 Qateel Shifai received the 'Pride of Performance Award' in 1994 for his contribution to literature by the Government of Pakistan, Adamjee Literary Award, 'Naqoosh Award', 'Abbasin Arts Council Award' were all given to him in Pakistan, and then the much coveted 'Amir Khusro Award' was given in India.In 1999, he received a 'Special Millennium Nigar Award' for his lifetime contributions to the Pakistan film industry.Qateel Shifai produced a film in his mother language—Hindko—in 1970.