Muneeb Butt (Urdu: منیب بٹ) is a Pakistani actor who works in Urdu cinema and television.[2][3]
Muneeb Butt | |
|---|---|
منیب بٹ | |
| Born | 14 April 1992[1] Karachi, Pakistan |
| Citizenship | Pakistani |
| Education | BS in media studies |
| Alma mater | Iqra University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Model |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Notable work | Kaisa Hai Naseeban Koi Chand Rakh Silsilay Yaariyan Baandi |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Minal Khan (sister-in-law) |
He started acting in 2012 and appeared in television serials that have included Daldal (2017), Baandi (2018), Koi Chand Rakh (2018), Kaisa Hai Naseeban (2019), Yaariyan (2019), Qarar (2020) and Baddua (2021).[4][5][6]
Early life and education
editHe was born into a Kashmiri family[7] in Karachi, and has two siblings, a brother and a sister.[8]
He got a BS degree in media studies.[9]
Career
editAfter working as a commercial model for many well-known brands for several years, he made his acting debut on TV in 2012, with a drama serial called Baandi which aired on ARY Digital.[10]
Personal life
editButt was engaged to actress Aiman Khan with whom he has worked in serials Bay Qasoor (2015), Googly Muhalla (2015), Khatoon Manzil (2015) Khwab Saraye (2016) and Baandi (2018).[11] The couple got married in November 2018.[12][13] The couple had a baby in 2019, Amal Muneeb. In 2023 they had another baby, Miral Muneeb.[14]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes film / series that has not released yet |
Television serials
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Baandi | ARY Digital | TV debut | [10] | |
| 2013 | Humnasheen | Saqib | Hum TV | ||
| Kadoorat | Adnan | [15] | |||
| 2014 | Shanakht | Haris | Cameo | ||
| 2015 | Bay Qasoor | Babar | ARY Digital | [4] | |
| Rishton Ki Dor | Zain | Geo TV | [4] | ||
| Googly Mohalla | Farhat / Goli | PTV Home | Cricket World Cup 2015 special series | ||
| Judaai | Hassam | Geo TV | |||
| Khatoon Manzil | Aamir Sajid | ARY Digital | |||
| 2015–2016 | Aik Thi Misaal | Wasiq | Hum TV | [4] | |
| 2016 | Khwab Saraye | Faizan | [4] | ||
| Tum Yaad Aaye | Ahmer | ARY Digital | [4] | ||
| Khwaabon Ke Darmiyaan | Faraz Mustafa | Zee TV | Indian TV debut | [4] | |
| 2017 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (season 2) | Arsalan | Hum TV | Anthology series; Episode 37 | |
| Zindaan | Asad | ARY Digital | [16] | ||
| Yeh Ishq Hai | Humaiyun | Episode "Kiya Yehi Pyar Hai" | |||
| Ghairat | Zohaib | [17] | |||
| 2017–2018 | Daldal | Kamran | Hum TV | [18] | |
| 2018 | Silsilay | Shahzaib | Geo TV | [5] | |
| Zid | Muneeb | Express TV | |||
| 2018–2019 | Koi Chand Rakh | Umair | ARY Digital | [19] | |
| Baandi | Wali Ali Khan | Hum TV | Also appeared in 2012 series of same title | [20] | |
| 2019 | Kaisa Hai Naseeban | Ahmed | ARY Digital | [6] | |
| Yaariyan | Umair | Geo TV | |||
| Choti Choti Batain | Rehaan | Hum TV | |||
| 2020 | Qaraar | Ammar | |||
| 2021 | Mujhay Vida Kar | Usman | ARY Digital | ||
| Baddua | Junaid | ||||
| 2022 | Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat | Ayaan | |||
| Qalandar | Tabrez | Geo TV | [21] | ||
| 2023 | Sar-e-Rah | Sarang | ARY Digital | ||
| Tere Aany Se | Mahir | Geo TV | Ramadan special drama | ||
| 2024 | Shiddat | Sultan |
Telefilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Rishta Baraye Farokht | Safdar | |
| 2019 | Pinky Ka Dulha | Bilal | |
| 2020 | Lo Pakray Gaye | ||
| 2021 | Wedding Virus | ||
| Filmy Siyappa | |||
| 2022 | Made For China | Alam | [22] |
| Mast Mohabbat | Affan |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Halla Gulla | Udaas | Debut film | [23] |
| TBA | Ishq 2020 | [4] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Project | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ARY Digital - Social Media Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Male) | Koi Chand Rakh | Won | [24] |
| Hum Awards | Best Actor Popular | Baandi | Nominated | [25] | |
| Best Onscreen Couple | Nominated | ||||
| 2020 | Pakistan International Screen Awards | Best Television Actor | Yaariyan | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Muneeb Butt celebrates his 30th birthday with his wife Aiman and kids, Bol News, April 2022
- ^ "Aimen Khan, Muneeb Butt tie the knot". The Nation. Pakistan: The Nation (Pakistan). 23 November 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ "Muneeb Butt, brother share memories of mischievous childhood". ARYNEWS. Pakistan: ARY News. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Shabbir, Buraq. "Television's new faces that deserve our attention". The News. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ a b "People love spreading rumours about celebrities". Daily Times. 14 January 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ a b Desk, Instep. "Upcoming plays of 2019". The News International. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Haider Rifaat (15 January 2018), "‘People love spreading rumours about celebrities’", Daily Times. Retrieved 29 January 2019. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024.
- ^ Saira Khan (28 January 2018), "Rapid Fire: Muneeb Butt is a complete foodie and can't live without his phone!", Hipinpakistan. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- ^ Asif Khan, "Muneeb Butt", TheNews. Retrieved 29 January 2019. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024.
- ^ a b Buraq Shabbir, "Television’s new faces that deserve our attention", TheNews. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ "Aiman Khan & Muneeb Butt's engagement pictures - Samaa TV". Samaa TV. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- ^ "In pictures: TV actors Aiman Khan, Muneeb Butt tie the knot". The Express Tribune. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ "Aiman Khan, Muneeb Butt's Mehndi photos are BREATHTAKING!". Daily Pakistan. 28 November 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ Images Staff (30 August 2019). "Muneeb Butt and Aiman Khan just had a baby girl". DAWN. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ^ "Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt tie the knot | The Weekly Pakistan". The Weekly Pakistan. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ Khan, Saira (2 December 2016). "Muneeb Butt begins shooting for ARYs next play called 'Zindaan'". HIP. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Jabeen, Yusra (24 July 2017). "TV drama Ghairat explores the aftermath of an honour killing". DAWN. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ "Daldal portrays illegal immigration". The Nation. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ Saleem, Sadiq. "I was always inclined to take up acting". The News International. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ Shirazi, Maria. "Yasir Hussain to play antagonist in Baandi". The News International. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ Irfan ul Haq (4 October 2022). "Muneeb Butt and Komal Meer's upcoming drama Qalandar is about faith in God making everything work out". Dawn Images. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Mukhtar, Shabana (9 May 2022). "Telefilm Review | Made for China | Eid-ul-Fitr Day 3 | Hum TV". The Other Me Unfolded. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ "Pakistan all set for some 'Halla Gulla' on Eid-ul-Azha". The News. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "ARY Social Media Awards 2018 – List of Nominations". ARY Digital.
- ^ "Here's everyone who won big at the 7th Hum Awards". Dawn Images. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
External links
edit- Muneeb Butt at IMDb
- Muneeb Butt on Instagram