Shahzad Sheikh is a popular Pakistani television and film actor. He is the son of legendary Pakistani actor and director Javed Sheikh. Shahzad is known for his performances in Dreamer, Anni Ki Ayeji Bharat, Eid al-Adha, Muhabbat Tumse Navrat Hai, Hudparast and Tabir.
Wiki/Biography
Shahzad Sheikh was born on Sunday, September 26, 1982 (38 years old in 2020) in Pattoki, Punjab, Pakistan. His zodiac sign is Libra. Shahzad Sheikh received his primary and secondary education at a local school in Okara. He was not fond of acting as a child, but as he grew up, he developed an interest in acting, so he decided to improve his acting skills before entering the industry and went to the New York Film Academy in the United States to pursue a degree in method acting and filmmaking.
Childhood photos of Shahzad Sheikh
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 7″
Weight (approx.): 70 kg
Body measurements (approximately): 38-34-14
Eye color: dark brown
Hair color: dark brown
family
Shahzad Sheikh comes from a Muslim family in Pakistan.
Parents and siblings
Shahzad is the son of Javed Sheikh and Zeenat Manjhi. His father, Javed Sheikh, is a famous Pakistani actor, director and producer, and his mother, Zeenat Manjhi, is a television actress. He is the nephew of Salim Sheikh and Behroze Sabzwari.
Shahzad Sheikh and his father
Shahzad Sheikh and his mother
He has a younger sister, Momal Sheikh, who is also a television and film actor. He is the cousin of Shehroz Sabzwari.
Shahzad Sheikh and his sister Monal
Shahzad Sheikh and his cousin Shehroz Sabzwari
Wife and children
Shahzad Sheikh married Hina Mir in Karachi, Pakistan on Friday, December 28, 2012. The couple has two children: a boy (older) and a girl. They named their son Shahmir Sheikh and their daughter Anaya Sheikh.
Shahzad Sheikh with his wife and children
Profession
Actor
television
Shahzad Sheikh started his acting career in 2011 in AAG TV’s daily drama serial Dreamers, where he played the lead character ‘Micky’ and rose to fame. He then appeared in Geo TV’s daily drama serial Kis Ki Ayegi Baraat in 2012, playing the role of ‘Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat’, the fourth season of which he starred alongside Alishba Yousuf, Bushra Ansari, Hina Dilpazeer, Javed Sheikh and Samina Ahmed. In the same year, he again played the lead character in Geo’s drama serial Mi Raqsam as Zeeshan, which marked a turning point in his acting career.
Shahzad Sheikh has improved his acting skills with every role and grabbed numerous work opportunities. He has acted in many popular TV shows like Halki Si Khalish, Bhabhi, Wafa Na Ashna, Vasl e Yaar, Ghar Titli Ka Par, Choti Choti Batain and many more.
TV Movies
Shahzad Sheikh started working in television films in 2012 and made his debut in the role of Mikaal in The Family Man. Shahzad has acted in many television films including Youn Hum Miley, Eid Wid Pyar Vyar, Kahin pol Na Khul Jaye, Han Qabool Hai, Breakup Ke Baad and Bholay Bhalay Saiyan. Main Kukko Aur Woh was one of his most successful projects and won the Best Television Film Award in 2014.
Movie
In 2013, Shahzad Sheikh made his debut in the Pakistani film industry with the Pakistani sports film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi, directed by Syed Ali Raza Usama, in which he played the supporting role of Pakistani cricket player “Mikaal Qureshi” opposite Humayun Saeed, Mahnoor Baloch, Noman Habib, Javed Sheikh and Nadeem Baig. Next, Shahzad Sheikh acted in the romantic comedy film Karachi Lahore, in which he played the lead role “Zaheem” opposite Aisha Omer and Javed Sheikh. The film was released in June 2018 and was a commercial success.
Stills from Shahzad Sheikh’s debut film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi
Film Production
In 2018, Shahzad Sheikh made his debut as a filmmaker with a Pakistani revenge thriller, which was co-written and directed by his father, Jawed Sheikh.
Awards
- Nominated for the Hum Award for Best On-Screen Couple for Choti Si Zindagi (2017)
- Nominated for the Hum Award for Best Popular Actor for Tabeer (2018)
- Nominated for the Hum Award for Best On-Screen Couple for Tabeer (2018)
sign
Signature of Shahzad Sheikh
Bicycle Collection
- Harley-Davidson Streetfighter
Shahzad Sheikh poses with his Harley-Davidson Street Bob motorcycle
- Harley-Davidson Street 750
Shahzad Sheikh riding his Harley-Davidson Street 750
Favorite things
- Actors: Fahad Mustafa, Muneeb Butt
- Sports Figure: Cristiano Ronaldo
Facts/Trivia
- Shahzad often followed his father to shoots during his childhood and he thought acting was a very boring job.
- Shahzad Sheikh was born into a film family. His father, Javed Sheikh, is a legendary actor and director in Pakistan. Shahzad was born into a family of stars and is often accused of being a product of nepotism. When asked about these spoofs, Shahzad said:
I have not gained any advantage in the industry. In fact, I have the added pressure of having to live up to my father’s acting skills. I can’t live up to that level because my father has over 45 years of experience. Compared to him, I am just a rookie. Because of the added pressure, I am still working on it.”
- In an interview with the talk show Moonlight Show, Shahzad Sheikh called Amitabh Bachchan his favorite person in the world.
- Shahzad Sheikh is associated with several charities and NGOs. He is actively involved in cleanliness and tree planting activities.
Shahzad Sheikh plants a tree during tree planting event
- Shahzad Sheikh was honoured to perform Hajj along with his parents and sister Monal Sheikh. Shahzad took to Instagram to share a picture of himself with his family in the holy city of Mecca, after which many of his fans and celebrities congratulated him.
Shahzad Sheikh and his family in Mecca
- Shahzad’s favorite quote is
The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.”
- Shahzad Sheikh loves reading literature and is a fan of the Persian poet Rumi.
Shahzad Sheikh’s Instagram post
- Shahzad is a big fan of the Pakistan cricket team and he often wears the jersey of the Pakistan cricket team to cheer for the team.
Shahzad Sheikh with his father and son wearing Pakistan cricket team jerseys
- Shahzad is a bike enthusiast and enjoys riding bikes. He also has a collection of superbikes.
- Shahzad Sheikh’s Instagram account has more than 790,000 followers.
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