Shamoon Abbasi
Italian-born Pakistani actor
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Shamoon Abbasi (Urdu: شمعون عباسی; born 4 April 1973) is a Pakistani actor, director, producer and screenwriter, best known for portraying villain roles.[1]
Director
Producer
Screenwriter
Shamoon Abbasi | |
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 Abbasi in 2014 | |
| Born | 4 April 1973 |
| Occupations | Actor Director Producer Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouses | Javairia Randhawa
(m. 2010; div. 2014) |
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| Father | Zubair Abbasi |
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Early life and family
In his early years Abbasi was a footballer, captaining the U-17 team at school level.[2]
His father Zubair Abbasi was a novelist and drama writer, as is his aunt, Seema Ghazal, whose own son Syed Ali Raza Usama is a well-known director.[3] Zubair's younger brother, Uzair Abbasi, was a television actor.[4]
Through his sister Anoushay, he is related to Ainan Arif who is his brother-in-law, and son of late Pakistani international cricketer Taslim Arif and actress Rubina Arif who had the role of "Micheal Magnet" in the 2013 movie Main Hoon Shahid Afridi.[5]
Career
Actor
Abbasi began his acting career in 1997 with Titli, a telefilm by Yasir Akhtar, before getting recognition for his comic role in the PTV drama Kashish in 1999. The same year, he turned director with the thriller Karoron ka Aadmi.[6] In 2022, he starred in the drama Bakhtawar.[7]
When it comes to film, in 2013 he played the role of Ramal, the main antagonist in the box-office success Waar. In 2023, he played the role of alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav, in the movie Dhai Chaal.[8]
Producer
Abbasi is credited with introducing the web-series format to Pakistan. In the early 2000s, he launched one of the country's first mystery and action serials, aiming to shift production trends away from conventional family-centered narratives. He also played a key role in scouting and promoting emerging talent, including actors such as Neelum Munir, Mohib Mirza, and Adnan Shah Tipu. As digital media gained popularity, Abbasi continued to develop web-based content, emphasizing that strong storytelling does not necessarily require large production budgets. His short films Mein Rahoon Gi and Zinda were both nominated for awards, with Zinda receiving particular critical acclaim.[6]
Controversies
Domestic abuse allegations (2019)
Abbasi faced controversy in 2019 following allegations of domestic abuse made by his ex-wife, actress Humaima Malick. Malick shared on social media that she had endured an abusive marriage and a subsequent toxic relationship, stating, "I was threatened, abused, and beaten to death not once but many times."[9]
As of now, there have been no legal proceedings or formal charges against Abbasi related to these allegations. The situation remains a subject of public discourse, highlighting issues of domestic abuse and the complexities of personal relationships in the public eye.[10]
Filmography
Television serials
| Year | Title | Actor | Director | Cinematographer | Writer | Network | Notes |
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| 1999 | Kashish |  |
PTV | [6] | |||
| Karoron Ka Admi | |
[11] | |||||
| Muskaan | |
[12] | |||||
| 2009 | Noor Pur Ki Rani | |
Hum TV | ||||
| 2010 | Daddy | |
Ary Digital | ||||
| Thori Si Wa Chahiye | |
Geo Entertainment | |||||
| 2011 | Choti Si Kahani | |
PTV | ||||
| 2012 | Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare | |
Hum TV | ||||
| 2013 | Woh | |
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| 2014 | Iqraar | |
Geo Entertainment | ||||
| 2015 | Yeh Junoon | |
TV One | ||||
| 2017 | Phir Wohi Mohabbat | |
Hum TV | ||||
| Jalti Rait Per | |
TV One | |||||
| 2019 | Gunnah | |
APlus TV | ||||
| 2020 | Chalawa | |
Hum TV | ||||
| 2022 | Bakhtawar | |
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| 2023 | Ziddi | |
Aan TV | ||||
| 2024 | Akhara | |
Green Entertainment | ||||
| 2025 | Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi | |
Hum TV | [13][14] | |||
| Meri Zindagi Hai Tu | |
ARY Digital |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Director | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Titlee | NTM | |
| Chand | |||
| 2013 | Behadd | Hum TV | |
| 2014 | Babban Mian Ki Begum Billo | ARY Digital | |
| 2021 | Khauff | Express Entertainment | |
| Tu Heer Main Tera Hero | LTN | ||
| 2025 | Begunah | |
Green Entertainment |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Screenwriter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bhai Log | Inspector Nagra | [15] | ||
| 2013 | Waar | Ramal | [16] | ||
| 2014 | O21 | Danish | |||
| 2015 | Manto | Eishar Singh | |||
| 2016 | Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka | Super Cop | |||
| 2017 | Raasta | Shahnawaz | |||
| 2018 | Parwaaz Hai Junoon | ||||
| 2019 | Gumm: In the Middle of Nowhere | Haider | [17] | ||
| Durj | Gul Bakhsh | |
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| 2022 | Ishrat Made in China | Master BP | [18] | ||
| Chaudhry – The Martyr | Goti | ||||
| 2023 | Huey Tum Ajnabi | Mukti Bahini commander | |||
| Dhai Chaal | Kulbhushan Jadhav | ||||
Web series
| Year | Title | Actor | Director | Producer | Screenwriter | Network |
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| 2021 | Karachi Division | |
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Starzplay |
| 2022 | Mind Games | |
Shami Media |