The streets between M.A. Jinnah Road, and Waheed Murad Road, Karachi,
were once popularly known as Plaza quarters or plaza. A very pious, and
straightforward person, Sheikh Rehmat Ali, resided in the above neighborhood
in the 1960s. Sheikh Rehmat Ali had absolutely nothing to do with Show
business. Hence, no one in his right frame of mind could have imagined even
in his dreams, that his children would one day become celebrated Pakistani
film actors. Therefore, the public was amazed when his eldest son, Javed
Sheikh, who was smitten by acting at a tender age, was cast as a child star
in the film ‘Insaan badalta hai’, in 1961. Though perspicuous observers had
noticed the hidden talents of this promising kid at the time. From 1968
onwards, Javed Sheikh frequented stage shows and Radio Pakistan programs.
Perhaps, it was then, that the seeds of an artistic revolution were sown.
Javed Sheikh debuted as lead actor in director Qamar Zaidi’s film ‘Dhamaka’,
opposite Shabnam in 1974. Bad luck, ‘Dhamaka’ did not succeed and Javed
Sheikh vanished from the movie scene for nine years, until 1983. Courageous,
as he was, Javed Sheikh did not lose heart. Instead, he joined hands with
Pakistani television and appeared both in television plays and commercials.
Probably the experience that leaves the deepest and most indelible
impression is the super hit television drama serial, ‘Shama’. Javed sheikh
and Ghazala Tabassum, who later came to be known as Ghazala Kaifi, played
the lead romantic roles in ‘Shama’. ‘Shama’ is one of the most consistently
popular drama series in Pakistani television history. Javed Sheikh also
played a key role alongside Shafi Mohammad and Ruhi Banu, in the television
drama, ‘Kala Daira’. Additionally, he played the character of Amir in
Pakistani television drama serial, ‘Chandni Raatain’. Javed Sheikh, who is
full of life and vigor, attained maturity and professional recognition
rapidly. As mentioned earlier, he re-appeared in films in 1983 and worked
opposite Shabnam in director Nazar Shabab’s golden jubilee film ‘Kabhi
alwida na kehna’.

As
time passed, he became a household name and a media darling. With that said,
let us glance at three movies of Javed Sheikh: Director, Zafar Shabab’s
golden jubilee film ‘Shadi magar Aadhi’, 1984, in which Javed Sheikh-
Shabnam played the lead roles. Director Zafar Shabab’s golden jubilee film
‘Teray ghar kay Saamnay’, 1984, cast included Javed Sheikh- Shabnam.
Director Nazar Shabab’s golden jubilee film ‘Bobby’, 1984, starring, Javed
Sheikh- Mohammad Ali- Sabeeta. In ‘Bobby’, Javed Sheikh appeared with
Mohammad Ali for the first time. Winners visualize the rewards of success.
As for Javed sheikh, his true- life story is an instance of human excellence
and personal success. What is unique about the three movies below is that
their stories are so profound: Director Waheeda Khan’s golden jubilee film
‘Kiraye kay gorillay’, 1984, cast included Javed Sheikh- Laila. Director
Shamim Ara’s platinum jubilee film ‘Miss Colombo’, 1984. Director K.
Khursheed’s film ‘Benazir Qurbani’, 1985, stars included Javed Sheikh-
Shabnam. Javed Sheikh confirms through his hard work that he is more than
just the sum of his characters—not that we ever really doubted that. His
versatility is reflected in the three movies below: Director Pervez Malik’s
film ‘Halchal’, 1985, starring, Javed Sheikh- Nazaan Saanchee- Shabana.
Director Jan Mohammad Jaman’s film ‘Honk Kong kay sholay’, 1985, cast
included Javed Sheikh- Barbara Sharif. Director Sangeeta’s film ‘Jeenay
naheen doon gee’, 1985, stars included Javed Sheikh- Sangeeta.

Javed
Sheikh, who loses himself in his profession, is all praise for the Nigar
film magazine. According to him, he has been perusing it since 1960.
Moreover, he maintains that the founder of Nigar Awards, the late Ilyas
Rashidi, was his mentor and an incessant source of inspiration throughout
his life. Below are six movies, whose stories managed to evoke interest in
cine-goers: Director Nazar Shabab’s film ‘Nadia’, 1985, Javed Sheikh-
Sabeeta played the lead characters. Director Hasan Askari’s film ‘Hum aur
tum’, 1985, cast included Javed Sheikh- Salma Agha. Director Altaf Husain’s
Punjabi film ‘Mehendi’, 1985, first Punjabi film of Javed Sheikh, stars
included Javed Sheikh- Anjuman. Director Pervez Malik’s film ‘Zanjeer’,
1986, starring, Javed Sheikh- Nazaan Saanchee. Director Iqbal Kashmiri’s
film ‘Hum aik hain’, 1986, cast included Javed Sheikh- Salma Agha. Director
Mohammad Javed Fazil’s film ‘Faisala’, 1986. As a result of his focused
concentration, Javed Sheikh became a successful actor. His story illustrates
that there is no limit to where your dreams can take you. The transporting
power of love and gentility were magnificently captured in the three movies
below: Director Hasnain’s movie ‘Aik he raasta’, 1986. Director Sharif
Nayyar’s movie ‘Jhoomar chore’, 1986. Director Iqbal Kashmiri’s movie,
‘Damoro intiqaam’, Pushto, stars, Javed Sheikh- Salma Agha. As the years
passed he kept working in movies. He divorced his wife, Zeenat Manghi, in
order to marry Salma Agha. Too bad, his marriage to Salma Agha could not
thrive and it resulted in their separation. Later, he fell in love with
actress Neeli and both of them used to appear together in public gatherings.
In times due course, cracks appeared in Javed Sheikh and Neeli’s
relationship as well. However, Javed Sheikh’s most successful movies were
the ones in which he was paired off with Salma Agha and Neeli. His true
caliber is evident in the seven movies below: Director Iqbal Kashmiri’s film
‘Rangeelay jasoos’, starring Javed Sheikh- Neeli Director Iqbal Kashmiri’s
film ‘Zakhmi aurat’, cast included Javed Sheikh- Nadira. Director Iqbal
Kashmiri’s film, ‘Raja’, stars included Javed Sheikh- Nadira. Director Iqbal
Kashmiri’s film ‘Bakhtawar’, starring Javed Sheikh- Neeli. Director Iqbal
Kashmiri’s film ‘Haseeno ki Baraat’, cast included Javed Sheikh- Saima
Director Iqbal Kashmiri’s film ‘Sheida tali’, in which Javed Sheikh teamed
up with Neeli. Director Iqbal Kashmiri’s film ‘Saat khoon ma’af’, in which
Javed Sheikh worked opposite Neeli. He worked zealously to keep the viewer
engaged in the romantic story. A man of many projects, Javed Sheikh was also
behind movies like the three below: Director Iqbal Kashmiri’s film ‘Yaad
gaar’, stars included Javed Sheikh- Neeli. Director Iqbal Kashmiri’s Punjabi
film ‘Naghra gori da.’ Director M.A. Rasheed’s film ‘Khoon da qarz’ in which
Javed Sheikh paired off with Neeli. After thirty years Javed Sheikh is still
one of the most cherished artists in Pakistani entertainment. The scripts of
his film are so cleverly conceptualized one finds him self simply admiring
the formula. His role in the three films below is worth applauding: Director
M.A. Rasheed’s film ‘Panah’, starring, Javed Sheikh- Nadeem- Sahiba.
Director M.A. Rasheed’s film ‘Qatiloan kay qatil’ stars included Javed
Sheikh- Salma Agha. Director Haider Chaudhry’s film ‘Paani’, starring, Javed
Sheikh- Kavita. The credit goes to the salutary Javed Sheikh to have acted
in films that gripped the heart of moviegoers. Excellence of his tremendous
acting potential, are quite conspicuous in the six movies below: Director
Haider Chaudry’s film, ‘Nangi talwaar’, in which Javed Sheikh teamed up with
Gori. Director Haider Chaudry’s film ‘Hoshiyaar’ in which Javed Sheikh
paired off with Kavita. Director Nazar-ul-Islam Dada’s film ‘Kalay chore’
starring, Javed Sheikh- Neeli. Director Nazar-ul-Islam Dada’s film ‘Nargis’
stars included Javed Sheikh- Madiha Shah. Director Jan Mohammad Jaman’s film
‘Mohabbat kay saudagar’ cast included Javed Sheikh- Neeli. Director Aslam
Daar’s film ‘Daagh’ stars included Javed Sheikh- Salma Agha. His movie
personality, fluency and flexibility made him one of the most sought-after
actors, in the 1980s and the 1990s. The three movies below are bodacious and
therefore worth watching: Director Nazar Shabab’s movie ‘Aik say barh kar
aik’ with Salma Agha. Director Nazar Shabab’s movie, ‘Tufani bijliyaan’ with
Neeli. Director Hasnain’s movie, ‘Allah Shehanshah’ with Neeli. So far,
Javed Sheikh has made his presence felt in one hundred plus movies. He
continues to influence his adorers through his performance. Below are three
movies, which were his crowning achievement: Director Hasnain’s film
‘Farishta’ with Saima. Director Altaf Husain’s film ‘Baarish’ with Barbara
Sharif. Director Altaf Husain’s film ‘Jhutay Raees’ with Reema. In reality,
it was the team -work of a dedicated movie crew, which made his films a huge
success. Virtual inclusion of finer feelings played a decisive role in the
success of the three films below: Director Altaf Husain’s film ‘Hum naheen
ya tum naheen’, with Neeli. Director Syed Noor’s film ‘Jeewa’ with Resham.
Director Syed Noor’s film ‘Uqaboan ka nasheman.’ Moviegoers have been
watching him for a while. He became etched in their minds in the three films
below: Director Sangeeta’s film ‘Sahab bibi aur tawaif.’ Director Iqbal
Kashmiri’s film ‘Mohallat’. Director Javed Fazil’s film ‘Aag he Aag.’ Javed
Sheikh did a series of outstanding movies and his popularity continued to
grow. He also showed a knack for tapping into the moods of the times with
movies such as the three below: Director Javed Fazil’s movie ‘Ustadoan ka
ustaad.’ Director Nazar-ul-Islam Dada’s movie ‘Madam Bawry.’ Director Pervez
Malik’s movie ‘Ghareboan ka Badshah.’ His superb voice, good looks and
impressive style in films appealed to the masses. The vibrancy of his
profound presentation in the three films below brought laurels from
everywhere: Director Zafar Shabab’s film ‘Saas meri saheli.’ Director
Jamshed Naqui’s film ‘Hum say na takrana.’ Director Zahid Shah’s film
‘Choroan ka dushman.’ Nowadays, Javed Sheikh has become the defining voice
for quality films and excellence in movie production. An adept actor, he
worked in the three films below with confidence and ease: Director Shahid
Rana’s film ‘Lahori Badmash.’ Director Zahoor Husain Geelani’s film ‘Badmash
thug.’ Director Masood Butt’s film ‘Khuda gawah.’

Pakistani
cinema’s hero, Javed Sheikh, is a man, whose characters in movies express
his aspiration toward taste and sophistication. Below are three examples:
Director Javed Fazil’s film ‘Zamana.’ Director Mumtaz Ali Khan’s film ‘Ilaqa
ghair.’ Director Javed Fazil’s film ‘Mala kharo’, Sindhi version of the
Punjabi film ‘Akhara.’ Having attained his ambition as an actor, Javed
Sheikh moved on to another realm, direction. He was really tuned into the
rhythm of this particular genre—direction. All through these times, his
admirers knew that Javed Sheikh is more than an actor. A director, producer,
and a famous television artist, he has put his stamp on several movies and
television plays in his remarkable career that still flourishes to this day.
Below are six movies, which were directed by Javed Sheikh: The hit films ‘Mushkil’,
‘Chief Sahab’, ‘Yes Boss’, ‘Kaheen pyar na ho jaye’, ‘Mujhay jeenay do.’ In
the film ‘Ye dil Aap ka hua’, the cast includes Saleem Sheikh- Moammar- Sana.
The movie is based on the grand theme of love. Most recently, Javed Sheikh
was directing the film ‘Khulay Aasmaan kay neechay.’ He has filled his
movies with characters, which have become Pakistani entertainment icons. His
entire life is filled with challenges. Javed Sheikh’s younger brother,
Saleem Sheikh, occasionally appears in the Pakistani films and television as
an artist. Further, Behroze Sabswari is the brother-in-law of Javed Sheikh.
Javed Sheikh’s most telling accomplishment are reflected in the six movies
below, which earned him the Nigar Award: Javed Sheikh won the Nigar Award
for best actor in the film ‘Ghareboan ka Badshah’ in 1988. Javed Sheikh won
the Nigar Award for best actor in the film ‘Baarish’ in 1989. Javed Sheikh
won the Nigar Award for best actor in the film ‘Ustadoan ka ustaad’ in 1990.
Javed Sheikh won the Nigar Award for best actor in the film ‘Kalay chore’ in
1991. Javed Sheikh won the Nigar Award for best actor in the film ‘Zamana’
in 1993. Javed Sheikh won the Nigar Award for best actor in the film
‘Mushkil’ in 1995. Javed Sheikh is amongst a few artists to take bold steps
to promote Pakistan’s image abroad. His admirers have always been, are, and
hopefully will be, praying for his success.

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