Summary
Waseem Abbas (Urdu: وسِیم عبّاس) is a Pakistani television, stage and film actor, screenwriter and director.[1]
Waseem Abbas Pride of Performance Award | |
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| وسیم عباس | |
| Born | 9 September 1957 |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse | Saba Hameed |
| Children | Ali Abbas (son) |
| Parent | Inayat Hussain Bhatti (father) |
| Relatives | Kaifee (uncle) Hameed Akhtar (father-in-law) Aagha Ali (nephew) |
He is known for his roles in television dramas for PTV and other networks, including Samundar, Raat, Ashiyana, Family Front (which he also directed), Landa Bazar and Din.
Personal life edit
Waseem Abbas is the son of singer and actor Inayat Hussain Bhatti. His paternal uncle Kaifee (full name Kifayat Hussain Bhatti) was also an actor and director.
He has three sisters and an elder brother, Nadeem Abbas Bhatti, who worked as an actor before switching to film production and distribution.[2]
He has four children from his first marriage. He divorced his wife and marry fellow actress Saba Hameed. His son from his first marriage, Ali Abbas, is an actor as well.[3]
Through one of his sisters, his nephew is actor and singer Aagha Ali.[4]
Career edit
His father, Inayat Hussain Bhatti, was against his decision to join the entertainment industry, and when he tried his luck on radio he was rejected. He then became an assistant director for a stage play, where he would also act, before getting his TV break on the PTV drama Ek Haqeeqat Ek Fasana in 1978.[5]
Filmography edit
Films edit
| Year | Title | Director | Language | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Manzil | S. Suleman | Urdu | Lead role |
| 1982 | Aina Aur Zindagi | Zafar Shahab | Urdu | Lead role |
| Zara Si Baat | Nazar Shahab | Urdu | Lead role | |
| 1983 | Tina | Jan Mohammad Jamman | Urdu | Lead role |
| Badaltay Rishtay | Shamas Chodhary | Urdu | Lead role | |
| 1984 | Naseebon Wali | Shamas Chodhary | Urdu | Lead role |
| 1985 | Shah Behram | Kaifee | Punjabi | Supporting role |
| Haq Mehar | Iftikhar Khan | Punjabi | Lead role | |
| 1986 | First Blood | Nazad Ali Fartash | Urdu | Lead role |
| 1987 | Jugnu | Faiz Malik | Punjabi | Lead role |
| 1988 | Jatt Majhay Da | Masood Butt | Punjabi | Lead role |
| 1989 | Taqatwar | Hasnain | Punjabi | Supporting role |
| Ishq Rog | Kaifee | Punjabi | Lead role | |
| 1990 | Sarmaya | M. Idrees Khan | Punjabi | Lead role |
| 1991 | Action | Kaifee | Punjabi | Lead role |
| 1992 | Mera Inteqam | Faiz Malik | Punjabi | Supporting role |
| 2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Nadeem Baig | Urdu/Punjabi | Supporting role |
Television serials edit
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Screenwriter | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Samundar | Yasir | No | No | PTV |
| 1986 | Hazaron Raaste | Zubair | No | No | |
| 1987 | Raat | No | No | ||
| 1990 | Fishaar | No | No | ||
| 1992 | Din | Faran | No | No | |
| 1995 | Raiza Raiza | No | No | ||
| 1997 | Ashiyana | Nouman | No | No | |
| Family Front | Azam | Yes | No | ||
| 1998 | Home Sweet Home | Yes | No | ||
| 2002 | Landa Bazar | Mehar Charagh | No | No | STN |
| 2005 | Double Sawari | Chiraag | Yes | Yes | PTV |
| 2006 | Mr. & Misses | Saleem | Yes | No | PTV Home |
| 2007 | Lahori Gate | No | Yes | ||
| 2008 | Choki # 420 | Yes | Yes | Aaj Entertainment | |
| 2010 | Natak Mandi | Yes | Yes | PTV | |
| 2011 | Anokhi | No | No | A-Plus Entertainment | |
| Samundar Jheel Kaisay Ho | No | No | PTV | ||
| 2012 | Mera Saaein (season 2) | Malik Yawar Hayat | No | No | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Zindagi Gulzar Hai | Mohammad Murtaza | No | No | Hum TV |
| Parchaiyan | Qazim | No | No | ARY Digital | |
| Mann Ke Moti | Farhan | No | No | Geo TV | |
| 2014 | Kala Jadoo (season 2) | No | No | ARY Zindagi | |
| Ladoon Mein Pali | Laraib's father | Yes | No | Geo TV | |
| 2015 | Mera Naam Yousuf Hai | Maulvi Noor Mohammed | No | No | A-Plus Entertainment |
| Tumhari Natasha | Natasha's father | No | No | Hum TV | |
| Maan | Rashid | No | No | ||
| Bay Qasoor | Waseem | No | No | ARY Digital | |
| 2016 | Deewana | Tabraiz | No | No | Hum TV |
| Aap Ke Liye | Imdad Hussain | No | No | ARY Digital | |
| 2017 | Nazr-e-Bad | Shafiq Ur Rehman | No | No | Hum TV |
| Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti | Tasleem Butt | No | No | ARY Digital | |
| Dil Nawaz | Khalid | No | No | A-Plus TV | |
| Lal Ishq | Mehr | No | No | ||
| Faisla | No | No | ARY Digital | ||
| 2018 | Do Biwiyan Ek Bechara | No | Yes | ||
| Qaid | Taufiq | No | No | Geo TV | |
| 2019 | Kaisa Hai Naseeban | Jamal | No | No | ARY Digital |
| Meher Aur Meherban | Munawwar Hayaat | No | No | Urdu 1 | |
| Hania | Ahsan | No | No | ARY Digital | |
| Mein Na Janoo | Waleed | No | No | Hum TV | |
| Naqab Zan | Dua's father | No | No | ||
| 2020 | Kashf | Imtiaz Ahmed | No | No | |
| Prem Gali | Hamza's father | No | No | ARY Digital | |
| 2021 | Sila-e-Mohabbat | Tabrez's father | No | No | Hum TV |
| Bebasi | Tameezuddin | No | No | ||
| Mere Humsafar | Raees | No | No | ARY Digital | |
| Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 3) | Taufeeq | No | No | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2022 | Zakham | Arif | No | No | |
| 2023 | Heer Da Hero | Arshad Butt | No | No | |
| Jinnzada | No | No | Geo TV | ||
| Pyari Nimmo | Hanif | No | No | ||
| Dooriyan | No | No | Hum TV | ||
| 2024 | Akhara | Chaudhry Hakim Ali | No | No | Green Entertainment |
Awards and recognition edit
| Year | Title | Presented By | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pride of Performance | President of Pakistan | [6] |
References edit
- ^ "Profile of Waseem Abbas". Urduwire.com website. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Death anniversary of Inayat Hussain Bhatti observed". Business Recorder. 1 June 2009. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
Bhatti's progeny includes two sons and three daughters. His elder son Nadeem abbas Bhatti a film producer, played a lead role in the movie Ishq roug (1991) but then shifted his focus to film distribution. His youngest son Waseem Abbas Bhatti is a well-known film, TV and stage artist.
- ^ Ajaz, Mahwash (20 May 2018). "Ali Abbas: A man of honour". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
You're father is Waseem Abbas and mother, Saba Hameed.
- ^ Rehman, Maliha (16 October 2022). "THE ICON INTERVIEW: THE BIG BAD AAGHA ALI". Dawn News.
[...] his maternal uncle Waseem Abbas is a well-respected veteran, his cousin Ali Abbas is also an actor [...]
- ^ "FROM HIS PAST TO HIS FUTURE A LOOK INTO WASEEM ABBAS' EXTENSIVE CAREER AND EXPERIENCES". HMagPak. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ Award for excellence: Over 150 people to be conferred civil awards The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 14 August 2015, Retrieved 23 August 2022
External links edit
- Waseem Abbas at IMDb