Amin Iqbal is a Pakistani television/film director and writer. He has directed several television series including '' Dil Muhallay Ki Haveli'', ''

Mannat In the Indian subcontinent, ''mannat'' ( hi, मन्नत, ur, منّت) is a wish that one desires to come to fruition, and it may also refer to the vow one makes and fulfils to one or more gods, or a saint after the wish comes true. Th ...

'' and ''

Deedan ''Deedan'' () is a Pakistani serial drama television series written by Attiya Dawood and directed by Amin Iqbal. It stars Sanam Saeed and Mohib Mirza in lead roles. It premiered in October 2018 on A-Plus Entertainment. It marks the third on-scr ...

''. His work as a director on ''

Dushman e Jaan ''Dushman-e-Jaan'' ( ur, , lit=Enemy of Mine) earlier titled ''Dushman'' is a 2020 Pakistani crime romantic thriller drama television series aired on ARY Digital. It is directed by Amin Iqbal and written by Sarwat Nazir. Produced by Humayun Sae ...

'' earned him a nomination for Best Television Director at the Pakistan International Screen Awards.

Career

Iqbal started his career as a writer and director from

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. He first directed and wrote the television series such as ''Biche Ge Ab Kese'', ''Dobara'' and ''Imehaan''. The first project of Iqbal which received positive response was ''

Thakan ''Thakan'' ( ur, ) is an Urdu language Pakistani drama television series directed by Amin Iqbal and written by Faiza Iftikhar. First broadcast in Pakistan by ARY Digital, ''Thakan'' features Saba Qamar, Yumna Zaidi, Saba Hameed, Tauqeer Nasi ...

'' which starred

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and Saba Hameed in leading roles and revolves around the issues of a working women in a patriarchal system. He then directed ''

Teri Raah Main Rul Gai ''Teri Raah Main Rul Gai'' is a 2012 Pakistani drama serial directed by Amin Iqbal, produced by Asif Raza Mir and Babar Javed under their production banner A&B Entertainment and written by Maimoona Khursheed. The drama stars Samiya Mumtaz, S ...

'', '' Meri Dulari'' and '' Dil Muhallay Ki Haveli'', all of which featured Yumna Zaidi and

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as a lead couple and earned him further recognition. Iqbal then directed three other projects for

Geo Entertainment ''Geo Entertainment HD'' or Geo Drama is a Pakistani entertainment television channel owned by Geo Television Network was established in May 2002. Its test transmission started on 14 August 2002 on the PAS 10 digital satellite whereas on 1 Octo ...

; ''

Meri Zindagi Hai Tu ''Meri Zindagi Hai Tu'' (English lit ; My Life is You) is a 2014 Pakistani drama serial directed by Amin Iqbal, produced by A&B Entertainment and written by Faiza Iftikhar. The drama stars Ahsan Khan, Maya Ali and Aiza Khan in lead roles. The ...

'', which revolves around the obsession of a girl with her aunt's fiancé, ''

'', a love story of a pressurised relationship and ''

Dilfareb ''Dilfareb'' (English ; Seductive) is a 2015 Pakistani drama serial directed by Amin Iqbal, and written by Zafar Mairaj. The drama stars Omair Rana, Mira Sethi and Alia Butt in lead roles, and first aired on 22 May 2015 on Geo Entertainment, on ...

'', love triangle themed penned by Zafar Mairaj which further established his career as a director. In 2018, he directed

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and

Sanam Saeed Sanam Saeed (born 2 February 1985) is a Pakistani actress, singer and former model who predominantly works in Urdu cinema and television. She is best known for portraying the role of Kashaf Murtaza in Momina Duraid's ''Zindagi Gulzar Hai'' for ...

starrer ''

'' which revolves around the love story of two individuals and was shot in the

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. The series was praised for its aesthetics and visuals. His next project ''

'' met with reviews from critics and audience, earned him critical acclaim and became first critical success of his career. Iqbal's recently directed ''

Ishq E Laa ''Ishq E Laa'' () is a Pakistani television drama series produced by Momina Duraid under her banner productions, written by Qaisra Hayat and directed by Amin Iqbal. The serial marks the acting debut of Azaan Sami Khan, with Sajal Aly and Y ...

'' starring

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, Yumna Zaidi and Azaan Sami Khan is currently airing on

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Filmography

* '' Rehbra''

Television

Awards and nominations

* Nominated - 2nd Pakistan International Screen Awards - Best Television Director - ''

References

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