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  • Comment: Not notable per last decline which was its 5th. No improvements to the draft since last decline. CNMall41 (talk) 02:56, 8 June 2026 (UTC)
  • Comment: Many of the sources on him are just interviews. Nighfidelity (talk) 03:32, 13 March 2026 (UTC)
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Nameer Khan
Born
Nameer Nawaz Khan

(1996-09-20) 20 September 1996 (age 30)
EducationConcordia University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
  • Host
Years active2021 - present

Nameer Nawaz Khan is a Pakistani-Canadian actor, host and model.[1] He made his television debut in 2023 and rose to prominence with his intense performance in dramas Mein as Ryan and Qarz-e-Jaan as Ammar.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Khan was born and raised in Lahore and holds dual Pakistani‑Canadian citizenship.[1] He later went to Canada and there he studied software engineering.[1][4] He earned a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from a university in Pakistan before relocating to Canada to pursue a Master's degree in Software Engineering at Concordia University.[1] Prior to acting, he worked professionally as a software engineer in both Pakistan and Canada.[5] He quit his corporate job in May 2021 to enter the entertainment industry.[6]

Career

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Khan began his career as a model and also hosted award functions.[1] In 2021, he appeared in Iranian-Canadian composer and guitarist Babak Amini's music video Bekhan Ba Man.[4] In 2022, Khan transitioned into acting made his debut in a short film titled There Are No Children Here.[4] In 2023, he made his television debut with ARY Digital drama Mein (2023), portraying Ryan Jaffar, a supporting role. His performance drew attention for showing early signs of range.[7]

In 2024, he starred in Qarz-e-Jaan on Hum TV, he delivered a breakthrough performance as Ammar Bakhtiyar in the drama, a complex tragic anti-hero.[8] Critics and fans praised his emotional intensity and depth, along with his on-screen chemistry with co-star Yumna Zaidi.[9] His acting in the last episode in particular was appreciated.[10]

In 2025, he starred as Shamraiz Amritsari in ensemble magnum opus drama Main Manto Nahi Hoon on ARY Digital.[11]

In 2026, he starred in a leading role in Aik Aur Pakeezah, a social drama co-produced by Geo Entertainment, the Kash Foundation, and the Government of Canada, which focused on the issue of cybercrime.[12][13][14]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2022 There Are No Children Here Namir Short film [4]

Television series

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Year Title Role Network Notes Ref(s)
2023 Mein Ryan Jaffar ARY Digital Debut [15]
2024 Qarz-e-Jaan Ammar Bakhtiyar Hum TV Negative role [16]
2025 Main Manto Nahin Hoon Shamraiz Amritsari ARY Digital Supporting role [17][18]
2026 Aik Aur Pakeezah Faraz Geo Entertainment Leading role [12][19]

Telefilms

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Year Title Role Network Notes Ref(s)
2025 Badru Chacha Ka Makan Kabir ARY Digital Leading role [20]
A-ONE Travels Faris [21]

Music videos

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Year Song Artist Notes
2021 Bekhan Ba Man Babak Amini [4]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Half Hour With... Nameer Khan". H! Pakistan Magazine. December 21, 2021. Archived from the original on 8 December 2025.
  2. ↑ "نمیر خان نے 'میں' کے سیٹ سے تصویر شیئر کردی". ARY News. October 4, 2023.
  3. ↑ "'قرضِ جاں' نمیر خان کے کیریئر کا ٹرننگ پوائنٹ کیسے؟". Hungama Express. April 5, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "In Conversation with Nameer Khan "Want To Do Something Larger Than Life"". Social Diary Sunday Magazine. December 5, 2021.
  5. ↑ Adnan, Safa (2023-01-19). "'NAMEER KHAN' FROM THE CORPORATE WORLD TO NOW LIVING HIS TRUE PASSION & DREAMS". H! Magazine Pakistan. Archived from the original on 2026-01-17. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ Butt, Nashmia Amir (2024-06-05). "From the corporate world to chasing his free spirit – Nameer Khan says it all! – Grazia Pakistan". Archived from the original on 2026-01-15.
  7. ↑ "Unscripted Success | Nameer Khan - A New Chapter in Stardom". H! Pakistan. 2024-05-24. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  8. ↑ Salamat, Sajid (2025-04-05). "How did 'Qarz-e-Jaan' become a turning point for Nameer Khan?". Daily Times. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  9. ↑ TV, SAMAA (2025-07-16). "Nameer Khan's breakthrough role in Qarz-e-Jaan as Ammar Bakhtiyar". SAMAA TV. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  10. ↑ Radhakrishnan, Manjusha (2025-04-21). "Qarz-e-Jaan finale and last episode of hit Pakistani drama leaves viewers in tears, sparks emotional reactions online". Gulf News. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  11. ↑ "ہمایوں، سجل کا ڈرامہ 'میں منٹو نہیں ہوں' کب نشر ہوگا؟ تاریخ سامنے آگئی". ARY News. January 12, 2025.
  12. 1 2 "Kashf Foundation's new drama Aik Aur Pakeezah confronts cybercrime and the cost of digital harm". Images Dawn News. December 5, 2025.
  13. ↑ Chughtai, Warshma (2026-01-14). "Aik Aur Pakeezah: A Gripping Tale of Strength, Resilience, and Cybercrime". Something Haute. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  14. ↑ "Teaser for Kashf Foundation's latest cybercrime drama 'Aik Aur Pakeezah' drops". The Express Tribune. 2026-01-02. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  15. ↑ "Ayeza Khan's latest pictures go viral". ARY News. November 27, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Nameer Khan reveals how he brought Ammar to life in Qarz-e-Jaan". Samaa TV. April 22, 2025.
  17. ↑ "'Main Manto Nahi Hu' second teaser fuels anticipation". Daily Times. June 26, 2025.
  18. ↑ "The teaser for Humayun Saeed and Sajal Aly's Main Manto Nahi Hoon is out and fan reactions are mixed". Images Dawn. June 21, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Nameer Khan defines 'empathy' as 'Aik Aur Pakeezah' new episode wins hearts". Daily Jang News. January 16, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Merub Ali and Nameer Khan Star in Eid Telefilm 'Badru Chacha Ka Makaan'". Pro Pakistan. March 24, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Eid-ul-Adha 2025: A Feast of Films and Telefilms Awaits!". Pro Pakistan. June 5, 2025.
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