Humayun Saeed


Humayun Saeed is a Pakistani actor and producer. Describing himself as a method actor, Saeed is primarily known for his work on Pakistani television and cinema and is the recipient of several accolades, including Lux Style Awards and ARY Film Awards. Saeed also runs the Six Sigma Plus media production house which produces television drama serials and commercial movies.

Early life and family

Saeed was born on 27 July 1971 in Karachi into a Punjabi family.
He earned a bachelor's degree in commerce from St. Patrick's College, Karachi and before entering the entertainment industry he used to work as a general manager at a garment factory.
Saeed has four younger brothers, with Salman Saeed also being an actor.

Career

Television

Saeed began his career as a television producer in the early 90s. After stepping into showbiz, Saeed's was cast in the TV shows for acting roles. He made his acting debut in 1995 with Karoron Ka Aadmi produced by Nadeem A Khan.
Saeed continued doing TV productions. He partnered with Sultana Siddiqui in the late 90s and then Abdullah Kadwani in 2000s for 7th Sky Entertainment. Later, he started his own production house along with Shehzad Nasib under the banner Six Sigma Plus. Since then he has produced content for Pakistani television viewers.
Saeed's initial TV work as an actor includes Mehndi, Doraha, Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein, Kaafir, Uraan, Hum Se Juda Na Hona, Ladies Park and guest roles in Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan and Daam. In 2005, Saeed starred in the music video Iss Baar Milo.
In January 2022, Saeed was cast as Dr. Hasnat Khan, in the fifth season of The Crown.

Films

Saeed made his film debut in 1999 with Samina Peerzada's movie Inteha, in which he played a negative role. For his performance, he receive the National Award for Best Actor Owing to the decline of the Pakistani film industry at that time, he appeared in only a limited number of films until the revival of cinema in 2013. Since then, he has appeared in many films, including Main Hoon Shahid Afridi, Bin Roye, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani and Punjab Nahi Jaungi. In 2018, he starred in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2. In 2022, he appeared in Nadeem Baig's London Nahi Jaunga.

Filmography

Awards

Saeed has received numerous award nominations and honours including a minimum of 5 Lux Style Awards. He received special recognition awards at Pakistan Achievement Awards 2015 UK and Europe and at fourth Hum Awards in 2016 for his invaluable contribution towards revival of Pakistani cinema. Saeed's film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani swept the ARY Film Awards ceremony with total of 17 awards, also earning him the award for the best male actor in a leading role. He was awarded the Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan on 23 March 2021.
YearAwardsCategoryFilm/DramaRoleResultRef.
1996PTV AwardsBest Actor in a Telefilm Ab Tum Ja Saktey HoShoukatWon
2000PTV AwardsBest ActorWon
2000National AwardsBest Actor in a Negative Role IntehaWon
2002PTV AwardsBest Actor KanganWon
2002Graduate AwardsBest ActorIntehaWon
2002Nigaar AwardsBest ActorIntehaWon
2005The 1st Indus Drama AwardsBest TV Actor in a Drama SeriesMujrim Won
20141st ARY Film AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role Main Hoon Shahid AfridiNomitated
20141st ARY Film AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role Main Hoon Shahid AfridiWon
20164th Hum AwardsBest Actor Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Bin RoyeSherry, IrtazaWon
20162nd ARY Film AwardsBest Actor in a Leading RoleJawani Phir Nahi AniSherryWon
2020Pakistan International Screen AwardsBest TV ActorMeray Paas Tum HoDanish AkhtarWon
2020--Meray Paas Tum HoDanish Akhtar--
2020--Meray Paas Tum HoDanish Akhtar--

Lux Style Awards

Acting Awards

Production Awards

Other awards and honours