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Is Javed Sheikh responsible for the revival of Pakistani cinema?
There's a reason all the directors keep Javed Sheikh's number on speed dial
He's 63, still kicking *** and carrying the weight of the entire local entertainment industry on his ripped shoulders.
Bet that's difficult? Not for our very own Javed Sheikh.
He may have crossed the retirement age but he's signing films like there's no tomorrow. (Sorry, Fawad, you ain't got nothing on Mr Sheikh.) He's singlehandledly steering Pakistani cinema towards success - there's a reason all local directors have his number on speed dial.
If you needed a hit in the 90s, Javed Sheikh was your man, you need a blockbuster now, you give our man Jav a call.
The legend has more than 12 local productions under his belt in the last four years, that's more than the fingers on your hands... let that sink in. And if you're wondering how he does it without a break, know this, he needs no vacation, his on location shoots do the job.
Basically, he brought us out of the ashes and said, 'Ja Simran ja, jee lay apni zindagi.' Don't believe us? Let us give you a refresher.
Javed Sheikh's Main Hoon Shahid Afridi(2013) revolutionalised Pakistani cinema
If you thought Khuda Kay Liye put Pakistani cinema back on track, let us tell you, it was Javed Sheikh in Main Hoon Shahid Afridi who showed everyone he's bringing sexy back - and he did.
Javed Sheikh's character in Na Maloom Afraad is the sole reason the film actually happened
There's a subtle message in the film; NMA was riding on Javed Sheikh's character alone. Remember when he backs out of the trio's plan mid film only to agree to go ahead with it later? Imagine if there was no convincing him, there would have been no heist... and no Na Maloom Afraad...
Javed Sheikh brought the choker back with his Wrong No. look
There's no easy way to pull off a choker, but give Javed Sheikh one and he'll get a standing ovation from Tyra Banks. He basically breathed life into the 90s style in 2015 and made it all the rage in 2016.
Javed Sheikh took a back seat in Bin Roye so Mahira Khan could shine
It was Mahira Khan's time to rise, only because Javed Sheikh wanted it to be so. He downplayed his role so Mahira wouldn't get lost in the background. True story.
Javed Sheikh's selfie made Jawani Phir Nahi Ani the hit that it was
The front camera is not our best friend, but that rule doesn't apply to Javed Sheikh, he was a superstar on the camera each time Sohai whipped her phone to snap a selfie with him. Stud, much? MA MA.
There's a reason all the directors keep Javed Sheikh's number on speed dial
He's 63, still kicking *** and carrying the weight of the entire local entertainment industry on his ripped shoulders.
Bet that's difficult? Not for our very own Javed Sheikh.
He may have crossed the retirement age but he's signing films like there's no tomorrow. (Sorry, Fawad, you ain't got nothing on Mr Sheikh.) He's singlehandledly steering Pakistani cinema towards success - there's a reason all local directors have his number on speed dial.
If you needed a hit in the 90s, Javed Sheikh was your man, you need a blockbuster now, you give our man Jav a call.
The legend has more than 12 local productions under his belt in the last four years, that's more than the fingers on your hands... let that sink in. And if you're wondering how he does it without a break, know this, he needs no vacation, his on location shoots do the job.
Basically, he brought us out of the ashes and said, 'Ja Simran ja, jee lay apni zindagi.' Don't believe us? Let us give you a refresher.
Javed Sheikh's Main Hoon Shahid Afridi(2013) revolutionalised Pakistani cinema
If you thought Khuda Kay Liye put Pakistani cinema back on track, let us tell you, it was Javed Sheikh in Main Hoon Shahid Afridi who showed everyone he's bringing sexy back - and he did.
Javed Sheikh's character in Na Maloom Afraad is the sole reason the film actually happened
There's a subtle message in the film; NMA was riding on Javed Sheikh's character alone. Remember when he backs out of the trio's plan mid film only to agree to go ahead with it later? Imagine if there was no convincing him, there would have been no heist... and no Na Maloom Afraad...
Javed Sheikh brought the choker back with his Wrong No. look
There's no easy way to pull off a choker, but give Javed Sheikh one and he'll get a standing ovation from Tyra Banks. He basically breathed life into the 90s style in 2015 and made it all the rage in 2016.
Javed Sheikh took a back seat in Bin Roye so Mahira Khan could shine
It was Mahira Khan's time to rise, only because Javed Sheikh wanted it to be so. He downplayed his role so Mahira wouldn't get lost in the background. True story.
Javed Sheikh's selfie made Jawani Phir Nahi Ani the hit that it was
The front camera is not our best friend, but that rule doesn't apply to Javed Sheikh, he was a superstar on the camera each time Sohai whipped her phone to snap a selfie with him. Stud, much? MA MA.
