Ajab Gul
Ajab Gul | |
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| Born | 15 April 1964 (age 60)[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | Army Public School Peshawar |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
Ajab Gul (Pashto: عجب گل) is a Pakistani actor, film director, producer and music director who predominantly works in Pashto-language cinema. He has also worked in Urdu-language cinema.[2]
Career[edit]
Ajab Gul has starred in commercial films such as Yaar Baash, Sharabi, Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hai as well as critical performance films such as Dukhtar.[3] He has also starred in a string of successful television serials like Fareb, Girift, Pyas, 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. In 2012, he directed the play Rahman Baba.[4]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 2007 | Dunya Mey Sta Sanama | Pashto |
| 2007 | Godfather[5] | Urdu |
| 2008 | Sharabi | Pashto |
| 2008 | I Love You | |
| 2008 | Sharif Badmash | |
| 2008 | Pekhawer Kho Pekhawer Day Kana | |
| 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[6][7] | Pashto/Urdu |
| 2015 | Iqrar | Pashto |
| 2016 | Janaan[8] | Pashto/Urdu |
| 2016 | Salute[9][10][11] | Pashto/Urdu |
| 2017 | Zakhmona | Pashto |
| 2017 | Lambey | Pashto |
| 2017 | Juram Ao Saza[12] | Pashto |
| 2018 | Zidi ao Badmash[12] | Pashto |
| 2018 | Zandaan | Pashto |
| 2018 | Da Gandageero Gandageer | Pashto |
| 2018 | Da Badamalo Badamala | Pashto |
| 2019 | Di Ta Badmashi Wai[13] | Pashto |
| 2019 | Badmashano Sara Ma Chera[14] | Pashto |
Director[edit]
| Year | Film | Acted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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[edit]
| Dramas |
|---|
| Maan Chale Ka Soda |
| Fareb |
| Girift |
| Pyas |
| Pyaar |
| Soorag Kay Sath Sath |
| Musafatien |
| Pathar |
| Ghulam Gardish |
| Tawan |
| Chashman |
| Dastar |
| Sheharzaad |
| Deedan |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
- ^ "There are a lot of subjects we cannot talk about: Pashto actor Ajab Gul". The Express Tribune. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ InpaperMagazine, From (29 January 2012). "Perspective: Spiritual homecoming". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "Sultanat – a film on the life of Aslam Bhatti". The Express Tribune. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Desk, Entertainment (18 September 2014). "Dukhtar selected for Oscar consideration by Pakistan Committee". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Syed, Madeeha (24 July 2014). "Dukhtar: A mother's extraordinary courage". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "Movie Review: Janaan". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Alavi, Omair. "5 reasons to Salute Aitzaz Hasan's biopic". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Desk, Instep. "WEEKEND WATCH". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "Pakistani movie 'Salute' released to pay honor to Aitzaz Hasan's valor - Entertainment - Dunya News". dunyanews.tv. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ a b Report, Bureau (2 September 2017). "New movies likely to pull crowds on Eid". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Shinwari, Sher Alam (5 June 2019). "Pollywood releases three Pashto movies this Eid". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Shinwari, Sher Alam (11 August 2019). "Pashto film industry to release four movies on Eid despite odds". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 17 February 2022.