Hamza Ali Abbasi: Biography, Dramas and Latest News

This Hamza Ali Abbasi biography covers one of the most unusual journeys in Pakistani showbiz — a CSS-qualified civil servant who walked away from the police service to become a theatre actor, then a television superstar (Pyarey Afzal, Mann Mayal), a film villain audiences loved to hate (The Legend of Maula Jatt), and a director. Born 23 June 1986 in Multan, Hamza Ali Abbasi has built a career defined by bold choices on and off the screen.

Hamza Ali Abbasi Biography: Early Life and Education

Hamza Ali Abbasi was born on 23 June 1986 in Multan, Punjab, into a family of civil servants — his father Major (Retd) Mazhar Ali Abbasi served in the Pakistan Army, and his mother Begum Nasim Akhtar Chaudhry is a former judge and PPP-affiliated politician. His sister Dr. Fazeela Abbasi is a dermatologist. His academic path was exceptional: a bachelor’s in International Relations from the United States (where he also studied film-making) and a master’s in the same subject from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. He then did what few showbiz aspirants ever do — he passed the CSS examination and joined the civil service in the police group, before resigning to pursue theatre, film-making and acting full-time.

Detail	Information
Full name	Hamza Ali Abbasi
Date of birth	23 June 1986
Birthplace	Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Profession	Actor, director, television host
Years active	2006–present
Spouse	Naimal Khawar (married 2019)
Children	1 son (Muhammad Mustafa Abbasi)

Hamza Ali Abbasi Biography: Television Career

Hamza Ali Abbasi began in theatre in 2006 (full biography) before his television debut in Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley (2012). His career changed forever with Pyarey Afzal (2013), where his portrayal — the most quoted chapter of any Hamza Ali Abbasi biography — of the roguish yet tender Afzal — opposite Ayeza Khan — became one of the most beloved characters in Pakistani drama history. He followed it with the emotionally vulnerable Salahuddin in Mann Mayal (2016), the spiritually torn Qalb-e-Momin in Alif (2019), Shehram in Jaan-e-Jahan (2023) and Faraar (2024). He also voiced Baba Bandook in the animated series Burka Avenger.

Hamza Ali Abbasi Biography: Film Career

On the big screen, Hamza Ali Abbasi debuted strongly: Waar (2013) and Main Hoon Shahid Afridi (2013) earned him Best Star Debut Male and Best Supporting Actor at the 1st ARY Film Awards. He went on to star in the blockbuster comedy Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015) and the air-force drama Parwaaz Hay Junoon (2018). His most talked-about film role came in 2022 as the menacing Noori Natt in The Legend of Maula Jatt — Pakistan’s highest-grossing film — where he stole scenes as the main antagonist opposite Fawad Khan.

Director, Host and Public Voice

Beyond acting, Hamza Ali Abbasi has worked as a film director (his feature directorial debut Mud House and the Golden Doll) and a television host. He is also one of Pakistani showbiz’s most outspoken public figures (profile) — known for his strong views on religion, politics and social issues, which have made him as discussed off-screen as on it. In recent years he has described himself as a student of Islamic scholarship, and his public transformation has been widely covered in Pakistani media.

Hamza Ali Abbasi Biography: Wife and Family Life

Hamza Ali Abbasi married former actress and artist Naimal Khawar in August 2019. The couple has a son, Muhammad Mustafa Abbasi, born in 2020. Naimal, a National College of Arts graduate, stepped back from acting after marriage to focus on art and family. The couple is known for their thoughtful, low-key approach to celebrity life.

Hamza Ali Abbasi Latest News 2026

In 2026, Hamza Ali Abbasi remains selective about acting projects, balancing occasional screen appearances with directing ambitions and his well-known public commentary. Fans continue to revisit his iconic performances in Pyarey Afzal and The Legend of Maula Jatt, and any announcement of a new Hamza Ali Abbasi project instantly trends across Pakistani social media.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamza Ali Abbasi’s age?
Born 23 June 1986 in Multan, he is 40 years old as of 2026.

Who is Hamza Ali Abbasi’s wife?
He married Naimal Khawar in August 2019; they have a son, Muhammad Mustafa Abbasi.

Did Hamza Ali Abbasi really pass the CSS exam?
Yes — he qualified through the CSS examination and served in the police group of the civil service before leaving to pursue acting and film-making.

What are Hamza Ali Abbasi’s most famous roles?
Afzal in Pyarey Afzal, Salahuddin in Mann Mayal, Qalb-e-Momin in Alif, and Noori Natt in The Legend of Maula Jatt.

This Hamza Ali Abbasi biography is proof that the most interesting careers are rarely straight lines — from CSS officer to Pyarey Afzal‘s Afzal to Maula Jatt‘s Noori Natt. Read our Ayeza Khan biography and explore the Showbiz section for more.