Javed Sheikh
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Javed Sheikh at premiere of Swami Cinemax, Anheri in 2007
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| Native name | جاوید شیخ |
| Born |
Sheikh Javed Iqbal 8 October 1954 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Radio actor, tv actor, film actor, producer, director |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Spouse(s) | Zinat Mangi |
| Children |
Shehzad Sheikh Mariam Sheikh Momal Sheikh |
| Parent(s) | Shiekh Ramatullah |
| Relatives |
Saleem Sheikh (Young Brother) Safeena Sheikh (Sister) Behroze Sabzwari (Brother-In-Law) |
Javed Sheikh (Punjabi,Urdu: جاوید شیخ, also spelled Javaid) (born 8 October 1954) is a Pakistani actor, director and producer who has devoted his career to the film industry of Lollywood, Bollywood and Pollywood films.
Born in Punjabi family in Pakistan's fourth-largest city, Rawalpindi, Javed Sheikh made his acting debut in the Lollywood film Dhamaka, released on 14 December 1974.
The first film he directed was Mushkil, released in 1995. In 2002, he directed Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa, in which he also played a supporting role.
In 2005, he switched to acting in Bollywood films and appeared in the films Shikhar (2005) and Jaan-E-Mann (2006). In 2007 he appeared in Namaste London, Om Shanti Om and the Pakistani film Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga. In 2008, he played a supporting role in Jannat. His most recent film as director was Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay, a big-budget film shot in four countries (Pakistan, India, United Arab Emirates and Australia). The production failed at the box-office, resulting in a net loss of Rs. 80 million.
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