Saleem Sheikh

Saleem Sheikh (Urdu: سلیم شیخ) (also spelled Saleem Shaikh) is a Pakistani actor and producer.

Career

1970s : Child actor

He made his on-screen debut from PTV's Shama where he portrayed the younger version of his brother Jawed Sheikh's character. He then appeared as a child artist in PTV's children 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

Films

• Mohabat Ke Saudagar (1992)
• Duniya Dus Numberi (1993)
• Qasam (1993)
• Chief Saab (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)

Television serials

Awards

• 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

See also

• List of Lollywood actors

References

External links

• Saleem Sheikh at IMDb
• Saleem Sheikh Updated Profile

1. Jawed Sheikh
2. Shahzad Sheikh
3. Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa
4. Momal Sheikh
5. Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay
6. Chief Sahib
7. Sunehray Din
8. Aymen Saleem
9. List of Pakistani male actors
10. Sheikh (disambiguation)
11. Fairy Tale (Pakistani TV series)
12. Sangam (1997 film)
13. Teri Meri Kahaniyaan
14. Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila
15. Lahore High Court
16. Maan (Pakistani TV series)
17. Parosi
18. Qasam (film)
19. Sheikh Hasina
20. Babul Ka Angna