Waqqas Qadir Sheikh, 1980
Writers · July 28, 1980
Waqqas Qadir Sheikh
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Waqqas Qadir Sheikh is 45 years old, born July 28, 1980 · Leo.
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About
Waqqas Qadir Sheikh directed UAE television and produced the region's first CGI sci-fi film. Born in Bahrain and raised in the UAE, he worked as a production assistant on Warner Brothers' 2005 political thriller Syriana before launching his directing career. Sheikh helmed 297 episodes of the drama series Khwaabon Ke Darmiyaan (2016–2017) for Zee TV Middle East. As a Leo born in 1980, he balances creative vision with technical precision across film, television, and music production.
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Biography
Waqqas Qadir Sheikh is a screenwriter and filmmaker based in Dubai who shaped early CGI cinema in the Arab region. Born July 28, 1980, in Bahrain and raised in the UAE, he entered the film industry as a production assistant on Warner Brothers' 2005 political thriller Syriana, gaining experience in Hollywood-scale production. In 2010, Sheikh produced Xero Error, the United Arab Emirates' first CGI sci-fi film, which screened at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival—a landmark achievement for regional cinema. His television work includes directing Khwaabon Ke Darmiyaan, a Zee TV Middle East drama series set in the UAE, for which he directed 297 episodes across 2016–2017. Sheikh also collaborated with Pakistani singer Samra Khan on her 2016 debut album Bol as a composer and lyricist. A Leo and life-path 8 numerologically, Sheikh embodies the ambition and executive drive typical of his zodiac sign. His career spans screenwriting, directing, producing, composition, and lyricwriting, reflecting a versatile approach to storytelling across mediums.
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Trivia
- Produced Xero Error, the UAE's first CGI sci-fi feature, which premiered at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in 2010.
- Directed all 297 episodes of Khwaabon Ke Darmiyaan over two years (2016–2017) for Zee TV Middle East.
- Started his career as a production assistant on Warner Brothers' 2005 political thriller Syriana.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Waqqas Qadir Sheikh extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
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- How old is Waqqas Qadir Sheikh?
- Waqqas Qadir Sheikh is 45 years old (born July 28, 1980).
- When is Waqqas Qadir Sheikh's birthday?
- Waqqas Qadir Sheikh was born on July 28, 1980.
- What is Waqqas Qadir Sheikh's zodiac sign?
- Waqqas Qadir Sheikh is a Leo, born July 28, 1980.
- What is Waqqas Qadir Sheikh's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Waqqas Qadir Sheikh was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- What does Waqqas Qadir Sheikh do?
- Waqqas Qadir Sheikh is a writer.
- Is Waqqas Qadir Sheikh still alive?
- Yes — Waqqas Qadir Sheikh is alive and 45 years old.
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