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Pakistani actor, writer and director
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Nabeel Zafar
نبیل ظفر
BornMuhammad Nadeem Zafar
(1968-09-01) 1 September 1968 (age 56)
Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Other namesNabeel
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Screenwriter
Years active1990–present
Known forDhuwan (PTV)
Bulbulay (ARY Digital)
SpouseSalma Nabeel
ChildrenMusa Nabeel
Isa Nabeel
Fatima Nabeel

Muhammad Nabeel Zafar (Urdu: محمد نبیل ظفر‎ 1 September 1968), known mononymously as Nabeel, is a Pakistani television actor, director, producer and screenwriter.

He is known for the comedy sitcom Bulbulay on ARY Digital in which he plays the role of Nabeel since 2009. He also appeared in the 1994 drama Dhuwan on PTV Home, as well in Honeymoon and Shadi Ka Laddu on Express Entertainment.

Early and personal life

Nabeel Zafar was born on 1 September 1968 in Layallpur (now Faisalabad), Punjab, Pakistan and resides in Karachi, Pakistan.

He married Salma Nabeel on 1 January 2000 and they have four children.

Career

Nabeel has been active in the television industry since 1990 in PTV plays such as Din telecast in 1992. He played a doctor in PTV's popular show Dhuwan in 1994.

Later, he started appearing regularly in the television serials at PTV, playing lead parts in Ajaib Khana, Shahla Kot, Alao and Qissa Saat Raaton Ka. In 2009 he started producing and playing the lead role in ARY Digital's sitcom, Bulbulay. Nabeel joined BOL Entertainment as President and CEO.

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role Producer Director Screenwriter Notes
1990 Daldal Asad
1991 Raig Zar Riaz
1992 Din Zeeshan
1993 Agar Ayaz
1994 Dhuwan Dawood
Alao Daniyal
Lawrence of Thalabia Saleem
1995 Aapa Tasaddaq
Uraan Khalid
1996 Qissa Saat Raaton Ka Majid
Sona Mila Na Pee Nawab
1997 Ajaib Khana Mohsin Salman
1998 Aik Mohabat Sau Afsanay Nisar Episode: "Ghareeb-e-Shehar"
1999 Samjhota Yusuf
Dais Pardais Adil
2000 Pehli Khwahish Mustafa
Mein Sach Nahi Bolo Ga Muhammad Siddiq
Badalon Par Basera Fareedoon
Aansoo Danial
2002 Shahla Kot
Thori Khushi Thora Gham
2006 Manzil Mehroz Shahani
2007 Aurat Aur Char Devari Mureed
2009–2017 Bulbulay (Season 1) Nabeel Yes
2010–2011 Aankh Salamat Andhay Log Zeeshan
2011 Love Ke Liye Ali
2011–2020 Dugdugi Yes
2012 Honeymoon Sarmad
2012–2013 Shadi Ka Laddu
2013–2014 Dulha Bhai Yes Yes Yes
2013–2015 Rasgullay Yes
2014 Mohabbat Yes
2014–2016 Joru Ka Ghulam Yes
2019–present Bulbulay (season 2) Nabeel Yes Yes
2023 Sar-e-Rah Shabbir Ahmed

Telefilms

Year Title Role Reference
1990s Daldal Dr. Daud
2003 Murad Eunuch Naddo
2006 Burns Road Ki Neelofar Hamid

See also

References

  1. "Fact check:20 famous celebrities and their real name". ARY News. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  2. "Nabeel Zafar reveals his love story with Scottish wife, fell in love at first sight". The Current. 28 June 2021.
  3. "Meet the Beautiful Family of Bulbulay Producer Nabeel Zafar".
  4. ^ "All in a name: Nabeel". tribune.com.pk. 2 January 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  5. "Biography of Pakistani actor Nabeel". tv.com.pk. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  6. "Nabeel Zafar Biography".
  7. Rehman, Maliha (19 December 2021). "The Icon Interview: Love in a Bubble". Dawn News.
  8. "Alāʼo : Urdū ḍrāmah | WorldCat.org". www.worldcat.org. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  9. "Entertainment Maestro Nabeel has joined BOL Entertainment as President and CEO". BOL Network.
  10. ^ "Profile". Dramas Planet. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024.
  11. "Telefilm have their day - Article: Dawn Images August 10, 2003, Murad". Archived from the original on 12 June 2015.
  12. "Telefilm festivals - She Magazine August 2003 - Murad". Archived from the original on 13 June 2015.

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