Humayun Saeed (born 27 July 1971) is a Pakistani actor and producer.[4] Primarily known for his work on Pakistani television and cinema as an actor, he is the recipient of several accolades including Lux Style Awards,[5] and ARY Film Awards.[6] Saeed also runs the Six Sigma Plus media production house which produces television drama serials and commercial movies.[7][8] Additionally, he has also worked in modeling and fashion designing.[9]
Early life and family
Saeed was born on 27 July 1971 in Karachi into “a liberal and well-educated Punjabi family.”[10]
Saeed attended Nasra School in Karachi where he excelled in his studies and earned distinction throughout his academic career until matriculation.[11]
Later he enrolled himself at a prominent institution St. Patrick's College, Karachi and earned a bachelor's degree in commerce.[12] Saeed stated he was happily employed at a garments factory, as a general manager, before he got into showbiz.[11]
He described himself as "shy" when growing up.[13]
Saeed has four younger brothers, with Salman Saeed also being an actor.[14]
Career
Early career
Saeed began his career as a television producer in the early 90s. His maiden production did not produce favorable results.[11][13] After stepping into showbiz, Saeed's was cast in the TV shows for acting roles. He made his acting debut in 1995 with Karoron Ka Aadmi,[15][16] 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.[11]
Saeed continued doing TV productions. He partnered with Sultana Siddiqui in the late 90s and then Abdullah Kadwani in 2000s for 7th Sky Entertainment. Later, he started his own production house along with "Shehzad Nasib" under the banner "Six Sigma Plus". Since then he has produced content for Pakistani television viewers.[17][18]
Saeed's initial TV work as an actor includes Mehndi, Doraha, Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein, Kaafir, Uraan, Hum Se Juda Na Hona, Ladies Park and guest roles in Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan and Daam. In 2005, Saeed starred in the music video Iss Baar Milo.[19][20][21] Saeed has made appearances on reality shows like Living on the edge as a participant. He also judged a dancing reality show in 2009. He has also worked in an Indian Bollywood movie Jashan in 2009 where he was given a negative role. In 2016, He played Mohid in Dil Lagi among television audience. In 2020, he returned to television and played the role of Danish in drama serial Meray Paas Tum Ho.[citation needed]
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 first film.[23][24] 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 films such as Main Hoon Shahid Afridi, Bin Roye,[25]Jawani Phir Nahi Ani and Punjab Nahi Jaungi. In 2018, he starred in film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2.[26] In 2022, he appeared in Nadeem Baig's London Nahi Jaunga.[27]
Saeed has received numerous award nominations and honours including a minimum of 5 Lux Style Awards.[28] He received special recognition awards at Pakistan Achievement Awards 2015 UK and Europe[29] and at fourth Hum Awards in 2016 for his invaluable contribution towards revival of Pakistani cinema.[30][31] 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.[6] He was awarded the Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan on 23 March 2021.[32]
^Shakur, Anis Ahmed. "Humayun Saeed: Master of his dream". Retrieved 21 March 2023. Side by side, Humayun also participated in modeling and fashion designing.
^Syeda Areeba Rasheed (30 June 2018), "Humayun Saeed Carries On", Slogan magazine (June 2018), vol. 23, no. 6, p. 33. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023.
