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Humayun Saeed
File:HUMAYUN SAEED.png
Saeed At The Premiere of Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
Born (1971-07-27) 27 July 1971 (age 53)[1]
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Film actor, producer, television actor
Years active1995–present
WorksFull List
Spouse
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(m. 1996)​
RelativesSalman Saeed (brother)
Amir Saeed
(brother)
Adnan Saeed (brother)
Babar Saeed (brother)
Awards(See below)

Humayun Saeed (born Humayun Saeed Ansari: 27 July 1971) is a Pakistani actor and producer.[2] He has appeared in dozens of Pakistani television dramas and limited number of films, and earned numerous accolades, including Lux Style Awards,[3] Hum Awards[4][5] and ARY Film Awards[6][7] Saeed has a substantial fan following in Pakistan since the beginning of his career and he was often ranked amongst the highest paid TV actors of his time. Saeed is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors of Pakistan. In recent years, he has starred in a number of commercially successful films. He is often called as King of Box Office in Pakistan.[8]

He made his TV debut in 1995 with Karooron Ka Aadmi and later won the PTV Award for Best TV Actor for his role in telefilm Ab Tum Jaa Saktay Ho. He made his film debut in 1999 with Inteha directed by Samina Peerzada for which he won the National Award for Best Actor. His highest-grossing films include the romantic comedy Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (2018), the romantic comedy Punjab Nahi Jaungi (2017), the comedy adventure Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015), and the romantic Bin Roye (2015). All these films except for Bin Roye were the highest-grossing Pakistani film at the time of their release.

Saeed is also a co-founder of the media production house Six Sigma Plus which produces television drama serials and commercial movies and is the Brand Ambassador of Pakistan Super League cricket team Karachi Kings. He was honored with special recognition award at Pakistan Achievement Awards 2015 UK and Europe[9] and at 4th Hum Awards in 2016 for his invaluable contribution towards revival of Pakistani cinema.[10][11] He is one of Pakistan's most bankable stars.[12] Besides acting Saeed has done Charity Work for Shahid Afridi Foundation and also for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre.[13]

Early life

Saeed was born on 27 July 1971 in Karachi into "a liberal and well-educated Punjabi family."[14] Saeed attended Nasra School in Karachi where he excelled in his studies and earned the distinction throughout his academic career till matriculation.[15] Later he enrolled himself at a prominent institution St. Patrick's college in Karachi and earned a bachelor's degree in commerce.[16] Saeed stated he was happily employed at a garments factory, as a general manager, before he got into the showbizness.[17] He described himself as "shy" when growing up.[18] He said in an interview, at early age my parents were against. They did not support my showbiz career. But with the passage of time, with my great efforts they understand me. Now they have proud on me. On the other side, my wife is associated to very conservative family. She has lot of problems at initial stage but now she has maturity level.

Career

Debut and breakthrough

Saeed began his career as a television producer in the late 80s. His maiden production did not produce favorable results.[19][20][21] After stepping into showbiz, Saeed's powerful presence caught the eye of directors and he was cast in the TV shows for acting roles. He made his acting debut in 1995 with Karooron Ka Aadmi,[22] followed by Ye Jahaan, a musical that was telecast in 1996. The same year he was declared best actor for his performance in Ab Tum Ja Saktay Ho, directed by Mehreen Jabbar, in which he was cast opposite Sania Saeed and Khalida Riyasat.[23] Saeed continued doing TV productions alongside. He partnered with Sultana Siddiqui in late 90s and then Abdullah Kadwani in 2000s for his production companies. He is hailed as one of the most successful producers of the current time.[24] DAWN newspaper wrote "Enter the world of Humayun Saeed; where acting acumen is merged with a flair for business, benchmarks are set while new projects are constantly underway, and brooding romanticism rules supreme. After 15-odd years in the business, he is indubitably at the top of his game".[25][26] Saeed's notable TV work as an actor includes Mehndi, Doraha, Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein, Kaafir, Uraan, Hum Se Juda Na Hona, Ladies Park, Dillagi and guest roles in Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan and Daam. Saeed starred in the Hadiqa Kiani's award winning[27] music video[28] in 2005 called Iss Baar Milo, directed by Jami.[29] Saeed has made appearance on reality shows like Living on the edge as a participant. He also judged a dancing reality show on ARY Digital in 2009.

Films

Saeed made his film debut in 1999 with Samina Peerzada's movie Inteha. He portrayed the negative role in Inteha and went on to receive the National Award – Best Actor – for his role in his very first film.[30][31] Due to poor conditions of Pakistan Film Industry at that time, he did only limited number of movies until the revival of cinema began in 2013. He has done many movies since the resurgence of cinema in 2013. These include commercially successful films such as Main Hoon Shahid Afridi, Bin Roye,[32] Jawani Phir Nahi Ani and Punjab Nahi Jaungi. His film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani holds the record of being the fourth highest-grossing Pakistani film of all time,[33] while his another film Punjab Nahi Jaungi has been declared as the second highest-grossing Pakistani film of all time and the highest-grossing film of 2017 in Pakistani cinema.[34] In 2018, he starred in film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2. As of 2019, the film is the highest-grossing Pakistani film of all time. After its huge box office success, he announced three more films in an interview with Dawn Images, saying that third film in JPNA franchise is in plans to be out "in two years", while he added, "we're working on two other films, one's being written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar and the other by Vasay Chaudhry."[35] In 2019 he starred in Science Fiction Project Ghazi and also did a Special Appearance in Drama film Baaji.

Producing

Saeed partnered with Shahzad Nasib to form Six Sigma Plus in 2010, and the company has since co-produced several of Saeed's films, the first being Main Hoon Shahid Afridi in 2013.

Saeed has co-produced several dramas and films since the formation of the company. He will be co-producing and starring in an upcoming drama Mere Paas Tum Ho which will release on 17th August 2019.[36] It will mark the second time that he will be co-producing and starring in a drama since Dil Lagi which released on March 2016.[37]

Six Sigma Plus Saeed's production company, is said to be developing two new untitled films and a third Jawani Phir Nahi Ani film.[38]

Saeed has produced for multiple films in which he has been. He produced Main Hoon Shahid Afridi, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Punjab Nahi Jaungi, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 and many others.

Awards

Saeed is one of the most decorated Pakistani actors.[39] He has received numerous award nominations and honours including a minimum of 5 Lux Style Awards.[40] He received special recognition awards at Pakistan Achievement Awards 2015 UK and Europe[41] and at 4th Hum Awards in 2016 for his invaluable contribution towards revival of Pakistani cinema.[42][43] 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.[44]

Filmography

Key
Film are currently on Cinema
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role(s) Director(s) Notes Ref.
1999 Inteha Zafar Samina Peerzada Debut film
2000 No Paisa No Problem He performed drag act in the movie, a thief disguised as a girl
2007 Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga Zoheb/Babar Mohammad Javed Fazil
2008 Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay Jawed Sheikh
2009 Jashnn Aman Bajaj Raksha Mistry,
Hasnain S Hyderabadwala 		Bollywood Movie
2013 Main Hoon Shahid Afridi Coach Akbar Syed Ali Raza Usama Co-produced

[45]

2015 Bin Roye Irtaza Shahzad Kashmiri [46]
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani Sherry Nadeem Baig Co-produced; Lux Style Award for Best Actor, ARY Film Award for Best Actor [47][48]
2016 Actor in Law Himself Nabeel Qureshi Special Appearance
2017 Yalghaar Trojan (A Militant) Hassan Rana [49][50]
Punjab Nahi Jaungi Fawad Khagga Nadeem Baig Co-produced [51][52]
2018 Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 Sherry [53]
2019 Project Ghazi Salaar Nadir Shah [54][55]
2019 Baaji Himself Salim Malik Special Appearance
2019 Love You Jatta Nadeem Baig [56]
2020 Loafer Nadeem Baig [57]

Television

As actor

As producer

Awards and nominations

Year Category Film/Drama Role Awards Result Ref.
1996 Best Actor in a telefilm (TV) Ab Tum Jaa Saktay Ho Shoukat PTV Awards Won [60]
2000 Best Actor in a negative role(Film) Inteha Zafar National Awards Won [61]
2002 Best Actor (TV) Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein Babban Mian/Ahmar 1st Lux Style Awards Nominated
2002 Best Actor (TV) Kangan Ammar PTV Awards Won [62]
2002 Best Actor Inteha (Film) Zafar Graduate Awards Won [63]
2002 Best Actor Inteha (Film) Zafar Nigaar Awards Won [64]
2003 Best Actor (TV) Chandni Ratain Asim 2nd Lux Style Awards Won
2004 Best Actor (TV) Mehndi Shahzeb 3rd Lux Style Awards Won
2005 Best Tv actor in a drama series Mujrim (Maa aur mamta) The 1st Indus Drama Awards Won
2005 Best Tv actor (satellite) Hum Say Judaa Na Hona Kamran 4th Lux Style Awards Won [65]
2007 Best Tv actor (satellite) Tere Ishq Main Shayan 6th Lux Style Awards Nominated
2008 Best Tv actor (satellite) Koi Tau Barish 7th Lux Style Awards Won [66][67]
2010 Best Tv actor (satellite) Ishq Junoon Deewangi Sahil 9th Lux Style Awards Won [68]
2010 Best Tv actor (satellite) Doraha Omar 9th Lux Style Awards Nominated [69]
2014 Best Actor (Film) Main Hoon Shahid Afridi Coach Akbar Din 13th Lux Style Awards Nominated [70]
2014 Best Actor in a leading role (Popular) Main Hoon Shahid Afridi Coach Akbar Din 1st ARY Film Awards Nominated [71]
2014 Best Actor in a leading role (Jury) Main Hoon Shahid Afridi Coach Akbar Din 1st ARY Film Awards Won [72]
2016 Best Actor in a Leading Role Jawani Phir Nahi Ani Sherry Galaxy Lollywood Awards Nominated [73]
2016 Best Actor (Film) Jawani Phir Nahi Ani Sherry 15th Lux Style Awards Won [74][75]
2016 Best Actor in a leading role Jawani Phir Nahi Ani Sherry 2nd ARY Film Awards Won [76]
2016 Best Actor (Recognition Award) Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Bin Roye Sherry, Irtaza 4th Hum Awards Won [77][78]
2017 Best TV Actor Dil Lagi Mohid 16th Lux Style Awards Nominated
2017 Best TV Actor Bin Roye Irtaza 5th Hum Awards Nominated
2018 Best Actor (Film) Punjab Nahi Jaungi Fawad Khagga 17th Lux Style Awards Won [79][80]
2018 Best Actor in a Leading Role Punjab Nahi Jaungi Fawad Khagga Galaxy Lollywood Awards Won [81]

Other awards and honours

  • Best actor for musical telefilm Zeher by Yasir Akhtar[82]
  • Best Actor Award at Pakistan Achievement Awards (2015)[83]
  • Recognition for contribution to Pakistani cinema[84][85]

See also

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