Nauman Ijaz
Pakistani actor
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Nauman Ijaz (Punjabi and Urdu: نُعمان اعجاز; born 14 February 1965) is a Pakistani actor. Active since 1989, he has played many roles and has been a senior actor on state television PTV.[2][3] As of 2014, he had acted in some 175 television series.[4]
Nauman Ijaz | |
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| نُعمان اعجاز | |
Ijaz in 2022 | |
| Born | 14 February 1965 |
| Education | Punjab University, Lahore |
| Occupations | Actor Host |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse | Rabia Noman |
| Children | 3, including Zaviyar Nauman |
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He is the recipient of several accolades, including 10 Lux Style Awards, 7 Hum Awards and a President's Pride of Performance award, which was presented to him in 2012 from the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari.[1]
Occasionally, he has also served as a television host, while before becoming an actor he was a lawyer.
Early life and education
Ijaz was born on 14 February 1965 and grew up in Icchra town, Lahore into a Punjabi family.[5] His father was the manager of a cinema house in Lahore and Ijaz has an elder brother and a younger sister.[5]
Ijaz began his education at Cathedral High School in Lahore. Later, he attended the Divisional Public School, Model Town, Lahore and then completed his further education at Forman Christian College. His parents wanted him to become a doctor, while he aspired to be a newscaster. However, inspired by his elder brother, he ultimately pursued a law degree from Punjab University.[5][6][2]
Acting career
Television
Ijaz began his acting career on PTV in 1989, after being rejected in 1985 and then in 1987, with a short appearance under the direction of Nusrat Thakur in the drama Aik Din.[4] His role lasted only 50 seconds.[5] He then did a TV serial on PTV (Quetta Center).
He later appeared in many different roles, including negative roles in the dramas Rehaai (2013) and Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi (2013).
In 2014, he played a Pakistani cab-driver based in Jackson Heights in Mehreen Jabbar's directed Jackson Heights.[7] He received unanimous praise for his performance, with a reviewer from Dawn stating, "He was truly the linchpin, holding the interest level in Jackson Heights even when the pace was flagging."[8] From 2016-17, he appeared in titular role in Bhai as Aslam alias Bhai, the troublemaker local councillor from the Walled City of Lahore.[9] In 2017, he played the titular role of ruthless and influential politician in political-drama Khan.[10] The same year, he played a household molestor in Kashif Nisar's directed Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila, for which he received Best TV Actor - Critics' Choice at the 18th Lux Style Awards.[11]
Some of his other notable serials include Noorpur Ki Rani (2009), Mera Saaein (2010), Durr-e-Shehwar (2011), Badi Aapa (2012), Sang-e-Mar Mar (2016), O Rangreza (2017), Raqeeb Se (2021), Parizaad (2021), and Sang-e-Mah (2022).[12]
Cinema
He has appeared in the film Ramchand Pakistani (2008) where he romanced Nandita Das.[13]
Webseries
Ijaz starred alongside Saba Qamar in the 2022 Zindagi original webseries Mrs. & Mr. Shameem, which received attention for its unconventional romantic storyline and premiered on ZEE5 on 11 March 2022.[14][15]
Other work
Legal career
Before becoming an actor, Ijaz initially began his professional journey as a lawyer, undertaking cases before family and civil courts in Lahore for several years before fully committing to the entertainment industry.[16]
Hosting career
In the early 2010s, he hosted a TV comedy show called Mazaaq Raat on Dunya News. Earlier, he had hosted a comedy show on PTV Home.[6] Later, he also hosted a prime time talk show on Neo News HD titled G Sarkar.[6]
Personal life
Ijaz tied the knot with Rabia in the 1990s. In an interview, he shared that he first met Rabia at a college function. Initially, she acted reserved and asked him to keep his distance, but he persisted. During a charity event for Shaukat Khanum Hospital, he proposed to her, asking if she would marry him. Rabia asked him to talk to her parents, and he decided to do so. The couple has three sons, including actor Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz.[5]
Filmography
| † | denotes film / drama that has not released yet |
| † | Denotes films / drama that are currently on cinema / on air |
Films
Television serials
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Fishaar | Ahmad Jamal Khan | PTV | [18] | |
| 1991 | Patt Jhar | Majid | |||
| 1992 | Rustum Aur Suhrab | Akhtar | |||
| Sofia | Murad | ||||
| 1993 | Dasht | Mir Balaaj | NTM | [19] | |
| Nijaat | Huzoor Bakhsh | PTV | [19] | ||
| Talaash | Saleem | ||||
| 1994 | Eendhan | Arslan | [20] | ||
| 1995 | Uraan | Adnan | |||
| Yeh Zindagi | Sheraz | ||||
| To To | Atta Yazdani | ||||
| 1996 | Ranjish | Zahid | |||
| Ilzam | Nasir Ali | ||||
| 1997 | Yeh Zindagi | Sheraz | |||
| Shanakht | Tanveer | ||||
| 1999 | Pehli Chori | Ali | |||
| Larki Ik Sharmili Si | Taufeeq | ||||
| 2000 | Aansoo | Sami Khan | [6] | ||
| Dunya | Akhtar Ali | [21] | |||
| 2001 | Wafa Ke Mausam | ||||
| Pehli Barish | Salman | [22] | |||
| 2002 | Nigah | Jawad | [23] | ||
| 2004 | Sassi | Saaju | |||
| 2005 | Aadhi Dhoop | ||||
| 2006 | Malangi | Malangi | |||
| Lagan | Sermad | ||||
| 2007 | Abhi Door Hai Kinara | ||||
| Man-o-Salwa | Karam | Hum TV | [19] | ||
| 2008 | Kisay Aawaz Doon | PTV | |||
| Chubhan | |||||
| 2009 | Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin | ||||
| Noorpur Ki Rani | Salar | Hum TV | [24][25] | ||
| 2010 | Mein Mar Gai Shoukat Ali | Mehar Salar | A-Plus | ||
| Mera Saaein | Malik Wajahat | ARY Digital | [19][25] | ||
| 2010-2011 | Aankh Salamat Andhay Log | Gulfam | A-Plus | ||
| 2011 | Kuch Khwab Thay Meray | ARY Digital | |||
| Jo Chale To Jaan Se Guzar Gaye | Sayed Alim Shah | Geo Entertainment | |||
| Ek Nazar Meri Taraf | |||||
| Jal Pari | |||||
| Aao Kahani Buntay Hain | PTV | ||||
| Sanjha | Hukum | Hum TV | |||
| 2012 | Mehar Bano aur Shah Bano | Faraz | |||
| Durr-e-Shahwar | Haider | ||||
| Pehli Aandhi Mosam Ki | TV One | Episodic appearance | |||
| Sargoshi | Urdu 1 | ||||
| Badi Aapa | Farman | Hum TV | [25] | ||
| Pathjar Ke Baad | Urdu 1 | ||||
| Samjhauta Express | Purohit | PTV | |||
| Kami Reh Gaee | Waqar | [6] | |||
| 2013 | Rehaai | Waseem | Hum TV | [24] | |
| Qarz | ARY Digital | ||||
| Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Mian Ghulam Farid | Hum TV | [24] | ||
| Jaan Hatheli Par | Urdu 1 | ||||
| Toote Hue Taare | Saleem | ARY Digital | Appeared in 5 episodes | ||
| 2014 | Bay Emaan Mohabbat | Nabeel | |||
| Dil Majboor Sa Lage | Express Entertainment | ||||
| Bashar Momin | Zafar | Geo Entertainment | Special appearance | ||
| Ek Mohabbat Kay Baad | ARY Digital | ||||
| Jackson Heights | Imran Bhatti | Urdu 1 | [26][25] | ||
| 2015 | Zinda Dargor | Dr. Mustafa | ARY Digital | ||
| Kaise Huaye Benaam | Faris | Geo Entertainment | |||
| 2016 | Zindagi Aur Kitne Zakham | Behram Ali Shah | TV One | ||
| Bhai | Ashraf | A-Plus | |||
| Mein Sitara | Ilyas Khawaja | TV One | |||
| Mann Pyasa | Zeeshan Shah | ||||
| Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq | Peer Habib Ullah | A-Plus | |||
| Sang-e-Mar Mar | Gulistan Khan | Hum TV | [27][25] | ||
| Mere Humnawa | ARY Digital | ||||
| Ahsas | Adil | Urdu 1 | |||
| Jaan'nisar | A-Plus | ||||
| Sakeena | |||||
| 2017 | Pinjra | Aurangzeb (Ranga) Mazari | [28] | ||
| Farz | Chief Malik | PTV | |||
| Khan | Khan Haqdar Khan | Geo Entertainment | |||
| Laut Ke Chalay Aana | Farhan | ||||
| O Rangreza | Khayam Sani | Hum TV | |||
| Imam Zamin | Muneeb | TV One | |||
| Shayad | Salaar | Geo Entertainment | |||
| Dar Jaati Hai Sila | Jawad "Joyee" | Hum TV | [19][25] | ||
| 2018 | Ghamand | Maqsood | A-Plus | ||
| Bewaja | PTV | ||||
| Marham | Zarak Khan | BOL Entertainment | |||
| 2020 | Dunk | Humayun Ahmed | ARY Digital | Episodes 1–6 | [29] |
| 2021 | Dil Na Umeed To Nahi | Tariq Masood "TM" | TV One PTV |
[30] | |
| Raqeeb Se | Maqsood | Hum TV | [31][25] | ||
| Parizaad | Behroze Kareem | Episodes 10–16 | [25] | ||
| Dobara | Hidayatullah | Only in flashbacks | |||
| 2022 | Sang-e-Mah | Haji Marjaan Khan | [27][25] | ||
| Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi | Nawabzada Dilawar | ARY Digital | |||
| 2023 | Mayi Ri | Zaheer | Episode 1–19 | ||
| Gunjal | Dilawar | Aur Life | [32] | ||
| 2024 | Hum Dono | Ejaz Durrani | Hum TV | ||
| Radd | Laeeq | ARY Digital | [citation needed] | ||
| Bismil | Tauqeer Taseer aka T.T. | ||||
| Duniyapur | Nauroz Adam | Green Entertainment | |||
| 2025 | Parwarish | Jahangir | ARY Digital | ||
| Sharpasand | Farasat Ali | [33] |
Webseries
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Saat Mulaqatein | Husband | Nashpati Prime | Webseries debut | .[34] |
| 2022 | Mrs. & Mr. Shameem | Shameem “Shammo” | ZEE5 | ||
| 2024 | Abdullahpur Ka Devdas | Shahansha | [35] |
Host
| Year | Program | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015 | Mazaaq Raat[2] | Dunya TV |
| 2021-cont | G Sarkar | Neo News |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hum Awards | ||||
| 2009 | Khamoshiyan | Best TV Actor – Satellite[6][2] | Won | |
| 2012 | Bari Aapa | Best Actor[2] | Won | |
| PTV Awards | ||||
| 2012 | Dil Behkay Ga | Best Actor Jury[2] | Won | |
Lux Style Awards
| Ceremony[36] | Category | Project | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | N/A | Won | |
| 5th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Sassi | ||
| 6th Lux Style Awards | Malangi | |||
| Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Dohri | |||
| 7th Lux Style Awards | Man-O-Salwa | Nominated | ||
| 8th Lux Style Awards | Khamoshiyan | Won | [37] | |
| Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Mussafat | Nominated | ||
| 9th Lux Style Awards | Kaghaz Ki Nao | Won | ||
| 11th Lux Style Awards | Ao Kahani Buntay Hain | |||
| Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Mera Saaein | Nominated | ||
| 12th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Qeemat | Won | |
| 13th Lux Style Awards | Kami Reh Gaee | |||
| Dil Awaiz | Nominated | |||
| Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Rehaai | |||
| Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | ||||
| 15th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | Zinda Dargor | ||
| 16th Lux Style Awards | Dampukht | |||
| 17th Lux Style Awards | Pinjra | |||
| 18th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Critics' Choice) | Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila | Won | |
| 22nd Lux Style Awards | Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi | Nominated | [38] | |
| 24th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Viewers' Choice) | Bismil | Nominated | [39] |
| Duniyapur | Nominated |