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Yasir Nawaz
Yasir Nawaz Baloch is a Pakistani director, producer, screenwriter, actor and former model. He has directed Wrong No. (2015), Mehrunisa V Lub U (2017) and Wrong No. 2 (2019).[2]
Yasir Nawaz | |
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| Born | 22 June 1970[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1993-Present |
| Known for | Wrong No. (2015) Mehrunisa V Lub U (2017) Wrong No. 2 (2019) |
| Spouse | Nida Yasir (m. present) |
| Parent | Fareed Nawaz Baloch (father) |
| Relatives | Danish Nawaz (brother) |
Personal life
Baloch is the son of Fareed Nawaz Baloch (d. 2001), who "had more than 100 TV plays to his credit" and "also performed in two films", in a family of four children.[3] He is the elder brother of a comedian and television director Danish Nawaz Baloch. He married Nida Yasir, a television producer, actress and host.[4]
Career
Baloch started his career as an actor and model. Later he started direction and production of television dramas.[5]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Network | Director | Actor | Producer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Badaltay Mausam | PTV | No | Yes | No | |
| 1990s | Peela Jora | PTV | No | Yes | No | |
| 1998 | Dhoop Mein Sawan | PTV | No | Yes | No | [6] |
| 2002 | Jannat | PTV | No | Yes | No | |
| 2003 | Harjaee | Indus Vision | No | Yes | No | |
| 2004 | Maa aur Mamta | Indus Vision | No | Yes | No | |
| 2006 | Dil, Diya, Dehleez | Hum TV | Yes | No | No | [7] |
| 2008 | Meri Adhoori Mohabbat | Geo TV | Yes | No | No | |
| 2009 | Nadaaniyaan | Geo TV | Yes | Yes | No | [7] |
| Tanveer Fatima (B.A) | Geo TV | No | Yes | No | ||
| Dil Ki Dehleez Par | PTV | Yes | No | No | ||
| Rishtay Mouhabaton Kay | PTV | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2010 | Hum Tum | Geo Entertainment | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Thori Si Wafa Chahiye | Geo TV | Yes | No | No | [8] | |
| Zeenat Bint-e-Sakina Hazir Ho | Geo TV | No | Yes | No | ||
| Uraan | Geo Entertainment | Yes | No | No | [6] | |
| 2012 | Saat Pardon Mein | Geo TV | Yes | No | No | [9] |
| 2013 | Shukk | ARY Digital | Yes | No | No | |
| 2014 | Chup Raho | ARY Digital | Yes | Yes | No | [9] |
| 2015 | Malaika | Urdu 1 | Yes | No | No | |
| 2016 | Tum Kon Piya | Urdu 1 | Yes | No | No | [9] |
| 2017 | Masoom | Express Entertainment | No | Yes | No | |
| 2018 | Dil Mom Ka Diya | ARY Digital | No | Yes | No | [10] |
| 2020 | Mera Dil Mera Dushman | ARY Digital | No | Yes | No | |
| Bikhray Moti | ARY Digital | No | Yes | No | [11] | |
| 2022 | Dil Zaar Zaar | Geo Entertainment | No | Yes | No | |
| Chaudhry and Sons | No | Yes | No |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Network | Director | Actor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Chalo Phir Sey Muskurayain | PTV | No | Yes | |
| 2010 | Baal Baal Bach Gaye | Geo TV | Yes | No | |
| 2013 | Anjuman | Geo TV | Yes | No | [6] |
| 2015 | Upar Gori Ka Makaan | Hum TV | Yes | No | |
| 2021 | Uff Yeh Biwiyaan | Ary Digital | No | Yes |
Films
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Screenwriter | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Wrong No. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Cameo role[7] |
| 2017 | Mehrunisa V Lub U | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | [9] |
| 2019 | Wrong No. 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | [10] |
| 2022 | Chakkar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Accolades
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Lux Style Awards[12] | Best TV Director | Thori Si Wafa Chahiye | Nominated |
| 11th Lux Style Awards[13] | Uraan | ||
| 14th Lux Style Awards[14] | Shukk | ||
| 15th Lux Style Awards[15] | Best Film | Wrong No. |
References
- ^ Profile on MyHeritage
- ^ "Wrong No. 2 crosses the 200 million mark". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
- ^ "KARACHI: Farid Nawaz passes away" (16 December 2001), Dawn News. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ^ "Brother of Danish Nawaz Baloch and information about career". InsightPakistan.com. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
- ^ "Interview with Yasir Nawaz". mag4you.com. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
- ^ a b c "#ThrowbackThursday: Mehreen Jabbar recalls shooting for Dhoop Mein Sawan". Express Tribune. 1 October 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ a b c "First person: The unusual thespian". Dawn. 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Primetime: What goes around comes around". Dawn. 6 June 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Yasir Nawaz announces retirement from showbiz industry". Daily Times.
- ^ a b Buraq Shabbir (3 June 2019). "Yasir Nawaz on his role in Wrong No. 2". The News.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (3 August 2019). "Yasir Nawaz and Neelam Muneer's upcoming drama, Bikhre Moti is about child abuse". DAWN Images. from the original on 3 August 2019.
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- ^ "https://tribune.com.pk/story/239961/lux-style-awards-a-trip-down-memory-lane/"
- ^ "https://www.ebuzztoday.com/14th-lux-style-awards-2015-announces-nominees-in-24-categories/"
- ^ "http://www.trendinginsocial.com/nominations-15th-lux-style-awards-2016-unveiled/"
External links
- Yasir Nawaz at IMDb