Sohail Asghar


Sohail Asghar was a Pakistani TV, film and theater actor.

Career

Sohail was born in Multan, Pakistan in 1954. After completing his education he joined Radio Pakistan, Lahore. He worked as a Radio Jockey from 1978 to 1988. He was introduced in TV drama Raat at PTV Lahore by director Nusrat Thakur. He appeared in his first movie Murad in 2003. He got award for Outstanding Performance at the 1st Indus Drama Awards for this film.

Awards and recognition

He received the PTV Award 'Best Actor' award for 2002 at the 12th PTV Awards ceremony organized to mark 40 years of Pakistan Television.

Death and legacy

Sohail Asghar died after being ill for a year and a half before his death. He was hospitalized for a week and went through a major stomach surgery in a hospital in Lahore but died on 13 November 2021, at age 67.
The death of this veteran actor of Pakistani theatre, radio and film was mourned by National Council of the Arts, National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage as well as Lok Virsa Museum staffs in Pakistan.

Filmography

  • Murad
  • Mahnoor
  • ''Victim of an Honor Killing''

    TV Dramas

  • Khafa Khafa Zindagi
  • Teri Meri Love Story
  • Aap ki Kaneez
  • Aashti
  • Chaudhavin Raat
  • Laag as Kaku Lala
  • Pyas
  • Khuwahish
  • Alao
  • Chand Grehan
  • Manchalay Ka Sauda
  • Kajal Ghar
  • ''Khuda Ki Basti''

    Awards