Humayun Saeed

Humayun Saeed (Urdu: ہمایوں سعید) (born July 27, 1971 in Karachi) is a Pakistani actor, model and producer.

Family

Saeed has four, younger brothers, Babar, Amir, Adnan and Salman. He and his wife Samina reside in Karachi.

Before acting

Saeed obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, before establishing himself as a garment factory production manager in Karachi, where he stayed from 1991- 1995.

Early career

Saeed first appeared on television at the end of 1995. He accepted roles in various drama serials, appearing alongside other actors such as Aamina Haq and Faryal Gohar. Taking up modeling as a side-by-side profession, Saeed soon received coverage for "his looks, his etiquette and above all, for his impressive voice.

His first television play was 'Ye Jahan.' In 1996, he was declared Best Actor, at the TVT Performance Awards, for his performance in the play "Ab tum ja sakte ho." The same year he earned another Best Actor award for his performance in the telefilm 'Zeher.' His First Television Serial was 'Karooron Ka Aadmi'.

Humayun shot to fame with his tremendous acting talents as he continues to impress the Pakistani Audiences and across the border as well. To this date he is one of the few established actors of Pakistan. Known for character roles, Humayun normally portrays strong & intense characters often involved in a romantic tragedy

In cinema

As his career progressed, Saeed took roles in film as well. His first film, Inteha opposite Meera, was commercially successful. However, his second film, No Paisa No Problem, in which he plays a prostitute, flopped.[citation needed]

Saeed was offered the lead role in director-producer Javed Sheikh's film, Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa. He rejected it, citing date clashes and the role, therefore, went to film actor Moammar Rana instead. Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa turned out to be a hit, and Saeed agreed to work on Javed Sheikh's next movie, Khullay Aasmaan Ke Neeche (KAKN), which was released in July 2008. The film failed to make the mark its predecessor Yeh Dil Ap Ka Hua had, but still garnered some good reviews.

In August 2011, his film where he plays the lead role of an inspector in Shamoon Abbasi's directorial debut Gidh will be released. Also in the film appears Mona Lisa, newcomers Imran Patel and Ali Jabrin and Abbasi in an cameo.

Recently Saeed has signed director Amir Zafar's film Victim in which he has been paired opposite Meera.The films inauguration function was held on 3 June in Pearl Continental Hotel,Lahore.The film is reportedly based on post 9/11 scenario.The films filming is scheduled to start soon.

Production

Since the mid to late 1990s, Saeed has been producing his own television serials, especially for Pakistani channels like PTV, under the banner of Humayun Saeed Productions.

In 2000, he partnered with Abdullah Kadwani to form Humayun Saeed-Abdullah Kadwani Productions. Their very first serial, Ana, garnered a Lux Style Award.

Fan Following

Humayun mature acting skills, his good looks and good selection of roles made a hugh fan following across Pakistan. He is also been awarded many time prestigious awards including lux style awards for best actor.

List of television serials

As an actor

Aaj (Today)

Bund Darwazay (Closed Doors)

Chahatain (Affections)

Doosri Dunya (The Second World)

Farar (Escape)

Farz Aik Qarz (Duty, a Debt)

Ghazi Shaheed (Victor Martyr)

Janay Unjanay (Known, Unknown)

Jang (War)

Tum Kahan Hum Kahan(Where am I Where are u)

Kabhi Kabhi Pyaar Main (Sometimes, in Love)

Khail Khail Main (In Play)

Lahu Say Kar Kay Wuzu (After Ablution by Blood)

Mehndi (Henna)

meri adhoori mohabbat (my incomplete love)

Peela Jora (Yellow Dress)

Ijazat (permission)

Shayad Kay Bahar Aaye (Perhaps Spring Shall Come)

The Castle - Ek Umeed (The Castle: A Hope)

Umeed-e-Sehr (Hope of Dawn)

Unhoni (unlikely)

Unjaanay Raaste (Unknown Routes)

Waqt (Time)

Wilco

Ye Ghari Hai Milan Ki (This is the Moment of Meeting)

Ye Jahan (This World)

Ye Zindigi (This Life)

Zeher (Poison)

Zindagi Badalti Hai (Life Changes)

Doraha (Two-way)

Aashti (peace)

Ishq Junoon Deewangi (love, madness, retardation)

Ishq Ki Inteha (extreme of love)

Abhi Door Hai Kinara (shore is still far)

Ijazat (Permission)

Uraan (The Flight)

Meri Jaan'

Tere liye'(For You)

lamha lamha zindagi ladies park

As a producer

Adhuray Khuwab (Incomplete Dreams)

Ana (Ego)

Dil Wo Behmeher (Heart, That Unsigned)

Jab Jab Dil Milay (Every Time That Hearts Met)

Pehli Kashish (The First Attraction)

Tum Hi Tou Ho (It is You)

Undekhi (Unseen)*Yaadain (Memories)

Wilco

Doraha

Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan

Daam

Tere Liye

Movies

Inteha (Extreme)

No Paisa, No Problem (No Money, No Problem)

Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga 2007

Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay 2008

Jashn (Celebration) - Bollywood 2009

Victim December, 2010

Gidh September, 2011

Awards

Best actor (for Ab tum ja saktay ho)

Best actor (for Zeher)

Best actor (for Sawal)

Best actor (for Umeed-e-Sehr)

Best actor (for Kankgan)

Television Times Viewer's Choice Award (for Inteha)