# Babar Javed

Babar Javed (Urdu: بابر جاوید) is a Pakistani television and film producer and director. He has produced and directed series such as Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Qaid-e-Tanhai, Mera Saaein, Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, Aasmanon Pay Likha, Bashar Momin, Adhoora Bandhan, and Mor Mahal, all under his production company A&B Entertainment that he co-founded with actor turned filmmaker Asif Raza Mir. Javed has earned eight Lux Style Awards as a director and producer. In 2016, he received his first ARY Film Award nomination for the producing 2015 biopic film Manto.

## Career

Javed started his career in 2001 as a director and producer, and later in 2009, Babar co-founded a production company A&B Entertainment with actor Asif Raza Mir and produced projects for Hum TV, ARY Digital, and Geo TV. Their debut project, Diya Jalay, starring Samiya Mumtaz, earned them critical praise, and their claim to fame came with the 2010 ensemble cast drama serial also starring Mumtaz, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, by Umera Ahmed, that earned the duo as producers recognition and positive appraisal. In 2013, the duo merged their production company with Geo TV for producing and directing the channel's projects only, prior to the merger they usually created projects for ARY Digital and Geo Entertainment.

## Filmography

Following is the selected list of Film and TV series Produced and Directed by Javed:
| Film | Film | Film | Film |
| Year | Film | AS | AS |
| 2015 | Manto | Producer | Producer |
| TV Series and shows | TV Series and shows | TV Series and shows | TV Series and shows |
| Year | Title | AS | Channel |
| 2001 | Game | Director | PTV World |
| 2002 | Ishq | Director | Hum TV |
| 2003 | Koi Lamha Gulaab ho | Director | Hum TV |
| 2005 | Tere Jane ke Baad | Director | Hum TV |
| 2006 | Khamosiyaan | Director | Hum TV |
| 2006 | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Director | GEO TV |
| 2007 | The Ghosts (TV Series) | Director | Hum TV |
| 2007 | Manay Na Ye Dil | Director | Hum TV |
| 2007 | Jhumka Jaan | Director | Hum TV |
| 2007 | Man-o-Salwa | Director | Hum TV |
| 2008 | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Director | GEO TV |
| 2008 | Meri Jaan | Director | Hum TV |
| 2008 | Meri Un Suni Kahani | Director | Hum TV |
| 2008 | Tere Liye | Director | ARY Digital |
| 2009 | Ishq Junoon Dewaangi | Director | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Diya Jaley | Director and Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2010 | Haal e Dil | Director and Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2010 | Shehre Dil Key Darwazay | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2010 | Saraab | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2010 | Mera Saaein (Season 1) | Director and Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2010 | Qaid-e-Tanhai | Director and Producer | Hum TV |
| 2010 | Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Director and Producer | Hum TV |
| 2010 | yariyan | Director and Producer | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Pul-sirat | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Khushboo Ka Ghar | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Maaye Ni | Director and Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Main Haari | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Main Chand Si | Director and Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Qissa Chaar Darvesh | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Kaala Jadu Season 1 | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Khushboo Ka Ghar | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Umm-e-Kulsoom | Director and Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | My Dear Sautan | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2011 | Sandal | Director and Producer | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Ruswa | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Tootay Huway Per | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Aik Hatheli Par Hinna Aik Hatheli Par Lahoo | Director and Producer | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Meri Subha Ka Sitara | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (Season 1) | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Jo Chale To Jaan Se Guzar Gaye | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Khuda Or Mohabbat | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Meray Khwab Raiza Raiza | Producer | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Meray Khwab Raiza Raiza | Producer | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Mera Saaein (Season 2) | Director and Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2012 | Sabz Qadam | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2012 | Meri Ladli | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2012 | Topi Drama | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2012 | Thakan | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2012 | Khushi Ek Roag | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2012 | Aks | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2012 | Mera Yaqeen | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2012 | Shadi Mubarak | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2012 | Mera pehla pyar | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2012 | Kaliyan Mere Angan Ki | Producer | Express Entertainment |
| 2012 | Tishnagi | Director and Producer | Express Entertainment |
| 2012 | Mere Huzoor | Producer | Express Entertainment |
| 2012 | Baat Hai Ruswai ki | Producer | Express Entertainment |
| 2012 | Larka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore Di | Producer | Express Entertainment |
| 2012 | Sirat-e-Mustaqeem | Producer | Express Entertainment |
| 2012 | Teri Raah Mein Rul Gai | Producer | Urdu 1 |
| 2012 | Jahez | Director and Producer | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Bano Bazar | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Sabz Pari Laal Kabootar | Director and Producer | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Aik Nayee Cinderella | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga (season 2) | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Mi Raqsam | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Bano Bazar | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Kaala Jadu (Season 2) | Producer | Ary Digital |
| 2013 | Teesri Manzil | Producer | A-plus |
| 2013 | Meri Dulari | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Dil Muhallay Ki Haveli | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Teri Berukhi | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Meri Zindagi Hai Tu | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Meri Maa | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Kalmohi | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Adhoori Aurat | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Dil Muhallay Ki Haveli | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Ghaao | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Mann Ke Moti | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Aasmano Pe Likha | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Meri Dulari | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Meri Zindagi Hai Tu | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Meri Maa | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Uff Yeh Mohabbat | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Bikhra Mera Naseeb | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Ghar Aik Jannat | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Rukhsati | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Iqrar | Director and Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Rasam | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Malika-e-Aliya (Season 1) | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Mazaji Khudaa | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Choti | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Chhoti Chhoti Khushiyan | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Aap Ki Kaneez | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Saltanatey Dil | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Do Qadam Dur They | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Ladoo Mai Pali | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Uff ye Mohabbat | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Bashar Momin | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Bikhra Mera Naseeb | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Deemak | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Chandni | Producer | Express Entertainment |
| 2015 | Sasural Meri Behan Ka | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Malika-e-Aliya (Season 2) | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Sada Sukhi Raho | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Maikey Ko Dedo Sandes | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Sila Aur Jannat | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Dil Ishq | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Mera Yaha Koi Nahi | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Ishqaaway | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Mujhe Kuch Kehna ha | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Rishtoo Ki Door | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Dil Fareeb | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Kaanch Ki Gurya | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Ali Ki Ammi | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Saas Bahu | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Dua | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Anaya Tumhari Hui | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Bari Bahu | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Kahan tum chale gaye | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Maikay Ki Yaad Na Aaye | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Manchali | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Marzi | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Mera Dard Bayzuban | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Shaam Dhaley | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Thoda Sa Aasman | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Yeh Chahatein Yeh Shiddatein | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Meri Saheli Meri Bhabi | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Babul Ka Angna | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Maikey Ki Yad Na Aaye | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Chahat Hui Tere Naam | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Manjhdhar | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Joru Ka Ghulam | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Sangdil | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Roshni | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Bechari Mehrunnisa | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Marzi | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Iss Khamoshi Ka Matlab | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Wafa | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Mannat | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Noor Jahan | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Dekho Chaand Aaya | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | ManChahi | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Manchali | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Dhaani | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Mor Mahal | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Mein Akeli | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Aao Laut Chalein | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Hina Ki Khushboo | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Rani | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Zoya Sawleha | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Mera Haq | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | bedardi saiyaan | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Adhora Bandhan | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Kabhi Socha Na Tha | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Sawera | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | bholi bano | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Malkin | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Tere Bina | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Khan | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Kaif-E-Baharan | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Naik Parveen | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Silsilay | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Saaya | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howey Ga (Season 4) | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Bayrehem | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Beti Jaisi | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Umm-e-Haniya | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Zamani Manzil Key Maskhrey | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Shayad | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Khalish | Producer | Geo TV |
| 2020 | Tarap | Producer | Hum TV |
| 2020 | Mein Rani | Producer | |
| 2020 | Mala Mir | Producer | A-Plus Entertainment |
| 2022 | Meri Gurya | Producer | Aan TV |
| 2022 | Ilzaam | Producer | Aan TV |
| 2022 | Bas Kar (Satire Show) | Producer | Express News |
| 2023 | Meri Betiyaan | Producer | Aan TV |
| 2023 | Yeh Dooriyaan | Producer | Aan TV |
| 2023 | Ahsas (Ramzan Special) | Producer | Express Entertainment |
| 2023 | Main Kahani Hoon | Producer | Express Entertainment |
| 2024 | Dayain | Producer | Express Entertainment |
| 2024 | Main Kahani Hun Season 2 | Producer | Express Entertainment |
| 2024 | Saraab | Producer | Aurlife TV |
| 2024 | Suhana | Producer | Aurlife TV |
| 2024 | Chand Nagar | Producer | Bol Network |
| 2024 | Bol Kahani | Producer | Bol Network |
| 2024 | Raaz Horror Series | Producer | Green TV |
| 2024 | Nasihat Ramzan Series | Producer | Green TV |
| 2024 | Life Green Hay Ramaz Show | Producer | Green TV |
| 2024 | Rafta Rafta | Producer | Green TV |
| 2024 | Let's Try Mohabbat | Producer | Green TV |
| 2024 | Dil Manay Na | Producer | Green TV |
| 2024 | Dua Aur Azaan | Producer | Green TV |
| 2024 | Mere Ranjhna | Producer | Green TV |
| 2024 | Yaar-e-Mann | Producer | Green TV |
| 2024 | Mooray Piya | Producer | Green TV |

## Awards and nominations

List of Accolades received by Babar Javed :
| Year | Award / Ceremony | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
| 2018 | Pakistan Film Festival - New York | | Manto | | Won |
| 2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Film | Manto | Nominated | |
| 2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Director (Sarmad Sultan Khoosat) | Manto | | |
| 2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Actor (Sarmad Sultan Khoosat) | Manto | | |
| 2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Actress (Sania Saeed) | Manto | | |
| 2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Nimra Bucha) | Manto | | |
| 2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Playback Singer - Male (Ali Sethi - Aah Ko Chahiye) | Manto | | |
| 2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Playback Singer - Female (Zebunnisa Bangash - Kya Hoga) | Manto | | |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Actor Jury (Sarmad Sultan Khoosat) | Manto | | Won |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Actress Jury (Sania Saeed) | Manto | | Won |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Film | Manto | | Nominated |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Director | Manto | | |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Actor (Sarmad Sultan Khoosat) | Manto | | |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Actress (Sania Saeed) | Manto | |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Saba Qamar) | Manto | |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Akbar Subhani) | Manto | |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Male Playback Singer (Ali Sethi - Aah Ko Chahiye) | Manto | |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Female Playback Singer (Meesha Shafi - Mehram Dilaan De Nahi) | Manto | |
| 2016 | 18th Jaipur International Film Festival | Best Actor (Sarmad Sultan Khoosat) | Manto | | Won |
| 2016 | 18th Jaipur International Film Festival | Best Editing | Manto | | |
| 2016 | 18th Jaipur International Film Festival | Best Sound | Manto | | |
| 2016 | London Asian Film Festival | Special Recognition Award | Manto | | |
| 2015 | 14th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actor (Faisal Qureshi) | Bashar Momin | | |
| 2014 | 4th Pakistan Media Awards | Best Sitcom | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Won | |
| 2014 | 13th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Satellite) | Daagh | Won | |
| 2013 | 12th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Satellite) | Mera Yaqeen | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 11th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Satellite) | Mera Saaein | Won | |
| 2012 | 11th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director | Mera Saaein | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 11th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Satellite) | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 11th Lux Style Awards | Best Original Soundtrack | Khuda Aur Mohabbat | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 11th Lux Style Awards | Best Original Soundtrack | Qaid-e-Tanhai | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 11th Lux Style Awards | Best Original Soundtrack | Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Nominated |
| 2010 | 9th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director | Ishq Junoon Deewangi | Nominated | |
| 2009 | 8th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director (Satellite) | Jhumka Jaan | Won | |
| 2009 | 8th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director (Satellite) | Khamoshiyan | Nominated | |
| 2009 | 8th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director (Satellite) | Manay Na Ye Dil | Nominated | |
| 2008 | 7th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director (Satellite) | Man-O-Salwa | Nominated | |
| 2007 | 6th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director (Satellite) | Kuch Dil Nay Kaha | Won | |