Asif Khan (actor)


Asif Ali Khan is a Pakistani film actor and producer who worked in Urdu, Pashto, and Punjabi movies from the 1970s to 2010s. His notable movies include Darra Khaibar, Sargent, Shola, Parakh, and Shaani. He won 2 Nigar Awards for Best Actor during his 50 years long career. He was awarded the Pride of Performance in the field of Arts on 23 March 2015 by then President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain.

Early life

Asif Khan was born in Badrashi village, Nowshera District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in 1943.

Career

Asif Khan's debut movie was a Pashto film Darra Khaibar, released in 1971. The film was an overnight success, making Asif Khan a household name. His first Urdu film was Suhaag. He has worked in about 550 movies in Urdu, Pashto and Punjabi languages. He has played diverse roles both as a hero and a villain. In 1981, he produced an Urdu film Kala Dhanda Goray Log that did well at the box office.

Personal life

Asif Khan was married in 1965. Of his six children, only Arbaaz Khan chose to adopt the same profession as his father.

Selected filmography

Films

Asif Khan worked in 550 films including 391 Pushto, 87 Urdu, 62 Punjabi, including:
YearTitleLanguageProducer
1971Darra KhaibarPashto
1975ZarqaUrdu
1976Jagga GujjarPunjabi
1977SargentUrdu
1977Kon Sharif Kon BadmashPunjabi
1978SholaPunjabi
1978ParakhUrdu
1979Aurat RajUrdu
1980SangdilUrdu
1981Kala Dhanda Goray LogUrdu
1983Sher KhanPashto
1987Ghar Kab Aao GayUrdu
1989ShaaniUrdu
1989KalkaPunjabi
1995MushkilUrdu
1996Chief SaabUrdu
2005Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar HayUrdu-