Shaan is a Pakistani actor, model, writer and film director. With his career spanning more than two decades with over 500 films, Shaan has established himself as one of the most popular leading actors of Pakistan.[3][4] Shaan started his acting career in 1990 by making debut in Javed Fazli's film Bulandi opposite to Reema Khan. He has won many awards in Pakistan including one Pride of Performance, four National Film Awards, fifteen Nigar Awards, five Lux Style Awards, one Pakistan Media Award, ARY Film Award.[5] He is considered as the highest-paid film star in Pakistan.