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Omer Shahzad is a Pakistani model, actor and singer who started his career in 2011, and has since established himself as one of the country's top models and actors.[2] He has been nominated for several awards with three consecutive Best Model Male nominations at Hum Awards.[3][4][5] and four consecutive nominations at Lux Style awards. He marked his screen debut in 2013 with Geo TV's drama series Adhoori Aurat in a negative role and went to work in Choti Choti Khushiyan,[6] Chor Darwazay and hit-drama series Noor Jahan.[7] He also marked his film debut in 2016 film Teri Meri Love Story.[8][9]
Omer Shahzad | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 December 1990 |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actor, singer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in)[1] |
Career
editModeling
editOmer started his career in 2011 with modeling, when Vaneeza Ahmed had auditioned him for Bridal Couture Week,[10] he was one of the few ones who were selected among 200 auditionees, he recalled, "There were 200 boys and girls at the audition and I was one of the eight male models selected. Then I made an appearance in Noor's morning show on Hum TV."[11] He achieved mainstream success when worked with a fashion coordinator for a shoot, Omer said, "It is only after you get published in a fashion publication as a model that they finally recognise you as an entity,".[11] He then worked with Deepak Perwani, Sania Maskatiya, HSY, Zainab Chottani, Fahad Hussayn, and Zaheer Abbas, that earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.[11]
Acting
editHe marked his television debut in 2013, with drama series Adhoori Aurat, he stated, "I always wanted to be an actor after watching Faisal Qureshi and Noman Ijaz in TV plays. But you have to start somewhere and modelling happened first for me," he played a negative role in that drama series.[7] Omer starred in three further drama series Choti Choti Khushiyan,[6] Chor Darwazay and Noor Jahan (2015) before entering into film industry.[citation needed]
He debuted in film industry in 2015 and is to star in upcoming 2016 romantic-comedy film Teri Meri Love Story directed by Jawad Bashir.[12] In that movie he plays the role of Ramis,[9] opposite Ushna Shah,[13] Mohib Mirza[14] and Mohsin Abbas Haider.[15]
In 2017 he starred in the hit drama Alif Allah Aur Insaan as one of the leads where he plays the character of Shaheer.[citation needed]
Omer Shahzad next starred in one of the most highly anticipated Pakistani movies of 2018 Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2, where he was seen playing the role of the main antagonist.[16][17]
Music
editSaying that he would have been a singer if not a model,[18] in 2018 he said that he'd launch his professional music career soon.[19]
In 2022, for the second season of the television music show Kashmir Beats, he co-sung Yar Nu Meray with Ayesha Omar. The same year he released his first solo single, Akhiyaan, for Crystal Records.
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films / drama that are currently on cinema / on air |
| † | Denotes film / drama that has not released yet |
Films
edit| Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Teri Meri Love Story | Ramis | Jawad Bashir | Debut film | [9] |
| 2018 | Azaadi | Raj | Imran Malik | Cameo | [20] |
| Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Nawab Sher | Nadeem Baig | [17] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Adhoori Aurat | Umair | Geo TV | |
| Mann Ke Moti | Tabish | Geo TV | ||
| Mere Hamrahi | Zaheer | ARY Digital | ||
| 2014 | Choti Choti Khushiyan | Arham | Geo TV | |
| Chor Darwazay | Express TV | |||
| Bahu Begam | Laiq | ARY Zindagi | ||
| Bay Gunanah | ARY Zindagi | |||
| 2015 | Noor Jahan | Zaheer Ahmed | Geo TV | |
| Anaya Tumhari Hui | Jawad | Geo TV | ||
| Saas Bahu | Waqar | Geo TV | ||
| 2016 | Khwab Sab Dhool Huwey | PTV Home | ||
| 2017 | Natak | Shehroze | Hum TV | |
| Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Shaheer | Hum TV | ||
| 2018 | Rasmein | PTV Home | ||
| Be Rehem | Rehan | Geo TV | ||
| 2019 | Gustakh Dil | Saif | Express TV | |
| Gul-o-Gulzar | Adil | ARY Digital | ||
| 2020 | Tasveer | Shehzad | Play Entertainment | |
| Bharaas | Hassan | ARY Digital | ||
| 2021 | Ajnabi Humsafar | Fawad | Sab TV | |
| Mere Humsafar | Khurram | Ary Digital | ||
| 2022 | Hum Tum | Sarim | Hum TV | |
| Woh Pagal Si | Wahaj | ARY Digital | [21] | |
| Bikhray Hain Hum | Tabish | Hum TV | [22] | |
| 2023 | Bewafa | Aan TV | ||
| Daurr | Umer Hashmi | Green Entertainment | ||
| Fitna | Arez | Hum TV | ||
| Rang Badlay Zindagi | Hum TV |
Discography
edit- Akhiyaan (2022)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2nd Hum Awards | Best Model Male | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 3rd Hum Awards | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | 4th Hum Awards | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | 17th Lux Style Awards | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Fouzia Nasir Ahmad (30 March 2014), "Zooming in: "I’m better than Hrithik" — Omer Shahzad", Dawn News. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ "Haute Men: Male Modelling in Pakistan". Zehra Nabi. Newsline Magazine. 18 September 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ^ "Sneal Peak at 2nd Hum Awards". pakistan.worldnewsviews. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ^ "Categories and winners at servise 3rd hum awards". Hum Network. 10 April 2015. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "The awards will be held in Karachi on April 23rd and the voting lines are open till April 6, 2016". HIP. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ^ a b "Chhoti chhoti Khushiyan on Geo Tv Soon". Har Pal Geo. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Noor Jehan Drama on Geo TV: Model Omer Shehzad to Romance Azakah Daniel". Wajiha Javaid. Brandsynario. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ "Model Omer Shahzad to make film debut". The Express Tribune. Irfan-ul-Haq. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
- ^ a b c "Omer Shahzad signs Jawad Bashir's 'Teri Meri Love Story'". HIP. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "A Bridal Extravaganza". Shanaz Ramzi. Newsline Magazine. 24 November 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ^ a b c "Zooming in: "I'm better than Hrithik" — Omer Shahzad". Fouzia Naseer Ahmad. Dawn News. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ "'Teri Meri Love Story' to go on floors". The Express Tribune. 2 November 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "'Teri Meri Love Story' cast revealed". Pakistan Today. 9 April 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ "Mohib to star in love story flick". The Nation. 9 April 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ "Mohsin Abbas Haider to star in Jawad Bashir's comedy film". Pakistan Today. 8 November 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "Here's the latest addition to the cast of 'Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2!'". Something Haute. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ a b "Omer Shahzad talks about his JPNA2 experience". The News. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ Anum Ahmed (22 November 2017), "Omer Shahzad: “Results are my motivation”", Hum. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ Mishaal Siddiqui (8 January 2018), "Omer Shahzad Is All Set For His Singing Debut!", Ary Digital. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ "Exclusive: Omer Shahzad to do a cameo in Sonya Hussyn, Moammar Rana starrer Azaadi". www.hipinpakistan.com. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ Sumiya (29 July 2022). "Woh Pagal Si Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, & Timing - ARY Digital". Mag Pakistan. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ Sumiya (23 August 2022). "Bikhray Hain Hum Drama Cast Name, Pictures, Story, & Timing - Hum TV". Mag Pakistan. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Winner List of 2nd Hum Awards". Showbiz Spice. 30 March 2014. Archived from the original on 3 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- ^ "2013 Hum Awards winners". Correspondent. Dawn News. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "Hum Awards 2016 Complete Nominations List". Maheen Nusrat. Brandsynario. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.