Shaan Shahid

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Shaan Shahid : biography

April 27, 1971 –

2012

  • Waar

As director

Year Film Language Starring
1999 Guns and Roses – Ik Junoon Urdu Shaan Shahid, Faisal Rehman, Meera, Resham
2000 Mujhe Chand Chahiye Urdu Shaan Shahid, Noor Bukhari, Moammar Rana, Reema Khan, Atiqa Odho and Javed Sheikh
2001 Moosa Khan Urdu Shaan Shahid, Saima, Abid Ali, Jan Rambo, Noor
2009 Zill-e-Shah Punjabi Shaan Shahid, Mustafa Qureshi, Deeba, Noor Bukhari, Saima Noor
2013 Mission Allahu Akbar Urdu Shaan Shahid, Humaima Malick
Unannounced Chup Urdu Juggan Kazim Resham Vaneeza Ahmed
Unannounced Musakali Urdu Juggan Kazim Natasha Paracha

Film Career

Acting career

Shaan made his debut with Bulandi in 1990 and has since appeared in hundreds of Urdu and Punjabi language films, and is described as Pakistan’s most influential and credited film star.

As of 2012, Shaan has several films lined up for release; the much-awaited Waar which is directed by Bilal Lashari and stars him, Aisha Khan, Shamoon Abbasi, Uzma Khan, Ali Azmat, and Meesha Shafi, and is set to release in Eid 2013, the independent dance-based film Naach opposite Javed Sheikh, Momal Sheikh and newcomer Neil Uchong Ali, and Shehzaad Rafique’s Punjabi romantic film Ishq Khuda which stars him alongside Saima, Ahsan Khan and Wiam Dahmani.

He is currently filming several films, including One Motion Pictures The Extortionist alongside Aamina Sheikh, Iman Ali, Shamoon Abbasi and Ayub Khuso.http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013%5C03%5C22%5Cstory_22-3-2013_pg9_11

Directing

Keen on making a difference to filmmaking in Pakistan, Shaan launched himself as a director. He directed his ambitious project Guns and Roses – Ik Junoon, which was released in 1999. The film was produced by the art entrepreneur Tanvir Fatima Rehman. In the film, he co-starred with Faisal Rehman, Meera and Resham. The music was scored by M. Arshad while the cinematographer was done by Azhar Burki and the film was written by Pervaiz Kaleem.

He then directed Moosa Khan (2001), which starred himself, Saima, Abid Ali, Jan Rambo and Noor. The film received genuinely positive reviews from critics.

He signed a three-film deal with actress Juggan Kazim in 2008. One film, titled Chup was under pre-production for several years until it was scrapped; the films are still in pre-production stage. He is working with screenwriter Mashal Peerzada and Pakistani television director and screenwriter Sarmad Sultan Khoosat for his film projects. In 2009, Shaan appeared on ARY Digital’s show Happenings which showed him directing a film scene with actress Resham in a Haveli house. In the interview he confirmed he has been making a film, however not much is known about his film. In 2012, he announced that he is set to direct one film that stayed under production for several years, Mission Allahu Akbar opposite Juggan Kazim in Thailand. In 2013, Shaan said all his films were on hold as he is currently involved in his ambitious acting projects.http://www.shaanshahid.com/site/ambassador.html

TV show host

Shaan has joined Geo TV Network and he will host a morning show on Geo News. His show’s name is , which will be aired on Geo News from the 23rd of April, 2012 at 8:30 in the morning.http://www.awamiweb.com/geo-shaan-say-from-23rd-april-on-geo-news-38271.html

Brand ambassador

Shaan, with his extensive education and grooming and the ability to project class and elegance through his stature and expressions has been a hot attraction for many brands and campaigns, several of which have had the pleasure of hosting him. On 17 February 2009, Unilever Pakistan launched their latest offering, the LUX Limited Edition soap, at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Lahore, Pakistan. Shaan also endorsed another mega brand, Pepsi where he along with the singing sensation Ali Zafar helped strengthen the brand in Pakistan. Pakistan’s telecom giant Mobilink also hosted Shaan as a spokesperson for Mobilink Indigo, with the launch of the new face of Mobilink’s premium post paid brand Indigo in 2004. It was projected as the brand for the elite executive and families. His character was a man who’s demanding lifestyle has him juggling between work and family and Indigo helps him breeze through this life successfully.

Shaan was also the Goodwill Ambassador for One Pack = One Vaccine, a campaign launched by UNICEF, Procter & Gamble and the Ministry of Health in a bid to eradicate tetanus from Pakistan. Shaan has committed himself to the cause and has been visiting different areas and cities across the country including malls and stores in Karachi and Lahore, to bring awareness amongst parents, especially mothers, about this deadly disease and how one can fight to eliminate it.

Awards

  • Government of Pakistan’s Pride of Performance Award (2007)
  • 15 Nigar Awards
  • 5 Lux Style Awards
  • 4 National Film Awards
  • Shaan won Best Film Hero on 2nd Pakistan Media Award (2011)