Jawed Sheikh
Pakistani actor (born 1954) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jawed Sheikh (also spelled Javaid and Javed; born 8 October 1954) is a Pakistani actor, film director and producer who works in Lollywood and Bollywood. He is best known for working in the Hindi films Om Shanti Om, My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves, Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, Namastey London, etc.
Jawed Sheikh | |
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جاوید شیخ | |
.jpg) Sheikh at the premiere of My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves in 2008 | |
| Born | Sheikh Jawed Iqbal 8 October 1954 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Javed Sheikh Javaid Sheikh |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Spouses |
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| Children | Shahzad Sheikh (son) Momal Sheikh (daughter) |
| Parent | Shiekh Rehmatullah |
| Relatives | Saleem Sheikh (younger brother) Behroze Sabzwari (brother-in-law) Shehroz Sabzwari (nephew) |
Early life
Jawed Sheikh was born on 8 October 1954 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.[1]
Career
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Pakistan
He made his acting debut in the Lollywood film Dhamaka, written by Pakistani writer Ibn-e-Safi released on 14 December 1974.[2]
He acted in over 100 films in Urdu, Sinhala and Punjabi. In 2007, he appeared in Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga.
He has also appeared in many television serials which have aired on PTV, Hum TV, Geo Entertainment and A-Plus.
Other notable Pakistani productions he appeared in are Na Maloom Afraad (2014), Bin Roye (2015), Wrong No. (2015), Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015), Mehrunisa V Lub U (2017), Na Maloom Afraad 2 (2017); Saat Din Mohabbat In (2018) His latest release is the hugely successful action comedy Teefa in Trouble (2018).[3][4]
Director-producer-screenwriter
The first film he directed was Mushkil, released in 1995. In 2002, he directed Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa, in which he also played a supporting role.[5] In 2008, he directed Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay, a big-budget film shot in four countries (Pakistan, India, United Arab Emirates and Australia). The production failed at the box-office, resulting in a net loss of Rs. 80 million. In 2018, Sheikh directed and acted in the film Wujood
India
In 2005, he switched to acting in Bollywood films and appeared in films like Shikhar (2005) and Jaan-E-Mann (2006).[6] In 2007 he appeared in Namaste London, Om Shanti Om and played a supporting role in Jannat (2008). He has occasionally returned to Bollywood, appearing as Ranbir Kapoor's father in Tamasha (2015) and with his daughter Momal Sheikh in Happy Bhaag Jayegi (2016).
Personal life
Sheikh's first marriage was with Zinat Mangi, a television and film supporting actress of that era, with whom he has a daughter, Momal Sheikh and a son Shahzad Sheikh. His second marriage was to a British singer and actress, Salma Agha. Since his second divorce,[7] he is still officially single but has been linked to several Lollywood film actresses. He is the brother of Saleem Sheikh and Safeena Sheikh, brother-in-law of Behroze Sabzwari and uncle of Shehroz Sabzwari. In news media interviews, he has a reputation of speaking frankly and candidly.[3]
Selected filmography
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As a director and actor
| Year | Films | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Mushkil | [3] | |
| 1996 | Chief Sahib | [3] | |
| 1997 | Yes Boss | ||
| 1998 | Kahin Pyar Na Ho Jaye | ||
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | Jamal | [3][8] |
| 2008 | Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay | [8] | |
| 2018 | Wajood | [3][9][8] |
As a film actor
| † | Denotes film / serial, currently running in cinema / on-air |
| † | Denotes work that has not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Dhamaka | Zafar-ul-Mulk | Debut Film |
| 1983 | Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna | ||
| 1984 | Miss Colombo | ||
| 1985 | Mehndi | Aslam | |
| Faisla | |||
| Hong Kong Key Sholay | Javed Khan | ||
| Halchal | |||
| 1986 | Zanjeer | ||
| Bhabi Dian Chooriaan | Afzal | ||
| 1989 | Rangeelay Jasoos | ||
| Toofani Biljian | |||
| 1990 | Sarmaya | Police Inspector | |
| Ustadon Kay Ustad | |||
| 1991 | Kalay Chor | as newsreporter | |
| Husn da Chor | |||
| 1992 | Daku Raaj | Deputy Superintendent Police | |
| 1993 | Zamana | ||
| 1996 | Baazigar | ||
| 1997 | Qarz | ||
| 2000 | Mujhe Chand Chahiye | Tayyab razi | |
| Ghar Kab Aao Gay | Charles Sobraj | ||
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | Jamal | [8] |
| 2005 | Dus | Dan's boss | Indian film |
| Shikhar | Srinath Vardhan | Indian film | |
| 2006 | Rafta Rafta – The Speed | Shilpa's father | Indian film |
| Jaan-E-Mann | Piya's father | Indian film | |
| 2007 | Apne | Roy | Indian film |
| Namastey London | Pervez Khan | Indian film | |
| Om Shanti Om | Rajesh Kapoor | Indian film | |
| Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga | Khan | ||
| 2008 | My Name is Anthony Gonsalves | Inspector Khan | Indian film |
| Jannat | Abu Ibrahim | Indian film | |
| Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | Prakash Arora | Indian film | |
| Yuvvraaj | Yogendra Yuvvraaj Singh | Indian film | |
| 2009 | Road to Sangam | Supporting role | Indian film |
| 2010 | Hum Tum Aur Ghost | Gehna's Father | Indian film |
| Kajraare | Tariq Anwar | Indian film | |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Haroon | |
| Bhai Log | jaam Bhai | ||
| 2013 | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Asif Qureshi | [10] |
| 2014 | Honour Killing | Supporting role | Indian film |
| Sultanat | Sikander Khan | ||
| Na Maloom Afraad | Shakeel | [9][10] | |
| 2015 | Bin Roye | Saba and Saman's father | [10] |
| Wrong No. | Haji Abba | [8][10] | |
| Karachi se Lahore | Tiwana | ||
| Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Mehboob Khan (Zoya's Father) | [8] | |
| Halla Gulla | Golden Bhai (DON) | ||
| John | Hamza | ||
| Z.E.R.O | Mahaan Singh | Indian film | |
| Tamasha | Brijmohan Sahni | Indian film | |
| 2016 | Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka | Tiger | [11][12] |
| Happy Bhag Jayegi | Javed Ahmed | Indian film | |
| Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal | Hamza | ||
| 2017 | Balu Mahi | ||
| Shaan-e-Ishq | Ikram Khan | ||
| Mehrunisa V Lub U | Mian Bhai | [13][10] | |
| Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Shakeel | ||
| 2018 | 7 Din Mohabbat In | Dwarka Prasad | [4] |
| Wajood | [4][10] | ||
| Jackpot | Jojo | ||
| Teefa in Trouble | Bonzo aka Bashira | [10] | |
| The Donkey King | Changu; Mangu's father | ||
| 2019 | Wrong No. 2 | Gul Nawaz | |
| Superstar | Zulfiqar Khan | ||
| Sacch | Shahzaib | ||
| 2021 | Khel Khel Mein | Sikandar Salman | |
| 2022 | Parde Mein Rehne Do | Latif Rana | [14] |
| Chakkar | [15] | ||
| Quaid e Azam Zindabad | |||
| 2023 | Money Back Guarantee | TBA | Released [16] |
| 2025 | Deemak | TBA | Completed[17] |
| TBA | Yaara Vey † | TBA | Filming [18] |
| Delhi Gate † | TBA | Filming | |
| Chaa Jaa Re † | Jani Baloch (football coach) | Filming | |
| Driven † | Danial Khan |
As a television actor
- Ankahi (1982) Pakistan Television Corporation or PTV
- Tere Mere Beech (2015) Hum TV
- Two in One (PTV)
- Chaandni Raatain (PTV)
- Kesi Yeh Agan (PTV)
- Insan aur Aadmi
- Shama
- Aagahi
- Panah
- Mata e Jaan
- Fifty Fifty (PTV)
- Parchahiyan
- Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat
- Bol Meri Machli
- Dolly ki Ayegi Baraat
- Takkay ki Ayegi Baraat
- Pagal Pan
- Thori Si Mohabbat
- Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain
- Ishq Gumshuda
- Kuch Dil Ne Kaha
- Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat (2012)
- Band Baje ga
- Zindagi Gulzar Hai (2012–13)
- Meri Behan Maya
- Na Kaho Tum Mere Nahi
- Nanhi
- Rasam
- Billo, Bablu aur Bhaiyya
- Kabhi Kabhi
- Dhol Bajnay Laga
- Meray Khuda
- Guzaarish
- De Ijazat Jo Tu
- Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hai
- Tishnagi Dil Ki
- Ru Baru Ishq Tha
- Kuch is Tarah
- Beti
- Dil Ek Khilona Tha (2016-2017) Express Entertainment
- Khwab Tabeer (2013-2014) PTV Home
- Kuch Is Tarah (2018) PTV Home
- Rishtay Biktay Hain (2019)
- Kasak
- Prem Gali (2020)
- Foreign Love Affair (2021)
- Khuda Aur Mohabbat (2021)
- Shehnai (2021)
- Dobara (2021)
- Dil-e-Momin (2021)
- Angna (2022)
- Afrah Tafreeh (2022)
- Pyar Deewangi Hai (2022)
- Habs (2022)
- Taqdeer (2022)
- Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha (2022)
- Samjhota (2023)
- Dhoka (2023)
- Jaisay Aapki Marzi (2023)
- College Gate (2023)
- Pagal Khana (2024)
- Chaal (2024)
- Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum (2024)
- Iqtidar (2024)
- Meri Tanhai (2025)[19]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Nominated Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Lux Style Awards | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Lux Style Awards | Pal Bhar Mein | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Won |
| 2015 | Lux Style Awards | Na Maloom Afraad | Best Film Actor | Won |
| 2016 | Lux Style Awards | Wrong No. | Best Supporting Actor (Film) | Won |
| 2018 | Lux Style Awards | Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Best Supporting Actor (Film) | Won |
| 2012 | Pride of Performance Award[20] | by the President of Pakistan | for his contributions to the Pakistani film industry | Won |
Javed Sheikh talks about the worst time of his life. NewsPortal - Web Desk 13th Sep, 2022. 08:44 pm
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