Shahzad Khalil

Shahzad Khalil (, 1944 – 23 December 1989) was a Pakistani television director and producer.

Early life Shahzad Khalil began his career as a director producing music videos in 1970, and then moved to making television drama serials. After a few projects he moved from Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV), Lahore Center to its Karachi Center.

Career Khalil was not only an intelligent TV director but he had a great personality. He gained fame in a very short period of time as a result of the dramas he directed for PTV. He was first recognised as a director for his 1980 TV serial Teesra Kinara, which starred several legendary actors including Sahira Kazmi, Usman Peerzada, Rahat Kazmi, Shafi Mohammad, and Jamil Fakhri. Shahzad Khalil met Badar Khalil when she played the title role in the drama Bi Jamalo which he directed. They later married and have two children. Haseena Moin who wrote Tanhaiyaan said: "The experience of working with Shehzad was wonderful. He was a thorough gentleman and extremely good in his work."

Shahzad Khalil introduced several actors such as Shafi Muhammad Shah in Teesra Kinara and Samina Peerzada in Panah among others, who went on to become superstars in the Pakistani television industry.

In 2014, when his wife Bader Khalil emigrated to Canada to live with her son she said in an interview with Dawn News: "PTV is celebrating its 50th anniversary; I don't see any remembrance for Shahzad Khalil. Are people so easily forgotten? It is hard to believe!"

Shahzad Khalil is known as one of the best Pakistani directors and will be remembered for his work and his role in Pakistan's television history.

Personal life Shahzad Khalil's wife is a veteran Pakistani TV actress, Badar Khalil.

Awards and recognition Year Award Category Result Ref. 1981 Nigar Award Best Producer 1986 Pride of Performance Award Arts 2005 1st Indus Drama Awards Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to TV