Abdullah Kadwani
Abdullah Kadwani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 August 1968 Karachi, Pakistan |
| Occupations | Actor, producer, GMD Geo Entertainment/Geo TV,[1][2] Co-founder 7th Sky Entertainment[3] |
| Known for | Producing drama serials and films |
| Website | 7thsky |
Abdullah Kadwani (Urdu: عبدالله کادوانی) is a Pakistani actor, producer, and director.
As of 2019, he holds the position of group managing director at Geo Entertainment, a leading television network in Pakistan.[4][5] He is currently responsible for "Geo Entertainment Holdings of TV channels: Geo Films, Geo Kahani, Fire Records, and all Geo Entertainment properties."[6]
A Daily Times article reported that Abdullah Kadwani was among the esteemed panel of judges from around the world for the prestigious Rose d'OR Awards.[6][7]
As an actor, director and producer, Kadwani has an experience of more than 25 years in the film and TV industry of Pakistan.[8] He has produced and created several popular award-winning drama serials, including Meri Zaat Zarra e Benishan (2009), Daam (2010), Doraha (2008), Shehr e Zaat (2012), Khaani (2017), Khuda Aur Mohabbat (season 3) (2021) and Tere Bin (2022).[9]
Career
Fashion model and actor
In an interview with Dawn, Abdullah Kadwani mentions his early days as a model,[10] as he remained among the top models in the country during the 1990s, having more than 25 television commercials to his credit.[11] He would then act on television, mostly during the 1990s.
Producer
Kadwani formed 7th Sky Entertainment, a premier broadcast and film entertainment company in 2004.[12][13] In 2020 it was reported that under the leadership of Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, 7th Sky Entertainment had produced over 130 projects in a span of 16 years.[14]
Personal life
He has three children, including actors Haroon Kadwani and Shahvir Kadwani.
Selected filmography
Actor
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Guest House | Shakeel | PTV | |
| 1994 | Baray Baray Dhai Baray | Jamal | ||
| 1995 | Chand Grehan | Amjad | STN | |
| Hawain | Aleem | PTV | ||
| 1996 | Aik Raat Aik Kahani | Waseem | ||
| 1997 | Panchwan Mausam | Asim | ||
| 1999 | Andheray Dareechay | Jawad | STN | Also the director[15] |
| Doosri Aurat | Saif | PTV |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Role | Newtork | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Special Eid Flight | Passenger | PTV | Supporting role |
| 1994 | Adam Hawa aur Shaitan | Muzammil | ||
| 1995 | Gul Phenke Hain | Manzar | ||
| 2009 | Flirting Ke Side Effects | Sameer | Geo Entertainment | Lead role in a comedy-drama |
| 2010 | Pyaar Mein Twist | Vicky | ARY Digital |
Producer
Television series
| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ana | [16] |
| Moorat | ||
| 2005 | Shiddat | [17] |
| Dost | ||
| 2006 | Makan | |
| Manzil | ||
| Riyasat | ||
| 2007 | Wilco | |
| Jaal | ||
| Sarkar Sahab | [18] | |
| 2008 | Doraha | |
| 2009 | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | |
| 2010 | Omer Dadi Aur Gharwale | |
| Daam | ||
| 2011 | Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | |
| 2012 | Shehr-e-Zaat | |
| Ashk | ||
| 2016 | Tum Kon Piya | |
| Noor-e-Zindagi | ||
| 2017 | Yaar-e-Bewafa | |
| Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | ||
| Khaani | ||
| 2018 | Naulakha | |
| 2019 | Mere Mohsin | |
| Kahin Deep Jaley | ||
| 2020 | Uraan | |
| Fitrat | ||
| Deewangi | ||
| 2021 | Khuda Aur Mohabbat (season 3) | |
| 2022 | Chauraha | |
| Tere Bin | [19][20] | |
| 2023 | Heer Da Hero | |
| Jannat Se Aagay | ||
| Mannat Murad | ||
| 2024 | Khaie | |
| Yahya | ||
| 2025 | Sanwal Yaar Piya | |
| Case No. 9 |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dil Tera Hogaya | |
| 2021 | Zoya Ne Haan Kardi | [21] |
| Filmy Siyappa | [22] | |
| Teri Meri Kahani | ||
| 2022 | Ruposh | [23][24] |
Films
| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Chambaili | [25] |
| Armaan |
See also
References
- ^ "Abdullah Kadwani becomes GMD, Asad Qureshi COO of Geo TV".
- ^ "Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, of 7th Sky Entertainment, hit another milestone with Geo partnership!". HIP. 20 February 2018.
- ^ "7th Sky Entertainment another Romantic Telefilm 'Teri Meri Kahani'". 5 April 2021.
- ^ Mohammad Kamran Jawaid (8 September 2019). "PRIME TIME: LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG PROBLEMS". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- ^ Mohammad Nasir (17 February 2018). "Abdullah Kadwani becomes GMD, Asad Qureshi COO of Geo TV (profile of Abdullah Kadwani)". The News International (newspaper). Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Producer Abdullah Kadwani is the only Pakistani to be on Rose d'Or Awards Judges Panel". Daily Times. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "AbdullahKadwani – Rose d'Or Awards". Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Producer Abdullah Kadwani is the only Pakistani to be on Rose d'Or Awards Judges Panel". Daily Times. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ "Drama serial Khaani creates history with chart-busting ratings". Something Haute. 21 June 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ Jawaid, Mohammad Kamran (13 April 2021). "Producers Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi aren't here to play". Images. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ "AbdullahKadwani – Rose d'Or Awards". Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ "Indo-Pak serial 'Ana' scheduled to air in August". Indian Television Dot Com. 14 June 2004. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "7th Sky | Entertainment". Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ NewsDesk (1 November 2020). "7th Sky Entertainment Brings New Drama 'Fitrat'". Oyeyeah. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Andheray Dareechay". Archived from the original on 23 December 2025.
- ^ "Ana (TV Series 2004– )". IMDb. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Shiddat (TV Series 2005– ) - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "The heartthrob reveals it all". The Nation. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ Images Staff (18 March 2023). "Tere Bin actor Sabeena Farooq feels 'disturbed' by threats she's received for playing Haya". Images. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ Images Staff (2 February 2023). "Netizens believe the 'chemistry is chemistrying' in Tere Bin after watching Murtasim flirt with his wife". Images. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ "Zoya Nay Haan Kardi Episode, Zoya Nay Haan Kardi Drama Cast, Zoya Nay Haan Kardi Schedule, Zoya Nay Haan Kardi OST". harpalgeo.tv. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "7th Sky | Filmy Siyappa – Telefilm". Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ "Geo tele film Ruposh's popularity crosses new milestone". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Geo TV will air telefilm 'Ruposh' on 7th". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ Shyema Sajjad (29 June 2021). "Chambaili urges the nation to wake up". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 6 July 2021.