Shahid

Shahid Hameed (Punjabi, ), known simply as Shahid, is a Pakistani film actor who starred in many films of the 1970s and 1980s.

His first film was Aansoo, released in 1971. He worked in around 200 films. He hailed from a prosperous Punjabi Rajput family, which allowed him the freedom to pursue acting as a passion rather than a financial necessity.

Shahid completed his early education in Lahore and later graduated from Punjab University.

2018–present Shahid made his comeback with film Wujood (2018), after a hiatus of 20 years. The couple has been blessed with three sons, Kamran, Imran and Zaheer; their son Kamran Shahid is a noted television journalist and anchor.

After his first marriage, Shahid also married three actresses Zamurrad, Ishrat Chaudhary and Babra Sharif but the marriages were unsuccessful. His 1977 marriage to Babra Sharif lasted only a couple of years.

Awards and recognition He was honored with multiple Nigar Awards and was dubbed the “savior of films” for his roles in salvaging struggling productions. He has also received recognition abroad, including honors from Canada.

Selected filmography Some of Shahid's notable movies include: