Shahood Alvi (Punjabi, Urdu:شہود علوی; born 29 May 1973, in Multan, Punjab) is a Pakistani actor and director.[1]
Personal life
Alvi's uncle, Iqbal Ansari is a well-known television director and producer.[1] Iqbal Ansari married actress and writer Bushra Ansari in 1978 but they are now divorced.[2]
He has three daughters,[3] including Areeba Alvi, who is also an actress.[4]
Career
Shahood Alvi began his career as a boom operator for PTV in 1997, his work consisted of assisting the sound mixer, before becoming an actor in 2001.[1]
He is also a director, having directed the drama Chipkali in 2003.[1]
Controversies
Karachi University attack
In March 2010, Alvi visited Karachi University, where he was attacked by the female students because of his negative role in the serial Bol Meri Machli.[5] According to Daily Nai Baat, he tried to explain to the students that the role had nothing to do with his real life but they did not believe him and hurled eggs and shoes at him.[6]
