Pakistani actors

Afzal Ahmed is a Pakistani film actor. ...more on Wikipedia about "Afzal Ahmed"

Ajab Gul is an actor turned director and producer of Pakistani film industry. He has starred in a string of succesful television serials like Fareb and Girift. His directorial debut was the film Khoey Ho Tum Kahan, which had a decent theatrical run upon its release in 2001. Among the high points of the film was its phenomenal soundtrack composed by Zain and some stunning cinematography. However, critics argued that Gul had borrowed heavily from foreign cinema, and that some of the situations [specifically in the first half] were in bad taste. Gul countered all that with Kyun Tumse Itna Pyaar Haihis follow up to KHTK, which again did well though it lacked the huge hype of Khoey Ho Tum Kahan. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ajab Gul"

Ali Haider is a Pakistani singer and actor. He has had numerous hits in the early 90's such as Purani Jeans and Qarar. He also had a big hit later in the 90's with Chand Sa Mukhra. Besides singing, he has acted in numerous TV serials on PTV. Among the successful dramas was Chand Sa Mukhra, which used his hit song as the theme music. He also sang the theme music for the serial Chandni Raatein. He has a large fan following in Pakistan and India and with South Asian expatriates around the world. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ali Haider"

Amina Haq (also variously spelled Aaminah Haq and Aminah Haq) is a Pakistani model and actress. ...more on Wikipedia about "Amina Haq"

Amna Haq is a Pakistani model and actress. She has appeared on television dramas and advertisementsand music videos as well. ...more on Wikipedia about "Amna Haq"

Asha Posley (???? - 1998) was first actress in Pakistani films. ...more on Wikipedia about "Asha Posley"

Babra Sharif was the foremost figure in the Pakistani film industry during the 1980s and late 1970s. She worked with many famous names fo her time, namely Shahid, Nadeem, Waheed Murad, and even Muhammad Ali. She had great success in Urdu films in Pakistan. She did a variety of roles which proved her versatality as an actress. Some critics have also considered her as the best actress of her time in Pakistan, she was the first actress in the region who blended action and romance. She worked in more than 100 movies. ...more on Wikipedia about "Babra Sharif"

Ghulam Mohiuddin (Ghulam Mohi-Ud-din ) is Urdu and Punjabi film actor. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ghulam Mohiuddin"

Iffat Rahim was leading Pakistani model of late 80s and early 90s. She is spending more time these days in TV shows. ...more on Wikipedia about "Iffat Rahim"

Jamal Shah is TV actor of Pakistan. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jamal Shah"

This is a list of Pakistani film and television actors and actresses ...more on Wikipedia about "List of Pakistani Actors"

Moammer Rana aka Momi tasted super stardom early in his career with three block busters including Deewane Tere Pyar Ke, Choorian and Nikki Jai Haan it seemed that he had the proverbial success on the platter – but sadly enough he faced the fall soon enough. There were even times when he was written off and with Shaan back as the only sole hero on the front, Momi was facing a lot of problems. Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa gave Momi the break that he was waiting since his last success. This film has again brought Momi back into business and now he is standing above Shaan in every term. ...more on Wikipedia about "Moammar Rana"

Shahenshah-e-jazbaat, i.e. The Shah of Emotions, Mohammad Ali, popularly known as Ali bhai, started his career at Radio Pakistan Karachi in the early 1960s. In 1968, he married the renowned actress Zeba. He was known in the film circle for his command as a passionate actor and his ease in dramatic situations as well. He is the winner of 7 Nigar Awards for Best Actor, one for Best Supporting Actor, and one special award for the film Dooriyaan. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mohammed Ali (actor)"

Moin Akhtar is a television and film actor and comedian. He is from Karachi and has starred in many TV dramas and live comedy events. He is rated among top artists in Pakistan. ...more on Wikipedia about "Moin Akhtar" Pure shortopedia. Pure Information Power.

Mustafa Qureshi is a Pakistani film actor. He gained popularity from Punjabi films. His iconic role as the villain Noori Nuth in the movie Maula Jatt became a trademark and he went on to adapt similar roles for many years to come.He did regret being type cast as he wished to show his versatality in acting. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mustafa Qureshi"

Nargis ( June 1, 1929 - May 3, 1981) was an Indian actress who will always be remembered as Radha in the Oscar-nominee film Mother India. Nargis was born as Fatima Rashid, the daughter of dancer/actor Jaddanbai. Nargis began acting as a child in the 1935 film, Talashe Haq and was credited as "Baby Nargis." In later years, Nargis starred in many popular Hindi movies of the 1950's such as Andaaz and Awaara. In these films, Nargis often acted as the leading lady opposite Bollywood star Raj Kapoor. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nargis"

Nargis is film-actress turned stage dancer. She is more popular because of her dances.Unlike actresses like Madiha Shah, Sana, Laila and many others, Nargis had real talent for expressive acting. It’s sad that Nargis was dismissed as just a gloss object. Those who saw the beauty in Idrees Khan’s Aalmi Ghunde (Global Thugs), in a pivotal role of a lady head of the state,are convinced that Nargis fitted perfectly in the role,unfortunately, while the script was brilliant by Nasir Adeeb, director Idrees Khan seemed to have little idea about what sort of grandeur that was needed for such a strong theme. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nargis (Actress)"

Neeli is Pakistani film actress. ...more on Wikipedia about "Neeli"

Nirala (real name Muzaffar) was a Pakistani comedian film star of the 1960s. He only appeared in the urdu films made in Pakistan. His very first film was Aur bhi gham hain (Urdu - 1960). Chouron ka Badshah (Urdu - 1988) was his last. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nirala"

Noor before coming into the movie scene was a model and appeared in a dozen TV ads and commercials including the famous Dalda,Sultan and notably BioAmla hair oil commercials which made her a recognizable face in the fashion and entertainment world in Pakistan. She was offered to act in the Movie Mujhay Chaand Chaheeye by Actor/Director Shaan.She accepted and became an instant success.She is also a remarkable dancer.Noor however called it quits from movies quite prematurely due to family troubles.She ,however has come back to TV modelling. ...more on Wikipedia about "Noor (actress)"

Reema Khan, popularly known as Reema, is a Pakistani film actress. She debuted in the film Bulandi, directed by Mohammad Javed Fazil in 1990, opposite Shaan. ...more on Wikipedia about "Reema"

Sabiha Khanum was the leading star of the Pakistani cinema in the 1950's and the 1960's, and played successful character roles later. ...more on Wikipedia about "Sabiha Khanum"

Saeed Khan Rangeela ( 1937 - 2005) was a famous Pakistani comedian, who was featured in nearly 300 Urdu and Punjabi-language films. He started his career as a body builder and painter but ended in acting. His movie career started back in the late 1950s. Despite acting in the movies he also directed many of them. He also sung many songs and wrote some scripts. He was married thrice and a son also tried his luck at acting in some movies but failed. One of his daughters is an elected councilor in Lahore. He belonged to a Pathan family from Afghanistan who came to Peshawar and then settled down in Lahore. ...more on Wikipedia about "Saeed Khan Rangeela"

Saima is Punjabi film actress. Saima has been around for quite a few years, in fact she was discovered when Sultan Rahi was still going strong. But since late 1990s and early 2000s she has burst into prominence and assumed the mantle of being the Pakistan’s top most actress. The turning point has been the record-breaking success of Syed Noor’s directed Choorian a film that breathed life into an industry considered fatally diseased. Saima was discovered ages ago by director Akram Khan who saw her in some meeting or the other and was immediately struck by her statuesque beauty. He approached her on the spot and stunned her by asking her to star in his upcoming production Khatarnaak. Saima, in a state of shock at being asked, responded in the affirmative and within days she was in front of the camera. With time Saima has steadily ascended the ladder of success and at this point in time reigns as the current Queen of Lollywood. ...more on Wikipedia about "Saima"

Samina Peerzada is one of the more promising directors hailing from Pakistan's film industry based in Lahore. She initially directed a string of successful television productions, such as Sophia and Karb for Pakistan Tele-PTV, but later chose to move to the celluluoid world with her rather controversial directorial debut Inteha, a film in which she also had a short role. Inteha was well received in the major urban centers of Pakistan, and paved way for Peerzada to direct Shararat, a film which lacked the slick urban look which people related Peerzada's films with. She's currently working a number of television serials for the plethora of new Pakistani cable / satellite channels. ...more on Wikipedia about "Samina Peerzada" It must be http://www.shortopedia.com.

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