Babrik Shah is a film actor and director who started his career in the early 2000s. He is currently a contestant on Tamasha Season 5. Tamasha is the Pakistani version of the international franchise of the reality show Big Brother. Pakistanis used to watch Big Boss from India, which is the Indian version of the show. Several Pakistani artists like Veena Malik and Ali Saleem also featured on the show, and it already had popularity and an audience in Pakistan.
This year, Tamasha decided to bring in familiar faces and star power. Babrik Shah, a former big name in old Lollywood, has appeared as a contestant this season. His career declined after the film industry’s downfall. He used to be a big name in films, and he even starred in films and music videos which were loved at the time. But he is among actors who were not able to recognise the turn of the tide and did not transition their careers towards television. Now, he is the talk of the town with Tamasha Season 5. Let’s take a look at the actor’s journey in the industry.
Babrik Shah – The Nepo Kid
Babrik Shah is actually among the OG nepo-kids. He is not exactly an outsider, but the son of a huge star of his time. Babrik Shah’s father, Tariq Shah, was a big name in Pakistani cinema. He worked in hundreds of films in Urdu, Punjabi and Pashto. He was able to get his son a perfect launchpad after training him in acting and dancing: two skills which were important at the time for a career in movies. He made his acting debut in Kyun Tum Se Itna Pyar Hai, and he was noticed for his looks, talent and chemistry with his co-star Veena Malik.
Mohabbataan Sacchiyaan – The Breakout Film
Mohabbataan Sacchiyaan, where Babrik Shah starred opposite Veena Malik, once again became a hit in his career, and he was suddenly a household name. The film’s music and the iconic song Main Jeena Tere Naal are still a part of many people’s playlists. Mohabbataan Sacchiyaan made Babrik a proper film star in the eyes of the cinegoers within just two years of his proper debut as a leading man.
Babrik Shah’s Affairs – His Pop Culture Relevance
Babrik Shah is among a handful of artists who have been way too open about their old affairs. His affairs kept him in the limelight when he was at the peak of his career, and how open he was about them even later on never let him completely die down from the screens. He has spoken about some of his very high-profile relationships. He revealed that an Indian actress, Sheeba Bhakri, loved him, and they were living together in Mumbai. She wanted to marry him and even offered to convert to Islam. In the end, he could not marry outside his religion snd not settle outside of Pakistan; thus, he broke up with her.
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His second high-profile relationship was with Veena Malik. These two were also very public about their love story. Everyone knew they would get married, but it did not happen. They were building a house together, which they never lived in, and they still own it together. Babrik Shah recently revealed how Veena Maik never made co-ownership of that house an issue, and they still have both their names on the house deed.
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He recently also revealed on Tamasha that he was married twice as well before his current wife. They were both love marriages, and they did not work out. His current wife is his third wife, and he has children only from this marriage.
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Controversies & Badmouthing Current Stars
Babrik Shah did star in a classic drama Dastaan, but he never really moved to Karachi, and hence had no acting career since the past few years. But he has been appearing in interviews and podcasts where he has badmouthed so many big stars of our times. He said Imran Abbas is not film material and he kept pushing this narrative. He recently called Ahsan Khan old, who is 10 years older than him in Tamasha. He also thinks The Legend of Maula Jatt is not a great film.
Before his stint in Tamasha, Babrik was only seen in the media for giving controversial statements. He was targeting established stars and had a negative limelight because of it. Tamasha has given him a new image, especially in the eyes of a newer audience who were not familiar with his career before.
A Personal Tragedy
Babrik Shah was viral last time on television for a huge tragedy. He is not just an actor and artist, but also a father. He lost his young son in a huge tragedy. His son was playing at home when he suddenly went outside and ventured into an adjacent property, where there was a small tank of water. He fell into it, and unfortunately drowned and lost his life. This was a tragedy which was covered by mainstream media, and Babrik has shared how he asked Allah for peace. The coverage of this tragedy is when many in the Gen Z found out about the actor’s career.
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Tamasha – The Comeback Babrik Shah Needed
Babrik Shah is also among Lollywood stars who saw stardom, and thus they cannot hustle like a nobody. They will not be able to go and get in queues at production houses in Karachi, in order to get work. Thus, starring in Tamasha has been a game changer for the actor. He is currently a fan favourite for his humour and game play, and people would like to see more of him after he gets out of this reality show.
Tamsaha has given a new lease of life to Babrik’s career, which he can use to his advantage if he plays his cards well. He is a talented actor, and he can follow in the footsteps of actors like Babar Ali and Saima Noor by acting in dramas if he gets more opportunities, as he is now visible in the audience’s eyes!
