Abdullah Kadwani
Pakistani actor, producer and director
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Abdullah Kadwani (Urdu: عبدالله کادوانی) is a Pakistani actor, producer, and director.
Abdullah Kadwani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 August 1968 Karachi, Pakistan |
| Occupations | Actor, producer, GMD Geo Entertainment/Geo TV,[1][2] Co-founder 7th Sky Entertainment[3] |
| Known for | Producing drama serials and films |
| Website | 7thsky |
As of 2019, he holds the position of group managing director at Geo Entertainment, a leading television network in Pakistan.[4][5] He is currently responsible for "Geo Entertainment Holdings of TV channels: Geo Films, Geo Kahani, Fire Records, and all Geo Entertainment properties."[6]
A Daily Times article reported that Abdullah Kadwani was among the esteemed panel of judges from around the world for the prestigious Rose d'OR Awards.[6][7]
As an actor, director and producer, Kadwani has an experience of more than 25 years in the film and TV industry of Pakistan.[8] He has produced and created several popular award-winning drama serials, including Meri Zaat Zarra e Benishan (2009), Daam (2010), Doraha (2008), Shehr e Zaat (2012), Khaani (2017), Khuda Aur Mohabbat (season 3) (2021) and Tere Bin (2022).[9]
Career
Fashion model and actor
In an interview with Dawn, Abdullah Kadwani mentions his early days as a model,[10] as he remained among the top models in the country during the 1990s, having more than 25 television commercials to his credit.[11] He would then act on television, mostly during the 1990s.
Producer
Kadwani formed 7th Sky Entertainment, a premier broadcast and film entertainment company in 2004.[12][13] In 2020 it was reported that under the leadership of Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, 7th Sky Entertainment had produced over 130 projects in a span of 16 years.[14]
Personal life
He has three children, including actors Haroon Kadwani and Shahvir Kadwani.
Selected filmography
Actor
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Guest House | Shakeel | PTV | |
| 1994 | Baray Baray Dhai Baray | Jamal | ||
| 1995 | Chand Grehan | Amjad | STN | |
| Hawain | Aleem | PTV | ||
| 1996 | Aik Raat Aik Kahani | Waseem | ||
| 1997 | Panchwan Mausam | Asim | ||
| 1999 | Andheray Dareechay | Jawad | STN | Also the director[15] |
| Doosri Aurat | Saif | PTV |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Role | Newtork | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Special Eid Flight | Passenger | PTV | Supporting role |
| 1994 | Adam Hawa aur Shaitan | Muzammil | ||
| 1995 | Gul Phenke Hain | Manzar | ||
| 2009 | Flirting Ke Side Effects | Sameer | Geo Entertainment | Lead role in a comedy-drama |
| 2010 | Pyaar Mein Twist | Vicky | ARY Digital |
Producer
Television series
| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ana | [16] |
| Moorat | ||
| 2005 | Shiddat | [17] |
| Dost | ||
| 2006 | Makan | |
| Manzil | ||
| Riyasat | ||
| 2007 | Wilco | |
| Jaal | ||
| Sarkar Sahab | [18] | |
| 2008 | Doraha | |
| 2009 | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | |
| 2010 | Omer Dadi Aur Gharwale | |
| Daam | ||
| 2011 | Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | |
| 2012 | Shehr-e-Zaat | |
| Ashk | ||
| 2016 | Tum Kon Piya | |
| Noor-e-Zindagi | ||
| 2017 | Yaar-e-Bewafa | |
| Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | ||
| Khaani | ||
| 2018 | Naulakha | |
| 2019 | Mere Mohsin | |
| Kahin Deep Jaley | ||
| 2020 | Uraan | |
| Fitrat | ||
| Deewangi | ||
| 2021 | Khuda Aur Mohabbat (season 3) | |
| 2022 | Chauraha | |
| Tere Bin | [19][20] | |
| 2023 | Heer Da Hero | |
| Jannat Se Aagay | ||
| Mannat Murad | ||
| 2024 | Khaie | |
| Yahya | ||
| 2025 | Sanwal Yaar Piya | |
| Case No. 9 |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dil Tera Hogaya | |
| 2021 | Zoya Ne Haan Kardi | [21] |
| Filmy Siyappa | [22] | |
| Teri Meri Kahani | ||
| 2022 | Ruposh | [23][24] |