Imran Abbas Naqvi

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). 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.

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.

Television

Drama series

Guest Year Drama Role 2009 Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat Himself 2010 Vasl Nabeel 2012 Main Manto Talochan Singh

Telefilms

Other appearances

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