Riaz Shahid (1927 – 1 October 1972) was a Pakistani filmmaker, film writer, and a journalist.

Collaborating with the noted progressive poet, Habib Jalib, he went on to write or direct several films like Zarqa (1969), Shaheed (1962), Farangi (1964), Khamosh Raho (1964) and Yeh Aman (1971).

[3][4] A noted Pakistani film actress and director Sangeeta is quoted as saying, "Riaz Shahid was a visionary.

[3] Another film producer Choudhry Ejaz Kamran reportedly said, "Riaz Shahid stood out for not just his craft but his contribution to meaningful cinema.

Shahid directed super hit films that are now considered guide books for upcoming film-makers.