Sheharyar Munawar Siddiqui, a Pakistani actor, producer, director, and television personality, was born on August 9, 1988. Sherry is a man of several talents. He began his career in modeling. With his drama “Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley”. Sheharyar gained popularity by the character of Arooj, a deaf and dumb man, who earned recognition from critics. He also produced two blockbuster movies, “Ho Mann Jahaan’‘ and “Parey Hut Love,” that did well at the box office. Sherry is well-known for his part in Asim Raza’s Parey Hut Love, the 2019 highest-grossing movie in Pakistan.
Biography
Sheharyar was born in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, on August 9, 1988. His older brother, Asfandyar, was an investment banker and died in a car accident on December 23, 2012. His father, Air Commodore (r) Munawar Alam Siddiqui, was in the Pakistan Air Force. Manoucheher, his younger brother, suffered injuries in a shooting at a cafe in 2011.
In an interview with Samina Peerzada from 2018, he disclosed that his aunt, the well-known TV director and producer Sultana Siddiqui, is Brahui by maternal line and Sindhi by paternal.
In male-oriented serials like Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay, Kahi Un Kahi, Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Aasmanon Pay Likha, and Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley, he has acted as the lead character in all these serials. He has won a Lux Style Award (2017), a Masala Award (2019), and a Pakistan International Screen Award (2020) for his roles in Ho Mann Jahaan, Saat Din Mohabbat In, and Parey Hut Love, respectively. He has talked about the unity of the film industry as well as the challenges faced by Pakistani performers.
| Full Name | Sheharyar Munawar Siddiqui |
| Nicknames | Sherry Lala |
| Born | August 9, 1988 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Hometown | Karachi |
| School | Southshore School, Karachi |
| College/University | Institute of Business Administration Karachi |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelors in Finance |
| Profession | Actor Film Producer Director Model |
| Religion | Islam |
| Years active | 2012– present |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading Books Traveling Swimming |
| Tattoos | He got a tattoo inked on the left side of his chest and the right side of his waist. He got a tattoo inked on his back. He got a tattoo inked on his left wrist. |
Physical Stats & More
Sherry is one of the hottest actors of Pakistani showbiz and also a producer. Sherry is popular among young women and has ruled people’s hearts for many years. His popularity is due to his charming face and great acting.
| Height (approx.) | In centimeters- 176 cm In meters- 1.76 m In feet inches- 5’ 10” |
| Weight (approx.) | In kilograms- 69 kg In pounds- 153 lbs. |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | Chest 40 inches Biceps 15 inches Waist 34 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
Social Media Accounts
Sheharyar is active on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, where he shares updates and interacts with his fans. He has millions of followers on her Instagram and Facebook accounts and thousands of followers on his Twitter account. Let’s see her social media accounts.
Zodiac Sign
His zodiac sign is Leo like Kylie Jenner and Kane Williamson. Moreover, Sherry has some great qualities with his star sign as he has qualities of compassion, big-heartedness, consciousness, and natural leadership. Leos are known for their generosity of time, energy, respect, and money.
Family
He belongs to a financially established family and his father is a retired officer of the Pakistan Air Force, Munawar Alam Siddiqui. His elder brother Asfandyar was an investment banker and died in a car accident on 23 December 2012. Manoucheher, his younger brother, was injured in a 2011 cafe shooting.
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father Munawar Alam Siddiqui Mother Safiya Munawar |
| Brother | Asfandyar Manoucheher |
| Sister | Nadia |
Early Age & Education
Sheharyar completed his A-Levels from Southshore School, Karachi. He then took admission to the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) in Karachi for higher education and obtained a bachelor’s degree in finance. He has been an intelligent student since childhood.
| Hometown | Karachi, Pakistan |
| School | Southshore School, Karachi |
| College/University | Institute of Business Administration, Karachi |
Career
The stunning youngster initially began his modeling career and has collaborated with Pakistan’s top fashion designers. He has increased the worth of several ramps and served as a show stopper for Pakistani fashion events. Additionally, Sheharyar served as a brand ambassador for a number of well-known national companies, including Huawei Pakistan, before transitioning into a moving actor.
Acting
Sheharyar first appeared as a deaf and mute child in the Pakistani TV series “Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley,” which was shown on Hum TV in 2012 and afterward re-aired by the Indian TV network Zindagi under the new name “Bezubaan” in 2014. He gained a lot of respect and recognition for his acting abilities after his first serial. In 2013, he made appearances in Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Kahi Unkahi, and Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay. He collaborated with Maya Ali in Pehli Si Muhabbat in 2021, his first TV performance since Aasmanon Pay Likha in 2014.
Direction
He served as Asim Raza’s assistant director in 2015 for a Q Mobile advertising campaign. He made his directorial debut in 2021 with the well-received short film post-marriage depression and Prince Charming.
Hosting
In 2022, he began hosting a TV game show called Khel Kay Jeet on Express TV.
Television
He has appeared in several television series. Let’s have a look at them
| Year | Serial |
| 2012 | Mery dard ko jo zuban miley |
| 2013 | Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay |
| 2013 | Kahi Unkahi |
| 2013 | Zindagi Gulzar Hai |
| 2014 | Aasmanon Pay Likha |
| 2021 | Pehli Si Muhabbat |
| 2021 | Sinf-e-Aahan |
| 2023 | Aik Thi Laila |
| 2023 | Kuch unkahi |
Films
Munawar’s acting is a flawless blend of charm and sincerity that effortlessly takes his characters to life. He shows various parts ranging from a dreaming filmmaker to a determined soldier, and his on-screen presence shows that he can make a film. He is able to capture the soul of the character.
| Year | Film |
| 2015 | Ho Mann Jahaan |
| 2017 | Kambakht |
| 2018 | 7 Din Mohabbat In |
| 2019 | Project Ghazi Parey Hut Love |
| 2021 | Khel Khel Mein |
| 2023 | Teri Meri Kahaniyaan |
Web series
Sherry’s performance convinces the audience, making them believe that he is telling a story on screen. He imbues his characters deeply, creating memorable moments long after the credits roll.
| Year | Web series |
| 2021 | Prince Charming |
| 2021 | Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam |
Producer/Director
Sheharyar debuted as a producer with the film Ho Mann Jahaan. Moreover, the second debut that he produced was released in 2016 by the name Parey Hut Love. In 2021 he made his director debut with a short film named Prince Charming. He also directed and produced different commercials.
Awards
Sherry’s stunning acting and soulful performances made him able to win various awards.
| Year | Award |
| 2013 | Hum Awards Category Best New Sensation Male |
| 2017 | Lux Style Awards Category Best Supporting Actor |
| 2018 | Masala Awards Category Most Versatile Actor |
| 2020 | Pakistan International Screen Awards Category Best Actor in a Leading Role |
| 2021 | Filmfare Middle East Awards Category Best Debutante Filmmaker |
| 2021 | International Pakistan Prestige Awards Category Best On-Screen Film Couple – Maya Ali & Sheharyar Munawar |
He was also nominated for different categories of awards. His nominations are also a great success for him. Let’s have a look at them
| Year | Nomination |
| 2016 | Hum Awards Category Most Stylish Film Actor |
| 2017 | International Pakistan Prestige Awards Category Best Film Actor |
| 2020 | Lux Style Awards Category Best Film Actor |
Net Worth
As of 2023, Sherry’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million USD. Due to his ongoing success in the entertainment sector, it’s possible that his net worth has grown since then.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| House | Living In his Own House. |
| Car | Suzuki Caz Toyota Land Cruiser |
| Bike | 1980’s BMW K75 |
Source of Income
Sheharyar is a man of several talents. He began his career in modeling. Sherry’s annual income is estimated to be around $500,000. This includes salaries from acting, producing, directing, and television hosting activities, as well as income from brand deals and endorsements.
Marital Status
Sheharyar is unmarried but in 2019 he was engaged to Hala Soomro. His fiancé was a doctor by profession. He discussed his engagement and his breakup with his fiancé in his interview with The Gup Shup in 2022. Munawar in a question said what’s the most darling thing for him. He replied
“The most daring thing that I’ve done is telling my mother that once I tried on your call and you yourself ended it but this time, I’ll choose the girl I want to get married to”.
While he stated that “Smart people will be able to take the cue,” he also gave those who respected him a hint. He participated in an interview. When discussing his engagement, he said
“I think in terms of my personal life and my life. I was engaged for a while and it broke up as well. We don’t talk about that” says Shehryar Munawar”.
Moreover, he added
“As a person your point of view changes. When you get mature your view of thinking changes a lot”.
He believes that as we spend time together, we learn a lot about ourselves and our relationships, as well as how to change for the better.
Sheharyar also discussed the value of loyalty in relationships. “Your whole knowledge base is bound in loyalty“. If you’re in love, your love is genuine. If you fight, you stand in a loyal way. Everything is based on loyalty because it creates balance and trust. Because of your loyalty, you can battle without worrying that you’ll lose them.
Favorites
His interests and favorite things are well known. Here are some of his preferred items.
| Food | French Fries Afghani Tikka Lobster Rolls |
| Desert | Firni |
| Actor(s) | Nawazuddin Siddiqui |
| Actresses | Penelope Cruz Kubra Khan Maya Ali Mahira Khan |
| Song | Love Me Do |
| Travel Destination | Italy London |
Interesting Facts
- He goes by the name Sherry as well.
- Sherry states that if he had to wear only one piece of clothing each day, he would choose a white denim shirt.
- On his body, he has four tattoos.
- Sheharyar Munawar confessed in an interview that he enjoys reading a book while having a bath.
- He additionally worked as the host of the game show “Khel Kay Jeet” on television.
- Sherry and well-known Pakistani actor Fawad Khan co-starred in the 2013 TV series “Zindagi Gulzar Hai“. He discussed his experience working with Fawad Khan in an interview, saying,
“Fawad was just out of Humsafar, and he may have felt the director-producer’s nephew is here. He gave me quite a tough time. It was a different kind, not the bullying we see on television. But yes he was tough on me, and now that I think of it, the entire period.. the fear of being there on set, it was quite a difficult time for me. I would struggle a lot with the actors around me. Rightfully so, it was also unfair to them that any person was working with them. That whole experience wasn’t great to me. I wish there was someone who could explain to me the scene and the dialogues. I would be handed the script two minutes before we rolled, and it would just add to the troubles. That whole experience was really tough for me.”
- Sheharyar and actress Deepika Padukone’s photo went viral in October 2021. In Dubai, they connected over dinner. When asked in an interview what they addressed and how he attempted to handle it, he responded,
“Nothing actually, it was a casual interaction, it was a human interaction. We were together at a dinner for 2-3 hours and I had only talked to her on a human level. I did not want it to leak in the form of a picture. However, it leaked and I had to take action. You must have only seen it for only 20 minutes. I got it removed as soon as I could. Obviously, I could not reach all the media outlets but thank you to all the journalists and my PR team for helping me get it removed,” shared Sheharyar. Us Tasveer se main Bhi maslay mien par skata hoon & woh bhi maslay mien par sakti ha. Chaar baatei hoti, and I didn’t want that because meri ek human-level per, ek aur human sy interaction hoi. Us waqt na mai adakar tha aur na woh adakar theen.”
- Sherry respects the acting abilities of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, an Indian actor. He enjoyed each of his films. They spoke for almost 15 minutes when he first met him at the Filmfare Middle East Awards in Dubai. He made a play copying one of his well-known conversations. He bowed to touch Nawazuddin’s feet when actress Mahira Khan encouraged him to, but Nawazuddin stopped him. Sheharyar discussed this in an interview and said,
❝ Media publication shared that Sheharyar Munawar touches the feet of Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Lagaatay waqt sab ko pata hai k yeh fasaad create karega. This is very bad journalism because hum sirf yeh soch rahein hain khumare chaar views extra ajain gae to humein kal koi aur dekh lega.”
- According to some media sources, after seeing Sherry’s show “Kahi Unkahi,” actress Priyanka Chopra’s mother Madhu Chopra reportedly became his fan. When Priyanka addressed him by name, he was surprised. When describing this incident in an interview, he said,
“I instantly died when I realized she knew my name,” laughed Sheharyar. “She then said, ‘My mother is a fan of you’. And I was like ‘huh’? She said yeah, she’s in the vanity, would you join me there for a bit? She wants a picture with you. I was so shocked when it was happening but Priyanka was So sweet about it. She said “Sheharyar obviously I know you, my mother is a fan, come with me to the vanity.”
- Sherry was in an accident in 2020 while riding his motorcycle from Gilgit to Hunza. He was unable to utilize social media due to the accident and the need for shoulder surgery. Later, after sharing this story with his followers on social media, he added,
“So about two months back, I had taken a trip up North, and while riding my motorbike from Gilgit to Hunza I got into an accident. Kids take note; 1. Motorcycles are cool but very dangerous and 2. Always wear full protective gear. Alhamdulillah, I am now out of my sling and fully mobile and up to no good again”.
Does Sheharyar Munawar have tattoos?
He got three tattoos one of them inked on the left side of his chest and the right side of his waist Second tattoo is inked on his back and the Third tattoo is inked on his left-hand wrist.
What is the age of Sheharyar Munawar?
He was born on 9 August 1988 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. According to this he is 35 years old.
Is Sheharyar Married or Not?
He is not married yet. He was engaged to Hala Soomro in 2019 but later on, he broke his engagement in 2021.
