Shahid Shafaat (Urdu: شاہد شفاعت) is a Pakistani director, writer, producer and actor who works in television, film and theatre. Mostly known for his work as a director, Shafaat started his on-screen career in the early 2000s and directed more than 10 television plays.[2][3][4][5][6] He received Lux Style Award nomination as a Best TV Director for Dil Mom Ka Diya.[7]
Shahid Shafaat | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2010-present |
| Spouse | Sania Saeed[1] |
Career
editShafaat started his career in theatre. He directed several plays, most notably Main Adakara Banu Gi.[4][5] He directed the series Kaafir in 2012, which received critical praise, but was a commercial failure.[8] In 2016, he directed Next Level Entertainment's production, Khuda Mera Bhi Hai.[9][10] The series received critical acclaim. In 2018, he directed Khasara, which was a commercial success.[11] His next play was another Next level Entertainment production, Dil Mom Ka Diya which became the highest-rated play in Pakistani television history.[12][13][14] He then ventured in social causes television series, including Surkh Chandni and Bikhray Moti .[13][15][16][17]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lamha Lamha Zindagi | ARY Digital | [1] |
| 2012 | Kaafir | ||
| 2013 | Darmiyaan | ||
| 2016–17 | Khuda Mera Bhi Hai | ||
| 2017–18 | Tau Dil Ka Kia Hua | Hum TV | |
| 2018 | Khasara | ARY Digital | |
| 2018 | Dil Mom Ka Diya | ||
| 2019 | Surkh Chandni | ||
| 2020 | Bikhray Moti | ||
| 2020–21 | Faryaad | ||
| 2021–22 | Amanat | ||
| 2022 | Bakhtawar | Hum TV | |
| 2023 | Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri | ||
| 2024 | Duniyapur | [18] |
Accolades
edit| Date of ceremony | Awards | Category | Work | Result | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Lux Style Awards | Best Television Director | Dil Mom Ka Diya | Nominated | [19] |
| 2023 | Bakhtawar | Nominated | [20] |
References
edit- ^ a b Midhat Ali Zaidi (30 December 2012). "Revisiting an Icon". The Nation. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Shahid Shafaat's Jhol to release on Eid-ul-Fitr". The News. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ ""Two + Two is a comedy of errors"". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ a b "Exemplary adakari: the riveting 'Mein Adakara Banungi'".
- ^ a b "Sampling life". DAWN. 27 November 2009.
- ^ Maleeha Hamid Siddiqui (15 December 2013). "Prime time: Sects and sensibility". dawn.com.
- ^ "The Lux Style Awards 2019: And the nominees are..." Express Tribune. 30 March 2019.
- ^ Eefa Khalid (31 December 2012). "Pakistani dramas: highlights of 2012". Dawn.
- ^ Mahwash Badar (6 April 2017). "Khuda Mera Bhi Hai: A game changer for Pakistan's dramasphere". tribune.com.pk.
- ^ "Pakistani Dramas that Tackle Social Stigma Very Well". Desi Blitz. 23 September 2018.
- ^ Irfan ul Haq (7 October 2017). "Junaid Khan will be playing a "simple man" in upcoming serial, Khasara". Images by Dawn. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ "Dil Mom Ka Diya concludes; leaves viewers in awe". The News. 8 December 2018.
- ^ a b "Wahaj Ali and Neelum Munir are teaming up for new serial Bikhray Moti". Business Recorder. 1 June 2020.
- ^ "Meray Paas Tum Ho creates ratings history, yet again!". 20 November 2019.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (3 June 2019). "'Surkh Chandni' is dedicated to the indomitable spirit of acid attack survivors: Osman Khalid Butt". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ Afshan Zahra (12 August 2019). "Five reasons why Surkh Chandni is a milestone of our drama industry".
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (3 August 2019). "Yasir Nawaz and Neelam Muneer's upcoming drama, Bikhre Moti is about child abuse". DAWN Images. Archived from the original on 3 August 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ Kamran Jawaid, Mohammad (22 September 2024). "SPOTLIGHT: THE BADLANDS OF DUNIYAPUR". DAWN.COM. Archived from the original on 9 October 2024.
- ^ Images Staff (30 March 2019). "Lux Style Award 2019 nominations are out!". DAWN. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2023 nominations out now: Pasoori, Joyland, Mere Humsafar reign supreme". The Express Tribune. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2024.