnawaz | |||
| '2018' | Parwaaz Hai Junoon | ||||
| 2019 | Gumm: In the Middle of Nowhere | Haider | | | | |||||
| Durj | Gul Bakhsh | Template:Ya | Template:Ya | ||
| 2022 | Ishrat Made in China | Master BP | | | | |||||
| Chaudhry – The Martyr | Goti | | | | |||||
| 2023 | Huey Tum Ajnabi | Mukti Bahini commander | | | | |||||
| Dhai Chaal | Kulbhushan Jadhav | | | |
Web series
| Year | Title | Lead Actor | Director | Producer | Writer | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Karachi Division | Template:Ya | Template:Ya | Template:Ya | Template:Ya | Starzplay |
| 2022 | Mind Games | Template:Ya | Shami Media |