Nauman Ijaz Wiki, Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Nauman Ijaz is a veteran Pakistani actor, TV anchor, and TV show presenter. He was honoured with the Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2012.

Wiki/Biography

Nauman Ijaz also spelt as Nouman Ijaz ^[1]Facebook – Nouman Ijaz or Noman Ijaz was born on Sunday, 14 February 1965 (age 59 years; as of 2024) in Ichhra, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. He did his schooling at Cathedral High School and Divisional Public School, Model Town (both in Lahore). He then attended Forman Christian College in Lahore, and later, he did an LLB at Punjab University, Lahore.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 6′ 1″

Weight (approx.): 75 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Brown

Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 39″, Waist 32″, Biceps 12″

Family

He belongs to a Punjabi Muslim family.

Parents & Siblings

His father was a manager in a film theatre. His elder brother’s name is Awais Ijaz. He has a sister.

Wife & Children

On 18 January 1996, he got married to Rabia Nauman.

The couple has three sons named Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz (actor), Rayaan Naumaan, and Shahmeer Naumaan.

Career

Theatre

He made his debut in theatre plays with the Urdu theatre play ‘Ek Raat.’ He then performed in many Urdu theatre plays in Pakistan and various other countries.

TV

Actor

He made his TV acting debut with the 1988 Urdu TV drama ‘Din.’ He then appeared in various Urdu TV dramas like ‘Dasht’ (1993; NTM), ‘Mera Saeein’ (2010; ARY Digital), ‘Durr-e-Shahwar’ (2011; Hum TV), ‘Jackson Heights’ (2014; Urdu 1), ‘Parizaad’ (2021; Hum TV), and ‘Sang-e-Mah’ (2022; Hum TV).

Host

He has hosted various Urdu TV shows such as ‘Mazaaq Raat’ (2013; Dunya TV), and ‘G Sarkar’ (2021; Neo News).

Film

In 2008, he made his film debut with the Urdu film ‘Ramchand Pakistani’ in which he played the role of Abdullah.

He has acted in various Urdu films like ‘Small Voices’ (2008), and ‘Hijrat’ (2016). He has also appeared in a few Punjabi films like ‘Virsa’ (2010) and ‘Hijrat’ (2016).

Web Series

In 2017, he appeared in the Urdu TV mini-series ‘Saat Mulaqatien,’ streamed on Nashpati Prime.

He acted in the 2022 Urdu web series ‘Mrs. & Mr. Shameem’ which streamed on Zee5.

Other Work

In 2023, he worked as a producer in the Urdu TV drama ‘Gunjal Drama’ which aired on Aur Life.

He has been featured in TV commercials for brands like J7 Emporium Mall, LU Bakeri Biscuits, and Pepsi.

Awards & Honours

Hum Awards

• 2009: Best TV Actor-Satellite for the Urdu TV series Khamoshiyan
  

  Nauman Ijaz with his HUM Award

• 2012: Best Actor for the Urdu TV series Bari Aapa

PTV Awards

• 2012: Best Actor Jury for the Urdu TV series Dil Behkay Ga

Lux Style Awards

• 2002: Best TV Actor

• 2006: Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) for the Urdu TV series Sassi

• 2006: Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) for the Urdu TV series Malangi

• 2007: Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) for the Urdu TV series Malangi

• 2007: Best TV Actor (Satellite) for the Urdu TV series Dohri

• 2009: Best TV Actor (Satellite) for Khamoshiyan

• 2010: Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) for the Urdu TV series Kaghaz Ki Nao

• 2010: Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) for the Urdu TV series Ao Kahani Buntay Hain

• 2013: Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) for the Urdu TV series Qeemat

• 2013: Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) for the Urdu TV series Kami Reh Gaee

• 2018: Best TV Actor (Critics’ Choice) for the Urdu TV series Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila

Honour

• 2012: Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan

Facts/Trivia

• He regularly works out at a gym to maintain his fitness.
  

  Nauman Ijaz at a gym

• He is often spotted smoking cigars and cigarettes.
  

  Nauman Ijaz smoking a cigar

• In his leisure time, he enjoys travelling, reading books, and playing the guitar.
  

  Nauman Ijaz playing a guitar

• He has supported various NGOs and social welfare causes. He has been associated with Indus Hospital and Akhuwat Foundation for a few years.

• In 2020, during a talk show, he confessed that he cheated on his wife several times and cleverly hid it from her. He even criticised the #MeToo Movement on the show for which he received backlash from netizens. ^[2]Gulf News

• In 2022, Nauman was listed in the Trailblazers Hot 100 list.
  

  Nauman Ijaz in Hot 100 list