Hameed Sheikh


Hameed Sheikh is an actor and producer from Pakistan. He is known for his major roles in Khuda Kay Liye, Operation O21 and Moor.

Personal life

Fluent in Urdu, Hindi, Brahui, Sindhi, Punjabi, Dari, Persian, Seraiki, Balochi and Hindko,.

Career

Early career

In 2001 he worked for CNN as a freelance producer, cameraman, and translator.

Kandhar Break

In 2008, Sheikh produced Kandhar Break, a political thriller set in 1999 which tells the story of an Englishman who must escape the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. While filming a night scene in the desert, a group associated with the Taliban attacked the Pakistani members of the film crew. Four crew members were shot while leaving the compound and arriving at the set; they all survived. Much like the lead character of the movie, director David Whitney and his crew were forced to leave Pakistan with the help of local security forces. Only 75% of the shoot was completed by then. Later, Sheikh arranged funding for the remaining part, which was filmed in Tunisia.

Moor

Sheikh was approached by Jami, director and writer of Moor, to play the role of an old man whose family was affected by the closure of a railway station in Zhob Valley, Baluchistan. In preparation for the role, Sheikh gained a lot of weight and changed his posture and walking style. He described his role as "genuinely challenging", but didn't charge a fee for the project since he believed the film would open doors for young actors of Baluchistan.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2007Khuda Kay LiyeSher ShahShoaib Mansoor
2009Kandahar Break: Fortress of WarOmar BalochDavid Whitney
2013Hearts and MindsTariqCharlie GuillenShort film
2014O21Jami
2015N/AHashim NadeemScreened at Cannes Film Festival
2015MoorWahidJami

Television

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
1984Naqab Sang
20--ZanjeerAli JanSyed Faisal Bukhari
19--Wapasi-
1995Kal-Co-produced with Jamal Shah
19--Wapsi Kay BaadMuhammad Nawaz Magsi
19--IshqBabar Javed
19--MattiAmanullah Nasir

Awards and nominations