| Sohail Ahmed PP SI | |
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 Ahmed in 2011 | |
| Pseudonym | Azizi |
| Born | (1963-05-01) 1 May 1963 (age 61) Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Children | 2 |
| Notable works and roles | The character of Azizi in the Hasb-e-Haal comedy show since 2008 |
| Pride of Performance Award Recipient | |
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| Sohail Ahmed was recipient of the Pride of Performance Award 2011 | |
| Date | 23 March 2011 |
| Country | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
| Presented by | Asif Ali Zardari (President of Pakistan) |
Sohail Ahmed (Punjabi: سہیل احمد) (born 1 May 1963), also known as Azizi (Urdu: عزیزی), is a Pakistani actor, comedian and director.
He appears in television serials, movies and comedy stage plays principally based in Lahore.
Sohail Ahmed is best-known to the wider public for his character of Azizi in the Dunya TV comedy show Hasb-e-Haal, where he has been active since 2009. His character was developed in collaboration with Aftab Iqbal when Hasb-e-Haal started on Dunya News.
Early and personal life
Sohail Ahmed was born in Gujranwala, Punjab, on 1 May 1963.
His grandfather Faqir Muhammad Faqir (1900–1974) was a philanthropist as well a writer called Baba-e-Punjabi ("father of Punjabi") because he authored more than 40 books in Punjabi, while his father Mian Muhammad Akram was DSP Gujranwala. He has three brothers: Javed, a journalist and poet, as well Aurangzeb and Junaid, both teachers.
His son Hamza Sohail, an MBA from London, is also an actor, who made his debut in 2021 with Hum TV's Raqeeb Se.
Career
As a stage actor, Sohail is known for his improvisation skills, preferring to use unplanned dialogues during comedy shows.
Most of the television serials that he has acted in have been on PTV.
In January 2009, Sohail started playing the character Azizi in the show Hasb-e-Haal on Dunya News, where he does humorous commentary on current affairs and other topics.
Filmography
Television serials
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Sooraj Ke Sath Sath | Munshi Mehar Dad | PTV | |
| 1990 | Fishaar | Malik, student leader | ||
| Raig Zar | Murad | |||
| 1992 | Aik Din "Saboot" | Baba Barkat | ||
| Haweli | Aslam Pardesi | |||
| Din | Badruddin | |||
| Nashaib | Doctor | |||
| 1993 | Zakham | Zahoor (Zed) | ||
| Shab Daig | Mister Sajjad Shah | |||
| 1994 | Manchalay Ka Sauda | Umair | ||
| Takmeel | Nawaz | |||
| Ehsan | Younus | |||
| Premesher Singh | Premesher Singh | |||
| Lawrence of Thalabia | Maskeen | |||
| 1995 | Eendhan | |||
| Dukh Sukh | Mehboob | |||
| Raiza Raiza | Naseeb Muhammad | |||
| 1996 | Ranjish | Ishaq | ||
| Apne Aur Sapne | Abdul Qadeer | |||
| 1998 | Home Sweet Home | Bhai Mian | ||
| 1999 | Ghareeb-e-Shehar | Chaudhry Ashraf | ||
| 2001 | Kajal Ghar | Chaudhry Riasat Ali | ||
| 2003 | Shanakht | |||
| 2005 | Sussar In Law | Chaudhry Akbar | ||
| 2006 | Malangi | |||
| Kharidar | ATV | |||
| 2008 | Choki # 420 | AAJ TV | ||
| Juda | ATV | |||
| 2010 | Shaam | 
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| 2013 | Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Ishaq Malkana | Hum TV | |
| 2022 | Chaudhry and Sons | Chaudhry Dildar Ali Hoshiarpuri | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2023 | Jeevan Nagar | Babbar Shah / Laali Guru | Green Entertainment | |
| 2024 | Standup Girl |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Country | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Gori Diyan Jhanjaran | Pakistan | Punjabi | Film debut | |
| Jangloos | Urdu | ||||
| 1995 | Shartia Mithay | Munna | Punjabi | Also stage drama of the same name | |
| 1997 | Umar Mukhtar | Villain | Urdu | ||
| 2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Mehtab Khagga | Urdu/Punjabi | ||
| 2018 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Mr. Balani | Urdu | ||
| 2022 | Dum Mastam | Bao's father | |||
| London Nahi Jaunga | Chaudhry Kafil | Urdu/Punjabi | |||
| Ghabrana Nahi Hai | Chaudhry Sajjad | Urdu | |||
| Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne | Mr. Iqbal | India | Punjabi | Indian Punjabi debut | |
| Tich Button | Chaudhry Nijaz | Pakistan | Urdu | ||
| 2023 | Huey Tum Ajnabi | Khanum Jaan |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–Present | Hasb-e-Haal | Azizi | Dunya News |
| 2017 | Parody Punch | ARY Digital |
Stage dramas
- Shartiya Mithay
- Kaali Chaadar
- Feeqa In America
- Kotha
- Ek Tera Sanam Khana
- Roti Khol Deo
- Bara maza aye ga
- Double Sawari
- Topi Drama
- Ashiqo Gham Na Karo
- Luddi Hai Jamalou
- Kuch Na Kaho
- Titliyan
- Suway Lal
- Deewanay Mastanay
- Sawa Sair
- Saheli Mere Shohar Ki
- Le Ja Sakhiya
- Shabash Begum
- Khirki Ke Peechay
- Soney Ki Chirya
- Haye Oye
- Kangley Parauhne
- Raja Ab To Aaja
- Haasay Wandi De
- Aik Jhoot aur Sahi
- Wonderful
- Sohni Lagdi
- Ketchup
- Rawangi Baraat
- Dum Dama Dum
- Love Spot
- Baba Cable
- Hazar Janaab
- Mouqa Milay kadi kadi
- Taj Mahal
- High Speed
- No Tension
- Begum Mujhe Eidi Do
- Paon Ka Zewar
- Wailay Masroof
- Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara
- Pholay Badshah
- Baba Bori
- Munday Nu Samjhao
- Anokhi Dulhan
- Garam Garam
- Nokar Sahib
- Reshman Jawan Ho Gayi
- Dil Da Boowa
- Check Post
- Hot Pot
- Chabian
- Yeh Baat Aur Hai
- Miss Peeno
- Anjanay Log
- De Ja Sakhya
- Khandan de Khadonay
Awards and honors
- Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2011
- Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2013
See also
References
- ^ Sohail Ahmed's 2011 Pride of Performance Award on The Express Tribune newspaper, Published 22 March 2011, Retrieved 24 September 2022
- Pamment, Claire (24 May 2017). Comic Performance in Pakistan: The Bhānd (illustrated ed.). Springer, 2017. p. 207. ISBN 978-1137566317. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ "Profile of Sohail Ahmed". Urduwire.com website. Archived from the original on 24 March 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ Profile of TV comedian Sohail Ahmed on tv.com.pk website, Retrieved 26 September 2017
- "Here is why this top Pakistani comedian is coming to Dubai". Gulf Today (newspaper). 22 March 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- "Aftab Iqbal Nay AZIZI Ka Character Kaisay Develope Kiya - video dailymotion". Dailymotion. 2 September 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- Thenweer, Suniya (3 December 2019). "25 Best Pakistani Stage Artists of All Time". DesiBlitz. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024.
- "Profile on Sundas Foundation website". Sundas Foundation. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023.
- Ghafoor, Usman (6 June 2022). "9 breakthrough Pakistani stars creating a buzz". Gulf News. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- Anne Geniets (February 2011). Trust in international news media in partially free media environments (PDF) (Report). Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. p. 67. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- "Shartia Mithay (1995) Original Booklet".
- "Umar Mukhtar ( 1997) Movie Still".
- Mohammad Kamran Jawaid (24 February 2022). "Dum Mastam unveils a glitzy trailer and a not so surprising Eid release date". Dawn Images. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- "Humayun Saeed confirms London Nahi Jaunga will come on Eid ul Azha this year". Something Haute. 18 May 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- "'London Nahi Jaunga' trailer is finally out!". Daily Times (newspaper). 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- "Sohail Ahmad with his fifth movie hasn't failed to satisfy his fans". Times of Pakistan. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ Profile of TV Comedian Sohail Ahmed on pak101.com website Retrieved 24 September 2022
- Sohail Ahmed's Sitara-i-Imtiaz Award listed on The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 14 August 2012, Retrieved 24 September 2022
External links
- Sohail Ahmed at IMDb
- 1963 births
- Living people
- Male actors from Lahore
- Pakistani male television actors
- Pakistani television directors
- Pakistani male stage actors
- Pakistani male comedians
- Pakistani stand-up comedians
- Pakistani Sunni Muslims
- People from Gujranwala
- People from Gujranwala District
- Recipients of the Pride of Performance
- Recipients of Sitara-i-Imtiaz
- 20th-century Pakistani male actors
- 21st-century Pakistani male actors