If there ever was a prodigy in Pakistani industry, it would be Shahzad Sheikh. Coming from a family where acting runs in their blood Shahzad is a well-known name in the drama industry for his immense talent and handsome good looks. But he is more than just his looks.
Coming from a family of actors, Shahzad had big shoes to fill and so far, he has done well to fill them with his incredible performances that have gained him critical acclaim and love of the fans all over the world. Since he made his debut in 2011, he has been an integral part of the Pakistani film and drama industry.
Here is a closer look at Shahzad Sheikh’s life, his biography, list of dramas, personal life and more.
Biography of Shahzad Sheikh
Age
Shahzad Sheikh was born on 26th September, 1982 in Karachi, Pakistan. Currently, he is 39 years old and his zodiac sign is Libra. While he was born in Karachi, he spent the early years of his life in Okara however, he came back to Karachi where he currently lives with his family and pursues his career.
He is 6 feet and 2 inches tall, which makes his height ideal according to Pakistani standards. He is very close friends with Furqan Qureshi. In fact, both of them made their debut with the same drama. Both them have been highly successful in their respective careers.
Family and Parentage
Shahzad Sheikh is son of famous actor Javed Sheikh. While Javed Sheikh is a veteran actor who is highly respected in Pakistan and all over the world, Shahzad’s mother is Zeenat Mangi. Zeenat is a house wife who never had any ambition for acting.
However, that is not where Shahzad’s star studded family ends. His paternal uncle is veteran actor Saleem Sheikh and his maternal uncle is legendary actor Behroze Sabzwari. His cousin Shehroz Sabzwari is also a successful actor. Shahzad has one younger sister, Momal Sheikh, who is also a successful and popular actress.
Education
Shahzad Sheikh received his early education from Okara. Once he completed his early education, the family moved to Karachi where he received remaining education. Once that was completed, Shahzad then joined New York Film Academy in the United States of America where he learned Method Acting and Filmmaking.
Relationship
Even in the early days of his career, Shahzad Sheikh remained out of controversies and kept a clean image. He wanted to focus on his career and wasn’t actively looking for love. However, Shehzad met Hina Mir at a mutual friend’s wedding.
The duo fell in love instantly and got married in a private ceremony in Karachi in 28th December, 2012. Hina Mir is a lawyer by profession. The couple has two children. They have a son named Shahmir Sheikh and a daughter named Anaya Sheikh.
Becoming an Actor
Shahzad Sheikh made his debut with a drama serial called Dreamers in 2011, in which he played the lead role. Other actors and actresses in the cast of the drama were Furqan Qureshi and Ainy Jaffri. Since then, he has appeared in multi dramas, telefilms and movies. He is a versatile actor who gives his best in every performance, which make him the first choice of many directors and producers.
Here are all the dramas he has appeared in so far.
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
2010–2011 | Dreamers | Mickey | |
2011 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Feroze Ahmed | |
2012 | Resham Se Resham | Inshal | PTV Home |
2012 | Hum Parinday | Kabeer | TV One |
2012 | Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat | Mikaal | Geo TV |
2012 | Mi-Raqsam | Zeeshan | Geo TV |
2013 | Teesri Manzil | Sami | A-Plus TV |
2013 | Na Mehram | Zain | TV One |
2013 | Halki Si Khalish | Khurram | Hum TV |
2013 | Mere Hamrahi | Aahad | |
2014 | Shareek-e-Hayat | Recurring | |
2014 | Bhabhi | Sarim | ARY Digital |
2014 | Soteli | Mikaal (Miku) | ARY Digital |
2014–2015 | Wafa Na Ashna | Waleed | PTV Home |
2015 | Dil He To Hai | Faizi | Express TV |
2015 | Madawa | Baari | |
2015 | Vasl e Yaar | Asfand | ARY Digital |
2016–2017 | Izn-e-Rukhsat | Haidar | Geo TV |
2016 | Choti Si Zindagi | Urwah Ahmed | Hum TV |
2017 | Khaali Haath | Haisam | Geo TV |
2017 | Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai | Gulraiz Akhtar | Geo TV |
2017–2018 | Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Basit Ali | Hum TV |
2018 | Qurban | Shahmir Khan | ARY Digital |
2018 | Ghar Titli Ka Par | Azar | Geo TV |
2018 | Tabeer | Fawad | Hum TV |
2018–2019 | Khudparast | Hannan | ARY Digital |
2019 | Anaa | Areesh | Hum TV |
2019 | Choti Choti Batain | Zain | Hum TV |
2019–2020 | Deewar-e-Shab | Salaar | Hum TV |
2020 | Darr Khuda Say | Moien | |
2020 | Raaz-e-Ulfat | Irtiza Hassan | Geo TV |
2020 | Tum Ho Wajah | Shahab Hussein | Hum TV |
2020 | Prem Gali | Young Manzoor | ARY Digital |
2021 | Phaans | Sahil | Hum TV |
2022 | Dekh Tamasha-e-Roshani | Dr Haadi | Coming Soon on Geo TV |
2022 | Ibn-e-Hawa | Zahid | Coming Soon on Hum TV |
Here are all the telefilms Shahzad Sheikh has appeared in.
Year | Title | Role |
2012 | Family Man | Mikaal |
2013 | Zara Si Aurat | Shahroze |
2013 | Youn Hum Miley | Awais |
2013 | Sayaa | Shahzad |
2013 | Eid Wid Pyar Vyar | Ahmed |
2013 | Band Bajj Gaya | Ehsan |
2014 | Bhagtee Bareera | Zaid |
2014 | Kahin Pol Na Khul Jaye | Farhan |
2014 | Main Kukko Aur Woh | Ahmad Raza |
2014 | Arranged Shadi ki Love Story | Shaamil |
2014 | Han Qabool Hai | Fahad |
2014 | Lakeerain | Aadil |
2016 | Arranged Marriage | Imran |
2016 | Phupho Ki Beti | Sikandar |
2016 | Aik Aur Phupho Ki Beti | Sikandar |
2017 | Loji Love Ho Gaya | Jibran |
2017 | Principal Nadra 19 Grade | Ali Shan |
2018 | Rok Sako To Rok Lo | Sultan |
2018 | Breakup Ke Baad | Ali |
2019 | Vespa Girl | Asim |
2019 | Raja Ki Raji | Ayaz Khan |
2020 | Bholay Bhalay Saiyan | Salman |
2021 | Garmee | Haider |
2021 | Pyar Mein Blind | Ali Zuberi |
2022 | Hangor S-131 | Lt Cdr Haadi |
Here are all the movies Shahzad Sheikh has appeared in so far.
Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
2013 | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Mikaal Qureshi | Syed Ali Raza Usama | Film Debut |
2015 | Karachi Se Lahore | Zaheem | Wajahat Rauf | Lead Actor |
2018 | Wajood | – | Jawed Sheikh | Produer |