Jawed Sheikh
{{short description|Pakistani actor (born 1954)}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=June 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2014}}
{{for|the encounter killing victim|Ishrat Jahan encounter killing}}
{{Infobox person
| native_name_lang = Punjabi
| name = Jawed Sheikh
| native_name = {{Nastaliq|جاوید شیخ}}
| image = Javed Sheikh and Amrita Rao at Premiere Of My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (cropped).jpg
| caption = Sheikh at the premiere of My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves in 2008
| birthname = Sheikh Jawed Iqbal
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1954|10|08}}
| birth_place = Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
| nationality = Pakistani
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|film director|film producer}}
| height = {{convert|5|ft|11|in|m|abbr=on|disp=flip}}
| yearsactive = 1974–present
| spouse = {{plainlist|
- Zinat Mangi
- {{marriage|Salma Agha|1981|1987|reason=divorce}}
}}
| parents = Shiekh Rehmatullah
| children = Shahzad Sheikh (son)
Momal Sheikh (daughter)
| relatives = Saleem Sheikh (younger brother)
Behroze Sabzwari (brother-in-law)
Shehroz Sabzwari (nephew)
| othername = Javed Sheikh
Javaid Sheikh
}}
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.
Early life
Jawed Sheikh was born on 8 October 1954 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.{{Cite web |title=Javed Sheikh (profile) |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Javed-Sheikh |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250104170020/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Javed-Sheikh |archive-date=4 January 2025 |website=The Times of India}}
Career
= Pakistan =
He made his acting debut in the Lollywood film Dhamaka, written by Pakistani writer Ibn-e-Safi released on 14 December 1974.{{cite web|publisher=Pakistan Film Magazine website |title=Javed Sheikh's filmography |url=http://mazhar.dk/film/stars/heroes/javedsheikh/filmography.htm |access-date=15 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070206055109/http://mazhar.dk/film/stars/heroes/javedsheikh/filmography.htm |archive-date= 6 February 2007 |url-status=dead }}
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).{{cite news |author=Omair Alavi |date=1 July 2018 |title=THE ICON INTERVIEW: WHAT'S BOTHERING JAWED SHEIKH? |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1417235 |access-date=15 June 2020 |newspaper=Dawn (newspaper)}}{{Cite news |date=20 June 2018 |title='7 Din Mohabbat In' rules box office |url=https://nation.com.pk/20-Jun-2018/7-din-mohabbat-in-rules-box-office |access-date=17 June 2020 |newspaper=The Nation (newspaper) |language=en-US}}
== 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.{{cite web |title=Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa |url=http://www.tellusradio.no/events/lollywood_film.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060104192359/http://www.tellusradio.no/events/lollywood_film.html |archive-date=4 January 2006 |access-date=15 June 2020 |publisher=Tell Us Radio (Oslo, Norway)}} 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 {{PKR|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).{{cite web|url=http://www.moviewalah.com/2006/10/22/movie-review-jaan-e-mann/ |title=Jaan-E-Mann |access-date=15 June 2020 |last=Chavan |first=Vijay Deenanath |date=22 October 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061201013815/http://www.moviewalah.com/2006/10/22/movie-review-jaan-e-mann/ |archive-date= 1 December 2006 |url-status=dead }} 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,{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Showbiz |date=2021-04-22 |title=Momal Sheikh's Clarifying About Javed Sheikh & Zinat Mangi Separation in GMP (Shan-e-Suhoor) |url=https://showbizpk.com/2021/04/23/momal-sheikhs-clarifying-about-javed-sheikh-zinat-mangi-separation-in-gmp-shan-e-suhoor/ |access-date=2022-04-15 |website=Showbiz Pakistan |language=en-US}} 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.
Selected filmography
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=As a film actor=
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=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){{Cite web|url=https://jang.com.pk/en/27197-azaan-sami-khan-shares-update-about-his-new-drama-meri-tanhai-news|title=Azaan Sami Khan shares Update about his new Drama Meri Tanhai|website=Daily Jang|date=14 December 2024|access-date=1 January 2025|language=en-PK}}
Awards and nominations
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! Year ! Award ! Nominated Work ! Category ! Result |
| 2007
| Best TV Actor (Satellite) | {{nom}} |
| 2011
| Pal Bhar Mein | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | {{won}} |
| 2015
| Best Film Actor | {{won}} |
| 2016
| Best Supporting Actor (Film) | {{won}} |
| 2018
| Best Supporting Actor (Film) | {{won}} |
| 2012
| Pride of Performance Award[https://fp.brecorder.com/2011/08/201108151222832/ President confers civil awards for excellence in various fields] Business Recorder (newspaper), Published 15 August 2011, Retrieved 15 June 2020 | by the President of Pakistan | for his contributions to the Pakistani film industry | {{won}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|id=0790863}}
{{Pride of Performance for Arts}}
{{NigarAwardBestDirector|2001-2002}}
{{NigarAwardBestActor|1981-2000}}
{{NigarAwardBestSupportingActor|1981-2000}}
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