Shehzad is currently starring as the lead in the 2026 Green TV Entertainment series Humnava, a high-stakes romantic drama that has been trending for its "old-school charm" since its premiere in February 2026. He also recently concluded the 2025–2026 ARY Digital thriller Chaalbaaz, where his portrayal of a man caught in a web of deceit was hailed by critics as his most mature performance to date. In March 2026, he appeared on the Good Morning Pakistan Eid Special alongside his father, Javed Sheikh, to discuss the legacy of the "Sheikh Dynasty". The "Irtiqa" Milestone (2017): While he debuted in 2011, his career shifted gears with the 2017 blockbuster Alif Allah Aur Insaan. His portrayal of Basit won him his first Hum Award for Best Supporting Actor, proving his capability to handle intense, spiritually-driven narratives. Commercial Blockbusters (2018–2023): Shehzad became the "king of high-rated dramas" with projects like Tabeer (as Fawad), Anaa (as Daneel), and the record-breaking Raaz-e-Ulfat (2020), where his chemistry with Yumna Zaidi was a national sensation. He followed this with the 2022/2023 hits Mere Humsafar (as Khurram) and Tere Bina Mein. Filmography: Shehzad made his film debut in the 2013 cricket-drama Main Hoon Shahid Afridi. However, his most iconic film role remains Zaeem in the 2015 road-trip comedy Karachi Se Lahore, which was one of the highest-grossing films of the year. He also made a cameo in the 2023 action-comedy Money Back Guarantee. Background & Dynasty: Born on September 26, 1982, in Karachi, he is the son of the legendary Javed Sheikh and the brother of actress Momal Sheikh. He is a formally trained actor, having studied at the New York Film Academy. He married Hina Miraj in 2012, and the couple has two children, Shahmir and Anaya.
