Humayun Saeed | |
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Born |
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
27 July 1971
Occupation | Film actor, producer, television actor |
Years active | 1996–present |
Spouse(s) | Samina Humayun Saeed |
Relatives |
Salman Saeed (brother) Amir Saeed (brother) Adnan Saeed (brother) |
Humayun Saeed (born Humayun Saeed Ansari: 27 July 1971) is a Pakistani film/television actor and producer. Saeed is also a co-founder of the media production house Six Sigma Entertainment Plus which produces television drama serials and commercial movies. He has appeared in dozens of Pakistani television dramas and limited number of films, and earned numerous accolades, including Lux Style Awards and ARY Film Awards Saeed Enjoys substantial fan following in Pakistan since the beginning of his career and was often ranked amongst the highest paid TV actors of his time.
Saeed was born on 27 July 1971 to a Muslim family in Karachi. Saeed attended Nasra School in Karachi where he excelled in his studies and earned the distinction throughout his academic career till matriculation. Later he enrolled himself at a prominent institution St. Patrick's college in Karachi and earned a bachelor's degree in commerce. Saeed stated he was happily employed at a garments factory, as a general manager, before he got into the showbizness. He described himself as "shy" when growing up. Saeed is married to Samina Humayun Saeed.
Saeed began his career as a television producer in the late 80s. His maiden production did not produce favorable results. After stepping into showbiz, Saeed's powerful presence caught the eye of directors and he was cast in the TV shows for acting roles. "Ye Jahaan", a musical that was telecast in 1996 became his debut. The same year he was declared best actor for his performance in Ab Tum Ja Saktay Ho, directed by Mehreen Jabbar, in which he was cast opposite Sania Saeed and Khalida Riyasat. Saeed continued doing TV productions alongside. He partnered with Sultana Siddiqui in late 90s and then Abdullah Kadwani in 2000s for his production companies. He is hailed as one of the most successful producers of the current time. DAWN newspaper wrote "Enter the world of Humayun Saeed; where acting acumen is merged with a flair for business, benchmarks are set while new projects are constantly underway, and brooding romanticism rules supreme. After 15-odd years in the business, he is indubitably at the top of his game". Saeed's notable TV work as an actor includes Mehndi (drama), Doraha (TV series), "Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein", Kaafir (TV series), Uraan, "Hum Se Juda Na Hona" "Ladies Park", "Dillagi" and guest roles in Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan and Daam. Saeed has made appearance on reality shows like "Living on the edge" as a participant. He also judged a dancing reality show on ARY Digital in 2009.