Humayun Saeed

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Humayun Saeed

(1971-07-27) 27 July 1971 (age 54)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Occupation Actorproducer
Years active1995–present
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Spouse
(m. 1995)
Awards(Awards)

Humayun Saeed (born 27 July 1971) is a Pakistani actor and producer. [1] Describing himself as a method actor, [2] Saeed is primarily known for his work on Pakistani television and cinema and is the recipient of several accolades, including Lux Style Awards and ARY Film Awards. [3] Saeed also runs the Six Sigma Plus media production house which produces television drama serials and commercial movies.

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Early life and family

Saeed was born on 27 July 1971 in Karachi into a Punjabi family. [4]

He earned a bachelor's degree in commerce from St. Patrick's College, Karachi and before entering the entertainment industry he used to work as a general manager at a garment factory. [5]

Saeed has four younger brothers, with Salman Saeed also being an actor. [6]

Career

Television

Saeed began his career as a television producer in the early 90s. After stepping into showbiz, Saeed's was cast in the TV shows for acting roles. He made his acting debut in 1995 with Karoron Ka Aadmi produced by Nadeem A Khan. [7] [8]

Saeed continued doing TV productions. He partnered with Sultana Siddiqui in the late 90s and then Abdullah Kadwani in 2000s for 7th Sky Entertainment. Later, he started his own production house along with "Shehzad Nasib" under the banner "Six Sigma Plus". Since then he has produced content for Pakistani television viewers. [9] [10]

Saeed's initial TV work as an actor includes Mehndi , Doraha , Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein, Kaafir , Uraan , Hum Se Juda Na Hona, Ladies Park and guest roles in Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan and Daam . In 2005, Saeed starred in the music video Iss Baar Milo. [11] [12] [13]

In January 2022, Saeed was cast as Dr. Hasnat Khan (known for his romantic involvement with Princess Diana), in the fifth season of The Crown. [14]

Films

Saeed made his film debut in 1999 with Samina Peerzada's movie Inteha , in which he played a negative role. For his performance, he receive the National Award for Best Actor [15] [16] Owing to the decline of the Pakistani film industry at that time, he appeared in only a limited number of films until the revival of cinema in 2013. Since then, he has appeared in many films, including Main Hoon Shahid Afridi, Bin Roye , [17] Jawani Phir Nahi Ani and Punjab Nahi Jaungi. In 2018, he starred in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 . [18] In 2022, he appeared in Nadeem Baig's London Nahi Jaunga. [19]

Filmography

Awards

Saeed has received numerous award nominations and honours including a minimum of 5 Lux Style Awards. He received special recognition awards at Pakistan Achievement Awards 2015 UK and Europe [20] and at fourth Hum Awards in 2016 for his invaluable contribution towards revival of Pakistani cinema. [21] [22] Saeed's film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani swept the ARY Film Awards ceremony with total of 17 awards, also earning him the award for the best male actor in a leading role. [3] He was awarded the Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan on 23 March 2021. [23]

YearAwardsCategoryFilm/DramaRoleResultRef.
1996 PTV Awards Best Actor in a Telefilm (TV) Ab Tum Ja Saktey Ho ShoukatWon[ citation needed ]
2000Best ActorWon [24]
National AwardsBest Actor in a Negative Role (Film) Inteha Won [25]
2002 PTV Awards Best Actor (TV)KanganWon [26]
Graduate AwardsBest Actor Inteha Won [26]
Nigaar Awards Best ActorWon [26]
2005 The 1st Indus Drama Awards Best TV Actor in a Drama SeriesMujrim (Maa Aur Mamta)Won
2014 1st ARY Film Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role (Popular) Main Hoon Shahid Afridi Nominated [27]
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Jury)Won [28]
2016 4th Hum Awards Best Actor (Recognition Award) Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Bin Roye Sherry, IrtazaWon
2nd ARY Film Awards Best Actor in a Leading RoleJawani Phir Nahi AniSherryWon
2020 Pakistan International Screen Awards Best TV Actor Meray Paas Tum Ho Danish AkhtarWon

Lux Style Awards

Acting Awards

CeremonyCategoryProjectResult
1st Lux Style Awards Best TV ActorN/ANominated
2nd Lux Style Awards Chaandni Raatain Won
3rd Lux Style Awards Mehndi
4th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor (Terrestrial)Hum Se Juda Na Hona
6th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor (Satellite)Tere Ishq MeinNominated
7th Lux Style Awards Koi Toh BarishWon
9th Lux Style Awards Ishq Junoon Deewangi
Doraha Nominated
13th Lux Style Awards Best Film Actor Main Hoon Shahid Afridi
15th Lux Style Awards Best Lead Actor in a Film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani Won
16th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor Dil Lagi Nominated
17th Lux Style Awards Best Lead Actor in a Film Punjab Nahi Jaungi Won
19th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor Mere Paas Tum Ho Nominated

Production Awards

CeremonyCategoryProjectResult
4th Lux Style Awards Best TV Play (Satellite) Moorat Nominated
Ana Won
Best TV Play (Terrestrial)Hum Se Juda Na Hona
5th Lux Style Awards Best TV Play (Satellite) Riyasat
7th Lux Style Awards Sarkar Sahab Nominated
Best TV Play (Terrestrial)Yaadain
9th Lux Style Awards Best TV Play (Satellite) Doraha
10th Lux Style Awards Daam
Ijazat
12th Lux Style Awards [ citation needed ]Best TV Play (Terrestrial) Talafi
Best TV Play (Satellite)Man Jali
13th Lux Style Awards Best Film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi
Best Original SoundtrackWon
Best TV Play (Terrestrial)Daag-e-NadamatNominated
14th Lux Style Awards Best TV Play Pyarey Afzal Won
Shikwa Nominated
Chup Raho
Best Original SoundtrackNazdeekiyan
15th Lux Style Awards Best Film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani Nominated
16th Lux Style Awards Best TV Play Dil Lagi Won
Besharam Nominated
17th Lux Style Awards Best Film Punjab Nahi Jaungi Won
18th Lux Style Awards Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 Nominated
Best TV Play Dil Mom Ka Diya
19th Lux Style Awards Mere Paas Tum Ho Won
21st Lux Style Awards [29] Best TV Long Play Benaam Nominated
Nand

Other awards and honours

See also

References

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