Shahzad Nawaz

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Shahzad Nawaz
Born
Karachi, Pakistan
Occupation(s)Director
Actor
Screenwriter
Art Director
Speaker
Activist
RelativesSehba Akhtar (maternal uncle)
Musical career
GenresFolk Fusion
Classical
Instrument(s)Vocals

Shahzad Nawaz is a Pakistani film director, actor, singer, advertiser and graphic designer.

He started his career as an advisor to many news agencies and media houses, and served as a CEO of Nai Baat Media Network. He also worked as a commumication artist for a number organization's designing their logos and identities including Geo, Pakistan Television Corporation, Dunya News and ARY News.

In 2003 and 2005, he directed and acted in two films Daira and Botal Gali, based on an adaptations of Mohsin Hamid book Moth Smoke,[1] and acted in Geo's drama series Ana (2004). Nawaz was noted in the film Chambaili that he wrote and produced.[2] It was the first political film of country, earning him critical appraisal and a nomination ARY Film Award for Best Film as producer.[3] In 2016, he marked his Coke Studio debut as a featured artist in season 9.[4][5]

Early life and family[edit]

Born and brought up in Karachi, he's a Punjabi whose father's roots are in Chakwal while his mother's ancestral place is Jalandhar, with his family involved both in the military and in the arts: his father was in the Pakistan Navy, his brother is martyr from the Pakistan Airforce, his maternal uncle was famous Urdu poet and film lyricist Sehba Akhtar while his maternal grandfather, Chaudhry Rehmat Ali Rehmat, was a playwight.[6]

Career[edit]

Actor and director[edit]

In 2014, he briefly served as a CEO of Nai Baat Media Network.[7] During his advisor tenure he also designed number of TV networks and organizations logos and helped them build a strong market relation including Dunya, Geo, Ary and Nai Baat Media Network.[8][9]

Nawaz ventures int directing with films such as Daira and Botal Gali based on the book Moth Smoke by Mohsin Hamid. He then acted and drama serials Ana (2004) and Ishq Mein Teray (2013). In 2011, Nawaz working on his script with director Ismail Jilani and it took half and year to complete the screenplay process, in 2012 production began and film released on 26 April 2013 under the banner of Geo Films. Jilani stated that "We wanted to mobilize the people before the elections, We wanted them to come out of the cinema and feel like they wanted to change something".[10] Chambailli grossed Rs 37.8 crore at the box office. At its release, the film surpassed Bollywood's Aashiqui 2 and Hollywood's Oblivion at the Pakistani box office. It was discussed in the national media, and has been praised for its contribution to democracy in Pakistan. Chambaili has been credited with galvanizing non-voters and youth to vote in the 2013 Pakistani general elections, which had a large turnout. Political parties in the country played songs from its soundtrack during campaign rallies, as young people resonated with the film and its music as part of increased social and political activism.[11] In 2016, he directed a film RAW in association with Coup D'état Films and Neo Films.[12]

Music[edit]

In 2016, he marked his Coke Studio debut as a featured artist in season 9.[13] Nawaz has recorded only a narration with singers Javed Bashir and Masoma Anwar,[14] and has expresses to sing in next season.[15]

Politics[edit]

He joined Pak Sarzameen Party in 2016 and did a press conference with Syed Mustafa Kamal.[16]

He was appointed as special assistant to prime minister Imran Khan on culture, arts and related communications in 2021.[17]

Filmography[edit]

Films[edit]

Year Title Actor Screenwriter Director Producer Notes References
2003 Daira Yes Yes Adaptation of Mohsin Hamid's novel Moth Smoke [18]
2005 Botal Gali Yes Yes Yes [19]
2013 Chambaili Yes Yes Yes
2016 RAW Yes Yes Yes Yes [20]

Television serials[edit]

Year Title Role Newtork
2004 Ana Geo TV
2013–2014 Ishq Mein Teray Sheheryar Hamdani Hum TV
2016 Tum Meri Ho ARY Digital
2017–2018 Khidmat Guzar Rana Jalal A-Plus TV
2020–2021 Qarar Hum TV
2021–2022 Parizaad Saith Shehbaz
2022 Badshah Begum Pir Shah Alam
2023 Mein Asif, Zaid's father ARY Digital
Shanaas Mir Jalal Green Entertainment
Mein Kahani Hun Qadir Express Entertainment
2024 Akhara Shahnawaz Green Entertainment
Raaz Jamil Akhtar

Television shows[edit]

Year Title Role Network
2019 Coke Studio: Season 9 Himself Webcast
2021 G Sarkar with Nauman Ijaz Guest Neo News
2023 Gup Shab with Vasay Chaudhry Samaa TV

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Ceremony Project Result References
2013 ARY Film Award for Best Film Chambaili Nominated [21][22][23]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Salman, Saima (13 July 2002). "Up in smoke". Dawn. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
  2. ^ Sher Khan (17 March 2013). "With Chambaili, a colony of workers gets a facelift". The Express Tribune newspaper. Retrieved 31 December 2013., Retrieved 15 July 2016
  3. ^ "ARY Film Awards nomination last date". News Media 24/7. 12 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  4. ^ "Coke Studio 9 artists list revealed". The News Teller. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  5. ^ Rehman, Maliha (4 July 2016). "Here's what to expect from Coke Studio 9". Dawn News. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  6. ^ Mirza, Aayan (29 July 2014). "Shahzad Nawaz: The trout fighting out the odds! (Interview)". Galaxy Lollywood. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Shahzad Nawaz To Head News Channel Nayee Baat". Review It!. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  8. ^ "Imagineer, filmmaker and change artist at Design, Shahzad Nawaz jots down his favourite designs of all-time, giving us a quick history lesson or two along the way". Geo TV. 26 June 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  9. ^ Wajiha Javed (30 April 2013). "Shahzad Nawaz reveals 'Neo TV' logo for Nai Baat". HIP. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  10. ^ "A cut above-Ismail Jilani". The Friday Times. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
  11. ^ Shyema Sajjad (30 April 2013). "Chambaili urges the nation to wake up". DAWN.com. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  12. ^ "RAW: Because propaganda can go both ways". HIP. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  13. ^ Sengupta, Arka (17 June 2016). "'Coke Studio Pakistan' undergoes major revamp in Season 9; artiste line-up revealed". International Business Times. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  14. ^ Warraich, Faizan Ali (15 July 2016). "Debut singers in Coke Studio 9 to bring change". The Nation. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  15. ^ Khan, Manal (10 June 2016). "Multiple producers, more original music and new entrants will help re-define Coke Studio". The News. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  16. ^ "Filmmaker Shahzad Nawaz joins Paksarzameen Party". The Express Tribune. 21 August 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  17. ^ "Shahzad Nawaz named as SAPM on culture, arts". The News International. 17 November 2021.
  18. ^ Yameen, Madiha (28 May 2017). "Pakistani adaptation of 'Moth Smoke' titled 'Daira' remains a cult". HipInPakistan. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023.
  19. ^ "Film students treated to Botal Gali". Dawn News. 2 October 2011. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023.
  20. ^ "RAW: Because propaganda can go both ways". HipInPakistan. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  21. ^ "Complete Winners List of First ARY Films Awards". Pakistan Ultimade Media. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  22. ^ "ARY Film Awards 2014 - Complete Winners List". Brand Synario. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  23. ^ "ARY Film Awards 2014 AFA14 Pictures and Winners". Style Pakistan. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2014.

External links[edit]

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