Shahzad Nawaz

Shahzad Nawaz is a Pakistani film director, actor, singer, advertiser and graphic designer. 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 Pakistan Television Corporation.

Shahzad Nawaz
Born
Karachi, Pakistan
Occupation(s)Politician film director, actor, singer and graphic designer.
Political partyPak Sarzameen Party
Musical career
GenresRock, classical
Instrument(s)Vocals

In 2003 and 2005 he directed and acted in two film Daira and Botal Gali, based on an adaptations of Mohsin Hamid book Moth Smoke,[1] and acted in Geo's drama series Ana (2004). Nawaz was noted in the film Chambaili that he wrote and produced.[2] It was the first political film of country, earning him critical appraisal and a nomination ARY Film Award for Best Film as producer.[3] In 2016, he marked his Coke Studio debut as a featured artist in season 9.[4][5]

Career

Film

In 2014, he briefly served as a CEO of Nai Baat Media Network.[6] 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.[7][8]

Nawaz ventures int directing with films such as Daira and Botal Gali based on the book Moth Smoke by Mohsin Hamid. He then acted and drama serials Ana (2004) and Ishq Mein Teray (2013). In 2011, Nawaz working on his script with director Ismail Jilani 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 Geo Films. 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".[9] Chambailli grossed Rs 37.8 crore at the box office. At its release, the film surpassed Bollywood's Aashiqui 2 and Hollywood's Oblivion 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 2013 Pakistani general elections, 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.[10] In 2016, he directed a film RAW in association with Coup D'état Films and Neo Films.[11]

In 2016, he marked his Coke Studio debut as a featured artist in season 9.[12] Nawaz has recorded only a narration with singers Javed Bashir and Masoma Anwar,[13] and has expresses to sing in next season.[14]

Politics

He joined Pak Sarzameen Party in 2016 and did a press conference with Syed Mustafa Kamal.[15] He shocked the media by joining PSP.

Filmography

Film

Television

Mein (2023)

Awards and nominations

References
  1. Salman, Saima (2002-07-13). "Up in smoke". Dawn. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
  2. Sher Khan (17 March 2013). "With Chambaili, a colony of workers gets a facelift". The Express Tribune newspaper. Retrieved 31 December 2013., Retrieved 15 July 2016
  3. "ARY Film Awards nomination last date". News Media 24/7. April 12, 2014. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  4. "Coke Studio 9 artists list revealed". The News Teller. June 17, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
  5. Rehman, Maliha (July 4, 2016). "Here's what to expect from Coke Studio 9". Dawn News. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  6. "Shahzad Nawaz To Head News Channel Nayee Baat". Review It!. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  7. "Imagineer, filmmaker and change artist at Design, Shahzad Nawaz jots down his favourite designs of all-time, giving us a quick history lesson or two along the way". Geo TV. June 26, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  8. Wajiha Javed (30 April 2013). "Shahzad Nawaz reveals 'Neo TV' logo for Nai Baat". HIP. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  9. "A cut above-Ismail Jilani". The Friday Times. September 13, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  10. Shyema Sajjad (30 April 2013). "Chambaili urges the nation to wake up". DAWN.com. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  11. "RAW: Because propaganda can go both ways". HIP. July 7, 2015. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  12. Sengupta, Arka (June 17, 2016). "'Coke Studio Pakistan' undergoes major revamp in Season 9; artiste line-up revealed". International Business Times. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
  13. Warraich, Faizan Ali (15 July 2016). "Debut singers in Coke Studio 9 to bring change". The Nation. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  14. Khan, Manal (June 10, 2016). "Multiple producers, more original music and new entrants will help re-define Coke Studio". The News. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  15. "Filmmaker Shahzad Nawaz joins Paksarzameen Party". The Express Tribune. 2016-08-21. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  16. "Complete Winners List of First ARY Films Awards". Pakistan Ultimade Media. May 25, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  17. "ARY Film Awards 2014 - Complete Winners List". Brand Synario. April 30, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  18. "ARY Film Awards 2014 AFA14 Pictures and Winners". Style Pakistan. April 28, 2014. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
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