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| The 2019 crime drama ''[[Cheekh]]'', was one of the most successful and acclaimed dramas of 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1181757|title=Will Cheekh be the drama that actually punishes the rapist?|last=Khan|first=Sheeba|date=2019-01-31|website=DAWN|language=en|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref> His role of an antagonist opposite [[Saba Qamar]], was well-received by the critics as well as by the public, establishing Khan as a leading actor in [[Pakistani dramas|Urdu television]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/353359/ch...ry-as-the-coldblooded-murderer/|title='Cheekh' episode 6 — Bilal Abbas Khan is scary as the coldblooded murderer|date=2019-02-10|website=Daily Times|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref> ''[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]'' stated that Khan is "scary as the coldblooded murderer", while ''Mangobaaz'' labelled him as "a modern day masterpiece".<ref name=TNS/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mangobaaz.com/people-th...cheekh-but-is-there-enough-proof|title=People Think Bilal Abbas Khan Is The Psycho Villain In "Cheekh" But Is There Enough Proof?|last=Zia|first=Iman|date=2019-02-08|website=[[MangoBaaz]]|access-date=2019-02-20}}</ref> At the annual [[Lux Style Awards]], he received another Best Television Actor nomination.<ref name="dawn">{{Cite web |url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1176954 |title=Thora Jee Le teaches us how NOT to conduct relationships |date=23 January 2017 |work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]|location=Pakistan |access-date=21 December 2018}}</ref> He next starred as a [[Naval officer]] in the patriotic military-based telefilm ''[[Laal (film)|Laal]]'', which was aired on television on the occasion of [[Pakistan Day]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/07-Feb-2019/bilal-abbas-to-play-a-navy-officer-in-telefilm-laal|title=Bilal Abbas to play a Navy officer in Telefilm 'Laal'|date=6 February 2019|website=The Nation|access-date=22 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine...y-a-navy-officer-in-his-next-laal|title=Bilal Abbas Khan to essay a Navy officer in his next, Laal|last=NewsBytes|website=The News International|access-date=22 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine...laal-makes-it-to-amazon-prime|title=Pakistani telefilm Laal makes it to Amazon Prime|last=NewsBytes|website=The News|language=en|access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/371759/te...ngs-with-its-sheer-brilliance/|title=Telefilm 'Laal' tugs at our heartstrings with its sheer brilliance|date=2019-03-31|website=[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref> | The 2019 crime drama ''[[Cheekh]]'', was one of the most successful and acclaimed dramas of 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1181757|title=Will Cheekh be the drama that actually punishes the rapist?|last=Khan|first=Sheeba|date=2019-01-31|website=DAWN|language=en|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref> His role of an antagonist opposite [[Saba Qamar]], was well-received by the critics as well as by the public, establishing Khan as a leading actor in [[Pakistani dramas|Urdu television]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/353359/ch...ry-as-the-coldblooded-murderer/|title='Cheekh' episode 6 — Bilal Abbas Khan is scary as the coldblooded murderer|date=2019-02-10|website=Daily Times|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref> ''[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]'' stated that Khan is "scary as the coldblooded murderer", while ''Mangobaaz'' labelled him as "a modern day masterpiece".<ref name=TNS/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mangobaaz.com/people-th...cheekh-but-is-there-enough-proof|title=People Think Bilal Abbas Khan Is The Psycho Villain In "Cheekh" But Is There Enough Proof?|last=Zia|first=Iman|date=2019-02-08|website=[[MangoBaaz]]|access-date=2019-02-20}}</ref> At the annual [[Lux Style Awards]], he received another Best Television Actor nomination.<ref name="dawn">{{Cite web |url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1176954 |title=Thora Jee Le teaches us how NOT to conduct relationships |date=23 January 2017 |work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]|location=Pakistan |access-date=21 December 2018}}</ref> He next starred as a [[Naval officer]] in the patriotic military-based telefilm ''[[Laal (film)|Laal]]'', which was aired on television on the occasion of [[Pakistan Day]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nation.com.pk/07-Feb-2019/bilal-abbas-to-play-a-navy-officer-in-telefilm-laal|title=Bilal Abbas to play a Navy officer in Telefilm 'Laal'|date=6 February 2019|website=The Nation|access-date=22 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine...y-a-navy-officer-in-his-next-laal|title=Bilal Abbas Khan to essay a Navy officer in his next, Laal|last=NewsBytes|website=The News International|access-date=22 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine...laal-makes-it-to-amazon-prime|title=Pakistani telefilm Laal makes it to Amazon Prime|last=NewsBytes|website=The News|language=en|access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/371759/te...ngs-with-its-sheer-brilliance/|title=Telefilm 'Laal' tugs at our heartstrings with its sheer brilliance|date=2019-03-31|website=[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref> |
| Khan began 2020 with the role of a dumb but mathematics genius in the comedy drama ''[[Pyar Ke Sadqay]]'', opposite [[Yumna Zaidi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine...s-up-for-another-unique-character|title=Yumna Zaidi gears up for another unique character|last=NewsBytes|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref> The series as well as his performance was widely praised by the public and the critics.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> ''[[The Nation]]'' said that Khan has raised the "bar high" for his performance in the series.<ref name="nation.com.pk"/> His next appearance was opposite Madiha Imam in [[Mehreen Jabbar]]'s social comedy web-series ''[[Ek Jhoothi Love Story|Aik Jhooti Love Story]]'', as a computer hardware technician who unknowingly romances his neighbour through an online profile with a fake persona.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12725076/|title=Aik Jhooti Love Story|date=2020-11-09|website=IMDb|language=en|access-date=2020-11-09}}</ref> The web-series, written by Umera Ahmed, was streamed on the Indian video on demand service, called [[Zee5]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/...es-of-social-media-1.74951489|title=Pakistani series 'Ek Jhooti Love Story' explores love in times of social media|date=2020-11-09|website=Gulf News|language=en|access-date=2020-11-09}}</ref> Critical opinion on his acting prowess was overwhelming; critic Maliha Rehman of ''[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]'' wrote, "Bilal has been proving his acting brilliance for some time now, completely personifying every character that he plays. In ''Aik Jhooti Love Story'', he transforms completely into Sohail, bringing an earthy, very real sweetness to his role.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1185984/ek-jhooti-love-story-will-surely-make-you-smile|title=Ek Jhooti Love Story will surely make you smile|date=2020-11-09|website=Dawn|language=en|access-date=2020-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/202...y-or-not-i-cant-decide-that-for-you/|title=To Love 'Ek Jhooti Love Story' Or Not, I Can't Decide That For You|date=2020-11-09|website=Fuchsia|language=en|access-date=2020-11-09}}</ref> Khan concluded the year with the [[Me Too movement (Pakistan)|#MeToo movement]]-based thriller series ''[[Dunk (2020 TV series)|Dunk]]'', where he played the hot-headed love interest of [[Sana Javed]]'s character, alongside her, Noman Ijaz, and [[Yasra Rizvi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/character-posters-of-upcoming-drama-dunk-revealed/|title=Character posters of upcoming drama Dunk revealed|date=2020-12-03|website=Something Haute|language=en|access-date=2020-12-03}}</ref><ref name="tribune.com.pk">{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2274756/bilal-abbas-khan-has-humorous-banter-with-ben-dunk|title=Bilal Abbas Khan has humorous banter with Ben Dunk|date=2020-12-05|website=Express Tribune|language=en|access-date=2020-12-05}}</ref> Khan described his character as "a very realistic one. Haider is an honest guy who stands with the truth and fights for what is right."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/202...rom-23rd-december-on-ary-digital/|title=Bilal Abbas Khan Reveals Shades Of Haider As DUNK About To Go On Air!|date=2020-12-22|website=Fuchsia|language=en|access-date=2020-12-25}}</ref> Based on a real-life story of a family in [[Sargodha]], ''Dunk'' generated controversy when its producer, [[Fahad Mustafa]], stated against the sexual harassment cases, citing that many of the men are falsely accused.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/118627...-to-victims-of-false-allegations|title=People call out Fahad Mustafa for terming Dunk 'a tribute to victims of false allegations' |date=2020-12-27|website=Dawn|language=en|access-date=2020-12-27}}</ref> Muna Moini of ''Something Haute'' found the series to be "a multi-layered drama full of powerful performances."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/teaser-review-dunk-has-blockbuster-written-all-over-it/|title=Teaser review: Dunk has blockbuster written all over it|date=2020-12-08|website=Something Haute|language=en|access-date=2020-12-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/epis...-full-of-powerful-performances/|title=Episode One: Dunk is a multi-layered drama full of powerful performances|date=2020-12-24|website=Something Haute|language=en|access-date=2020-12-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cutacut.com/2021/02/26/best-pakistani-dramas/|title=5 dramas that are ruling our TV screens|date=2021-02-26|website=Cutacut|language=en}}</ref> | Khan began 2020 with the role of a dumb but mathematics genius in the comedy drama ''[[Pyar Ke Sadqay]]'', opposite [[Yumna Zaidi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine...s-up-for-another-unique-character|title=Yumna Zaidi gears up for another unique character|last=NewsBytes|website=www.thenews.com.pk|language=en|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref> The series as well as his performance was widely praised by the public and the critics.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> ''[[The Nation]]'' said that Khan has raised the "bar high" for his performance in the series.<ref name="nation.com.pk"/> His next appearance was opposite Madiha Imam in [[Mehreen Jabbar]]'s social comedy web-series ''Aik Jhooti Love Story'', as a computer hardware technician who unknowingly romances his neighbour through an online profile with a fake persona.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12725076/|title=Aik Jhooti Love Story|date=2020-11-09|website=IMDb|language=en|access-date=2020-11-09}}</ref> The web-series, written by Umera Ahmed, was streamed on the Indian video on demand service, called [[Zee5]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/...es-of-social-media-1.74951489|title=Pakistani series 'Ek Jhooti Love Story' explores love in times of social media|date=2020-11-09|website=Gulf News|language=en|access-date=2020-11-09}}</ref> Critical opinion on his acting prowess was overwhelming; critic Maliha Rehman of ''[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]'' wrote, "Bilal has been proving his acting brilliance for some time now, completely personifying every character that he plays. In ''Aik Jhooti Love Story'', he transforms completely into Sohail, bringing an earthy, very real sweetness to his role.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1185984/ek-jhooti-love-story-will-surely-make-you-smile|title=Ek Jhooti Love Story will surely make you smile|date=2020-11-09|website=Dawn|language=en|access-date=2020-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/202...y-or-not-i-cant-decide-that-for-you/|title=To Love 'Ek Jhooti Love Story' Or Not, I Can't Decide That For You|date=2020-11-09|website=Fuchsia|language=en|access-date=2020-11-09}}</ref> Khan concluded the year with the [[Me Too movement (Pakistan)|#MeToo movement]]-based thriller series ''[[Dunk (2020 TV series)|Dunk]]'', where he played the hot-headed love interest of [[Sana Javed]]'s character, alongside her, Noman Ijaz, and [[Yasra Rizvi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/character-posters-of-upcoming-drama-dunk-revealed/|title=Character posters of upcoming drama Dunk revealed|date=2020-12-03|website=Something Haute|language=en|access-date=2020-12-03}}</ref><ref name="tribune.com.pk">{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2274756/bilal-abbas-khan-has-humorous-banter-with-ben-dunk|title=Bilal Abbas Khan has humorous banter with Ben Dunk|date=2020-12-05|website=Express Tribune|language=en|access-date=2020-12-05}}</ref> Khan described his character as "a very realistic one. Haider is an honest guy who stands with the truth and fights for what is right."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fuchsiamagazine.com/202...rom-23rd-december-on-ary-digital/|title=Bilal Abbas Khan Reveals Shades Of Haider As DUNK About To Go On Air!|date=2020-12-22|website=Fuchsia|language=en|access-date=2020-12-25}}</ref> Based on a real-life story of a family in [[Sargodha]], ''Dunk'' generated controversy when its producer, [[Fahad Mustafa]], stated against the sexual harassment cases, citing that many of the men are falsely accused.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/118627...-to-victims-of-false-allegations|title=People call out Fahad Mustafa for terming Dunk 'a tribute to victims of false allegations' |date=2020-12-27|website=Dawn|language=en|access-date=2020-12-27}}</ref> Muna Moini of ''Something Haute'' found the series to be "a multi-layered drama full of powerful performances."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/teaser-review-dunk-has-blockbuster-written-all-over-it/|title=Teaser review: Dunk has blockbuster written all over it|date=2020-12-08|website=Something Haute|language=en|access-date=2020-12-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/epis...-full-of-powerful-performances/|title=Episode One: Dunk is a multi-layered drama full of powerful performances|date=2020-12-24|website=Something Haute|language=en|access-date=2020-12-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cutacut.com/2021/02/26/best-pakistani-dramas/|title=5 dramas that are ruling our TV screens|date=2021-02-26|website=Cutacut|language=en}}</ref> |
| In 2021, he played the lead in his second film, the historical drama ''[[Khel Khel Mein (2021 film)|Khel Khel Mein]]'', opposite Sajal Aly and directed by [[Nabeel Qureshi (director)|Nabeel Qureshi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/118663...-the-big-screen-in-khel-khel-mein|title=Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas to share the big screen in Khel Khel Mein|date=2021-02-26|website=Dawn|language=en}}</ref><ref name="galaxylollywood.com">{{Cite web|url=https://galaxylollywood.com/2021/02...eel-qureshis-film-khel-khel-mein/|title=Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas reunite for Nabeel Qureshi's film 'Khel Khel Mein'|date=2021-02-26|website=Galaxy Lollywood|language=en}}</ref> It received mixed reviews and was a commercial failure. The same year, he starred as Maahir in ''[[Dobara (TV series)|Dobaara]]'' opposite [[Hadiqa Kiani]]. After a year gap, in 2023, he was seen playing a realtor Salman in the comedy drama ''[[Kuch Ankahi]]'' reunite with Sajal Aly. | In 2021, he played the lead in his second film, the historical drama ''[[Khel Khel Mein (2021 film)|Khel Khel Mein]]'', opposite Sajal Aly and directed by [[Nabeel Qureshi (director)|Nabeel Qureshi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/118663...-the-big-screen-in-khel-khel-mein|title=Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas to share the big screen in Khel Khel Mein|date=2021-02-26|website=Dawn|language=en}}</ref><ref name="galaxylollywood.com">{{Cite web|url=https://galaxylollywood.com/2021/02...eel-qureshis-film-khel-khel-mein/|title=Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas reunite for Nabeel Qureshi's film 'Khel Khel Mein'|date=2021-02-26|website=Galaxy Lollywood|language=en}}</ref> It received mixed reviews and was a commercial failure. The same year, he starred as Maahir in ''[[Dobara (TV series)|Dobaara]]'' opposite [[Hadiqa Kiani]]. After a year gap, in 2023, he was seen playing a realtor Salman in the comedy drama ''[[Kuch Ankahi]]'' reunite with Sajal Aly. |
| Later in 2024 he appeared in the Romantic drama ''[[Ishq Murshid]]'', opposite to [[Durefishan Saleem]] in which he widely praised by the audiences in [[Pakistan]] and [[India]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/1151298/ishq-murshid-trends-on-twitter/ | title='Ishq Murshid' trends on Twitter | date=13 December 2023 | website=Daily Times | language=en}}</ref> | Later in 2024 he appeared in the Romantic drama ''[[Ishq Murshid]]'', opposite to [[Durefishan Saleem]] in which he widely praised by the audiences in [[Pakistan]] and [[India]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/1151298/ishq-murshid-trends-on-twitter/ | title='Ishq Murshid' trends on Twitter | date=13 December 2023 | website=Daily Times | language=en}}</ref> In 2024, he also appeared in India’s [[Zee Zindagi]] series ''Abdullahpur Ka Devdas'' opposite [[Sarah Khan]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/ente...-premiere-on-february-26-101707374894245.html | title=Zindagi series 'Abdullahpur Ka Devdas' to premiere on February 26 | date=8 February 2024 | website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> |
| In 2024, he also appeared in [[Zee Zindagi]] TV series (Indian TV Channel ) 'Abdullahpur Ka Devdas'' opposite [[Sarah Khan]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/ente...-premiere-on-february-26-101707374894245.html | title=Zindagi series 'Abdullahpur Ka Devdas' to premiere on February 26 | date=8 February 2024 | website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> | |
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