Fifty years ago, in December, 1974, the legendary actor, director, and filmmaker Javed Sheikh began his career in the Pakistani film industry with Dhamaka. This marked the start of an extraordinary journey that would shape the landscape of Pakistani cinema.
His debut film featured actress Shabnam as the heroine, and after this, Javed Sheikh explored stage, radio, and television.
He gained widespread recognition with the drama serial Shama but truly made his mark with Un Kahi, which reintroduced him to the film industry.
Famous director Nazar Shabab cast him in a pivotal role in ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, based on a recommendation from producer Satish Chand Anand.
The film’s success catapulted Javed Sheikh to stardom, making him a household name in Pakistan almost overnight.
Some of his biggest hits include Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Shadi Magar Adhi, Hong Kong Ke Sholay, Lazawal, Miss Colombo, Zanjeer, and Wrong Number.
Javed Sheikh has worked in over 140 Urdu and Punjabi films and starred in numerous Bollywood films alongside superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Ranbir Kapoor.
In addition to acting, Javed Sheikh ventured into filmmaking and directed seven films under his JS Productions banner.
As he celebrates his Golden Jubilee in the industry, he thanked his fans for their endless support. Javed Sheikh’s journey is a true inspiration for the youth, proving that passion, hard work, and perseverance lead to lasting success.