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Hamza Ali Abbasi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth23 June 1984

Age38 Years

BirthplaceMultan, Punjab, Pakistan

ProfessionFilm & TV Actor, Film Director

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseNaimal Khawar

FamilySon - Mustafa; Father - Mazhar Ali Abbasi; Mother - Begum Nasim Akhtar Chaudhry; Sister - Fazeela Abbasi

Hamza Ali Abbasi Biography

Pakistani actor and director Hamza Ali Abbasi rose from theatre to mainstream film and television, earning awards and a public profile that spans acting,主持

Early life and background
Hamza Ali Abbasi was born on 23 June 1984 in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. He grew up in a Punjabi family; his father is Mazhar Ali Abbasi, a retired Pakistan Army major, and his mother is Begum Nasim Akhtar Chaudhry, a politician associated with the Pakistan Peoples Party. He has a sister, Fazeela Abbasi, who works as a dermatologist.

Educated both in the United States and in Pakistan, Abbasi completed a bachelor’s degree in International Relations at JCC in Kansas City and later did postgraduate studies at Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad. Early interests included public speaking—he won an Urdu debate award while at school—and a childhood ambition to become a chef. He also served in the police after passing the Central Superior Services examination, but left that career to pursue acting.

Career
Abbasi began his performance career in theatre. Between 2006 and 2011 he took part in numerous Urdu stage productions, with roles in plays such as Dally in the Dark (2006), Home is Where Your Clothes Are (2007), Phantom of the Opera (2008), Tom, Dick and Harry (2009), Moulin Rouge (2010) and Bombay Dreams (2011). Theatre remained a formative influence on his transition into screen acting.

On screen, he appeared in a 2011 documentary as Tariq and made his film directorial debut with Mudhouse And The Golden Doll in 2011. His television breakthrough came with dramas including Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley (2012) and the widely recognised Pyarey Afzal (2013). He played notable parts in films such as Main Hoon Shahid Afridi (2013) and Waar (2013), and went on to appear in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015), Ho Mann Jahaan (2016), Parwaaz Hay Junoon (2018) and The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022).

Abbasi’s work has been acknowledged with multiple industry awards. He won ARY Film Awards in 2014 for Best Supporting Actor (Waar) and Best Star Debut Male (Main Hoon Shahid Afridi), and another ARY award in 2016 for Best Supporting Actor (Jawani Phir Nahi Ani). He received Lux Style Awards in 2015 for Best TV Actor (Pyarey Afzal) and in 2016 for Best Dressed Male. At the Hum TV Awards in 2017 he won Best Actor Popular and Best Onscreen Couple for Mann Mayal, and he was named Style Icon of the Year Male at the International Pakistan Prestige Awards in 2017.

Beyond acting, Abbasi has hosted prominent awards ceremonies including the ARY Film Awards and multiple Hum Awards. He served as brand ambassador for the Peshawar Zalmi T20 cricket franchise in 2016 and 2017, and worked as a television host on BOL Network’s Debate Headquarters in 2018. In 2019 he joined the judging panel of the reality show Pakistan Star on BOL Network.

Public profile
Abbasi has been publicly active beyond entertainment. He joined Imran Khan’s political party, Tehreek-e-Insaf, in 2014 and was appointed secretary of culture for the Karachi chapter in January 2015, a post he resigned from within months. He has maintained a visible social media presence and in 2009 launched a YouTube channel where he has discussed personal beliefs and life changes, including his return to religious faith after a period as an atheist.

His public comments and political connections have generated controversy at times. He has faced criticism over remarks about item songs and their impact on society, for praise directed at a political figure with an associated controversy, and for public disputes with other media personalities. He has also posted extended reflections on religious topics that sparked debate among some viewers.

Personal life
Hamza Ali Abbasi is married to actress Naimal Khawar; the couple wed on 25 August 2019 in Islamabad. They have a son, Mustafa. Abbasi’s personal tastes include a fondness for the film Forrest Gump and admiration for actor Daniel Day-Lewis. Physical characteristics noted in public records list him at approximately 180 cm (5 ft 11 in), with light brown eyes and black hair.

Latest updates
In 2019 Abbasi announced an intention to step away from show business, but in 2020 he clarified that he had not permanently quit acting and described taking breaks to devote time to religious matters. He continues to be associated with major Pakistani film and television projects, most recently appearing in The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022).
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Recent Work

The Legend of Maula Jatt

Feature film role

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Began as a theatre actor and transitioned to television and film
  2. Multiple award wins including ARY Film Awards, Lux Style Awards and Hum TV Awards
  3. Hosted major awards shows and served as brand ambassador for Peshawar Zalmi
  4. Joined and briefly served as cultural secretary for Tehreek-e-Insaf in 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hamza Ali Abbasi born?

23 June 1984

What is Hamza Ali Abbasi known for?

Film & TV Actor, Film Director

What is Hamza Ali Abbasi’s marital status?

Married

Who is Hamza Ali Abbasi married to?

Naimal Khawar