Shahid Shafaat (Urdu: شاہد شفاعت) is a Pakistani director, writer, producer and actor who works in television, film and theatre. Mostly known for his work as a director, Shafaat started his on-screen career in the early 2000s and directed more than 10 television plays.[1][2][3][4][5] He received Lux Style Award nomination as a Best TV Director for Dil Mom Ka Diya.[6]
Shafaat started his career in theatre. He directed several plays, most notably Main Adakara Banu Gi.[3][4] He directed the series Kaafir in 2012, which received critical praise, but was a commercial failure.[7] In 2016, he directed Next Level Entertainment's production, Khuda Mera Bhi Hai.[8][9] The series received critical acclaim. In 2018, he directed Khasara, which was a commercial success.[10] His next play was another Next level Entertainment production, Dil Mom Ka Diya which became the highest-rated play in Pakistani television history.[11][12][13] He then ventured in social causes television series, including Surkh Chandni and Bikhray Moti .[12][14][15][16]
Year | Title | Network | Notes |
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2011 | Lamha Lamha Zindagi | ARY Digital | |
2012 | Kaafir (Pakistani TV series) | ||
2013 | Darmiyaan | ||
2016–17 | Khuda Mera Bhi Hai | ||
2017–18 | Tau Dil Ka Kia Hua | Hum TV | |
2018 | Khasara | ARY Digital | |
2018 | Dil Mom Ka Diya | ||
2019 | Surkh Chandni | ||
2020 | Bikhray Moti | ||
2020–21 | Faryaad | ||
2021–22 | Amanat (2021 TV series) | ||
2022 | Bakhtawar | Hum TV | |
2023 | Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri |