Shafi Muhammad Shah
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Shafi Muhammad Shah PP
(1949 – 17 November 2007) was a Pakistan
i film and television actor. Famously known Shahjee was born in Kandiaro
, in Naushahro Feroze District
, Sindh
in 1949.
and works for the highly reputable Pakistani publication, Herald
.
, Jamshoro
. He later moved to Karachi and began his career as an actor.
PTV
's play Urta Asman, directed by Shahzad Khalil, had his debut performance. Teesra Kinara was his first popular television play, that Shafi became a household name. He earned accolades for his acting skills in many plays, especially Chand Girahan, Dairey, Aanch, Bund Gulab and Mohabbat Khawab Ki Surat. Shafi Muhammad was acted in all mediums of entertainment, from radio, theatre to films and television. During his 30-year career, He performed in over 50 drama serials and over 100 television plays in the Urdu and Sindhi languages from deferent television channels.
. He was buried in the Defence graveyard. The cause of his death was liver failure.
and also contested the general elections in October 2002 from NA-253, Karachi but lost. He was also in his party’s cultural committee and worked to promote arts and culture.
Pride of Performance
Pride of Performance , is one of the highest civil award given and conferred by the Pakistan Government to Pakistan's citizens in recognition of distinguished merit in the fields of Literature, Arts, Sports, Medicines, and Science for civilians in most particular cases.The announcement of civil...
(1949 – 17 November 2007) was a Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
i film and television actor. Famously known Shahjee was born in Kandiaro
Kandiaro
Kandiaro is a small town situated on the dung-hill &/or earthen heap or Darro, to safeguard the town from Flood waters of Indus and Nasrat Wah , in the southern province of Sindh, Pakistan...
, in Naushahro Feroze District
Naushahro Feroze District
moro city of n/feroze is usually called base of MRDin sindhNaushahro Feroze District , is a district in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. It is administratively subdivided into 5 Talukas and 51 Union Councils...
, Sindh
Sindh
Sindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
in 1949.
Family
Shafi Muhammad and his wife, Batool had four daughters: Alina, Arsalna, Zainab and Sheherbano; and a son, Ali. His son goes by Ali Asghar, a graduate of Karachi Grammar SchoolKarachi Grammar School
Karachi Grammar School is an independent, highly selective, coeducational, English-medium school in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.Established in 1847 by the Reverend Henry Brereton, the first chaplain of Karachi, as a school for "English and Anglo-Indo children", it is the oldest private school in...
and works for the highly reputable Pakistani publication, Herald
Herald (Pakistan)
The Herald is a monthly magazine published in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is a political magazine owned by Pakistan Herald Publications Limited , which also publishes the Dawn Group of Newspapers. It is considered to be a neutral magazine and produces many large or breaking stories...
.
Career
Shafi began his career as a Radio presenter from Hyderabad Radio Station, he honed his acting skills by taking part in plays broadcast by the radio. Meanwhile, he obtained a postgraduate degree from the University of SindhUniversity of Sindh
The University of Sindh informally known as Sindh University is the second oldest university in Pakistan accredited by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan....
, Jamshoro
Jamshoro
Jamshoro is a city in Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan. It is located on the right bank of Indus River, approximately 18 kilometres north-west of the city of Hyderabad and 150 kilometres north-east from the provincial capital Karachi....
. He later moved to Karachi and began his career as an actor.
PTV
Pakistan Television Corporation
The Pakistan Television Corporation is Pakistan's national television broadcaster. The first live transmission of PTV began on November 26, 1964, in Lahore...
's play Urta Asman, directed by Shahzad Khalil, had his debut performance. Teesra Kinara was his first popular television play, that Shafi became a household name. He earned accolades for his acting skills in many plays, especially Chand Girahan, Dairey, Aanch, Bund Gulab and Mohabbat Khawab Ki Surat. Shafi Muhammad was acted in all mediums of entertainment, from radio, theatre to films and television. During his 30-year career, He performed in over 50 drama serials and over 100 television plays in the Urdu and Sindhi languages from deferent television channels.
Death
Shafi Muhammad Shah died peacefully while asleep at his Clifton home on November 17, 2007. His funeral prayers was held at Imambargah Yasreb in DefenceDefence Housing Authority, Karachi
The Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, also known as the Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Karachi, or DHA, Karachi, is the foremost development in Pakistan with many exclusive projects to its credit.-History and administration:...
. He was buried in the Defence graveyard. The cause of his death was liver failure.
Political life
Shafi Muhammad Shah was also an active member of the Pakistan Peoples PartyPakistan Peoples Party
The Pakistan Peoples Party , is a democratic socialist political party in Pakistan affiliated with Socialist International. Pakistan People's Party is the largest political party of Pakistan...
and also contested the general elections in October 2002 from NA-253, Karachi but lost. He was also in his party’s cultural committee and worked to promote arts and culture.
Notable television plays
- Aanch
- Bund Gulab
- Chand Girahan
- Dairey
- Deewarain
- Jungle
- Kali Dhoop
- Marvi
- Mohabbat Khawab Ki Surat
- Tapish
- Teesra Kinara
- Zehar Baad
- Dhori (Ary Digital)
- Kaanton sey aagey (Tv one)
Filmography
Shafi Mohammad work in a very limited films. His first film as hero Biwi Ho To Aisi was a diamond jubilee film, but he had a very short film career. Here is his filmography:- Biwi Ho To Aisi, (1982)
- Aisa Bhi Hota Hai, (1984)
- Naseebon Wali, (1984)
- Talash, (1986)
- Muhib Sheedi, (1992) A Sindhi language film.
- Ilzam, (1993)
- Muskarahat (1995)
- SalakhainSalakhainSalakhain is a Lollywood film which was released in 2004. Stars included Ahmed Butt, Zara Sheikh and Meera. Music was composed by M Arshad. Sajid Hassan and Saud were cast as villains with Shafi Muhammad as their boss.- Synopsis :...
(2004)
Awards
- Best Actor Award from Pakistan TelevisionPakistan Television CorporationThe Pakistan Television Corporation is Pakistan's national television broadcaster. The first live transmission of PTV began on November 26, 1964, in Lahore...
in 1985 - Pride of Performance Award from President of PakistanPresident of PakistanThe President of Pakistan is the head of state, as well as figurehead, of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Recently passed an XVIII Amendment , Pakistan has a parliamentary democratic system of government. According to the Constitution, the President is chosen by the Electoral College to serve a...
.
External links
- Shafi Muhammad Shah Tribute Video - Umer Sharif Blog
- Shafi Muhammad Shah Profile - Pakistan Television
- Actor Shafi Mohammad passes away - DAWN.com
- Shooting star: Shafi Mohammad Shah - DAWN.com
- Shafi Muhammad Shah laid to rest - Daily Times
- Remebering Shafi Muhammad - Musiq Pakistan.com
- Shafi Muhammad Shah Unmatched Legacy - Pakistani.tv