Ajab Gul
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Ajab Gul | |
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Born | 15 April 1964[1] Peshawar Pakistan | (age 57)
Nationality | Pakistani |
Alma mater | Army Public School Peshawar |
Occupation | Actor, film director, producer, music director |
Years active | 1984–present |
Ajab Gul (Pashto: عجب گل) is a Pakistani actor turned film director, producer and music director who has mostly worked in Pashto films. As well as working in Pakistani cinema he has worked in television and theater.[2]
Career[]
Ajab Gul has starred in commercial films such as Yaar Baash, , Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hai as well as critical performance films such as Dukhtar. He has also starred in a string of successful television serials like "Fareb", "Girift", "Piyas", "Sooraj Kay Sath Sath", "Musafatain", "Pathar", "Ghulam Gardish", "Tawan", "Chashman", "Dastar", "Sheharzaad". His theatrical play "Janam Janam ki Maile Chadar" has set a record in South East Asia for its non-stop 1680 shows. His directorial debut was the film Khoey Ho Tum Kahan (KHTK), 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. The success of this film was so huge that the Indian film industry released a similar movie Humraaz in 2002. Gul made his comeback with his blockbuster Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hai, his follow up to KHTK.
Filmography[]
Year | Film | Language |
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1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Urdu |
1990 | Jangloos | Urdu |
1990 | Zehrelay | Urdu/Punjabi |
1991 | Sar Kata Insan | Urdu |
1992 | Chattan | Urdu/ Punjabi |
1994 | Sarkata Insaan | Urdu |
1995 | Ajab Khan | Urdu |
1995 | Talismi Jazira | Urdu |
1996 | Charsa karke bharey | Pashto |
1996 | Ajab Khan | Pashto |
1999 | Chaskedar | Pashto |
1999 | Qismat | Urdu |
1999 | Sarey Stergey | Pashto |
2001 | Khoey Ho Tum Kahan | Urdu |
2005 | Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hai | Urdu |
2006 | Zanzeer | Pashto |
2006 | Sabar Sha Zargiya | Pashto |
2006 | Yaar Baash | Pashto |
2007 | Akhir Zra Day Kana | Pashto |
2007 | Dunya Mey Sta Sanama | Pashto |
2007 | Godfather | Urdu |
2008 | Sharabi | Pashto |
2008 | I Love You | Pashto |
2008 | Sharif Badmash | Pashto |
2008 | Pekhawer Kho Pekhawer Day Kana | Pashto |
2009 | Gul Soray Soray Karm | Pashto |
2009 | Zakham | Pashto |
2010 | Jaal | Pashto |
2011 | Sholay | Pashto |
2012 | Intaqaam | Pashto |
2013 | Qurbani | Pashto |
2013 | Ghairat | Pashto |
2014 | Naseebo | Punjabi |
2014 | Da Badmashno Badmash | Pashto |
2014 | Dukhtar | Pashto/Urdu |
2015 | Iqrar | Pashto |
2016 | Janaan | Pashto/Urdu |
2016 | Salute | Pashto/Urdu |
2017 | Zakhmona | Pashto |
2017 | Lambey | Pashto |
2017 | Juram Ao Saza | Pashto |
2018 | Zidi ao Badmash | Pashto |
2018 | Zandaan | Pashto |
2018 | Da Gandageero Gandageer | Pashto |
2018 | Da Badamalo Badamala | Pashto |
2019 | Di Ta Badmashi Wai | Pashto |
2019 | Badmashano Sara Ma Chera | Pashto |
Director[]
Year | Film | Acted | Notes |
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2001 | Khoey Ho Tum Kahan | Yes | Directorial Debut |
2005 | Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hai | Yes | Writer and Music Director |
2010 | Jaal | Yes | |
2012 | Intaqaam | Yes | |
2012 | Ma Ba Sanga Hera We | Yes |
Television[]
Dramas |
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Maan Chale Ka Soda |
Fareb |
Girift |
Pyaar |
Soorag Kay Sath Sath |
Musafatien |
Pathar |
Ghulam Gardish |
Tawan |
Chashman |
Dastar |
Sheharzaad |
See also[]
- List of Pakistani actors
- List of Lollywood actors
References[]
- ^ "Ajab Gul". Archived from the original on 22 June 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ^ Hasan, Hazafa (5 July 2016). "Pushto film industry has become stagnant: Ajab". The Nation. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
External links[]
- Living people
- Pakistani male film actors
- Pakistani film directors
- Nigar Award winners
- Pashtun people
- 1964 births
- Male actors in Pashto cinema
- Male actors in Urdu cinema
- Male actors in Punjabi cinema