Waseem Abbas

Some Lesser Known Facts About Waseem Abbas

• Waseem Abbas is a Pakistani actor, director, and screenwriter, who is known for his work in Pakistani films and television dramas.

• Before entering the film and television industries, he used to work as a part of the crew in theatrical productions. His responsibilities there included tasks such as arranging the stage and operating the theatre curtains.

• After making his debut in the television industry with the TV series ‘Ek Haqeeqat Ek Fasana’ (1979), he appeared in the TV series ‘Samundar’ (1983), which aired on PTV. He played the role of Yasir in the series and received immense appreciation for his performance.

  

• After making his debut in the Urdu film industry with the film ‘Manzil’ (1981), Waseem Abbas appeared in the Urdu film ‘Badaltay Rishtay’ (1983) in which he played the role of Aamir.

  

• Some of his other Urdu films include ‘Zara Si Baat’ (1982), ‘Tina’ (1983), ‘Naseebon Wali’ (1984), and ‘First Blood’ (1986).

• His Pakistani Punjabi debut film ‘Shah Behram’ (1985) was directed by his paternal uncle, Kaifee.

• He played the role of Zubair in the television drama series ‘Hazaron Raaste’ (1986), which was broadcast on PTV.

• He appeared in the Pakistani Punjabi film ‘Jugnu’ (1987) in which he played the role of Zoaib.

• He played the supporting role of Monna in the Pakistani Punjabi film ‘Sarmaya’ (1990), starring Sultan Rahi.

  

• He has acted in a few more Pakistani Punjabi films including ‘Haq Mehar’ (1985) ‘Jatt Majhay Da’ (1988), ‘Ishq Rog’ (1989), ‘Action’ (1991), and ‘Mera Inteqam’ (1992).

• In 1997, he essayed the role of Azam in the Pakistani comedy-drama sitcom ‘Family Front,’ starring Saba Hameed. The drama sitcom was aired on the channel PTV World (now PTV News).

• He worked as an actor and director for the comedy-drama TV series ‘Home Sweet Home’ (1998), which aired on PTV.

  

• Waseem Abbas played the role of Saleem in the comedy-drama TV show ‘Mr. & Misses’ (2006), on PTV Home. He also worked as a director for the show.

• In 2007, he appeared in a supporting role in the comedy-drama series ‘Lahori Gate,’ which aired on PTV Home. He also wrote the screenplay for the series.

  

• He worked as an actor and director for the television drama series ‘Ladoon Mein Palli’ (2014), starring Ali Abbas. The series was broadcast on Geo TV.

• He played the role of Jawad Khagga in the bi-lingual film (made in Urdu and Punjabi) ‘Punjab Nahi Jaungi’ in 2017.

  

• In 2018, he wrote the screenplay for the TV series ‘Do Biwiyan Ek Bechara,’ which aired on ARY Digital.

• Some other shows written and directed by Waseem Abbas include ‘Double Sawari’ (2005), ‘Choki # 420’ (2008), and ‘Natak Mandi’ (2010).

• In 2021, he essayed the role of Raees in the television drama series ‘Mere Humsafar,’ which aired on ARY Digital.

  

• Some of his other notable television drama series include ‘Ashiyana’ (1997) on PTV, ‘Mera Saaein (season 2)’ (2012) on ARY Digital, ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’ (2013) on Hum TV, ‘Deewana’ (2016) on Hum TV, ‘Kashf’ (2020), and ‘Zakham’ (2022) on Geo Entertainment.

• In an interview, he revealed that his father preferred him to focus on his studies instead of pursuing a career in acting. He further added that he discontinued his studies for approximately half a year to persuade his father to let him work in the showbiz industry. While talking about it in the interview, he said,
  

  So when it came to me joining the film industry he was sort of against it and he wanted me to continue on with my studies. But I was stubborn, I even discontinued my studies for about six months at one point.”

• In an interview, the actor revealed that his father planned to send him to Cadet College when he was in 8th standard. However, because he was so determined to pursue an acting career, he burned his hand to avoid taking the entrance exam.

• In an interview, he revealed how he secured his first role in his first stage play where he was cast as a crew member. He said that on the opening day of the stage play, due to the absence of Anwar Ali, who was set to play the main character, Waseem Abbas was handed the role.