# Saleem Sheikh

Saleem Sheikh (Urdu: سلیم شیخ) (also spelled Saleem Shaikh) is a Pakistani actor and producer.

## Career
### 1970s: Child actor

He made his on-screen debut from PTV's Shama where he portrayed the younger version of his brother Jawed Sheikh's character. He then appeared as a child artist in PTV's children plays.

### 1990s: Mainstream success

He is best known for portraying GC Safeer in Shoaib Mansoor's military drama Sunehray Din. Sheikh made his film debut in 1992 with Mohabbat Ke Saudagar.

### 2010s-present: Resurgence and character roles

His career saw a resurgence in 2010 when he played Abdul Hameed "Midu" in Anokha Ladla and in its sequels in the following years.

## Selected filmography

Key :
| † | denotes film / drama that has not released yet |
| † | Denotes films / drama that are currently on cinema / on air |

### Films

* Mohabat Ke Saudagar (1992)
* Duniya Dus Numberi (1993)
* Qasam (1993)
* Chief Saab (1996)
* Sangam (1997)
* Yes Boss (1997)
* Kaheen Pyar Na Hojaye (1998)
* Dil Sanbhala Na Jaye (1998)
* Aik Aur Love Story (1999)
* Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa (2002)
* Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay (2008)

### Television serials

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1976 | Shama | | PTV |
| 1991 | Sunehray Din | GC Safeer | PTV |
| 1998 | Rahain | Khalid | PTV |
| 1998 | Paranda | | PTV |
| 1998 | Kajal Ghar | | PTV |
| 2002 | Punkh | | PTV |
| 2002 | Dunya Dari | | PTV |
| 2004 | Neela Asman | | PTV |
| 2004 | Sirf Tumhare Liye | | PTV |
| 2005 | Dil Se Dil Tak | | PTV |
| 2006 | Makan | Jaffer | Geo Entertainment |
| 2007 | Ye Rah Mushkil Nahi | | PTV Home |
| 2007 | Dil Mera Mera Nahi | | PTV Home |
| 2007 | Pyar Main | | PTV Home |
| 2007 | Paglay Yahein Ke | | PTV Home |
| 2011 | Anokha Ladla (Season 1) | Abdul Hameed "Midu" | PTV Home |
| 2012 | Bilqees Kaur | Farooq | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Anokha Ladla (Season 2) | Abdul Hameed "Midu" | PTV Home |
| 2013 | Anokha Ladla (Season 3) | Abdul Hameed "Midu" | PTV Home |
| 2014 | Apni Kahani Kese Kahain | | Express Entertainment |
| 2015 | Maan | Nadeem | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Tere Baghair | Nisar | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Babul Ka Angna | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2016 | Nautanki Family | | PTV Home |
| 2016 | Pashemaan | | Express Entertainment |
| 2016 | Laaj | Dilawar | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Adhi Gawahi | Faizan | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila | Sikander | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Rani | Nadir Shah | Geo |
| | No Time For Pyar Vyar | Ashar | PTV Home |
| 2018 | Aapko Kya Takleef Hai | Nasir | Bol |
| 2018 | Hoor Pari | Najeeb | A-Plus TV |
| 2022 | Wabaal | Shakir | Hum TV |
| 2023 | Fairy Tale | Pasha Sahib | Hum TV |
| 2023 | Fairy Tale 2 | Pasha Sahib | Hum TV |

## Awards

* Bolan award for Best actor in Chief Sahb 1996
* Nigar award for Best supporting actor in Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa 2002
* Ptv Award for best supporting actor in (Dil Behkay Ga) 2012
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
| 2nd Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | Nominated |
| 10th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Terrestrial) | Anokha Ladla | Won |
| 10th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Anokha Ladla | Nominated |
| 12th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Anokha Ladla | Nominated |