Afzal Khan (Urdu: افضل خان), better known as Jan Rambo, is a Pakistani film and TV actor, comedian, director, producer and host.
He rose to fame by playing a janitor nicknamed Jan Rambo in PTV's famous comedy show Guest House (1991). He later assumed Jan Rambo as his screen name after the Sylvester Stallone character John Rambo. People on the TV stage had nicknamed him Jan Rambo due to his face, though certainly not his physique, resembling the Hollywood actor's.
Early life and education
Khan studied at the Asghar Mall College in Rawalpindi, Punjab.
Career Afzal Khan's comedy style was influenced by film actors Rangeela and Munawwar Zarif. He began his acting career from stage dramas in Islamabad and initially acted in a few plays by PTV that were aired only in Islamabad and Peshawar.
He was cast as Jan Rambo (a janitor) in PTV's comedy series Guest House in 1991. It was an instant hit and Rambo became the most popular character of the series.
He has appeared in the popular Pakistani drama series Naagin on Geo Kahani.
After his success as Jan Rambo, he began to get movie offers. In 1992, he signed his first movie and became a mainstream Lollywood actor. He holds the record of signing the highest number of feature films in a single day, that is 26. Khan has appeared in more than 150 movies. However, his image of a comedy actor earned him mostly comedy characters. He tried to do some serious movies but wasn't as successful.
He was particularly noted for his dancing skills, and it has been written that he brought a "revolution" to "synchronized dancing" in Pakistani cinema.
In 2014, he turned to direction with the PTV Home drama Yeh Chahatein, Yeh Ranjishein, in which he also played the lead role alongside his wife Sahiba and another veteran actor, Moammar Rana.
In 2018, he directed the A-Plus TV drama Taqdeer, again starring both Sahiba and Rana.
In 2021, he directed another drama, Thora Sa Pyar for SAB TV, a revamp of Taqdeer which was discontinued by A-Plus TV.
He appeared as a judge on a TV talent show as well as on a dance show.
In 2011, he hosted a morning show on Apna Channel.
Khan also hosted the comedy show CIA (Comedy in Action) on ATV as well as the weekend show Rambo, Sahiba Aur Aap on Express TV.
Personal life
Khan is married to fellow Lollywood actress Sahiba Afzal, who is the daughter of veteran film actress Nisho. They have two sons. Their elder son, Ahsan Afzal Khan, made his acting debut in the Ramadan play Heer Da Hero.
Filmography Television serials
Year Title RoleDirector Channel 1991 Guest House Janitor PTV 2008–2018 Choki # 420ASI Raja Shafiq Aaj Entertainment2012Pak VillaSonnyGeo TVLarka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore DiSultan Rahi Jr.Express Entertainment2013Timmy GGuestARY Digital 2014–2015 Yeh Chahatein Yeh RanjisheinMuradPTV Home 2016–2017 Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 2) Ghafoora Coolie Geo Entertainment 2017 Naagin Golden Khan Geo Kahani 2018TaqdeerTaimur KhanA-Plus TV2021–2022Thora Sa PyarSAB TV2023Heer Da HeroInspector Rasheed JuttGeo EntertainmentThana Tick TockSHO Nazakat ButtSAB TV2024Pagal KhanaNathaGreen EntertainmentBaby BajiQureshi SahabARY Digital2025Aas Paas AusafGeo Entertainment Mafaad Parast Muneer
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Films Year TitleRoleLanguage 1992 HeroUrdu/Punjabi 1993 Haathi Mere SaathiUrdu 1994 International LuterayUrdu/Punjabi Ghunda RajMastanaPunjabi 1995 Madam RaniUrdu/Punjabi Munda Bigra JayeRajaUrdu Love 951996 Chor Machaye ShorPunjabi 1998 Insaf Ho To AisaUrdu Zewar1999Kursi Aur Qanoon 2001 Jungle Queen Moosa Khan2003Darinda 2011 Love Mein Ghum 2016 Saya e Khuda e ZuljalalGhulam HaidarJackpotCameo appearance 2018 The Donkey KingJan Mangu2022Ghabrana Nahi HaiAslam 2023 Money Back GuaranteeChristian Bail
See also List of Lollywood actors
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