Shamoon Abbasi

• Name — Shamoon Abbasi • Native Name — شمعون عباسی • Born — 4 April 1973 • Occupation — Actor Director Producer Screenwriter • Years Active — 1997–present • Father — Zubair Abbasi • Children — * Anzela Abbasi • Ezzah Abbasi • Relatives — * Anoushay Abbasi (sister) • Qainat Qavi (sister) • Seema Ghazal (aunt) • Syed Ali Raza Usama (cousin) • Sameena Aijaz (cousin) • Moiz Abbas (nephew)

Abbasi grew up as a footballer, captaining the U-17 team at school level. 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. Zubair's younger brother, Uzair Abbasi, was a television 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. In 2022, he starred in the drama Bakhtawar. 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.

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.

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

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

• 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 — Green Entertainment

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