Sakhawat Naz
Sakhawat Naz | |
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| Born | Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Other names | Jeda |
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| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Sajan Abbas (brother) |
| Comedy career | |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, film |
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| Notable works and roles | Khabarnaak Mazaaq Raat |
Sakhawat Naz (ﺳﺨﺎﻭﺕ ﻧﺎﺯ) is a Pakistani stand-up comedian and actor from Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] He is best known for his work in Pakistan theatre. Naz's television work includes appearances in Khabarnaak and Mazaaq Raat. He is often considered one of the most popular comedians of Lahore Theater.[2][3]
Early life[]
Sakhawat Naz was born in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.[4]
Career[]
Theatre[]
He started his career from Faisalabad at age 12. He has had major roles in a dozen classic plays at Theatre of Pakistan also known locally as 'stage dramas'.[2][5][3]
Television[]
In 2010, He joined Khabarnaak, a GEO TV comedy satire show. He appeared on the show as Jeda. In 2013, Naz left the show and started a similar program on Dunya News called Mazaaq Raat. He began playing Pappu All-rounder, an unemployed young man with multiple skills.[3]
Film[]
In 2019, he played a supporting role in film Daal Chawal (2019).
Personal life[]
He is married and has two children. His brother is stage actor Sajan Abbas. His family business is selling home-paint.
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Daal Chawal | Mirza Sahib |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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| 1998 | Rahain | PTV | ||
| 2008 | Choki no. 420 | jamil | Aaj Entertainment | Guest appearance |
| 2010–13 | Khabarnaak[3] | Jeda Driver[3] | Geo TV | Hosted by Aftab Iqbal |
| 2013–16 | Mazaaq Raat[3] | Himself / Pappu All-rounder | Dunya News | |
| Syasi Theater | Express News | Hosted by Wasi Shah | ||
| 2019 | Har Lamha Purjosh | Jeda Driver | ARY Digital | |
| 2020 | Gair Siyasi Theater | Aap News | Hosted by Wasi Shah | |
| 2021 | Zabardast | Various Characters | Neo News | Hosted by Wasi Shah |
Theatre[]
- Unknown year : Feeqa In America
References[]
- ^ "Theatres to the rescue (Sakhawat Naz and his fellow comedians)". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 15 November 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Sakhawat Naz – Pakistani Stage Actor". Stage Pakistan website. Archived from the original on 18 February 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Time for political satire". Gulf Times (newspaper). 20 July 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Actor Sakhawat Naz robbed". The Nation (newspaper). 13 July 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Cricket hot in theatres". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 11 March 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
External links[]
- Sakhawat Naz at IMDb
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- Pakistani male film actors
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- Pakistani stand-up comedians
- People from Faisalabad
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