Shamoon Abbasi (Urdu: شمعون عباسی; born 4 April 1973) is a Pakistani actor, director, producer and screenwriter, best known for portraying villain roles.[1]
Shamoon Abbasi | |
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| شمعون عباسی | |
 Abbasi in 2014 | |
| Born | 4 April 1973 |
| Occupations | Actor Director Producer Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouses | Javairia Randhawa
(m. 2010; div. 2014) |
| Children |
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| Father | Zubair Abbasi |
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Early life and family
editAbbasi grew up as 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. His aunt's son, Syed Ali Raza Usama, is a well-known director.[3] Zubair's younger brother, Uzair Abbasi, was a television actor.[4]
Career
editActor
editAbbasi 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.[5] In 2022, he starred in the drama Bakhtawar.[6]
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.[7]
Producer
editIn the early 2000s, he launched one of the country's first mystery and action serials, and also played a key role in scouting and promoting emerging talent, including actors such as Neelum Munir, Mohib Mirza, and Adnan Shah Tipu. His short films Mein Rahoon Gi and Zinda were both nominated for awards, with Zinda receiving critical acclaim.[5]
Controversies
editDomestic abuse allegations (2019)
editAbbasi 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."[8]
As of now, there have been no legal proceedings or formal charges against Abbasi related to these allegations.[9]
Filmography
editTelevision serials
edit| Year | Title | Actor | Director | Cinematographer | Writer | Network | Notes |
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| 1999 | Kashish |  |
PTV | [5] | |||
| Karoron Ka Admi | |
[10] | |||||
| Muskaan | |
[11] | |||||
| 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 | [12][13] | |||
| Meri Zindagi Hai Tu | |
ARY Digital |
Telefilms
edit| Year | Title | Director | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 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
edit| Year | Title | Role | Director | Screenwriter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bhai Log | Inspector Nagra | [14] | ||
| 2013 | Waar | Ramal | Main antagonist[15] | ||
| 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 | [16] | ||
| Durj | Gul Bakhsh | |
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| 2022 | Ishrat Made in China | Master BP | [17] | ||
| Chaudhry – The Martyr | Goti | ||||
| 2023 | Huey Tum Ajnabi | Mukti Bahini commander | |||
| Dhai Chaal | Kulbhushan Jadhav | ||||
| 2026 | Delhi Gate | Malik Gold | Main antagonist | ||
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Actor | Director | Producer | Screenwriter | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Karachi Division | |
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Starzplay |
| 2022 | Mind Games | |
Shami Media |
References
edit- ↑ Ozair Majeed (10 January 2019), "“I made my own mark as one of the best villains in Pakistan,” Shamoon", Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ↑ Khan, Asif (25 April 2025). "The vibrant world of Shamoon Abbasi". The News International.
- ↑ Alavi, Omair (26 October 2014). "The heroic anti-hero". The News International. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024.
- ↑ Web Desk (30 October 2025). ""TV actor Uzair Abbasi passes away"". Dunya News. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- 1 2 3 Ali, Muhammad (28 August 2020). "In Conversation with Shamoon Abbasi". The Friday Times. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024.
- ↑ "Shamoon Abbasi reveals the reason of rejecting Khalil ur Rehman script". Bol News.
- ↑ "'Dhai Chaal': Shamoon Abbasi plays Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav". The Express Tribune. 2 March 2022.
- ↑ "Shamoon Abbasi pens cordial post after ex-wife Humaima Malik's account of 'abusive marriage'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ↑ "Shamoon Abbasi pens cordial post after ex-wife Humaima Malik's account of 'abusive marriage'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ↑ "Karoron ka Aadmi". Archived from the original on 24 December 2023.
- ↑ "Muskaan". Archived from the original on 24 December 2023.
- ↑ Images Staff (26 September 2025). "Shamoon Abbasi claims he wasn't given writing credits for Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi". Dawn Images. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ Life & Style Desk (27 September 2025). "Shamoon Abbasi demands credit for Jinn Ki Shaadi Unki Shaadi". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ "Shamoon Abbasi to debut with 'Bhai Log'". Daily Times. 21 August 2011. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ Khan, Sher (6 October 2013). "No to Priyanka, yes to Waar for Shamoon Abbasi". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ↑ "Sami Khan, Shamoon Abbasi Starrer 'Gumm' All Set to Release on 11th January, 2019". 12 November 2018. Archived from the original on 19 November 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ↑ "Ishrat Made in China's first teaser is finally here". Images by Dawn. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2022.