Shehzad Sheikh
| Shehzad Sheikh | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 26, 1982 Karachi |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Shahzad Sheikh |
| Occupation | Film & television actor, model |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Notable work |
Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat Mi Raqsam Karachi Se Lahore |
| Spouse(s) | Hina Mir (m. 2012–present) |
| Children | Shahmir Sheikh (son) |
| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives |
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Shehzad Sheikh or Shahzad Sheikh is a Pakistani film and television actor and model, known for playing the lead role in the 2015 film Karachi Se Lahore. He also starred in the series Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat, Mi Raqsam, and Mere Hamrahi, and a TV film Main Kukkoo Aur woh. He is the son of well-known actor Javed Sheikh.
Early life
Sheikh was born on 26 September 1982 in Karachi in the Sheikh family, to father Javed Sheikh and mother Zinat Mangi.[1][2] He went to the United States for education and did a one-year course in acting from the New York Film Academy.[3][4]
Career
Television
Sheikh is a model and actor, started his acting career from television shows like AAG TV's 2011's Dreamers in which he played the lead role of Mickey along with Ainy Jaffri.[5][1]
In 2012, Sheikh played a lead role of Mikaal Ahmad in Geo TV's series Kis Ki Ayegi Baraat's fourth season Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat along with Naveen Waqar as Annie, and the other cast included Alishba Yousuf, Bushra Ansari, Javed Sheikh, Samina Ahmed, and Hina Dilpazeer. Marina Khan directed the season and written by Vasay Chaudhry.[6] Sheikh also played another lead in 2012 as Zeeshan in the Geo's serial Mi Raqsam along with Ayeza Khan, Waseem Abbas, and Salman Shahid which Sabiha Sumar directed and written by Kifayat Rodani.[7]
In 2013, Sheikh played a supporting role in Hum TV's Halki si Khalish along with Javed Sheikh, Mehreen Raheel, and Mawra Hocane.[8][1] He also played another supporting role in 2013 in the ARY Digital's serial Mere Hamrahi as Aahad, along with Fahad Mustafa and Soniya Hussain in the lead. Furqan Khan directed while Sana Fahad wrote the serial.[9]
In 2014, Sheikh starred a supporting role in ARY's serial Bhabhi along with Aijaz Aslam and Sohai Ali Abro, which Asif Younus directed and Ghazala Aziz wrote.[10][11] He played a supporting role in the ARY's Soteli along with Ayesha Khan, Deepak Perwani, and Sabreen Hisbani, directed by Shehrazade Sheikh and written by Seema Ghazal.[12]
Film
Sheikh made his film debut in 2013 with by playing a supporting role of Mikaal Qureshi in 2013 sports drama Main Hoon Shahid Afridi opposite Humayun Saeed, Noman Habib, Javed Shaikh, Mahnoor Baloch and Nadeem Baig.[1] The film was directed by Syed Ali Raza Usama and scripted by Vasay Chaudhry, released domestically on 23 August 2013 by ARY Films.[13]
In 2015, Sheikh acted a lead role in the road comedy film Karachi Se Lahore, directed by Wajahat Rauf and written by Yasir Hussain.[4][14][15] Ayesha Omer and Javed Sheikh also starred in the film, which released domestically on 31 July 2015.[16]
Personal life
Sheikh is the son of well known actor Javed Sheikh and Zinat Mangi, brother of actress Momal Sheikh and step-brother of Mariam Sheikh.[2] He is the nephew of Saleem Sheikh and Behroze Sabzwari and cousin of Shehroz Sabzwari, all actors.[1][3]
Sheikh got married to Hina Mir on 28 December 2012 in Karachi, the same year her sister Momal married to Nadir.[3] The couple has a son named Shahmir Sheikh, who was born on 25 February 2015.[17]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Mikaal Qureshi | |
| 2013 | Main Kukkoo Aur woh | Ahmad Raza | TV film |
| 2015 | Karachi Se Lahore | Zaeem | |
| 2014 | Sayaa | Shehzad | TeleFilm | 2016 | kahi pol na khul jae | Farhan | TeleFilm
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Dreamers | ||
| 2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Mikaal Ahmad | |
| 2012 | Mi-Raqsam | Zeeshan | |
| 2013 | Teesri Manzil | ||
| 2013 | Halki si Khalish | ||
| 2013–2014 | Mere Hamrahi | Aahad | |
| 2013–2014 | Shareek-e-Hayat | Waqas | |
| 2014 | Bhabhi | ||
| 2014 | Soteli | ||
| 2015 | Vasl-e-Yaar | ||
| 2016 | Izn-e-Rukhsat | ||
| 2016 | Choti Si Zindagi | Urwa Ahmed |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Hottie of the week: Shahzad Sheikh". tribune.com.pk. December 3, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- 1 2 Raza, Sumair (January 31, 2014). "Javed Sheikh Wife Is Not In Showbiz But The Majority of Members Are". magmedianews.com. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Javed Sheikh's Son Shehzad Sheikh & Hina Mir Wedding Held". awamiweb.com. January 11, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- 1 2 Mushtaq, Mariam. "Shahzad Sheikh's Interview". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Dreamers – A Telefilm/Drama for YOUTH from AAG TV (Episode 1)". pakium.com. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat (2012)". tv.com.pk. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ↑ Akhter, Madiha. "Mi-Raqsam–a tale of forbidden love". geo.tv. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Halki si Khalish". tv.com.pk. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Mere Humrahi (2013)". tv.com.pk. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Bhabhi (2014)". arydigital.tv. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ↑ Abbasi, Shahid (March 31, 2014). "Stylish Pakistani Actress Anam Tanveer's memorable role in 'BHABHI'". pakistantribe.com. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ↑ Kazmi, Zohaib (November 20, 2014). "Drama Serial 'Soteli' ends on a happy note". arynews.tv. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ↑ KAMRAN JAWAID, MOHAMMAD (July 8, 2013). "This Eid, Six Sigma says Main Hoon Shahid Afridi". dawn.com. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ↑ "A tale of two cities". dawn.com. April 19, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Karachi Se Lahore trailer promises laughter!". arynews.tv. April 27, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Local humour in 'Karachi se Lahore' will make it worth watching". dawn.com. April 27, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Sheikh Siblings All Set for their Next Generation". fashion360.pk. Retrieved July 20, 2015.