Shahzad Nawaz is a Pakistani film director, actor, singer,

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and

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. He started his career as an advisor to many news agencies and media publications, and served as a CEO of Nai Baat Media Network for a year. He also worked as a graphic designer for a number organization's designing their logos including

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. In 2003 and 2005 he directed and acted in two film ''Daira'' and ''Botal Gali'', based on an adaptations of

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book ''

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'', and acted in Geo's drama series ''Ana'' (2004). Nawaz was noted in the film ''

Chambaili ''Chambaili'' ( ur, ) is a 2013 Pakistani Urdu-language political thriller film directed by Ismail Jilani, produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Shahzad Nawaz for Coup d'état Films and 7th Sky Films. It stars Salmaan Peerzada, Khalid Ahmed, Mohammed ...

'' that he wrote and produced. It was the first political film of country, earning him critical appraisal and a nomination

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as producer. In 2016, he marked his ''

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'' debut as a featured artist in

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Career

Film

In 2014, he briefly served as a CEO of Nai Baat Media Network. During his advisor tenure he also designed number of TV networks and organizations logos and helped them build a strong market relation including Dunya, Geo, Ary and Nai Baat Media Network. Nawaz ventures int directing with films such as ''Daira'' and ''Botal Gali'' based on the book ''

'' by

. He then acted and drama serials ''Ana'' (2004) and ''

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'' (2013). In 2011, Nawaz working on his script with director

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and it took half and year to complete the screenplay process, in 2012 production began and film released on April 26, 2013 under the banner of

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. Jilani stated that "We wanted to mobilize the people before the elections, We wanted them to come out of the cinema and feel like they wanted to change something". ''Chambailli'' grossed Rs 37.8 crore at the box office. At its release, the film surpassed Bollywood's ''

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'' and Hollywood's ''

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'' at the Pakistani box office. It was discussed in the national media, and has been praised for its contribution to democracy in Pakistan. ''Chambaili'' has been credited with galvanizing non-voters and youth to vote in the

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s, which had a large turnout. Political parties in the country played songs from its soundtrack during campaign rallies, as young people resonated with the film and its music as part of increased social and political activism. In 2016, he directed a film ''RAW'' in association with Coup D'état Films and Neo Films. In 2016, he marked his ''

'' debut as a featured artist in

. Nawaz has recorded only a narration with singers

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and Masoma Anwar, and has expresses to sing in next season.

Politics

He joined

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in 2016 and did a press conference with

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. He shocked the media by joining PSP.

Filmography

Film

* '' Daira'' as actor (2003) * '' Botal Gali'' (2005) * ''

'' as writer-producer (2013) * ''RAW'' (2016)

Television

* '' Ana'' (2004) * ''

'' as Sheheryar Hamdani (2013-2015) * ''

'':

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(2016) * ''

Qarar ''Qarar'' ( ur, ) is a 2020 Pakistani drama television series premiered on Hum TV on 8 November 2020. Written by Aliya Bukhari, it has Sanam Jung, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Muneeb Butt and Rabab Hashim in lead roles. Cast * Sanam Jung as Maya * Rabab ...

'' (2020) * ''

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'' (2021) * ''

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'' (2022)

Awards and nominations

* 2013:

- ''Chambaili'' (nom).

References

External links

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