Imran Abbas
Abbas made his acting debut with Umrao Jaan Ada in 2003 and later on appeared in numerous serials. He get 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).
In 2014, Abbas made his Bollywood debut in Vikram Bhatt's horror thriller Creature 3D opposite Bipasha Basu and later appeared on Jaanisaar.
Early life and education
Abbas was born on 15 October 1977 or 1982 in Islamabad.
His family roots lie in Uttar Pradesh, India from where his family moved following the 1947 partition.
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. Before entering NCA he also trained in classical music.
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.
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.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Anjuman | Asif Ali | |
| 2014 | Creature 3D | Karan Malhotra /Kunal Anand | Hindi film |
| 2015 | Jaanisaar | Prince Amir Haydar | Hindi film |
| 2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Dr. Faisal Khan | Hindi film; Guest appearance |
| Abdullah: The Final Witness | Abdullah | ||
| 2017 | Azad | Faris | |
| 2024 | Jee Ve Sohneya Jee | Ali Parvaiz | Punjabi film |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Umrao Jaan Ada | Nawab Sultan | TV debut |
| 2006 | Koi Lamha Gulab Ho | Shahryar | |
| Piya Ke Ghar Jana Hai | Amaan | ||
| 2007 | Sarkar Sahab | Balaaj | |
| Man-O-Salwa | Jamal | ||
| Wilco | Asim | ||
| 2008 | Sun Leyna | Maqsood | |
| Abhi Abhi | Bilal Baig | ||
| Woh Rishtey Woh Natey | Asad | ||
| 2009 | Malaal | Jawad Ibrahim | |
| Mujhe Apna Bana Lo | Azaan Ahmed | ||
| Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Haydar Abbas | ||
| 2010 | Mujhe Hai Hukum-e-Azaan | Fahad Abdullah | |
| Noor Bano | Agha Murash | ||
| Mera Naseeb | Moeez Hayat | ||
| 2011 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat | Hammad Raza | |
| Akbari Asghari | Akbar | ||
| 2012 | Teri Meri Dosti | Rafay | |
| 2013 | Dil e Muztar | Adeel | |
| 2015 | Alvidaa | Hadi Salman "HS" | |
| Aitraaz | Wajdaan | ||
| Mera Naam Yousuf Hai | Yousuf Ahmed | ||
| 2016 | Tum Kon Piya | Ramish Hasan | |
| Khuda Aur Muhabbat 2 | Hammad Raza | ||
| 2017 | Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | Waqar Ahmed | |
| Yaar-e-Bewafa | Zayd Ahmed | ||
| 2018 | Noor ul Ain | Khizar | |
| Koi Chand Rakh | Zayn Abrar | ||
| 2019 | Darr Khuda Say | Shahvez | |
| 2020 | Jo Tu Chahey | Hashir Abbas | |
| Thora Sa Haq | Zamin Ahmed | ||
| 2021 | Amanat | Zarrar | |
| 2023 | Ehraam-e-Junoon | Shayan "Shaani" | |
| Tumhare Husn Ke Naam | Sikandar | ||
| 2024 | Dil Ka Kya Karein | Aryan Khan |
Guest
| Year | Drama | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat | Himself |
| 2010 | Vasl | Nabeel |
| 2012 | Main Manto | Talochan Singh |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | A Love Story | Shahreyar |
| 2006 | Chook | Salman |
| Kyun Pyaar Nahi Milta | Sunny | |
| 2007 | Tum Kahan Mai Kahan | Zayn |
| 2008 | Sheer Khurma | Ali |
| Abdullah | Abdullah | |
| 2009 | Dil Deewana | Ayan |
| 2010 | Shadi Aur Tum Say? | Sami |
| 2011 | Dekh Kabira Roya | Kabir |
| 2012 | Raati Masha Tola | Jamaal |
| 2016 | Musafir | Sikandar |
| 2021 | Chahat | Tanveer |
| 2023 | I Love You Zara | Zayn |
Other appearances
| Year | Reality Show | Role | Guest/Host With |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 17th PTV Awards | Host | Hosted with Saba Qamar |
| 2014 | Big Star Entertainment Awards | Hosted with Sunil Grover | |
| Comedy Nights with Kapil | Guest | To promote Creature 3D with Bipasha Basu | |
| 2015 | Tonite with HSY | With Sanam Jung | |
| Subh-e-Pakistan | Aired on Geo TV | ||
| Good Morning Zindagi | To promote Mera Naam Yousuf Hai with Maya Ali | ||
| Jago Pakistan Jago | To promote Alvidaa | ||
| Ramzan Kareem | Ramzan special aired on ATV | ||
| 2016 | Raat Chali Hai Jhoom Ke | Host | Hosted a Musical Programme |
| Mehmaan Nawaaz | Eid special (later hosted by Ayeza Khan) | ||
| 2017 | Eid Show with Imran Abbas and Saba Qamar | For Dunya News (hosted with Saba Qamar) | |
| Good Morning Pakistan by Nida Yasir | Guest | Eid special with Kubra Khan, Sadia Khan, Hira Tareen, Sumbul Iqbal, Momal Sheikh | |
| Kon banegi Imran Abbas ki Dulhania | |||
| Mazaaq Raat | With Fizi Khan | ||
| 2018 | Jago Pakistan Jago | New Year Special | |
| The After Moon Show | Guest with Reema Khan | ||
| Good Morning Pakistan by Nida Yasir | To promote Noor ul Ain | ||
| Ehed-e-Ramzan | Host | Ramzan special, aired on Express Entertainment | |
| 2019 | Ehed-e-Ramzan | ||
| Speak Your Heart With Samina Peerzada | Guest | Season 2 Episode 24 | |
| Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan | With Reema Khan | ||
| 2020 | Good Morning Pakistan with Nida Yasir | To promote drama serial Thora Sa Haq with Ayeza Khan | |
| Conversations with Sonia Rehman | |||
| 2021 | Baran e Rehmat - Ramzan Transmission | Host | Tansmission in Istanbul, Turkey. Hosted Diriliş: Ertuğrul cast and some famous Turkish actors. |
Discography
| Year | Song | Vocalists | Album/Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 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 | Soniye | Himself | Kashmir Beats |
| 2021 | Qaseeda Burda Shareef | Qaseeda Burda Shareef | |
| 2024 | Gul Azro Khata | Gul Azro Khata |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3rd Lux Style Awards | Best Model of the Year (Male) | — | Nominated | |
| 2014 | 2nd Hum Awards | Best Actor Popular | Dil-e-Muztar | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Nominated | ||||
| Best On-screen Couple Popular with Sanam Jung | Nominated | ||||
| Best On-screen Couple with Sanam Jung | Nominated | ||||
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | Creature 3D | Nominated | |
| 2016 | 4th Hum Awards | Best On-screen Couple Popular with Sanam Jung | Alvida | Won | |
| Best On-screen Couple with Sanam Jung | Won | ||||
| Best Actor | Nominated | ||||
| 2017 | 17th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | Khuda Aur Mohabbat 2 | Nominated |
See also
- Ayeza Khan - Worked together in Tum Kon Piya, Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai, Koi Chand Rakh, Dekh Kabira Roya (telefilm), Thora Sa Haq
- Ayesha Khan - Worked together in Mujhe Apna Bana Lo, Abdullah (telefilm), Man-O-Salwa
- Fawad Khan - Worked together in Akbari Asghari, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
- Sanam Jung - Worked together in Dil-e-Muztar, Alvidaa