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Abdullah Kadwani
Pakistani actor, producer and director
Pakistani actor, producer and director
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Abdullah Kadwani |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Karachi, Pakistan |
| occupation | Actor, producer, GMD Geo Entertainment/Geo TV, Co-founder 7th Sky Entertainment |
| known_for | Producing drama serials and films |
| website |
Abdullah Kadwani (Urdu: ) is a Pakistani actor, producer, and director.
As of 2019, he holds the position of group managing director at Geo Entertainment, a leading television network in Pakistan. He is currently responsible for "Geo Entertainment Holdings of TV channels: Geo Films, Geo Kahani, Fire Records, and all Geo Entertainment properties."
A Daily Times article reported that Abdullah Kadwani was among the esteemed panel of judges from around the world for the prestigious Rose d'OR Awards.
As an actor, director and producer, Kadwani has an experience of more than 25 years in the film and TV industry of Pakistan. He has produced and created several popular award-winning drama serials, including Meri Zaat Zarra e Benishan (2009), Daam (2010), Doraha (2008), Shehr e Zaat (2012), Khaani (2017), Khuda Aur Mohabbat (season 3) (2021) and Tere Bin (2022).
Career
Fashion model and actor
In an interview with Dawn, Abdullah Kadwani mentions his early days as a model, as he remained among the top models in the country during the 1990s, having more than 25 television commercials to his credit. He would then act on television, mostly during the 1990s.
Producer
Kadwani formed 7th Sky Entertainment, a premier broadcast and film entertainment company in 2004. In 2020 it was reported that under the leadership of Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, 7th Sky Entertainment had produced over 130 projects in a span of 16 years.
Personal life
He has three children, including actors Haroon Kadwani and Shahvir Kadwani.
Selected filmography
Actor
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Guest House | Shakeel | PTV | |
| 1994 | Baray Baray Dhai Baray | Jamal | ||
| 1995 | Chand Grehan | Amjad | STN | |
| Hawain | Aleem | PTV | ||
| 1996 | Aik Raat Aik Kahani | Waseem | ||
| 1997 | Panchwan Mausam | Asim | ||
| 1999 | Andheray Dareechay | Jawad | STN | Also the director |
| Doosri Aurat | Saif | PTV |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Role | Newtork | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Special Eid Flight | Passenger | PTV | Supporting role |
| 1994 | Adam Hawa aur Shaitan | Muzammil | ||
| 1995 | Gul Phenke Hain | Manzar | ||
| 2009 | Flirting Ke Side Effects | Sameer | Geo Entertainment | Lead role in a comedy-drama |
| 2010 | Pyaar Mein Twist | Vicky | ARY Digital |
Producer
Television series
| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ana | |
| Moorat | ||
| 2005 | Shiddat | |
| Dost | ||
| 2006 | Makan | |
| Manzil | ||
| Riyasat | ||
| 2007 | Wilco | |
| Jaal | ||
| Sarkar Sahab | ||
| 2008 | Doraha | |
| 2009 | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | |
| 2010 | Omer Dadi Aur Gharwale | |
| Daam | ||
| 2011 | Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | |
| 2012 | Shehr-e-Zaat | |
| Ashk | ||
| 2016 | Tum Kon Piya | |
| Noor-e-Zindagi | ||
| 2017 | Yaar-e-Bewafa | |
| Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | ||
| Khaani | ||
| 2018 | Naulakha | |
| 2019 | Mere Mohsin | |
| Kahin Deep Jaley | ||
| 2020 | Uraan | |
| Fitrat | ||
| Deewangi | ||
| 2021 | Khuda Aur Mohabbat (season 3) | |
| 2022 | Chauraha | |
| Tere Bin | ||
| 2023 | Heer Da Hero | |
| Jannat Se Aagay | ||
| Mannat Murad | ||
| 2024 | Khaie | |
| Yahya | ||
| 2025 | Sanwal Yaar Piya | |
| Case No. 9 |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dil Tera Hogaya | |
| 2021 | Zoya Ne Haan Kardi | |
| Filmy Siyappa | ||
| Teri Meri Kahani | ||
| 2022 | Ruposh |
Films
| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Chambaili | |
| Armaan |
References
References
- "Abdullah Kadwani becomes GMD, Asad Qureshi COO of Geo TV".
- (20 February 2018). "Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, of 7th Sky Entertainment, hit another milestone with Geo partnership!". HIP.
- (5 April 2021). "7th Sky Entertainment another Romantic Telefilm 'Teri Meri Kahani'".
- Mohammad Kamran Jawaid. (8 September 2019). "PRIME TIME: LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG PROBLEMS". Dawn (newspaper).
- Mohammad Nasir. (17 February 2018). "Abdullah Kadwani becomes GMD, Asad Qureshi COO of Geo TV (profile of Abdullah Kadwani)". The News International (newspaper).
- (2020-12-11). "Producer Abdullah Kadwani is the only Pakistani to be on Rose d'Or Awards Judges Panel".
- "AbdullahKadwani – Rose d'Or Awards".
- (2020-12-11). "Producer Abdullah Kadwani is the only Pakistani to be on Rose d'Or Awards Judges Panel".
- (2018-06-21). "Drama serial Khaani creates history with chart-busting ratings".
- Jawaid, Mohammad Kamran. (2021-04-13). "Producers Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi aren't here to play".
- "AbdullahKadwani – Rose d'Or Awards".
- (2004-06-14). "Indo-Pak serial 'Ana' scheduled to air in August".
- "7th Sky {{!}} Entertainment".
- NewsDesk. (2020-11-01). "7th Sky Entertainment Brings New Drama 'Fitrat'".
- "Andheray Dareechay".
- "Ana (TV Series 2004– )".
- "Shiddat (TV Series 2005– ) - IMDb".
- (2015-07-21). "The heartthrob reveals it all".
- Images Staff. (2023-03-18). "Tere Bin actor Sabeena Farooq feels 'disturbed' by threats she's received for playing Haya".
- Images Staff. (2023-02-02). "Netizens believe the 'chemistry is chemistrying' in Tere Bin after watching Murtasim flirt with his wife".
- "Zoya Nay Haan Kardi Episode, Zoya Nay Haan Kardi Drama Cast, Zoya Nay Haan Kardi Schedule, Zoya Nay Haan Kardi OST".
- "7th Sky {{!}} Filmy Siyappa – Telefilm".
- "Geo tele film Ruposh's popularity crosses new milestone".
- "Geo TV will air telefilm 'Ruposh' on 7th".
- Shyema Sajjad. (29 June 2021). "Chambaili urges the nation to wake up". Dawn (newspaper).
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