Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 16/02/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Shehzad Roy
25/07/2026
Shehzad Roy and comedian Tabish Hashmi announced a United States fundraising tour for Zindagi Trust's annual dinner, scheduled across several American cities from 18 to 25 September 2026. The campaign aims to raise awareness of public education in Pakistan and to rally diaspora support for the trust's work in reforming government schools. Roy later joined the Houston leg of the tour in September 2026.
07/04/2026
Shehzad Roy hosted Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on an episode of his Laga Reh Podcast, recorded at her home in London. The conversation covered her response to critics, her views on Gaza, and investment in girls' education in Pakistan.
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Bio/Wiki
| Shehzad Roy is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, guitarist, activist, social worker, producer and humanitarian. | |
| He began his singing career in 1995 and has recorded six albums. He is best known for the 2008 socio-political album Qismat Apnay Haath Mein and hit songs such as Saali, Teri Soorat and Kangna. | |
| He is the founder and president of Zindagi Trust, a non-profit charitable organisation that works to improve the quality of education available to ordinary Pakistani children. | |
| He hosts the Laga Reh Podcast, in which he interviews public figures on social and national issues. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Premier College, Karachi |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Salma Alam |
| Children | Sikandar |
| Marriage Date | 2009 |
Family
| Father | Kabir Roy (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Nazli Qamar (Homemaker) |
| Siblings | 1 (Lives in the United States) |
Career
| Debut | Album: Zindagi (1995) |
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| Active Years | 1995–present |
| Recent Activity | Hosting the Laga Reh Podcast and leading Zindagi Trust fundraising events in the United States in 2026 |
Favourites
| Bike Collection | Harley Davidson |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His father dreamed of being a cricketer but pursued business instead. | |
| 2. Music became significant to him due to his father's influence. | |
| 3. Shehzad learned to play the guitar from his father's videos. | |
| 4. His music career started during his second year of graduation. | |
| 5. He released his first album, 'Zindagi,' at just 18 years old. | |
| 6. Shehzad established 'Zindagi Trust' in 2002 to improve education for underprivileged individuals. | |
| 7. He received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz award from the Government of Pakistan in 2004. | |
| 8. Shehzad was one of the youngest recipients of this prestigious award. | |
| 9. In 2005, he was honored with the Sitara-i-Imtiaz for his humanitarian efforts. | |
| 10. The Sitara-i-Eisaar was awarded to him in 2006 for aiding earthquake victims. | |
| 11. He was chosen as a torchbearer at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. | |
| 12. His music evolved to tackle social issues with the album 'Qismat Apne Haath Mein.' | |
| 13. The song 'Laga Reh' highlighted national issues in a music video. | |
| 14. In 2009, he received the 'Patricia Blunt Koldyke Fellowship on Social Entrepreneurship' for his education efforts. | |
| 15. He produced the documentary series 'Chal Parha' about the Pakistani public education system. | |
| 16. He produced the documentary 'Wasu aur Mein' documenting progress, poverty, and patriotism in Pakistan. | |
| 17. He is the Founder and President of Zindagi Trust. | |
| 18. He has received three presidential awards for exemplary service to Pakistan. | |
| 19. His efforts led to the National Assembly of Pakistan passing a law criminalizing corporal punishment in schools. | |
| 20. Life skills-based learning was integrated into Pakistan's school curriculum due to his work. | |
| 21. He serves as the goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. | |
| 22. He is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, activist, social worker, producer, and humanitarian. | |
| 23. He has recorded six albums, including the socio-political album Qismat Apnay Haath Mein released in 2008. | |
| 24. Hit songs include 'Saali,' 'Teri Soorat,' and 'Kangna.' |
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