Izhar Qazi

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Izhar Qazi
Born
Izhar Qazi

16 September 1955
Khadda Market, Karachi, Pakistan Pakistan
Died24 December 2007
Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, Pakistan Pakistan
Resting placeModel Colony graveyard, Karachi, Pakistan Pakistan
Occupationactor, singer
Years active1982-2005
AwardsNigar Award (2 times), National Award, Graduate Award, Bolan Award

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[]

  1. ^ a b "Izhar Qazi - film records". pakmag.net. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2008-11-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ 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
  4. ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-24. Retrieved 2008-11-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ a b "KARACHI: Actor Izhar Qazi passes away - Newspaper - DAWN.COM".
  6. ^ a b c "The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News". awards
  7. ^ http://www.thepost.com.pk/Arc_MainNews.aspxbdtl_id=8672&fb_id=2&catid=14&date=12/25/2007&fcatid=14[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2008-11-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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