Shahzad Noor is a Pakistani model and actor known for his work in the Pakistani television industry. In 2023, he appeared in the drama series ‘Dil Pe Zakham Khaye Hain,’ on HUM TV.
Wiki/Biography
Shahzad Noor was born on Wednesday, 21 June 1989 (age 34 years; as of 2023) in Karachi, Pakistan. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′ 0″
Weight (approx.): 75 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Moss Green
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 40″, Waist: 34″, Biceps: 16″
Family
He belongs to a Pashtun family.
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Wife
He is not married.
Career
Model
Shahzad Noor started his career as a model in 2012 with a photo shoot for the popular Pakistani fashion designer Hassan Sheheryar Yasin (known as HSY). He has walked runways for various popular fashion designers such as Nomi Ansari, Sania Maskatiya, Omar Farouk, and Faraz Manan. He later became the face of various well-known clothing brands like Khaadi, Gul Ahmed, Cambridge, and Bonanza.
He has been featured on the cover of various magazines such as ‘Visage Pakistan,’ ‘Paperazzi,’ ‘T. Edit,’ and ‘Diva Magazine.’ In 2017, he was featured in Vogue India Magazine.
Actor
Shahzad Noor made his debut as an actor in 2015 with the television drama series ‘Tera Mera Rishta’ which aired on Geo Entertainment.
In 2016, he appeared in the television drama series ‘Yeh Chahatein Yeh Shiddatein’ in which he played the role of Nawaz. In the same year, he played the role of Maaz in the TV drama series ‘Yeh Ishq,’ on ARY Digital. His performance as Moosa in the TV drama series ‘Zakham’ (2017) received immense appreciation from the audience. In 2023, he played the role of Kamal in the drama series ‘Dil Pe Zakham Khaye Hain,’ which aired on HUM TV.
He has acted in a few more Pakistani television drama series such as Khuwabzaadi (2018) on TVOne Pakistan, ‘Makafat Season 4’ (2022) on Geo TV, and ‘Kala Doriya’ (2022) on Hum TV.
Awards & Achievements
- Best Model – Male award at the 12th Lux Style Awards in 2013
- Model of the Year – Male award by the Paperazzi Magazine in 2014
- Best Model – Male award at the 14th Lux Style Awards in 2015
- Best Model – Male award at the 3rd HUM Awards in 2015
- Best Model – Male award at the 4th HUM Awards in 2016
- Most Stylish Male Model of the Year award at the 1st HUM Style Awards in 2016
- Best Fashion Model – Male by the Woman’s Own Magazine in 2018
- Listed on the list of ‘Hot 100 Trendsetters’ by HELLO! Magazine Pakistan in December 2018
- Best Model – Male award at the 18th Lux Style Awards in 2019
- Most Popular Model – Male at the Kashmir Hum Social Media Awards in 2020
Favourites
- Models: David Gandy, John Kortajarena, Ameer Zaib Khan
- Singer: Atif Aslam
Facts/Trivia
- Before commencing his career in the showbiz industry, Shahzad Noor ran a printing press.
- In an interview, he revealed that initially, he had no plans to pursue modelling as a career. However, he was later spotted by the famous Pakistani stylist Khawar Riaz, who encouraged him to lead a career in modelling. While talking about it in the interview, he said,
I was not interested in modelling at all in the beginning, I hadnât even thought about it. I worked for a designer in PFDC where Khawar Riaz approached me and convinced me I had the look and should start modelling. So I did a shoot for designer HSY – my first ever shoot and without having any portfolio.” [1]H! Pakistan Magazine
- Shahzad Noor is the second model from Pakistan who has walked the runway for the popular Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra. Before him, Fawad Khan walked the runway for Manish Malhotra.
- In 2022, he was the only male model to have won all the national awards- three Lux Style Awards, two HUM TV Awards, and one HUM Style Award. [2]H! Pakistan Magazine
- Noor considers the Pakistani fashion industry to be a female dominating industry. While talking about it in an interview, he said,
Itâs an industry [that is] dominated by women. The female models get the cream of brands, and they keep busy all year round â in lawn prints in summers, bridals in winters etc. They have greater market, and therefore get paid far higher remunerations compared to their male counterparts.” [3]Gulf News
- He has appeared in various TV commercials such as Tapal Tea, Sapphire perfume, and Macho Deodorant Soap.
- He often promotes the clothing brand Asif Jofa on social media.
- He loves to play Polo in his leisure time.
References
↑1, ↑2 | H! Pakistan Magazine |
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↑3 | Gulf News |