Shahid Shafaat
# Shahid Shafaat

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. He received Lux Style Award nomination as a Best TV Director for Dil Mom Ka Diya.

## Career

Shafaat started his career in theatre. He directed several plays, most notably Main Adakara Banu Gi. He directed the series Kaafir in 2012, which received critical praise, but was a commercial failure. In 2016, he directed Next Level Entertainment's production, Khuda Mera Bhi Hai. The series received critical acclaim. In 2018, he directed Khasara, which was a commercial success. His next play was another Next level Entertainment production, Dil Mom Ka Diya which became the highest-rated play in Pakistani television history. He then ventured in social causes television series, including Surkh Chandni and Bikhray Moti .

## Filmography

### Film

* Jhol

### Television

| Year | Title | Network |
| - | - | - |
| 2011 | Lamha Lamha Zindagi | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Kaafir (Pakistani TV series) | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Darmiyaan | ARY Digital |
| 2016–17 | Khuda Mera Bhi Hai | ARY Digital |
| 2017–18 | Tau Dil Ka Kia Hua | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Khasara | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Dil Mom Ka Diya | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | Surkh Chandni | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Bikhray Moti | ARY Digital |
| 2020–21 | Faryaad | ARY Digital |
| 2021–22 | Amanat (2021 TV series) | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Bakhtawar | Hum TV |
| 2023 | Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri | Hum TV |
