Urdu Tv Serial Munafiq - Cast & Crew

Hailing from Karachi, Hira Ahmed made her acting debut in 2010. She had no idea to enter into the entertainment industry. But, when the opportunity came by her way, Hira used it. She has done various serials, including the super-hit 'Sammi' directed by Saife Hassan and 'Munafiq' directed by Saleem Ghanchi. Hira's favorite star is Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor.

Sabiha Hashmi (born 9 June 1960) is an Urdu TV actress who was born and raised in Pakistan. She was born in Karachi and completed her education at the University of Karachi. She also worked as a teacher before landing in the Television & Acting Industry. She worked as a private school teacher and joined acting for PTV channel in 1990. She has appeared in many dramas, TV series or serials like Uraan, Guriya Rani, Bhabhi, Aik Thi Misaal, Khilona, Dil-e-Beqarar, Andaaz-e-Sitam, Farwa Ki ABC, Gila Kis Se Karein, and Fitrat. She has worked on over 30 TV series and dedicated her life to the Pakistani television industry. She has been doing the role of mother for many TV series since 2022. Besides, she has also done the part of grandmother. She is a happy-living married woman and has three children who, by now, have become adults.

Mariyam Nafees is a model and television actress from Pakistan who works predominantly in the Pakistani Entertainment Industry. She was born on 22 May 1994 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Mariyam made her big television debut in Hum TV's acclaimed show 'Diyar-e-Dil' and played the character of 'Zarminey.' The drama turned into a hit and made her a renowned name. Later, Nafees appeared as Tabinda in the drama 'Kuch Na Kaho.'

Sajida Syed is a beautiful renowned Pakistani actress. She was born on 4 November 1960 in Karachi, Pakistan. Sajida finished her graduation from the University of Karachi with a bachelor’s degree. Sajida has been an inseparable part of the Pakistan Film industry since 1980. Every actor puts their 100 percent in their work, but the real judge is the audience. The Audience will approve your work and choose the best ones, only if it finds the same relatable. Well! In Sajida’s case, her best-known works include Mere Khudaya, Khaas (2019), and Saas Bahu.

Born on the 3rd of January inKarachi, MiznaWaqas is a promising television actress in Pakistan. A large part of her childhood was spent in Saudi Arabia after which she returned to Pakistan with her family. The 35-year-old actress began her career as a model for brand endorsements. Her career as an actress was initiated from the year 2013 television drama called “Mann Kai MotI”. Her supporting roles in television serials such as “Ghar title ka par”, “Nazr e Bad” and “Lamhay” arewell applauded by the audience. In 2016, she appeared as the lead in a stage performance of the show “Khel Khel Main”. The role of Billo Ji, in the popular romantic comedy series “Suno Chanda”, which helped Mizna gain immense admiration from the audience.

Seemi Pasha is a Pakistani director, producer, and actor. She is basically from Lahore, Pakistan. She has done a lot of daily soaps and movies. She got famous for her work in Kadoorat, Sanjha, Mere Meharbaan, and Kahi Unkahi.

Marina Khan is a well-known television actress from Pakistan. The actress is also known as ‘Pink Panther’ for her role in the hit television series, ‘Tanhaiyan’ in the year 1985. Marina was born on 26th December in the year of 1962 in the city of Peshawar in Pakistan. She was born to an inter-culture family in which her mother was English and a Pakistani father. Her father was an army personnel and did his service in Pakistan Air Force. Due to her father’s job, Marina and her family had to move to different places in almost every two years.

Fatima Effendi is a well-known actress and model from Pakistan. She was born on December 17, 1992 in Karachi, Pakistan. She is the daughter of actress, Fouzia Mustaq with two brothers and one sister. She got married to actor and model, Kanwar Arsalan on November 17, 2012 in Karachi. She gave birth to a baby boy, Almir Kanwar on September 4, 2013. 

Fatima took up a degree in Fashion Designing. She initiated her career as a child actress in year 2001. But before she landed her hands into acting, she does some photo shoots and some modelling campaigns. She did few commercials for products like DJuice, Lipton Tea and Mobilink. She became famous for his appearance in Chal Jhooti in year 2011 on PTV. Followed by this, she did many television serials like Daam-e-Rasai, Man-O-Salwa, Meri Unsuni Kahani, Meri Unsumi Kahani, Gumshuda, Baji, Socha Na Tha, Isdq Ibadat, Kash Mai Teri Beti Na Hoti, Extras, Shab e Gham and more. She also appeared in the Pakistani drama, Pul Sirat by Ary Digital Episode, where she did her best role. 

In year 2008, she was debuted as a television actress in the serial, Dulha Bhai on HUM TV. Then she did the many serials on Hum TV like Tum Se Kaise Kahoon by Haissam Hussain in 2009, Raju Chacha Ban Gaey Gentleman, Achay Ki Larki, Pappu Ki Paroson in 2011, Yeh kon Sa Dayar Hai and Shaadi Ka Ladoo – Mera Teacher Mera Shauhar. She also got her fame in the drama serial, Shehr-e-Dil Ke Darwazay and also in Baji. She immediately became one of the most renowned Pakistani actresses. She also did the serial, Aurat Ka Ghar Konsa and Kuch Kami Si Hai.

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Saleem Ghanchi is a Pakistani Director born in Karachi, Pakistan. He belongs to a conservative Muslim family. With an impressive career spanning various Tv dramas, Saleem Ghanchi is known for his storytelling and delivery style. His most prominent works include Makafat in 2019, Piya Naam Ka Diya in 2019, Munafiq in 2020, Fasiq in 2021 and a modern drama known as “Girft” in 2022. Through these dramas, he has gained immense popularity. His initial works included Kaanch Ke Rishtay in 2015 and Apnay Paraye (2017).

Imran Rizvi is a Pakistani television actor. He is the son of the famous actress Deeba Begum and Naeem Rizvi. Imran has a sister, Madiha Rizvi. Imran debuted with 'Sehar Honay Tak,' broadcast on Pakistan Television (PTV). Some of his PTV serials are 'Chunri,' 'December,' and 'Zindaan.' In Zindaan, he shared the screen space with his mom, Deeba. He considers her as his best co-star.

Bilal Qureshi is a well-known Pakistani actor. He was born on 27 July 1995 in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. He is a resident of Karachi, Pakistan. His father’s name is Khalid Qureshi and his mother’s is Shaheen. Bilal got married to Uroosa Qureshi in the year 2015. Bilal is popularly known for his role in the TV series Munafiq (2020), Ishq Ya Rabba (2018)’ and the movie ‘Pehli Jumeraat’ (2013). The other TV series in which Bilal has acted are Do Tola Pyaar, Kaanch Ke Rishtay, Bahu Raanian (2016), Dil Ek Khilona Tha (2017), Rukhsati (2014), Teri Behisi (2021), Aye Dil Tu Bata, Mera Haq (2017), Meray Jeenay Ki Wajah (2017), Bechari Qudsia (2021), and Meesni (2023).

Asad Qureshi is a British-Pakistan origin filmmaker of the Pakistan and British Film Industry. He was born on 20 November 1959 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He has been staying in Pakistan since 2005 and has worked for the film industry. He had enough courage to film about the harsh reality of the Taliban and the common people. For BBC's Panorama (a British documentary program), Asad directed the documentary "The Battle of Swat Valley," where he showed the actions taken for the Taliban by the army in Swat.

Agha Talal is a handsome and renowned actor in Pakistan. Agha was born on 23 April 1994 in Karachi. He completed his schooling at Tabani's School of Accountancy, Karachi. Agha began his career from modeling, and his attractive physique and acting paved the way for him towards acting. He received immense love after appearing in his debut drama serial, Noor, which was telecast on Express Entertainment.

Owais Shaikh is a Pakistani actor who is known for shows like Bilqees Urf Bitto, Silsilay, and Shab-E-Aroo Ka Alam, among others.

Mehmood Akhtar is a Pakistani television actor. He resides in Karachi Pakistan. He has appeared in various dramas and television series. His recent appearances is on the show Tum Kon Piya aired on Hum TV His first appearance was in the show Mere Meherbaan in 2014. It was a romantic drama series aired on Hum TV. The show was directed by Farooq Rind, penned by Maha Malik and produced by 7th Sky Entertainment Banner. It featured Neelam Muneer, Ayeza Khan, Madiha Rizvi, Sanam Chaudhry, in key roles. His next show in the same year was Joru Ka Ghulam aired on Hum TV on Sunday evenings.The show was a light-hearted program, and each episode emphasizes a different situation and some scenes are about the family of Nomi themselves, whereas others include guest representations of other characters. In 2015 he appeared in the serial Mere Khuda which was also aired on Hum TV.

There may be various reasons not to make it obvious, but it is a well known fact that most Pakistani performing artists and those who are associated with show biz secretly nurture a desire to be part of Bollywood and make it big there. With Indian films being available now for almost unrestricted screening in Pakistan, this desire has naturally grown bigger. It was, therefore, quite logical for Adeel Chaudhry, the singer cum actor from Lahore to actively pursue acting and singing career in the Indian film world. Unlike most others, however, Adeel makes no bones about a desire to join Bollywood in a big way. Those who have followed his career may label it as one dream trip from Lahore to Mumbai for Adeel. After all, it has been indeed been a huge step for him to come out from the near mediocrity of a being a dentistry student in the less prominent corners of the sub continent, to the centre stage of a singing and acting career in the city of dreams. 

Abdullah Kadwani is a Pakistani actor, producer, and director.  In 2019 he also owned the reputed position of managing director at Geo Entertainment, one of Pakistan's leading television networks. Abdullah Kadwani was one of the esteemed panel of judges worldwide for the prestigious Rose Honours. Being a Pakistani producer, director, Actor, he had experience of 25 years in the film industry and television industry. He had delivered some award-winning movies, such as Khaani (2017), Khuda Aur Mohabbat (2021), Meri Zaat Zarra e Benishan (2009), Daam (2010), Doraha and Shehr-e-Zaat (2012). He launched the famous 7th sky Entertainment, a premiere broadcast and film entertainment company formed in 2004. It is believed that under the guidance of Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, the 7th sky entertainment had produced over 130 projects over 16 years. Kadwani was a model as he maintained his position of the best actor during the 1990s who has more than 25 television shows.TM Awards, Finest Producer – 1999 for Andheray Darechay - NTM Awards, Best Performer - 1999 for Andheray Darechay - NTM Awards, Selected for ‘Best Producer’ – 2003 for Doosri Aurat - PTV Awards, PTV National Award for ‘Best Producer of Affairs’ – 2004, Lux Style Awards for most outstanding drama serial ANA - 2005 are some of his awards.