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 (1971), Sargent (1977), Shola (1978), Parakh (1978), and Shaani (1989). 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 (1972). 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: YearTitleLanguageProducer1971Darra KhaibarPashto1975ZarqaUrdu1976Jagga GujjarPunjabi1977SargentUrduKon Sharif Kon BadmashPunjabi1978SholaParakhUrdu1979Aurat Raj1980Sangdil1981Kala Dhanda Goray Log 1983Sher KhanPashto1987Ghar Kab Aao GayUrdu1989ShaaniKalkaPunjabi1995MushkilUrdu1996Chief Saab2005Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hay
Television series +YearTitleRoleNetwork2022Sang-e-MahMasha'Allah KhanHum TV2025Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result Film Ref. 1978 Nigar Award Best Actor Shola 1989 Best Supporting Actor Shaani
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