Shamil Khan
Pakistani actor (born 1978)
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Shamil Khan (Urdu: شامل خان; also known as Shamyl; born March 1978 in Islamabad)[1] is a Pakistani film and television actor.
He is best known for his Punjabi film debut in Larki Punjaban (2003).[1]
He also appeared in the Hum TV serial Sadqay Tumhare (2014)
Shamil Khan was appointed as a CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on July 30, 2019.[2]
Early life and family
Career
Shamil was in Lahore for basant when he met famous director Syed Noor, who convinced him to take on acting and also taught him other skills related to the field such as direction, cinematography, production, editing and scriptwriting, also giving him his break with Larki Punjaban in 2003.[4]
He has since then appeared in numerous films and television plays.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Larki Punjaban | Acting debut | |
| 2004 | Hum Ek Hain | ||
| 2006 | Jism | ||
| 2008 | Basanti | ||
| Gulabo | |||
| Kabhi Pyar Na Karna | |||
| 2011 | Son of Pakistan | ||
| 2016 | Revenge of the Worthless | Arbaz Khan | |
| 2023 | Aar Paar | Kamal Ahsan | [5] |
| 2025 | Qulfee | Ghulab Chatri (GC) | Main antagonist[6] |
Television serials
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Saiban Sheeshay Ka | Abdul | PTV Home |
| 2006 | Kharidar | ||
| 2007 | Khuda Gawah | Abdullah | ATV |
| 2010 | Roger | PTV | |
| Lahore Junction | |||
| Kalmoohi | Shayaan (Shani) | ||
| Husn Ara Kaun | TV One | ||
| 2011 | Binte Adam | PTV Home | |
| Nazar | |||
| 2013 | Anjanay Nagar | Shezar | TV One |
| Love, Life Aur Lahore | A-Plus | ||
| 2014 | Chahat | Mir Danyal | PTV Home |
| Sadqay Tumhare | Dr. Maqsood | Hum TV | |
| 2015 | Akeli | Azfar | |
| Tere Baghair | Arslan | ||
| Ishq-e-Benaam | Kesar | ||
| Maana Ka Gharana | Malik | ||
| 2016 | Bad Gumaan | Salman | |
| 2017 | Phir Wohi Mohabbat | Yasir | |
| Yaqeen Ka Safar | Dr. Shehroze | ||
| Thori Si Wafa | Akhtar | ||
| Mera Haq | Umair | Geo TV | |
| 2018 | Seep | Waqas | TV One |
| 2018 | Tajdeed e Wafa | Cameo appearance | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Anaa | Ghazanfar | |
| Bharam | Burhan | ||
| Log Kia Kahengay | Feroze | ||
| 2022 | Sang-e-Mah | Dr. Haider | |
| 2023 | Nauroz | Darvesh Khan | Green Entertainment |
| 2024 | Jafaa | Saleem | Hum TV |
| Duniyapur | Zamir | Green Entertainment | |
| 2025 | Bajjo | Jawad | Geo Entertainment |
| Dayan | Javed | ||
| 2026 | Jahannum Ba'raasta Jannat | Salaar Khan | Green Entertainment |
Awards and nomination
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3rd Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor | Larki Punjaban | Nominated |
| 2017 | 5th Hum Awards | Best Soap Actor | Bad Gumaan | Nominated |
