Hameed Sheikh

Hameed Sheikh (Urdu: حمید شیخ‎) is an actor and producer from Pakistan. He is known for his major roles in Khuda Kay Liye, Operation O21 and Moor.[1]

Hameed Sheikh
NationalityPakistan
OccupationActor, producer
Known forKhuda Kay Liye
Moor

Personal life

Fluent in Urdu, Hindi, Brahui, Sindhi, Punjabi, Dari, Persian, Seraiki, Balochi and Hindko,.[2]

Career

Early career

In 2001 he worked for CNN as a freelance producer, cameraman, and translator.

Kandhar Break

In 2008, Sheikh produced Kandhar Break, a political thriller set in 1999 which tells the story of an Englishman who must escape the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. While filming a night scene in the desert, a group associated with the Taliban attacked the Pakistani members of the film crew. Four crew members were shot while leaving the compound and arriving at the set; they all survived. Much like the lead character of the movie, director David Whitney and his crew were forced to leave Pakistan with the help of local security forces. Only 75% of the shoot was completed by then. Later, Sheikh arranged funding for the remaining part, which was filmed in Tunisia.[3]

Moor

Sheikh was approached by Jami, director and writer of Moor, to play the role of an old man whose family was affected by the closure of a railway station in Zhob Valley, Baluchistan. In preparation for the role, Sheikh gained a lot of weight and changed his posture and walking style. He described his role as "genuinely challenging", but didn't charge a fee for the project since he believed the film would open doors for young actors of Baluchistan.[1]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Director Notes
2007 Khuda Kay Liye Sher Shah Shoaib Mansoor
2009 Kandahar Break: Fortress of War Omar Baloch David Whitney
2013 Hearts and Minds Tariq Charlie Guillen Short film
2014 O21 Jami
2015 Abdullah: The Final Witness N/A Hashim Nadeem Screened at Cannes Film Festival
2015 Moor Wahid Jami

Television
Year Title Role Director Notes
1984 Naqab Sang
20-- Zanjeer Ali Jan Syed Faisal Bukhari
19-- Wapasi -
1995 Kal - Co-produced with Jamal Shah
19-- Wapsi Kay Baad Muhammad Nawaz Magsi
19-- Ishq Babar Javed
19-- Matti Amanullah Nasir

Awards and nominations
  • 2005 The 1st Indus Drama Awards: Nominated for Best Actor Drama Serial in a Supporting Role
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See also
  • List of Lollywood actors

References
  1. "Hameed Sheikh — when mountains speak, wise men listen".
  2. Mohammad Kamran Jawaid (27 April 2019), "I feel people outside Pakistan recognise my talents more, says Hameed Sheikh", Dawn News. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  3. "Film-makers under fire".
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