Jawed Sheikh (also spelled Javaid and Javed; born 8 October 1954) is a Pakistani actor, film director and producer who works in Lollywood and Bollywood. He is best known for working in the Hindi films Om Shanti Om, My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves, Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, Namastey London, etc.
Early life Jawed Sheikh was born on 8 October 1954 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Career
Pakistan He made his acting debut in the Lollywood film Dhamaka, written by Pakistani writer Ibn-e-Safi released on 14 December 1974.
He acted in over 100 films in Urdu, Sinhala and Punjabi. In 2007, he appeared in Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga.
He has also appeared in many television serials which have aired on PTV, Hum TV, Geo Entertainment and A-Plus.
Other notable Pakistani productions he appeared in are Na Maloom Afraad (2014), Bin Roye (2015), Wrong No. (2015), Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015), Mehrunisa V Lub U (2017), Na Maloom Afraad 2 (2017); Saat Din Mohabbat In (2018) His latest release is the hugely successful action comedy Teefa in Trouble (2018).
Director-producer-screenwriter The first film he directed was Mushkil, released in 1995. In 2002, he directed Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa, in which he also played a supporting role. In 2008, he directed Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay, a big-budget film shot in four countries (Pakistan, India, United Arab Emirates and Australia). The production failed at the box-office, resulting in a net loss of . In 2018, Sheikh directed and acted in the film Wujood.
India
In 2005, he switched to acting in Bollywood films and appeared in films like Shikhar (2005) and Jaan-E-Mann (2006). In 2007 he appeared in Namaste London, Om Shanti Om and played a supporting role in Jannat (2008). He has occasionally returned to Bollywood, appearing as Ranbir Kapoor's father in Tamasha (2015) and with his daughter Momal Sheikh in Happy Bhaag Jayegi (2016).
Personal life
Family and relationships Sheikh's first marriage was with Zinat Mangi, a television and film supporting actress of that era, with whom he has a daughter, Momal Sheikh and a son Shahzad Sheikh. His second marriage was to a British singer and actress, Salma Agha. Since his second divorce, he is still officially single but has been linked to several Lollywood film actresses. He is the brother of Saleem Sheikh and Safeena Sheikh, brother-in-law of Behroze Sabzwari and uncle of Shehroz Sabzwari. In news media interviews, he has a reputation of speaking frankly and candidly.
Association with Dawat-e-Islami Sheikh has appeared in media content associated with the missionary Islamic organisation Dawat-e-Islami on multiple occasions. Around 2020, Dawat-e-Islami's official platforms, including its online media library, released videos featuring Sheikh sharing his tasurat (impressions), in which he spoke positively about the organisation's religious and social activities. In December 2025, Sheikh later visited Dawat-e-Islami's main centre, Faizan-e-Madinah in Karachi, where he toured various departments and expressed appreciation for the institution's work.
Selected filmography
As a director and actor
YearFilmsRole(s)Notes1995Mushkil1996Chief Sahib1997Yes Boss1998Kahin Pyar Na Ho Jaye2002Yeh Dil Aap Ka HuwaJamal2008Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay2018WajoodJaved Sheikh turns director for 'violent love story' The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 21 October 2015, Retrieved 17 June 2020
As a film actor
+KeyDenotes film / serial, currently running in cinema / on-airDenotes work that has not yet been released Year Film RoleNotes1974DhamakaZafar-ul-MulkDebut film1983Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna 1984 Miss Colombo1985MehndiAslam Faisla Hong Kong Key SholayJaved Khan Halchal 1986ZanjeerBhabi Dian ChooriaanAfzal1989Rangeelay JasoosToofani Biljian1990Sarmaya Police InspectorUstadon Kay Ustad 1991Kalay Choras newsreporterHusn da Chor1992Daku RaajDeputy Superintendent Police1993Zamana 1996Baazigar 1997Qarz2000Mujhe Chand ChahiyeTayyab raziGhar Kab Aao GayCharles Sobraj2002Yeh Dil Aap Ka HuwaJamal2005DusDan's bossIndian filmShikharSrinath Vardhan2006Rafta Rafta – The Speed Shilpa's father Jaan-E-MannPiya's father2007ApneRoyNamastey LondonPervez KhanOm Shanti OmRajesh KapoorMein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon GaKhan2008My Name is Anthony GonsalvesInspector KhanIndian film JannatAbu IbrahimMoney Hai Toh Honey HaiPrakash AroraYuvvraajYogendra Yuvvraaj Singh2009Road to Sangam Supporting role2010Hum Tum Aur GhostGehna's FatherKajraareTariq Anwar2011Love Mein GhumHaroonBhai Logjaam Bhai2013Main Hoon Shahid AfridiAsif Qureshi2014Honour Killing Supporting roleIndian filmSultanatSikander KhanNa Maloom AfraadShakeel2015Bin Roye Saba and Saman's fatherWrong No. Haji AbbaKarachi Se Lahore TiwanaJawani Phir Nahi Ani Mehboob Khan (Zoya's Father)Halla GullaGolden Bhai (DON) JohnHamza Z.E.R.O Mahaan SinghIndian filmTamashaBrijmohan Sahni 2016Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka TigerHappy Bhag Jayegi Javed AhmedIndian film Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal Hamza2017Balu MahiShaan-e-Ishq Ikram KhanMehrunisa V Lub U Mian BhaiNa Maloom Afraad 2Shakeel20187 Din Mohabbat InDwarka Prasad WajoodJackpotJojoTeefa in TroubleBonzo aka Bashira The Donkey King Changu; Mangu's father2019Wrong No. 2Gul NawazSuperstarZulfiqar KhanSacchShahzaib2021Khel Khel Mein Sikandar Salman2022Parde Mein Rehne DoLatif RanaChakkarQuaid e Azam Zindabad2023Money Back Guarantee2024NayabShahid - Nayab's father2025QulfeeMamooDeemak MehmoodLove GuruKhanWelcome To PunjabRaees (Chief of ISI)Hum Sub2026Delhi GateAag Lagay Basti MeinDrivenDanial KhanUnreleasedrowspan="4"Filming Jani Baloch (football coach)Filming
As a television actor Year Title RoleNetworkNotes1976ParchahiyanNasirPTV1978Fifty Fifty1982AnkahiFaraz Afridi2002Chaandni RaatainAamir2006Kuch Dil Ne KahaAhsanGeo Entertainment2009Azar Ki Ayegi BaraatFaraz AhmadFirst installment of the Baraat SeriesBol Meri Machli2010Ishq GumshudaFarooq SaadHum TVDolly ki Ayegi BaraatFaraz AhmadGeo EntertainmentSecond installment of the Baraat Series2011Takkay ki Ayegi BaraatThird installment of the Baraat SeriesMeri Behan MayaShahzeb KhanKitni Girhain Baqi HainHum TVSeason 12012Annie Ki Ayegi BaraatFaraz AhmadGeo EntertainmentFinal Installment of the Baraat SeriesZindagi Gulzar Hai Junaid - Ghazala's husband, Zaroon and Sara's fatherHum TVNa Kaho Tum Mere NahiArsalanMata-e-Jaan Hai TuUzair Farooq - Hajra's husband, Ibad's father2013Khwab Tabeer PTVKabhi KabhiFather of Eeshal and EvaARY DigitalNanhiAllaudinoGeo Entertainment2014RasamSattar - Father of AmberDhol Bajnay LagaShahrukhHum TVDe Ijazat Jo TuSarmad's Father2015Tere Mere BeechGuzaarishAalamARY DigitalYeh Mera Deewanapan HaiJehangir - Nafeesuddin and Attiya's only sonA-Plus TV2016Kitni Girhain Baqi HainHum TVSeason 2Dil Ek Khilona Tha Express Entertainment2017Rasm E DuniyaTabraizARY DigitalTishnagi Dil KiAusafGeo Entertainment2018Ru Baru Ishq ThaMuradKuch Is TarahKhalilPTVBetiHashmat, Azhar and Taimoor's fatherARY Digital2019Rishtay Biktay Hain2020KasakARY DigitalPrem Gali2021Foreign Love AffairKhuda Aur MohabbatGeo EntertainmentShehnaiARY DigitalDobaraIbtisam - Durdana's brother-in-lawHum TVDil-e-MominShehzad - Momin's fatherGeo Entertainment2022AngnaAzfar BaigARY DigitalAfrah TafreehJamshaid BandookwalaHum TVTelefilmPyar Deewangi HaiAslam - Mateen's fatherARY DigitalHabsSalman Khan - Sadia's husband, Basit's fatherTaqdeerTahirMujhe Pyaar Hua ThaRehan - Beenish's husband, Areeb's father2023SamjhotaWaqar - Munazzah & Nargis' husbandDhoka Ali, Hira and Komal's fatherJaisay Aapki Marzi HamdaniCollege Gate Wahaj’s FatherGreen Entertainment2024Pagal KhanaTaifoorChaal Mun TVKabhi Main Kabhi TumIftikhar AhmedARY DigitalIqtidarSafdar ShahGreen Entertainment2025Meri TanhaiKhizer, Maleeha and Maryam's grandfatherHum TVRaaja RaniZafar HamdaniIntehaARY DigitalMohallaJunaidExpress EntertainmentJama Taqseem Rafeeq - Qais's fatherHum TVMafaad Parast AdeelGeo Entertainment2026Jahannum Ba'raasta JannatPreetum JaypalGreen Entertainment
Awards and nominations Year Award Nominated work Category ResultRef() 2007 Lux Style Awards Kuch Dil Ne Kaha Best TV Actor (Satellite) 2011 Pal Bhar Mein Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) 2015 Na Maloom Afraad Best Film Actor 2016 Wrong No. Best Supporting Actor (Film) 2018 Na Maloom Afraad 2 2012 Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan for his contributions to the Pakistani film industry President confers civil awards for excellence in various fields Business Recorder (newspaper), Published 15 August 2011, Retrieved 15 June 2020
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