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Nauman Ijaz Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 12, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth14 February 1965

Age59 Years

BirthplaceIchhra, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

ProfessionActor, TV Anchor, TV Show Presenter

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRabia Nauman

FamilyChildren: Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz, Rayaan Naumaan, Shahmeer Naumaan; Brother: Awais Ijaz; Father worked as a film theatre manager

Nauman Ijaz Biography

Nauman Ijaz is a veteran Pakistani actor, television anchor and presenter from Lahore. With roots in theatre, he has built a long career across stage, TV,/

Early life and background

Nauman Ijaz was born on 14 February 1965 in Ichhra, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Raised in a Punjabi family, he attended Cathedral High School and Divisional Public School in Lahore before studying at Forman Christian College and Punjab University, where he completed an LLB. His father worked as a manager in a film theatre. Nauman’s hometown remains Lahore.

Career

Ijaz began his performing journey in theatre, where he acted in Urdu stage productions including a debut titled Ek Raat. He transitioned to television with the serial Din in 1988 and has since become one of Pakistan’s most recognisable screen actors. Over the decades he has appeared in numerous television dramas, with notable credits that include Dasht (1993), Mera Saeein (2010), Durr-e-Shahwar (2011), Jackson Heights (2014), Parizaad (2021) and Sang-e-Mah (2022).

His film work includes roles in Ramchand Pakistani (2008) and Small Voices (2008), and he has also appeared in titles such as Virsa (2010) and Hijrat (2016). Ijaz’s body of work spans Urdu and Punjabi projects, and in 2017 he acted in the mini-series Saat Mulaqatien, which streamed on Nashpati Prime. He also featured in the web series Mrs. & Mr. Shameem on Zee5 in 2022.

Beyond acting, Nauman Ijaz has worked as a television host. He has presented shows such as Mazaaq Raat (2013) on Dunya TV and G Sarkar (2021) on Neo News. In addition to performing, he moved into production with the 2023 Urdu drama Gunjal, which aired on Aur Life. He has appeared in commercials for brands including J7 Emporium Mall, LU Bakeri Biscuits and Pepsi.

Awards and recognition

Ijaz’s performances have been recognised with multiple honours. He has received awards across Pakistan’s major TV award platforms, including Hum Awards, PTV Awards and several Lux Style Awards for his television work. In 2012 he was awarded the Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan.

Public profile

Nauman Ijaz is known for maintaining a visible public profile through acting, hosting and occasional commercial work. He has been associated with charitable organisations such as Indus Hospital and the Akhuwat Foundation. In 2022 he was named on a Trailblazers Hot 100 list.

Personal life

Nauman Ijaz married Rabia Nauman on 18 January 1996. The couple have children, including son Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz, who is also an actor, along with Rayaan Naumaan and Shahmeer Naumaan. He has an elder brother, Awais Ijaz, and at least one sister. Ijaz follows Islam and is described as Punjabi by ethnicity.

Lifestyle and interests

To keep fit he follows a regular workout routine. In his free time he enjoys travel, reading and playing the guitar. He is also known to smoke cigarettes and cigars.

Latest updates

Recent items in Ijaz’s career include his participation in high-profile TV dramas through 2021–2022, a role in the 2022 web series Mrs. & Mr. Shameem and producing the 2023 drama Gunjal. Throughout his career he has continued to appear in both television and film projects and to take on hosting roles.
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Recent Work

Parizaad

Television drama (2021; Hum TV).

2021
Sang-e-Mah

Television drama (2022; Hum TV).

2022
Mrs. & Mr. Shameem

Urdu web series streamed on Zee5 (2022).

2022
Gunjal

Produced the Urdu TV drama aired on Aur Life (2023).

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Started career in theatre and moved to television with Din (1988).
  2. Acted in notable TV dramas including Dasht, Mera Saeein, Durr-e-Shahwar, Jackson Heights, Parizaad and Sang-e-Mah.
  3. Featured in films such as Ramchand Pakistani and Small Voices.
  4. Hosted TV shows Mazaaq Raat and G Sarkar.
  5. Recipient of multiple industry awards and the Pride of Performance (2012).
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nauman Ijaz born?

14 February 1965

What is Nauman Ijaz known for?

Actor, TV Anchor, TV Show Presenter

What is Nauman Ijaz’s marital status?

Married

Who is Nauman Ijaz married to?

Rabia Nauman