Armaghan Shahid (Urdu: شان, popularly known as Shaan, or Shaan Shahid; born 27 April 1971) is a Pakistani actor, writer, model, and director, known for his comedy action film Insaf Ho To Aisa. With two decades in Pakistani cinema and around 500 films to his credit – many of them commercially successful – Shaan has established himself as the leading actor of Pakistan. Shaan started his acting career in 1990 by making debut in Javed Fazli’s film Bulandi opposite to Reema Khan. He has won many awards in Pakistan including one Pride of Performance, four National Film Awards, fifteen Nigar Awards, five Lux Style Awards, one Pakistan Media Award, ARY Film Award.
| Shaan Shahid | |
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| Born | Armaghan Shahid 27 April 1971 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Other names | Armaghan Shaan |
| Occupation | Actor, writer and director |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Religion | Islam |
| Spouse(s) | Amina Shaan |
| Children | 4 daughters |
| Parents |
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| Website | |
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Filmography
Notable films[edit]
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Bulandi |
| 2006 | Majajan |
| 2007 | Khuda Ke Liye |
| 2007 | Soha Jora |
| 2009 | Zill-e-Shah |
| 2011 | Jugni |
| 2013 | Waar |
| 2014 | O21 |
| 2015 | Yalghaar |
Awards
- Government of Pakistan’s Pride of Performance Award (2007)
- 15 Nigar Awards
- 5 Lux Style Awards
- 4 National Film Awards
- Shaan won Best Film Hero on 2nd Pakistan Media Award (2011)
Awards / Nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nigar Awards | Best Actor | Won | |
| 1998 | Nigar Awards | Best Actor | Won | |
| 1999 | Nigar Awards | Best Actor | Won | |
| 2000 | Nigar Awards | Best Actor | Tere Pyar Mein | Won |
| 2008 | Lux Style Awards | Best Actor | Khuda Kay Liye | Won |
| 2013 | ARY Film Awards | Best Actor | Waar | Won |
