Humayun Saeed opens up about family struggles and charity work

Humayun Saeed, one of Pakistan’s most prominent actors, shared the story of his brother’s illness and the challenges he faced in securing treatment during a recent appearance on Lilla’s podcast.

The actor known in the entertainment industry for his big roles in films such as Bin Roye (2015), Punjab Nahi Jaunge (2017), and Love Guru (2025), as well as the hit dramas Merey Paas Tum Ho (2019) and Main Manto Nahi Hou (2025), is regarded as one of Pakistan’s most popular heroes. He has also been known in the industry to be a humble and caring man.

Saeed said that he does a lot of philanthropic work because "I have seen bad times before joining showbiz." I have been working since I was 15”, the actor shared.

He also detailed a heartbreaking family story regarding his younger brother. “We saw struggles because my younger brother fell down and became paralyzed. He was the most good-looking among our brothers; even I used to feel zero about my looks when compared to him. So his sickness changed us”.

Saeed shared that his parents became mentally and physically disturbed following his brother's sickness.

“I used to think about how people get treatments because I had searched countless ways for free treatments. I struggled financially during my husband’s sickness, but when Allah gave me, it was time to return”.

Saeed said that he would sometimes think about starting an NGO, but "I can’t ask for money." I can’t even demand my money from someone else. That’s why, if I’m not making an NGO, I donate to those already working well”, he shared.

The actor expressed his support for hospitals, namely the work he has done with Indus Hospital. The actor ended with, “whoever is doing a good job, I try to support them, and God willing, I will keep doing that”.