Shahid Khan (actor)
| Shahid Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Peshawar, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991 |
| Religion | Islam |
Shahid Khan is a Pakistani film actor and producer[1] and has been described as a "superstar" of Pashto cinema.[2][3] Khan has been the main actor in the Pashto[4] Film Industry of Pakistan.[5]
Film career
Shahid Khan[6] has been acting in the Peshawar Film Industry of Pakistan since 1990's and has contributed to various films of the industry. His brother Arshad Khan[7] and him, produce and direct Pashto films as well. Khan has contributed to the Pashto film industry, headquartered in Peshawar, Pakistan.[8]
Revival of Pashto Film Industry
Pashto Industry
Khan[9] has been part of the revival of the Pashto Film Industry in Pakistan and has continued to be the most famous actor in Peshawar,[10] Pakistan. Khan[11] has also been known to carry the message of the Pashto Industry to different parts of Pakistan.
Controversies
Khan was going to shoot in the Hazara District for an upcoming film of his when the government but restrictions on shooting in the Hazara District are. Khan was upset with the government for doing so and released a statement that there are a handful of film makers left in the industry and hence the government[12] should support the film makers rather than put sanctions on them.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Adam khor | Pashto | |||
| 2008 | Yarana | Pashto | |||
| 2012 | Fakhar-e-afghan | Pashto | |||
| 2013 | Ziddi Pakhtun | Pashto | |||
| 2013 | Sarkar | Pashto | |||
| 2013 | Mast Malang | Pashto | 2013 | Pekhawray Badmash | Pashto |
| 2013 | Dirty Girl | Pashto | |||
| 2013 | Gandagir | Pashto | |||
| 2013 | Love Story | Pashto | |||
| 2013 | Super Girl | Urdu | |||
| 2015 | Daagh | Pashto | |||
| 2015 | Nawe Da Yawe Shpe | Pashto | |||
| 2015 | Ma Cheera Ghareeb Sara | Pashto | |||
| 2015 | Charta Khanan Charta Malangan | Pashto | |||
| 2016 | Haidar Khan | Pashto | |||
| 2016 | Anjaam | Pashto | |||
| 2016 | Lewane pakhtoon | Pashto | |||
| 2016 Baaz Awo Shahbaaz | Pashto | ||||
| 2016 | Za pagal yam | Pashto |
References
- ↑ Khan, Hidayat (14 January 2015). "Karachi last ray of hope for Pashto films". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
- ↑ Shinwari, Shin Alam (10 November 2013). "Pashto cinema: Phoenix rising?". DAWN. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
- ↑ "Shahid Khan actor". Pakistan Film Magazine. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
- ↑ "Release of seven new Pashto films this Eid". The Express Tribune. 17 July 2015.
- ↑ "The romance and the Kalashnikov: Pashtun cinema reborn". The Express Tribune. 1 December 2015.
- ↑
- ↑ "Pashto films to make a mark this Eid". The Express Tribune. 15 September 2015.
- ↑ Zia Ur Rehman (February 1, 2016). "Gone are the days of Badar Munir, but Pashto films still draw crowds in Karachi". The News. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ↑ "The romance and the Kalashnikov: Pashtun cinema defies the war". shanghaidaily.com.
- ↑ "Pashtun cinema cocktail: A heady mix of Kalashnikov and romance". hindustantimes.com/. December 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Karachi last ray of hope for Pashto films". The Express Tribune. 14 January 2015.
- ↑ "Pack up: Filmmakers banned from shooting in Hazara". The Express Tribune. 6 May 2015.