Omer Shahzad
{{short description|Pakistani model, actor and singer (born 1987)}}
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| years_active = 2011–present
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| height = {{height|m=1.89}}Fouzia Nasir Ahmad (30 March 2014), [https://www.dawn.com/news/1096545 "Zooming in: "I’m better than Hrithik" — Omer Shahzad"], Dawn News. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
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Omer Shahzad is a Pakistani model, actor and singer who started his career in 2011, and has since established himself as one of the country's top models and actors.{{cite web|title=Haute Men: Male Modelling in Pakistan|url=http://www.newslinemagazine.com/2012/09/haute-men-male-modelling-in-pakistan/|work= Zehra Nabi |publisher=Newsline Magazine|date=18 September 2012|accessdate=13 April 2016}} He has been nominated for several awards with three consecutive Best Model Male nominations at Hum Awards.{{cite web|title=Sneal Peak at 2nd Hum Awards|url=http://pakistan.worldnewsviews.com/2014/03/30/a-sneak-peak-at-2nd-hum-tv-awards/|publisher=pakistan.worldnewsviews|accessdate=13 April 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413143816/http://pakistan.worldnewsviews.com/2014/03/30/a-sneak-peak-at-2nd-hum-tv-awards/|archivedate=13 April 2014}}{{cite web|title=Categories and winners at servise 3rd hum awards|url=http://humnetwork.com/awards/categories-and-winners-at-servis-3rd-hum-awards/|publisher=Hum Network|date=10 April 2015|accessdate=13 July 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222084152/http://humnetwork.com/awards/categories-and-winners-at-servis-3rd-hum-awards/|archivedate=22 December 2015}}{{cite web|title=The awards will be held in Karachi on April 23rd and the voting lines are open till April 6, 2016. |url=http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1149446/and-the-nominees-for-the-4th-hum-awards-are|publisher=HIP|date=6 April 2016|accessdate=4 April 2016}} and four consecutive nominations at Lux Style awards.
He marked his screen debut in 2013 with Geo TV's drama series Adhoori Aurat in a negative role and went to work in Choti Choti Khushiyan (2014),{{cite web|title=Chhoti chhoti Khushiyan on Geo Tv Soon|url=http://harpalgeo.tv/all-programs/chhoti-chhoti-khushiyan/|publisher=Har Pal Geo|accessdate=6 April 2014}} Chor Darwazay (2014) and hit-drama series Noor Jahan (2015){{cite web|title=Noor Jehan Drama on Geo TV: Model Omer Shehzad to Romance Azakah Daniel|url=http://www.brandsynario.com/noor-jehan-drama-on-geo-tv-model-omer-shehzad-to-romance-azakah-daniel/|work=Wajiha Javaid|publisher=Brandsynario|date=1 February 2016|accessdate=11 April 2016}} as well Mere Humsafar (2022) in a negative role. He also marked his film debut in 2016 film Teri Meri Love Story.{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/990923/when-a-male-model-takes-a-detour-to-film/|title=Model Omer Shahzad to make film debut|date=11 April 2016|website=The Express Tribune|publisher=Irfan-ul-Haq|accessdate=13 November 2015}}{{cite web|title=Omer Shahzad signs Jawad Bashir's 'Teri Meri Love Story'|url=http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1149444/omer-shahzad-signs-jawad-bashirs-teri-meri-love-story|website=HIP|accessdate=6 April 2016}}
Career
=Modeling=
Omer started his career in 2011 with modeling, when Vaneeza Ahmed had auditioned him for Bridal Couture Week,{{cite web|title=A Bridal Extravaganza|url=http://www.newslinemagazine.com/2011/11/a-bridal-extravaganza/|work=Shanaz Ramzi |publisher=Newsline Magazine|date=24 November 2011|accessdate=13 April 2016}} he was one of the few ones who were selected among 200 auditionees, he recalled, "There were 200 boys and girls at the audition and I was one of the eight male models selected. Then I made an appearance in Noor's morning show on Hum TV."{{cite web|title=Zooming in: "I'm better than Hrithik" — Omer Shahzad|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1096545|work=Fouzia Naseer Ahmad|publisher=Dawn News|date=30 March 2015|accessdate=11 April 2016}} He achieved mainstream success when worked with a fashion coordinator for a shoot, Omer said, "It is only after you get published in a fashion publication as a model that they finally recognise you as an entity,". He then worked with Deepak Perwani, Sania Maskatiya, HSY, Zainab Chottani, Fahad Hussayn, and Zaheer Abbas, that earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.
=Acting=
He marked his television debut in 2013, with drama series Adhoori Aurat, he stated, "I always wanted to be an actor after watching Faisal Qureshi and Noman Ijaz in TV plays. But you have to start somewhere and modelling happened first for me," he played a negative role in that drama series. Omer starred in three further drama series Choti Choti Khushiyan, Chor Darwazay and Noor Jahan (2015) before entering into film industry.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}}
He debuted in film industry in 2015 and is to star in upcoming 2016 romantic-comedy film Teri Meri Love Story directed by Jawad Bashir.{{cite web|title='Teri Meri Love Story' to go on floors|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/983855/teri-meri-love-story-to-go-on-floors/|website=The Express Tribune|accessdate=6 April 2016|date=2 November 2015}} In that movie he plays the role of Ramis, opposite Ushna Shah,{{cite web|title='Teri Meri Love Story' cast revealed|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/04/09/uncategorized/teri-meri-love-story-cast-revealed/|website=Pakistan Today|accessdate=9 April 2016|date=9 April 2016}} Mohib Mirza{{cite web|title=Mohib to star in love story flick|url=http://nation.com.pk/entertainment/09-Apr-2016/mohib-to-star-in-love-story-flick|website=The Nation|accessdate=9 April 2016|date=9 April 2016}} and Mohsin Abbas Haider.{{cite web|title=Mohsin Abbas Haider to star in Jawad Bashir's comedy film|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2015/11/08/entertainment/mohsin-abbas-haider-to-star-in-jawad-bashirs-comedy-film/|website=Pakistan Today|accessdate=6 April 2016|date=8 November 2015}}{{cite web |title=Omer Shahzad reveals being offered Fawad Khan's part in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2427796/omer-shahzad-reveals-being-offered-fawad-khans-part-in-ae-dil-hai-mushkil |website=Express Tribute |publisher=Express Tribute |access-date=2024-12-25}}
In 2017 he starred in the hit drama Alif Allah Aur Insaan as one of the leads where he plays the character of Shaheer.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}}
Omer Shahzad next starred in one of the most highly anticipated Pakistani movies of 2018 Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2, where he was seen playing the role of the main antagonist.{{cite web|url=https://www.somethinghaute.com/heres-latest-cast-addition-jawani-phir-nahi-aani-2/|title=Here's the latest addition to the cast of 'Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2!'|work=Something Haute|accessdate=29 November 2017}}{{cite web| url= https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/348309-omer-shahzad-talks-about-his-jpna2-experience| title=Omer Shahzad talks about his JPNA2 experience| work= The News| accessdate=30 July 2018}}
=Music=
Saying that he would have been a singer if not a model,Anum Ahmed (22 November 2017), [https://www.hum.tv/omer-shahzad-results-are-my-motivation/ "Omer Shahzad: “Results are my motivation”"], Hum. Retrieved 6 October 2018. in 2018 he said that he'd launch his professional music career soon.Mishaal Siddiqui (8 January 2018), [https://arydigital.tv/omer-shahzad-set-singing-debut/ "Omer Shahzad Is All Set For His Singing Debut!"], Ary Digital. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
In 2022, for the second season of the television music show Kashmir Beats, he co-sung Yar Nu Meray with Ayesha Omar. The same year he released his first solo single, Akhiyaan, for Crystal Records.
Filmography
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=Films=
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! Year ! Film ! Role ! Director ! Notes ! Ref. |
| 2016
| Ramis | Leading role; debut film |
| rowspan="2"| 2018
| Azaadi | Raj | Imran Malik | Cameo |
| Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
| Nawab Sher Ali Khan |Supporting role |
=Television=
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| Year
! Title ! Role ! Channel !Notes | |
|---|---|
| Rowspan=3| 2013
|Umair | rowspan="2" |Geo TV |Negative role; acting debut | |
| Mann Ke Moti
|Tabish | | |
| Mere Hamrahi
|Zaheer |ARY Digital | | |
| Rowspan=4| 2014
| Choti Choti Khushiyan |Arham |Geo TV | | |
| Chor Darwazay
| | | |
| Bahu Begam
| Laiq | rowspan="2" |ARY Zindagi | | |
| Bay Gunanah
| | | |
| Rowspan=3| 2015
|Noor Jahan |Zaheer Ahmed | rowspan="3" |Geo TV | | |
| Anaya Tumhari Hui
|Jawad | | |
| Saas Bahu
|Waqar | | |
| 2016
| Khwab Sab Dhool Huwey | |PTV Home | | |
| Rowspan=2| 2017
| Natak | Shehroze | rowspan="2" |Hum TV | | |
| Alif Allah Aur Insaan
| Shaheer | |
| Rowspan=2| 2018
|Rasmein | |PTV Home | |
| Be Rehem
| Rehan |Geo TV | | |
| Rowspan=2| 2019
|Gustakh Dil | Saif | | |
| Gul-o-Gulzar
| Adil | | |
| Rowspan=2 | 2020
|Tasveer |Shehzad | | |
| Bharaas
| Hassan | | |
| Rowspan=2 |2021
|Ajnabi Humsafar |Fawad |Sab TV | | |
| Mere Humsafar
|Khurram |Negative role | |
| Rowspan=3 |2022
|Sarim | Hum TV
| |
| Woh Pagal Si
|Wahaj | |
| Bikhray Hain Hum
|Tabish | |
| rowspan=4|2023
|Bewafa |Khalid |Aan TV | | |
| Daurr
|Umer Hashmi |Green Entertainment | | |
| Fitna
|Arez | rowspan="2" |Hum TV | | |
| Rang Badlay Zindagi
|Saif | | |
| rowspan=2|2024
|Shehzadi House |Ammar |Green Entertainment | | |
| Bharam
|Saalar |Ary Digital | |
Discography
- Akhiyaan (2022)
Awards and nominations
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| 2014
| rowspan="4"| Best Model Male | {{nom}} |
| 2015
| {{nom}} | {{center|{{cite web|title=2013 Hum Awards winners|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1175086|work=Correspondent|publisher=Dawn News|date=10 April 2015|accessdate=13 July 2015}}}} |
| 2016
| {{nom}} |
| 2018
| {{nom}} | |
References
External links
- {{IMDb name|8053339|Omer Shahzad}}
- {{Facebook|Omer.Shahzad|Omer Shahzad}}
- {{Instagram|omer_shahzad}}
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Category:Pakistani male models
Category:Pakistani male television actors
Category:21st-century Pakistani male actors
Category:Pakistani male singers