Sohail Asghar (15 June 1954 – 13 November 2021) was a Pakistani TV, film and theater actor.[1][2]
Sohail Asghar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 June 1954 |
| Died | 13 November 2021 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978–2021 |
| Notable work | Laag, Khwahish |
Life
editSohail was born in Lahore, Pakistan.[citation needed] After completing his education he joined Radio Pakistan. He worked as Radio Jockey from 1978 to 1988. He was introduced in TV drama Raat by a director at PTV Lahore 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.[citation needed]
He got the best actor award[3] for the year 2002 at the 12th PTV Awards show organized to mark 40 years of Pakistan Television.
Asghar died after protracted illness in a hospital in Lahore on 13 November 2021.[4]
Filmography
editDramas
edit- Khafa Khafa Zindagi (2018)
- Teri Meri Love Story (2016)
- Aap ki Kaneez (2014)
- Aashti (2009)
- Laag as Kaku Lala (1998)
- Pyas (1989)
- Khuwahish (1993)
- Alao (1994)
- Chand Grehan (1995)
- Kajal Ghar
- Khuda Ki Basti (Geo TV Production)
Accolades
edit| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Lux Style Awards[5] | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Mah-e-Neem Shab | Nominated |
| 6th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Dohri | |
| 7th Lux Style Awards[6] | Vanee |
References
edit- ^ "TV legend Suhail Asghar requests for prayers ahead of major surgery". The Express Tribune. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Veteran actor Suhail Asghar shifted to hospital for stomach surgery". BOL News. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Sohail, Saadia win best actor, actress awards". DAWN.COM. 13 January 2004. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Veteran actor Sohail Asghar dies in Lahore". ARY News. 13 November 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ "https://www.rewaj.pk/lux-style-awards-for-the-year-2004/"
- ^ "https://tribune.com.pk/story/239961/lux-style-awards-a-trip-down-memory-lane/"