Muhammad Nabeel Zafar credited as Nabeel (Urdu: نبیل‎; born Muhammad Nadeem Zafar; 1 September 1968) is a Pakistani television actor, director, producer and screenwriter.[4]
He is known for the comedy sitcom Bulbulay on ARY Digital in which he plays the role of Nabeel since 2009. He also appeared in the 1994 drama Dhuwan on PTV Home, as well in Honeymoon and Shadi Ka Laddu on Express Entertainment.[5]
Career
Nabeel has been active in the television industry since 1991[6] in PTV plays such as Din telecast in 1992. He played a doctor in PTV's popular show Dhuwan in 1994.[4] Later, he started appearing regularly in the television serials at PTV, playing lead parts in Ajaib Khana, Shahla Kot, Alao[7] and Qissa Saat Raaton Ka. In 2009 he started playing the lead role in ARY Digital's sitcom, Bulbulay.
Nabeel joined BOL Entertainment as President and CEO.[8]
Selected filmography
Television serials
Year Title Role Producer Director Screenwriter Notes
1992 Din Zeeshan
1994 Dhuwan Dawood
Alao Daniyal
1995 Uraan Khalid
1997 Ajaib Khana
1990s Qissa Saat Raaton Ka
2000 Aansoo
2002 Shahla Kot
Thori Khushi Thora Gham
2006 Manzil Mehroz Shahani
2007 Aurat Aur Char Devari Mureed
2009-2017 Bulbulay (Season 1) Nabeel Yes [9]
2010-2011 Aankh Salamat Andhay Log Zeeshan
2011 Love Ke Liye Ali
2011-2020 Dugdugi Yes [9]
2012 Honeymoon Sarmad
2012-2013 Shadi Ka Laddu
2013-2014 Dulha Bhai Yes Yes Yes [9]
2013-2015 Rasgullay Yes [9]
2014 Mohabbat Yes [9]
2014-2016 Joru Ka Ghulam Yes [9]
2019-present Bulbulay (season 2) Nabeel Yes Yes [9]
2023 Sar-e-Rah Shabbir Ahmed
Telefilms
Year Title Role Reference
1990s Daldal Dr. Daud
2003 Murad Eunuch Naddo [10][11]
2006 Burns Road Ki Neelofar Hamid