Muneeb Butt (Urdu: منیب بٹ) is a Pakistani actor who works in Urdu cinema and television.[2][3]

Muneeb Butt
منیب بٹ
Born (1992-04-14) 14 April 1992 (age 32)[1]
Karachi, Pakistan
CitizenshipPakistani
EducationBS in media studies
Alma materIqra University
Occupation(s)Actor
Model
Years active2012–present
Notable workKaisa Hai Naseeban
Koi Chand Rakh
Silsilay
Yaariyan
Baandi
Spouse
(m. 2018)
Children2
RelativesMinal Khan (sister-in-law)

He started acting in 2012 and appeared in television serials that have included Daldal (2017), Baandi (2018), Koi Chand Rakh (2018), Kaisa Hai Naseeban (2019), Yaariyan (2019), Qarar (2020) and Baddua (2021).[4][5][6]

Early life and education

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He was born into a Kashmiri family[7] in Karachi, and has two siblings, a brother and a sister.[8]

He got a BS degree in media studies.[9]

Career

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After working as a commercial model for many well-known brands for several years, he made his acting debut on TV in 2012, with a drama serial called Baandi which aired on ARY Digital.[10]

Personal life

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Butt was engaged to actress Aiman Khan with whom he has worked in serials Bay Qasoor (2015), Googly Muhalla (2015), Khatoon Manzil (2015) Khwab Saraye (2016) and Baandi (2018).[11] The couple got married in November 2018.[12][13] The couple had a baby in 2019, Amal Muneeb. In 2023 they had another baby, Miral Muneeb.[14]

Filmography

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Television serials

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Year Title Role Channel Notes Ref
2012 Baandi ARY Digital TV debut [10]
2013 Humnasheen Saqib Hum TV
Kadoorat Adnan [15]
2014 Shanakht Haris Cameo
2015 Bay Qasoor Babar ARY Digital [4]
Rishton Ki Dor Zain Geo TV [4]
Googly Mohalla Farhat / Goli PTV Home Cricket World Cup 2015 special series
Judaai Hassam Geo TV
Khatoon Manzil Aamir Sajid ARY Digital
2015–2016 Aik Thi Misaal Wasiq Hum TV [4]
2016 Khwab Saraye Faizan [4]
Tum Yaad Aaye Ahmer ARY Digital [4]
Khwaabon Ke Darmiyaan Faraz Mustafa Zee TV Indian TV debut [4]
2017 Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (season 2) Arsalan Hum TV Anthology series; Episode 37
Zindaan Asad ARY Digital [16]
Yeh Ishq Hai Humaiyun Episode "Kiya Yehi Pyar Hai"
Ghairat Zohaib [17]
2017–2018 Daldal Kamran Hum TV [18]
2018 Silsilay Shahzaib Geo TV [5]
Zid Muneeb Express TV
2018–2019 Koi Chand Rakh Umair ARY Digital [19]
Baandi Wali Ali Khan Hum TV Also appeared in 2012 series of same title [20]
2019 Kaisa Hai Naseeban Ahmed ARY Digital [6]
Yaariyan Umair Geo TV
Choti Choti Batain Rehaan Hum TV
2020 Qaraar Ammar
2021 Mujhay Vida Kar Usman ARY Digital
Baddua Junaid
2022 Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat Ayaan
Qalandar Tabrez Geo TV [21]
2023 Sar-e-Rah Sarang ARY Digital
Tere Aany Se Mahir Geo TV Ramadan special drama
2024 Shiddat Sultan

Telefilms

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Year Title Role Ref
2017 Rishta Baraye Farokht Safdar
2019 Pinky Ka Dulha Bilal
2020 Lo Pakray Gaye
2021 Wedding Virus
Filmy Siyappa
2022 Made For China Alam [22]
Mast Mohabbat Affan

Films

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2015 Halla Gulla Udaas Debut film [23]
TBA Ishq 2020 [4]

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Category Project Result Ref(s)
2019 ARY Digital - Social Media Drama Awards Best Supporting Actor (Male) Koi Chand Rakh Won [24]
Hum Awards Best Actor Popular Baandi Nominated [25]
Best Onscreen Couple Nominated
2020 Pakistan International Screen Awards Best Television Actor Yaariyan Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Muneeb Butt celebrates his 30th birthday with his wife Aiman and kids, Bol News, April 2022
  2. ^ "Aimen Khan, Muneeb Butt tie the knot". The Nation. Pakistan: The Nation (Pakistan). 23 November 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Muneeb Butt, brother share memories of mischievous childhood". ARYNEWS. Pakistan: ARY News. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h Shabbir, Buraq. "Television's new faces that deserve our attention". The News. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  5. ^ a b "People love spreading rumours about celebrities". Daily Times. 14 January 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  6. ^ a b Desk, Instep. "Upcoming plays of 2019". The News International. Retrieved 25 January 2019. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ Haider Rifaat (15 January 2018), "‘People love spreading rumours about celebrities’", Daily Times. Retrieved 29 January 2019. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024.
  8. ^ Saira Khan (28 January 2018), "Rapid Fire: Muneeb Butt is a complete foodie and can't live without his phone!", Hipinpakistan. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  9. ^ Asif Khan, "Muneeb Butt", TheNews. Retrieved 29 January 2019. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024.
  10. ^ a b Buraq Shabbir, "Television’s new faces that deserve our attention", TheNews. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  11. ^ "Aiman Khan & Muneeb Butt's engagement pictures - Samaa TV". Samaa TV. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  12. ^ "In pictures: TV actors Aiman Khan, Muneeb Butt tie the knot". The Express Tribune. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  13. ^ "Aiman Khan, Muneeb Butt's Mehndi photos are BREATHTAKING!". Daily Pakistan. 28 November 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  14. ^ Images Staff (30 August 2019). "Muneeb Butt and Aiman Khan just had a baby girl". DAWN. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  15. ^ "Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt tie the knot | The Weekly Pakistan". The Weekly Pakistan. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  16. ^ Khan, Saira (2 December 2016). "Muneeb Butt begins shooting for ARYs next play called 'Zindaan'". HIP. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  17. ^ Jabeen, Yusra (24 July 2017). "TV drama Ghairat explores the aftermath of an honour killing". DAWN. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  18. ^ "Daldal portrays illegal immigration". The Nation. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  19. ^ Saleem, Sadiq. "I was always inclined to take up acting". The News International. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  20. ^ Shirazi, Maria. "Yasir Hussain to play antagonist in Baandi". The News International. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  21. ^ Irfan ul Haq (4 October 2022). "Muneeb Butt and Komal Meer's upcoming drama Qalandar is about faith in God making everything work out". Dawn Images. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  22. ^ Mukhtar, Shabana (9 May 2022). "Telefilm Review | Made for China | Eid-ul-Fitr Day 3 | Hum TV". The Other Me Unfolded. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  23. ^ "Pakistan all set for some 'Halla Gulla' on Eid-ul-Azha". The News. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  24. ^ "ARY Social Media Awards 2018 – List of Nominations". ARY Digital.
  25. ^ "Here's everyone who won big at the 7th Hum Awards". Dawn Images. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
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