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. He has been nominated for several awards with three consecutive Best Model Male nominations at Hum Awards 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 (2014), Chor Darwazay (2014) and hit-drama series Noor Jahan (2015) as well Mere Humsafar (2022) in a negative role. He also marked his film debut in 2016 film Teri Meri Love Story.
Career Modeling Omer started his career in 2011 with modeling, when Vaneeza Ahmed had auditioned him for Bridal Couture Week, 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." 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,". He then worked with Deepak Perwani, Sania Maskatiya, HSY, Zainab Chottani, Fahad Hussayn, and Zaheer Abbas, that earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.
Acting He 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. Omer starred in three further drama series Choti Choti Khushiyan, Chor Darwazay and Noor Jahan (2015) before entering into film industry.
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. In that movie he plays the role of Ramis, opposite Ushna Shah, Mohib Mirza and Mohsin Abbas Haider.
In 2017 he starred in the hit drama Alif Allah Aur Insaan as one of the leads where he plays the character of Shaheer.
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.
Music Saying that he would have been a singer if not a model,Anum Ahmed (22 November 2017), "Omer Shahzad: “Results are my motivation”", Hum. Retrieved 6 October 2018. in 2018 he said that he'd launch his professional music career soon.Mishaal Siddiqui (8 January 2018), "Omer Shahzad Is All Set For His Singing Debut!", Ary Digital. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
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 +KeyDenotes films / drama that are currently on cinema / on air Denotes film / drama that has not released yet
Films Year Film Role Director Notes Ref. 2016 Teri Meri Love Story Ramis Jawad Bashir Leading role; debut film 2018 Azaadi Raj Imran Malik Cameo Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 Nawab Sher Ali Khan Nadeem BaigSupporting role
Television Year Title Role Channel Notes 2013 Adhoori Aurat UmairGeo TVNegative role; acting debut Mann Ke Moti Tabish Mere HamrahiZaheerARY Digital 2014 Choti Choti Khushiyan ArhamGeo TV Chor Darwazay Express TV Bahu Begam LaiqARY Zindagi Bay Gunanah 2015Noor Jahan Zaheer AhmedGeo TV Anaya Tumhari HuiJawad Saas BahuWaqar 2016 Khwab Sab Dhool Huwey PTV Home 2017 Natak ShehrozeHum TV Alif Allah Aur Insaan Shaheer 2018Rasmein PTV HomeBe Rehem Rehan Geo TV 2019Gustakh Dil Saif Express TVGul-o-Gulzar AdilARY Digital 2020TasveerShehzadPlay EntertainmentBharaas Hassan ARY Digital2021Ajnabi HumsafarFawadSab TVMere HumsafarKhurramARY DigitalNegative role2022Hum TumSarim Hum TV Woh Pagal SiWahajARY DigitalBikhray Hain HumTabishHum TV2023BewafaKhalidAan TVDaurrUmer Hashmi Green EntertainmentFitnaArezHum TVRang Badlay ZindagiSaif2024Shehzadi HouseAmmarGreen EntertainmentBharamSaalarARY Digital2025MohallaAsadExpress Entertainment
Discography Akhiyaan (2022)
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result 2014 2nd Hum Awards Best Model Male 2015 3rd Hum Awards 2016 4th Hum Awards 2018 17th Lux Style Awards
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