Shafi began his career as a Radio presenter from
Hyderabad Radio Station, he honed his acting skills by taking part in plays
broadcast by the radio. Meanwhile, he obtained a postgraduate degree from
the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. He later moved to Karachi and began his
career as an actor.


PTV’s play Urta Asman, directed by Shahzad Khalil, had his debut
performance. Teesra Kinara was his first popular television play, that Shafi
became a household name. He earned accolades for his acting skills in many
plays, especially Chand Girahan, Dairey, Aanch, Bund Gulab and Mohabbat
Khawab Ki Surat. Shafi Muhammad was acted in all mediums of entertainment,
from radio, theatre to films and television. During his 30-year career, He
performed in over 50 drama serials and over 100 television plays in the Urdu
and Sindhi languages from different television channels.





Shafi Muhammad Shah was died peacefully in his sleep at his Clifton home
on November 17, 2007. His funeral prayers was held at Imambargah Yasreb in
Defence. He was buried in the Defence graveyard. Shafi Muhammad, who leaves
behind his widow, four daughters and a son, suffered from a liver condition.
His death is being attributed to liver failure. His wife Batool Mohammed is
a teacher at the Beacon House school system, Jubilee Campus. His children
are Alina, Arsalna, Zainab, Ali and Sheherbano. His son Ali goes by the name
Ali Asghar is a graduate of Karachi Grammar School and works for the highly
reputable Pakistani publication, The Herald.


Mr. Shafi Mohammad Shah was one of the most versatile performers, who has
the knack of carving out the intricacy and delicacy of character-portrayal
in Television plays.


He has performed some of the most challenging roles which earned him
laurels both from the viewers and the press. Started his career with Radio
as casual voice in 1970.


Shafi Muhammad Shah was also an active member of the Pakistan Peoples
Party and also contested the general elections in October 2002 from NA-210,
Karachi but lost. He was also in his party’s cultural committee and worked
to promote arts and culture.







Some
famous Tv Plays & Serials


* Aanch

* Bund Gulab

* Chand Girahan

* Dairey

* Deewarain

* Jungle

* Kali Dhoop

* Marvi

* Mohabbat Khawab Ki Surat

* Tapish

* Teesra Kinara

* Urta Asman

* Nasal

* Laila Majnoon

* Kali Dhoop

* Aik Haqeeqat Sau Afsaane

* Motio Jo Mann

* Afshaan

* Emergency Ward

* Kala Daira

* Burzukh

* Awaazein

* Officer on Special Duty

* Aik Tasveer Aur

* Dohri

* Saans

* Chahatein

* Maa aur Maamta

* Jannat

* Wujood e Laraib

* Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

* Meri Adhoori Mohabbat

* Bund Gulab

* Chand Girahan

* Dairey

* Deewarain






Films


1. Biwi Ho To Aisi, (1982)

2. Aisa Bhi Hota Hai, (1984)

3. Naseebon Wali, (1984)

4. Talash, (1986)

5. Muhib Sheedi, (1992) A Sindhi language film.

6. Ilzam, (1993)

7. Muskarahat (1995)

8. Salakhain (2004)

9. Rubi (1986)

10. Mohib Sheedi (1992)


Awards


* Best Actor Award from Pakistan Television in 1985

* Pride of Performance Award from President of Pakistan.





Shafi Muhammed's last recorded seen in Meri
adhoori mohabbat


Actor Shafi Mohammad passes away


KARACHI, Nov 17: Veteran television actor Shafi Mohammad Shah died
peacefully in his sleep at his Clifton home on Saturday evening. He was 58.


Mr Shah, who leaves behind his widow, four daughters and a son, suffered
from a liver condition. His death is being attributed to liver failure.


Born in Kandiaro, he had his early education in Hyderabad.