Waseem Abbas
Waseem Abbas | |
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| Born | September 9, 1960 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, screenwriter, director |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Known for | Television dramas such as Samundar, Raat, Ashiyana, Family Front, Landa Bazar, Din |
Waseem Abbas (; born 9 September 1960) is a distinguished Pakistani actor, screenwriter, and director known for his work across television, stage, and film. He has gained prominence through his performances in numerous television dramas aired on PTV and other channels, including notable series such as Samundar, Raat, Ashiyana, Family Front (which he also helmed as director), Landa Bazar, and Din.
Early and personal life
Waseem Abbas was born on 9 September 1960 in Lahore, Punjab. He is the son of the renowned singer, actor, and director Inayat Hussain Bhatti. His paternal uncle, Kaifi (Kifayat Hussain Bhatti), likewise had a career in acting and directing.
He grew up with three sisters and an elder brother, Nadeem Abbas Bhatti, who shifted from acting to film production and distribution.
From his first marriage, Waseem is a father to four children. In 1993, he wed actress Saba Hameed. Their son, Ali Abbas, has followed in his footsteps as an actor. Additionally, one of his sisters is the mother of actor and singer Aagha Ali, making him Waseem’s nephew.
Career
Despite initial resistance from his father, Inayat Hussain Bhatti, regarding his entry into the entertainment field, Waseem pursued this path. After an unsuccessful attempt at a radio audition, he gained experience by working as an assistant director and actor in stage productions. His television debut came in 1978 with the PTV drama Ek Haqeeqat Ek Fasana.
Films
| Year | Title | Director | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Manzil | S. Suleman | Urdu | Lead role |
| 1982 | Aina Aur Zindagi | Zafar Shahab | ||
| Zara Si Baat | Nazar Shahab | |||
| 1983 | Tina | Jan Mohammad Jamman | ||
| Badaltay Rishtay | Shamas Chodhary | |||
| 1984 | Naseebon Wali | |||
| 1985 | Shah Behram | Kaifi | Punjabi | Supporting role |
| Haq Mehar | Iftikhar Khan | Lead role | ||
| 1986 | First Blood | Nazad Ali Fartash | Urdu | |
| 1987 | Jugnu | Faiz Malik | Punjabi | |
| 1988 | Jatt Majhay Da | Masood Butt | ||
| 1989 | Taqatwar | Hasnain | Supporting role | |
| Ishq Rog | Kaifee | Lead role | ||
| 1990 | Sarmaya | M. Idrees Khan | ||
| 1991 | Action | Kaifee | ||
| 1992 | Mera Inteqam | Faiz Malik | Supporting role | |
| 2017 |
Urdu/Punjabi |
Television serials
1997||Ashiyana|| Nouman|| || || PTV 1997||Family Front||Azam||Template:Ya|| || PTV 1998 ||Home Sweet Home||Kashif||Template:Ya|| || PTV 2002||Landa Bazar||Mehar Charagh|| || || Shalimar Television Network (STN) 2005 ||Double Sawari|| Chiraag ||Template:Ya||Template:Ya || PTV 2006|| Mr. & Misses ||Saleem||Template:Ya|| || PTV Home 2007||Lahori Gate||||Template:Ya|| || PTV Home 2008 || Choki # 420||||Template:Ya||Template:Ya || Aaj News 2010|| Natak Mandi||||Template:Ya||Template:Ya || PTV 2011 || Anokhi|||| || || A-Plus TV 2011|| Samundar Jheel Kaisay Ho|||| || || PTV 2012 || Mera Saaein (season 2)||Malik Yawar Hayat|||| || ARY Digital 2013 || Zindagi Gulzar Hai || Mohammad Murtaza|||| || Hum TV 2013 || Parchaiyan ||Qazim|||| || ARY Digital 2013 || Babar Javed ||Farhan|||| || Geo News 2014|| Kala Jadoo (season 2)''|||| || ARY Digital Network 2014|| Ladoon Mein Pali|| Laraib's father Template:Ya|||| Geo News 2015 || Mera Naam Yousuf Hai || Maulvi Noor Mohammed|||| || A-Plus Entertainment 2015|| Tumhari Natasha||Natasha's father|||| Hum TV 2015|| Maan||Rashid|||| Hum TV 2015|| Bay Qasoor|| Waseem|||| ARY Digital 2016|| Deewana || Tabraiz|||| Hum TV 2016|| Aap Ke Liye || Imdad Hussain|||| ARY Digital 2017|| Nazr-e-Bad || Shafiq Ur Rehman|||| Hum TV 2017|| Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti ||Tasleem Butt|||| ARY Digital 2017|| Dil Nawaz || Khalid|||| A-Plus TV 2017|| Dilawar Malik#Lal Ishq || Mehr|||| A-Plus TV 2017|| Faisla''|||| ARY Digital 2018|| Do Biwiyan Ek Bechara||||Template:Ya|| 2018|| Qaid||Taufiq||||Geo News 2019|| Kaisa Hai Naseeban|||Jamal|||ARY Digital|| 2019|| Meher Aur Meherban|||Munawwar Hayaat|||Urdu 1|| 2019|| Hania|||Ahsan|||ARY Digital|| 2019|| Mein Na Janoo|||Waleed|||Hum TV|| 2019|| Naqab Zan|||Dua's father|||Hum TV|| 2020|| Kashf|||Imtiaz Ahmed|||Hum TV|| 2020|| Prem Gali|||Hamza's father|||ARY Digital|| 2021|| Sila-e-Mohabbat|||Tabrez's father|||Hum TV|| 2021|| Bebasi|||Tameezuddin|||Hum TV|| 2021|| Mere Humsafar|||Raees|||ARY Digital|| 2021|| Khuda Aur Muhabbat season 3|||Taufeeq|||Geo Entertainment|| 2022|| Zakham|||Arif|||Geo Entertainment|| 2023|| Heer Da Hero|||Arshad Butt|||Geo Entertainment|| 2023|| Jinnzada||||Geo Entertainment|| 2023|| Pyari Nimmo|||Hanif|||Geo Entertainment|| 2023|| Dooriyan'||||Hum TV|| 2024|| Akhara'|||Chaudhry Hakim Ali|||Green Entertainment|| 2025|| Masoom'|||Nawab|||Hum TV||| Year | Title | Role | Director | Screenwriter | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Samundar | Yasir | Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) | ||
| 1986 | Hazaron Raaste | Zubair | PTV | ||
| 1987 | Raat | Gulrez | PTV | ||
| 1990 | Fishaar | Fareed | PTV | ||
| 1992 | Din | Faran | PTV | ||
| 1995 | Raiza Raiza | Qadir | PTV |
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Granted By |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pride of Performance | President of Pakistan |
External links
- 1960 births
- Pakistani television directors
- Living people
- Male actors from Lahore
- Pakistani male stage actors
- Pakistani male comedians
- 20th-century Pakistani male actors
- Pakistani male television actors
- Pakistani male film actors
- Pakistani screenwriters
- Recipients of the Pride of Performance
- Male actors in Urdu cinema