Nauman Ijaz (Pakistani Television and Film Actor)
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Biography
Nauman Ijaz is a senior Pakistan actor since 1988. Nauman Ijaz is not only a television and film actor but he is also a TV show anchor person and a TV show presenter. He was born on 14th February 1965 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. He grew up in the Icchara town of Lahore.
Schooling
Nauman Ijaz started his early education in the Cathedral High School, Lahore. Later he shifted to the Divisional Public School, Model Town, and Lahore. After schooling, he went to Forman Christian College to complete his education. He did an LLB degree from Punjab University. After completion of education, he started his career in 1988 in a drama serial.
Family
His father was a theater manager and his mother is a housewife. Nauman Ijaz has only one brother named Awais Ijaz.
Marriage
He was married to Rabia Numan and had three sons named as Zviyaar, Shahmeer, and Rayaan.
Filmography
Ramchand Pakistani
In 2008, Nauman Ijaz made his first-ever Urdu Pakistani film “Ramchand Pakistani”. This film was directed by Mehreen Jabbar and produced by Javed Jabbar.
Small Voices
In 2008, he also saw in a movie “Small Voices” based on actual events. It is also an Urdu Movie.
Hijrat
In 2010, he made an acting debut in a Punjabi film “Hijrat”.
Virsa
In 2010, he made another acting debut in the Urdu film “Virsa”.
Hijrat
In 2016, he did “Hijrat” movie in Urdu version.
Television Drama
Fishar
In 1990, he did his first-ever drama serial “Fishar” which aired on the PTV channel. It was a memorable drama written by Amjad Islam Amjad and was directed by Ayub Khawar.
Dasht
In 1993, he played a great role as Mir Balaaj in “Dasht”. It was a classical hit drama serial written by Munnu Bhai aired on the NTM channel.
Nijaat
This was another drama serial in 1993, he acted as Huzoor Bakhsh aired on the PTV channel. It was a direction of Sahira Kazmi and written by Amjad Islam Amjad.
Eendhan
In 1994 he had done only one drama serial “Eendhan”. It was a blockbuster drama serial of the year for PTV. It was directed by Nusrat Thakur.
Yeh Zindagi
It was a superhit direction of Sultana Siddiqi in 1995, written by Naheed Sultana Akhtar.
Aansoo
It was a memorable drama serial of 2000 when he played a role as Sami Khan. It was written by Ali Rizvi and Haseena Moin for PTV.
Dunya
In 2000, “Dunya” was aired on the PTV channel, written by Nusrat Thakur.
Wafa Ke Mausam
In 2001, this direction of Sultana Siddiqui was aired on the PTV channel.
Nigah
In 2002, he played Jawad in “Nigah” written by Seema Ghazal. This was also aired on the PTV channel.
Sassi
After a gap of one year, he worked in Sassi in 2004. Due to his acting in this drama serial, he was nominated for Lux Style Award for Best Actor.
Aadhi Dhoop
In 2005, this direction of Tariq Meraj was aired on PTV.
Malangi
This drama was released in 2006 and written by Wasi Shah. Due to this drama serial, he won the Best Actor category award in the Lux Style Awards.
Lagan
In 2006, “Lagan” was also written by Wasi Shah.
Abhi Door Hay Kinara
In 2007, Nauman Ijaz had an acting debut in “Abhi Door Hay Kinara ” that aired on PTV.
Kisay Awaz Doon
In 2008, this drama was aired on PTV, written by Seema Ghazal.
Chubhan
In 2008, “Chubhun” was aired on PTV Home. It was written by Wasi Shah.
Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahi Hai
In 2009, Asghar Nadeem Syed had written a drama serial “Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahi Hai” for PTV Home.
Noorpur Ki Rani
In 2009, he played a role as Salar in “Noorpur Ki Rani”. It was directed by Haissam Hussain and aired on Hum TV.
Main Mar Gai Shaukat Ali
In 2010, Nauman Ijaz was casted as Mehar Salar in “Main Mar Gai Shaukat Ali” serial. It was written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar and aired in A-Plus.
Mera Saaein
In 2010, he debuted in the first ARY drama serial. “Mera Saaein” was a political drama.
Kuch Khowab Thay Meray
In 2011, it was written by Seema Ghazal and also aired on ARY Digital.
Jo Chale To Jaan Se Ghuzar Gaye
In 2011, it was his first drama serial on Geo TV in which he was cast as Sayed Alim Shah.
Ek Nazar Meri Taraf
In 2011, it was also aired on Geo TV.
Jal Pari
In 2011, “Jal Pari” was released and aired on Geo TV. It was written by Sarmad Sehbai and directed by Sarmad Sulltana Khoosat.
Aao Kahani Bunte Hain
In 2011, it was directed by Sarmad Sultana Khoosat for PTV.
Sanjha
In 2011, he acted as Hukum in “Sanjha” for Hum TV.
Mehar Bano and Shah Bano
In 2012, he acted as Faraz in this drama on Hum TV.
Durr-e-Shahwar
In 2012, he debuted as Haider in this drama serial on Hum TV.
Pehli Andi Mosam Ki
In 2012, Nauman Ijaz gave an episodic appearance in this drama on TV One.
Sargoshi
In 2012, “Srgoshi” was aired on Urdu 1.
Badi Aapa
In 2012, he was cast as Farman in a drama for Hum TV. It was written by Samira Fazal.
Pathjar Ke Baad
In 2012, this drama was also aired on Urdu 1.
Samjhauta Express
In 2012, he played Purohit on PTV Home.
Kami Reh Gaee
In 2012, he played as Waqar for PTV Network.
Rehaai
In 2013, he played as Waseem for Hum TV.
Qarz
In 2013, Nauman was seen in “Qarz” on ARY Digital.
Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi
In 2013, he acted as Mian Ghulam Farid for Hum TV. It was directed by Kashif Nisar.
Jaan Hatheli Par
In 2013, this drama serial was aired on Urdu 1.
Toote Hue Taare
In 2013, he appeared in only 5 episodes of this serial of ARY Digital.
Bay Emaan Mohabbat
It was aired in ARY Digital in 2014, starring Nabeel.
Dil Majboor Sa Laga
In 2014, it was aired on Express Entertainment.
Bashar Momin
In 2014, this hit drama serial was aired on Geo TV. He acted as Zafar.
Ek Mohabbat Kay Baad
In 2014, this serial was aired on ARY Digital.
Jackson Heights
In 2014, this drama was aired on Urdu 1, in which he was seen as Imran Bhatti.
Zinda Dargor
In 2015, he acted as Dr. Mustafa on ARY Digital.
Kiase Huaye Benaam
In 2015, he showed his acting skills as Faris on Geo TV.
In 2016, he has done great success in the drama industry listed as:
Zindagi Aur Kitne Zakham (TV One)
Bhai (A-Plus)
Mein Sitara (TV One)
Mann Pyasa (TV One)
Dampukht- Aatish-e-Ishq (A-Plus)
Sang-e-Mar Mar (Hum TV)
Mere Hamnawa (ARY Digital)
Ehsas (Urdu 1)
Jaan’nisar (A-Plus)
Sakeena (A-Plus)
Pinjra
In 2017, he worked as Aurengzed in this drama serial for A-Plus.
Khan
In 2017, his role was as khan and was aired on Geo TV.
Laut Ke Chalay Aana
In 2017, he worked as Farhan on Geo Tv.
O Rangreza
In 2017, he was seen as Khsysm Sani on Hum TV.
Imam Zamin
In 2017, Nauman acted as Munib, in “Imam Zamin”, which aired on TV One.
Shayad
In 2017, he was seen as Salaarg in “Shayad” for Geo TV
Dar Jaati Hai Sila
In 2017, he worked as Jawad for Hum TV. Due to this drama serial, he won the Best Actor award from Hum Awards and Lux Style Awards.
Ghamand
In 2018, he was seen to play as Maqsood on A-Plus.
Bewaja
In 2018, this drama serial was aired on PTV Home.
Marham
In 2018, this was the first-ever drama serial of Nauman Ijaz for BOL Entertainment.
Dunk
After the gap of one year, in 2020, he was seen to play as Humayun Ahmed in “Dunk” for ARY Digital. This serial was based on false accusations of sexual harassment.
Dil Na Umeed To Nahi
In 2021, this was the production of Kashf Foundation.
Raqeeb Se
He was seen in 2021 as Maqsood in the direction of Kashif Nisar.
Parizaad
In 2021, he was seen in the super hit drama serial Parizaad on Hum TV. He was known as Behroz Kareem.
Dobara
In 2021, he was seen only in flashbacks as Hidayetullah on Hum TV.
Sang-e-Mah
In 2022, he will be seen in the hit drama serial of Hum TV. It was the sequel to Sang-e-Mar Mar.
Career as a host
Muzaaq Raat
In 2013-2015, Nauman Ijaz hosted in the program of Muzaaq Raat, on Dunya TV.
G Sarkar
From 2021 to today, he is hosting G Sarkaar, on Neo News.
Awards and Nominations
Lux Style Awards
In 2009, he won the award for “Best TV Actor Award.
Hum Awards
In 2012, he won the award of “Best Actor” for Badi Aapa.
In 2013, he won the award of “Best Actor” for Rehaai.
In 2014, he won the award for “Best Actor in a Negative Role” for Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi.
PTV Awards
In 2012, he won the “Best TV Actor” award for Dil Behkay Ga.
Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan
In 2012, he won the personal award.
18th Lux Style Award
In 2019, he won “Best Actor Male (Critics)” for Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila.
7th Hum Awards
In 2019, he won three awards for Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila as “Best Actor Male Jury”, “Best Actor in a Negative Role”, and “Most Important Character”.
