Shamoon Abbasi

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Shamoon Abbasi
شمعون عباسی
Abbasi in 2014
Born (1973-04-04) 4 April 1973
OccupationsActor
Director
Producer
Screenwriter
Years active1997–present
Spouses
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    (m. 1997; div. 2009)​
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      (m. 2009; div. 2010)​
        Javairia Randhawa
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        (m. 2010; div. 2014)​
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          (m. 2023)​
          Children
          FatherZubair Abbasi
          Relatives

          Shamoon Abbasi (Urdu: شمعون عباسی; born 4 April 1973) is a Pakistani actor, director, producer and screenwriter, best known for portraying villain roles.[1]

          Early life and family

          Abbasi 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

          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.[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

          In 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

          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."[8]

          As of now, there have been no legal proceedings or formal charges against Abbasi related to these allegations.[9]

          Filmography

          Television serials

          Year Title Actor Director Cinematographer Writer Network Notes
          1999 Kashish Yes PTV [5]
          Karoron Ka Admi Yes [10]
          Muskaan Yes [11]
          2009 Noor Pur Ki Rani Yes Hum TV
          2010 Daddy Yes Ary Digital
          Thori Si Wa Chahiye Yes Geo Entertainment
          2011 Choti Si Kahani Yes PTV
          2012 Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare Yes Hum TV
          2013 Woh Yes Yes
          2014 Iqraar Yes Geo Entertainment
          2015 Yeh Junoon Yes TV One
          2017 Phir Wohi Mohabbat Yes Hum TV
          Jalti Rait Per Yes TV One
          2019 Gunnah Yes APlus TV
          2020 Chalawa Yes Hum TV
          2022 Bakhtawar Yes
          2023 Ziddi Yes Aan TV
          2024 Akhara Yes Green Entertainment
          2025 Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi Yes Hum TV [12][13]
          Meri Zindagi Hai Tu Yes ARY Digital

          Telefilms

          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 Yes Green Entertainment

          Films

          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 Yes Yes
          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

          Year Title Actor Director Producer Screenwriter Network
          2021 Karachi Division Yes Yes Yes Yes Starzplay
          2022 Mind Games Yes Shami Media

          References

          1. 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.
          2. Khan, Asif (25 April 2025). "The vibrant world of Shamoon Abbasi". The News International.
          3. Alavi, Omair (26 October 2014). "The heroic anti-hero". The News International. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024.
          4. Web Desk (30 October 2025). ""TV actor Uzair Abbasi passes away"". Dunya News. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
          5. Ali, Muhammad (28 August 2020). "In Conversation with Shamoon Abbasi". The Friday Times. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024.
          6. "Shamoon Abbasi reveals the reason of rejecting Khalil ur Rehman script". Bol News.
          7. "'Dhai Chaal': Shamoon Abbasi plays Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav". The Express Tribune. 2 March 2022.
          8. "Shamoon Abbasi pens cordial post after ex-wife Humaima Malik's account of 'abusive marriage'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
          9. "Shamoon Abbasi pens cordial post after ex-wife Humaima Malik's account of 'abusive marriage'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
          10. "Karoron ka Aadmi". Archived from the original on 24 December 2023.
          11. "Muskaan". Archived from the original on 24 December 2023.
          12. 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.
          13. Life & Style Desk (27 September 2025). "Shamoon Abbasi demands credit for Jinn Ki Shaadi Unki Shaadi". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
          14. "Shamoon Abbasi to debut with 'Bhai Log'". Daily Times. 21 August 2011. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
          15. Khan, Sher (6 October 2013). "No to Priyanka, yes to Waar for Shamoon Abbasi". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
          16. "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.
          17. "Ishrat Made in China's first teaser is finally here". Images by Dawn. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2022.