Izhar Qazi
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Izhar Qazi (Urdu: September 16, 1955 – December 23, 2007) was a Pakistani film and television actor and playback singer. His most famous movies were Love In Nepal, Aalmi Jasoos, Khazana and Sar Kata Insaan. He was a two-time recipient of the presitigious Nigar award. Most of his films were in Urdu but he also appeared in several double version Urdu-Punjabi films and in one Pashto film, Ghunghru do Kalashankoff.[1]
He recorded one album which was not well received.[2]
Career beginnings[]
Qazi was born in , Karachi. He began his professional life as an engineer at Pakistan Steel Mills but was later introduced to the famous TV drama writer Fatima Suraiyya Bajia by his manager, .[2] Bajia was looking for a new face for television at that time Qazi's striking resemblance with Indian film actor Amitabh Bachchan immediately caught her attention.[2][3] She invited him to audition and he made his television debut in 1982, starring in the family television drama serial Ana.[2] He appeared as the romantic lead alongside another newcomer, Mehreen Ilahi, as well as alongside veteran television performers Shakeel and .[3] He later appeared in the serials Daira and Gardish, appearing again with Shakeel and the late Pakistani actor .[3]
Qazi's last acting role was in the private TV serial Pani Pe Naam. The series aired on PTV. [2][4]
Film[]
After achieving television success, Qazi transitioned into the Lollywood film industry in 1986. His film debut as the lead role in Nazar Shabab's Ruby, alongside veteran co-stars Mustafa Qureshi, Shafi Mohammad, and Rangeela. The film was met with critical acclaim.[2][3]
Qazi's role in the film was also notable because Jawed Shiekh had originally been cast for the lead role but quit in order to travel to India with Salma Agha. [3] Around the same time, Jawed had also been cast as Izhar for the film Bangkok Ke Chor. Director Jan Mohammad fired Jawed and awarded the role to Qazi.[3]
In his third movie, Love in Nepal (1987) Qazi acted opposite Shabnam, Pakistan's top film actress at that time in a unique young-to-old character role.[1]
His collaborations with Jan Muhammad included popular films including Manila ki bijlyan, Roop ki rani, and Choron ka baadshah.[3] He also teamed up with the Sultan Rahi in a series of Punjabi films such as Abdullah the Great, Irada, Gujjar baadshah, Lahori baadshah, Pajero group, Ghunda, and Dilari.[3] Hence he was more of an action hero than a romantic one.[2] His only science fiction film, Sar kata insaan, in which he played the role of a police investigator, won 8 Nigar Awards.
Retirement[]
Qazi retired from the film industry in 2003 because he was dismayed by the poor quality of Lollywood films and by local film industry politics.[5] He then concentrated on his real estate business.[5]
Awards and recognition[]
Qazi was nominated for best actor at the 2004 Lux Style Awards.[2][4] He also won the Graduate Award and Bolan Award.[6] He was awarded the prestigious Nigar Awards for his performances in Sakhi baadshan and Bakhtawar.[2][3] He also received the National Award for best actor for his role in Masood Butt's Chiragh Bali.[3]
Personal life[]
Qazi had four daughters and a son.[1] He was active in several literary organizations.[3]
Death[]
On December 23, 2007,Qazi, suffered a heart attack while singing at the wedding of his sister-in-law in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi[6][7] He died two hours later at a local hospital.[6] His funeral prayers were offered at Masjid Darul Khair, Gulistan-i-Jauhar and he was buried at Model Colony graveyard the next day.[8]
Filmography[]
Films[]
1986
- Ruby Urdu Sabeeta, Izhar Qazi, Rangeela
- Bangkok ke Chor Urdu Sabeeta, Izhar Qazi
1987
- Dulari Punjabi Anjuman, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
- Himmatwala Urdu Sabeeta, Izhar Qazi
- Manila ki bijliyan Urdu Sabeeta, Izhar Qazi
- Mera Insaaf Urdu Babra Sharif, Izhar Qazi
- Nachay Nagin Punjabi Nadira, Ismael Shah, Izhar Qazi, Rahi
- Nijaat Urdu Sabeeta, Izhar Qazi
- Baaghi Haseena Urdu Babra Sharif, Izhar Qazi
1988
- Bardasht Punjabi Anjuman, Izhar Qazi
- Choron ka Baadshah Urdu Kaveeta, Izhar Qazi
1989
- Manila ke Janbaaz Urdu Kaveeta, Izhar Qazi
- Rakhwala Punjabi Nadira, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
1990
- Jangi Punjabi Anjuman, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
- KalaPani P/U Babra Sharif, Izhar Qazi, Ajab Gul
- Manga Punjabi Anjuman, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
- NumberOne P/U Salma Agha, Izhar Qazi
- Insaniyat Kay Dushman Urdu Anjuman, Sultan Rahi, Nadeem, Izhar Qazi
- Leader Urdu Kaveeta, Nadeem, Izhar Qazi, Hamayun
1991
- Akhri shikar P/U Babra Sharif, Salma Agha, Izhar Qazi
- Bakhtawar P/U Neeli, Izhar Qazi, Saima, Ghulam Moh.
- Chiragh Bali Punjabi Anjuman, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
- Teen Yakke teen Chhakke P/U Neeli, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
- Aalmi Jasoos P/U Kaveeta, Izhar Qazi, Ghulam Mohayuddin
- Watan Kay Rakhwalay Urdu Nadra, Saima, Sultan Rahi, Nadeem, Izhar
1992
- Suhaagraat P/U Kaveeta, Izhar Qazi
- Abdullah The Great P/U Neeli, Nadeem, Saima, Rahi, Izhar Qazi
1993
- Ghunda Punjabi Reema, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
- Ghunghru do Kalashankoff Pashto Salma Agha, Izhar Qazi
- Iradah P/U Madiah Shah, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
- Jannat Urdu Rubi Niazi, Izhar Qazi, Mohsin Khan
- Nagin Sapera P/U Madiha Shah, Jan Rambo, Izhar Qazi
- Sapni P/U Nadia, Izhar Qazi, Sonia
- Betaj Badshah P/U Neeli, Reema, Nadeem, Izhar Qazi, Abid Ali
- Zamana P/U Sultan Rahi, Neeli, Javed Sheikh, Gori
1994
- Zameen Aasman P/U Nadeem, Sultan Rahi, Madiha Shah, Bahar
- Pajero Group P/U Sultan Rahi, Ghulam Moh., Saima, Mustafa Qureshi, Neeli, Humayun Qureshi
- Laila P/U Nadira, Izhar Qazi
- Sanam Bewafa P/U Madiha Shah, Izhar Qazi, Sahiba
- Sarkata Insaan
1995
- Khazana Urdu Sahiba, Izhar Qazi, Nadeem, Sahiba
- Jungle Ka Qanoon P/U Saima, Reema, Rahi, Nadeem, Izhar Qazi
1997
- Ghail Urdu Babra Sharif, Izhar Qazi, Ghulam Moh.
- Kala Raj Punjabi Saima, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
- Kalay Naag Punjabi Saima, Izhar Qazi
- Aulad ki Qasam Urdu Reema, Babur Ali, Shabnam, Nadeem, Izhar
1999
- Hawwa ki Beti Urdu Sapna, Izhar Qazi, Nargis
2004
- Daaman aur Chingari Urdu Saima, Izhar Qazi, Nargis
2005
- Parcham Urdu Sana, Shaan, Arbaz Khan, Izhar Qazi
Television[]
- Ana (Ego)
- Daira (Boundary)
- Gardish (Circulation)
- Zakhm (Injury)
- Gunahgar (Sinner)
- Paani pe naam (Name on water)
See also[]
- List of Lollywood actors
Notes[]
- ^ a b "Izhar Qazi - film records". pakmag.net. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "2007 takes away Izhar Qazi as well", Akhbar-e-Jehan, p. 60, 2007-02-02, archived from the original on 2009-04-24, retrieved 2008-11-30
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-24. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b "KARACHI: Actor Izhar Qazi passes away - Newspaper - DAWN.COM".
- ^ a b c "The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News". awards
- ^ http://www.thepost.com.pk/Arc_MainNews.aspxbdtl_id=8672&fb_id=2&catid=14&date=12/25/2007&fcatid=14[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
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External links[]
- 1955 births
- 2007 deaths
- Pakistani male film actors
- Nigar Award winners
- Pakistani Muslims
- Pakistani playback singers
- Male actors from Karachi
- Singers from Karachi
- 20th-century Pakistani male singers
- Male actors in Urdu cinema