Asif Khan (actor)
Asif Khan | |
|---|---|
| آصف خان | |
| Born | Asif Ali Khan 1943 (age 81–82) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Producer |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Children | Arbaaz Khan (son) |
| Awards | 2 Nigar Awards |
Asif Ali Khan is a Pakistani film actor and producer who worked in Urdu, Pashto, and Punjabi movies from the 1970s to 2010s. His notable movies include Darra Khaibar (1971), Sargent (1977), Shola (1978), Parakh (1978), and Shaani (1989). He won 2 Nigar Awards for Best Actor during his 50 years long career. He was awarded the Pride of Performance in the field of Arts on 23 March 2015 by then President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain.
Early life
Asif Khan was born in Badrashi village, Nowshera District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in 1943.[1][2]
Career
Asif Khan's debut movie was a Pashto film Darra Khaibar, released in 1971. The film was an overnight success, making Asif Khan a household name. His first Urdu film was Suhaag (1972). He has worked in about 550 movies in Urdu, Pashto and Punjabi languages. He has played diverse roles both as a hero and a villain. In 1981, he produced an Urdu film Kala Dhanda Goray Log that did well at the box office.[1][2]
Personal life
Asif Khan was married in 1965. Of his six children, only Arbaaz Khan chose to adopt the same profession as his father.[1]
Selected filmography
Films
Asif Khan worked in 550 films including 391 Pushto, 87 Urdu, 62 Punjabi, including:
| Year | Title | Language | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Darra Khaibar | Pashto | |
| 1973 | Khaak Aur Khoon | Urdu | |
| 1975 | Zarqa | ||
| 1976 | Jagga Gujjar | Punjabi | |
| 1977 | Sargent | Urdu | |
| Kon Sharif Kon Badmash | Punjabi | ||
| 1978 | Shola | ||
| Parakh | Urdu | ||
| 1979 | Aurat Raj | ||
| 1980 | Sangdil | ||
| 1981 | Kala Dhanda Goray Log | Yes | |
| 1983 | Sher Khan | Pashto | |
| 1987 | Ghar Kab Aao Gay | Urdu | |
| 1989 | Shaani | ||
| Kalka | Punjabi | ||
| 1995 | Mushkil | Urdu | |
| 1996 | Chief Saab | ||
| 2005 | Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hay |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sang-e-Mah | Masha'Allah Khan | Hum TV |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Film | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Nigar Award | Best Actor | Won | Shola | [1][3] |
| 1989 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | Shaani | [1][3] |
References
- ^ a b c d e Latif, Shahid (2 November 2021). "نگار ایوارڈ یافتہ اداکار آصف خان". Hum Sab (in Urdu).
- ^ a b "آصف خان کی 45برس کی فنکارانہ زندگی پر ڈاکو منٹری بنانے کا اعلان". Daily Pakistan (in Urdu). 28 December 2016.
- ^ a b "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies Reviews. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2021.