Saleem Sheikh
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Saleem Sheikh | |
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| سلیم شیخ | |
| Born | 9 March 1967 |
| Occupations | Actor Producer |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouse | Nosheen Saleem (1999–present) |
| Relatives | Jawed Sheikh (brother) Behroze Sabzwari (brother-in-law) Shahzad Sheikh (nephew) Momal Sheikh (niece) Shehroz Sabzwari (nephew) |
Saleem Sheikh (Punjabi, Urdu: سلیم شیخ) (also spelled Saleem Shaikh) is a Pakistani actor and producer.
Career
1970s: Child actor
He made his on-screen debut in PTV's drama series Shama where he portrayed the younger version of his brother Jawed Sheikh's character. He later appeared as a child artist in PTV's children's plays.
1990s: Mainstream success
He is best known for portraying GC Safeer in Shoaib Mansoor's military drama Sunehray Din. Sheikh made his film debut in 1992 with Mohabbat Ke Saudagar.
2010s-present: Resurgence and character roles
His career saw a resurgence in 2010 when he played Abdul Hameed "Midu" in Anokha Ladla and in its sequels in the following years.
Selected filmography
| This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (July 2022) |
| † | denotes film / drama that has not released yet |
| † | Denotes films / drama that are currently on cinema / on air |
Television serials
| Year | Title | Role | Producer | Network | Notes |
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| 1976 | Shama | Mansoor | PTV | Child actor | |
| 1986 | Dastak | Salman | |||
| 1990 | Parosi | Arsal | |||
| 1991 | Sunehray Din | Safeer | |||
| 1993 | Zakham | Anees | |||
| 1994 | Khoobsurat Jahan | Nasir | |||
| 1995 | Dastak Aur Darwaza | Mehboob | |||
| Dukh Sukh | Sarmad | ||||
| 1998 | Kallo | Sajid | |||
| Rahain | Khalid | ||||
| Paranda | Yasir | ||||
| Cast Walk | Farhan | ||||
| 1999 | Chandpur Ka Chandoo | Ahsan | |||
| Ghareeb-e-Shehar | Saleem Ullah | ||||
| 2000 | Qafas | Sheharyar | |||
| Jeevan | Zafar | ||||
| Kaanch Kay Par | Rohail | ||||
| Dopatta | Kashif | ||||
| 2001 | Kajal Ghar | Shaukat | |||
| Armaan | Aadil | ||||
| Sarmaya | Jahangir | ||||
| 2002 | Dunya Dari | Rahat | |||
| 2003 | Pankh | Taimur | |||
| Karwat | Jamal | ||||
| 2004 | Khamosh | SHO Sikandar | |||
| Neela Aasman | Kamal | ||||
| Sirf Tumhare Liye | |||||
| 2005 | Dil Se Dil Tak | Danish | |||
| Sath Nibhana Hai | Shah Mir | ||||
| Kaanch Ki Guria | Fahad | ||||
| 2006 | Makan | Jaffer | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2007 | Ye Rah Mushkil Nahi | PTV Home | |||
| Dil Mera Mera Nahi | |||||
| Pyar Main | |||||
| Paglay Yahin Ke | |||||
| Ghar | Talib | ||||
| 2008 | Khawahishon Kay Jugnoo | ||||
| Shehar-e-Murad | |||||
| 2010 | Dil Behkay Ga | Ameer | |||
| 2011 | Anokha Ladla (Season 1) | Abdul Hameed "Midu" |  |
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| 2012 | Bilqees Kaur | Farooq | Hum TV | ||
| Anokha Ladla (Season 2) | Abdul Hameed "Midu" | |
PTV Home | ||
| 2013 | Anokha Ladla (Season 3) | |
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| 2014 | Apni Kahani Kese Kahain | |
Express Entertainment | ||
| 2015 | Maan | Nadeem | Hum TV | ||
| Tere Baghair | Nisar | ||||
| 2016 | Babul Ka Angna | Geo Entertainment | |||
| Nautanki Family | PTV Home | ||||
| Pashemaan | |
Express Entertainment | |||
| Laaj | Dilawar | Hum TV | |||
| 2017 | Adhi Gawahi | Faizan | |||
| Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila | Sikander | ||||
| Rani | Nadir Shah | Geo Entertainment | |||
| No Time For Pyar Vyar | Ashar | PTV Home | |||
| 2018 | Jugnu | Jugnu | |
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| Aapko Kya Takleef Hai | Nasir | Bol | |||
| Hoor Pari | Najeeb | A-Plus TV | |||
| 2020 | Baarish Main Aag | Sardar Shahzad | LTN Family | ||
| 2022 | Wabaal | Shakir | Hum TV | ||
| 2023 | Fairy Tale | Pasha Sahib | |||
| Fairy Tale 2 | |||||
| 2026 | Dekh Zara Pyar Se | Abu Qaiser |
Films
- Mohabat Ke Saudagar (1992)
- Duniya Dus Numberi (1993)
- Qasam (1993)
- Chief Sahib (1996)
- Sangam (1997)
- Yes Boss (1997)
- Kaheen Pyar Na Hojaye (1998)
- Dil Sanbhala Na Jaye (1998)
- Aik Aur Love Story (1999)
- Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa (2002)
- Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay (2008)
- Bullah (2026) as Bakhshi, the movie's main antagonist
Awards
| This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (July 2022) |
- Bolan award for Best actor in Chief Sahb 1996
- Nigar award for Best supporting actor in Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa 2002
- Ptv Award for best supporting actor in (Dil Behkay Ga) 2012
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | Nominated |
| 10th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Terrestrial) | Anokha Ladla | Won |
| Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Nominated | ||
| 12th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) |
See also
References
- ↑ "From Sunehray Din to a new beginning". Express Tribune. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ↑ "Meera and Salim Sheikh to work on a project together". Daily Times. 24 August 2019.
- ↑ "12th LUX Style Awards: Pakistan entertainment industry's big night". Tribune. 4 July 2013.
- ↑ "Timeless classics that pay tribute to Pakistan's armed forces". Tribune. 6 September 2015.
- ↑ "Saleem Sheikh to make his comeback with film 'Thori Life Thori Zindagi'". Minute Mirror. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ↑ "Hum TV's upcoming drama Wabaal introduces fresh on-screen pairing". Something Haute. 12 August 2022.
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