# Humayun Saeed

Humayun Saeed (born 27 July 1971) is a Pakistani actor and producer. Primarily known for his work on Pakistani television and cinema as an actor, he is the recipient of several accolades including Lux Style Awards, and ARY Film Awards. Saeed also runs the Six Sigma Plus media production house which produces television drama serials and commercial movies.

## Early life and family

Saeed was born on 27 July 1971 in Karachi into a Punjabi family.
He earned a bachelor's degree in commerce from St. Patrick's College, Karachi and before entering the entertainment industry he used to work as a general manager at a garment factory.
Saeed has four younger brothers, with Salman Saeed also being an actor.

## Career
### Early career

Saeed began his career as a television producer in the early 90s. After stepping into showbiz, Saeed's was cast in the TV shows for acting roles. He made his acting debut in 1995 with Karoron Ka Aadmi produced by Nadeem A Khan.
Saeed continued doing TV productions. He partnered with Sultana Siddiqui in the late 90s and then Abdullah Kadwani in 2000s for 7th Sky Entertainment. Later, he started his own production house along with "Shehzad Nasib" under the banner "Six Sigma Plus". Since then he has produced content for Pakistani television viewers.
Saeed's initial TV work as an actor includes Mehndi, Doraha, Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein, Kaafir, Uraan, Hum Se Juda Na Hona, Ladies Park and guest roles in Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan and Daam. In 2005, Saeed starred in the music video Iss Baar Milo.
In January, 2022, Saeed was cast as Dr. Hasnat Khan (known for his romantic involvement with Princess Diana), in the fifth season of The Crown.

### Films

Saeed made his film debut in 1999 with Samina Peerzada's movie Inteha. He portrayed the negative role in Inteha and went on to receive the National Award – Best Actor – for his role in his first film. Due to poor conditions of Pakistan Film Industry at that time, he did only limited number of movies until the revival of cinema began in 2013. He has done many movies since the resurgence of cinema in 2013. These include films such as Main Hoon Shahid Afridi, Bin Roye, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani and Punjab Nahi Jaungi. In 2018, he starred in film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2. In 2022, he appeared in Nadeem Baig's London Nahi Jaunga.

## Awards

Saeed has received numerous award nominations and honours including a minimum of 5 Lux Style Awards. He received special recognition awards at Pakistan Achievement Awards 2015 UK and Europe and at fourth Hum Awards in 2016 for his invaluable contribution towards revival of Pakistani cinema. Saeed's film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani swept the ARY Film Awards ceremony with total of 17 awards, also earning him the award for the best male actor in a leading role. He was awarded the Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan on 23 March 2021.
| Year | Awards | Category | Film/Drama | Role | Result |
| 1996 | PTV Awards | Best Actor in a Telefilm (TV) | Ab Tum Ja Saktey Ho | Shoukat | Won |
| 2000 | PTV Awards | Best Actor | | | Won |
| 2000 | National Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Film) | Inteha | | Won |
| 2002 | PTV Awards | Best Actor (TV) | Kangan | | Won |
| 2002 | Graduate Awards | Best Actor | Inteha | | Won |
| 2002 | Nigaar Awards | Best Actor | Inteha | | Won |
| 2005 | The 1st Indus Drama Awards | Best TV Actor in a Drama Series | Mujrim (Maa Aur Mamta) | | Won |
| 2014 | 1st ARY Film Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Popular) | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | | Nominated |
| 2014 | 1st ARY Film Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Jury) | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | | Won |
| 2016 | 4th Hum Awards | Best Actor (Recognition Award) | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Bin Roye | Sherry, Irtaza | Won |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Sherry | Won |
| 2020 | Pakistan International Screen Awards | Best TV Actor | Meray Paas Tum Ho | Danish Akhtar | Won |

### Lux Style Awards
#### Acting Awards

| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
| 1st Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | N/A | Nominated |
| 2nd Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | Chaandni Raatain | Won |
| 3rd Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | Mehndi | Won |
| 4th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Hum Se Juda Na Hona | Won |
| 6th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Tere Ishq Mein | Nominated |
| 7th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Koi Toh Barish | Won |
| 9th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Ishq Junoon Deewangi | Won |
| 9th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Doraha | Nominated |
| 13th Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Nominated |
| 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Lead Actor in a Film | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Won |
| 16th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | Dil Lagi | Nominated |
| 17th Lux Style Awards | Best Lead Actor in a Film | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Won |
| 19th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor | Mere Paas Tum Ho | Nominated |

#### Production Awards

| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
| 4th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Satellite) | Moorat | Nominated |
| 4th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Satellite) | Ana | Won |
| 4th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Terrestrial) | Hum Se Juda Na Hona | Won |
| 5th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Satellite) | Riyasat | Won |
| 7th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Satellite) | Sarkar Sahab | Nominated |
| 7th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Terrestrial) | Yaadain | Nominated |
| 9th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Satellite) | Doraha | Nominated |
| 10th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Satellite) | Daam | Nominated |
| 10th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Satellite) | Ijazat | Nominated |
| 12th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Terrestrial) | Talafi | Nominated |
| 12th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Satellite) | Man Jali | Nominated |
| 13th Lux Style Awards | Best Film | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Nominated |
| 13th Lux Style Awards | Best Original Soundtrack | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Won |
| 13th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play (Terrestrial) | Daag-e-Nadamat | Nominated |
| 14th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play | Pyarey Afzal | Won |
| 14th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play | Shikwa | Nominated |
| 14th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play | Chup Raho | Nominated |
| 14th Lux Style Awards | Best Original Soundtrack | Nazdeekiyan | Nominated |
| 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Film | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Nominated |
| 16th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play | Dil Lagi | Won |
| 16th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play | Besharam | Nominated |
| 17th Lux Style Awards | Best Film | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Won |
| 18th Lux Style Awards | Best Film | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Nominated |
| 18th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play | Dil Mom Ka Diya | Nominated |
| 19th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play | Mere Paas Tum Ho | Won |
| 21st Lux Style Awards | Best TV Long Play | Benaam | Nominated |
| 21st Lux Style Awards | Best TV Long Play | Nand | Nominated |

### Other awards and honours

* Best Actor Award at Pakistan Achievement Awards
* Pride of Performance by President of Pakistan