Jahanzeb Khan, also known as Jahanzeb () is a Pakistani actor and model. He has acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for his roles in the films Choron Ki Barat, Maa Bani Dulhan, Elaan-e-Jang, Taqat Ka Toofan, Choron Ka Badshah, Haseena 420, Bazar-e-Husn and Jungli Mera Naam. He was noted for his resemblance to former cricketer Imran Khan.
Early life Jahanzeb was born in Karachi, Pakistan. He belonged to an Agha Pathan family that had migrated from Afghanistan but his mother was from Agra and then moved to Pakistan.
Career Jahanzeb started working as a model for advertisements and commercials and was later spotted by film director Iqbal Kashmiri at an event and offered a lead role in a film he was directing. In 1987, Jahanzeb made his acting debut in film Choron Ki Barat which was a super hit at the box office. Then he appeared in films such as Maa Bani Dulhan, Elaan-e-Jang and Allah Ditta. He later dropped his surname for his acting credits, and appeared as Jahanzeb in films Hunter Val, Choron Ka Badshah, Kali, Haseena 420, Yarana and Marshal.
In 1988, he transitioned to television and he appeared in PTV drama Flight 033 it was written by Sabeh Mohsin and directed by Qasim Jalali. The same year he appeared in film Bazar-e-Husn which was written by Pervez Kalim the film was a Golden Jubilee at the box office and won six Nigar Awards.
He also appeared in films Jang e-Jang, Kali, International Goreelay, Roop Ki Rani, Barood Ka Tohfa, Inteshar, Billu Badshah, Darya Khan and Jungli Mera Naam.
In 2002, he appeared in drama Chaandni Raatain focusing on South Asian cultural backgrounds, and issues such as polygamy, motherhood and the bond between mother and daughter-in-law. He portrayed the role of Jalal, the ex-husband of Maha Aamir (portrayed by Mahnoor Baloch).
Personal life In 1989, Jahanzeb married fashion designer and chef Farah Aaniya Alam. Farah later died from cancer in 2014. He has two daughters Parisheh Jahanzeb and Shanzeh Jahanzeb. The couple also had a son later, but he died soon after birth.
Filmography Television series YearTitleRoleNetwork1988 Flight 033 PassengerPTV2002 Chaandni Raatain Jalal Review of Chaandni Ratein
Film Year Film Language 1987 Choron Ki Barat Punjabi / Urdu 1988 Maa Bani Dulhan Urdu 1988 Elaan-e-Jang Punjabi 1988 Allah Ditta Punjabi 1988 Choron Ka Badshah Urdu 1988 Haseena 420 Urdu 1988 Bazar-e-Husn Urdu 1988 Hunter Vali Punjabi 1989 Sheran Di Maa Punjabi 1989 Sarfarosh Punjabi / Urdu 1989 Taqat Ka Toofan Urdu 1989 Yarana Punjabi 1989 Bilaval Punjabi 1989 Roop Ki Rani Urdu 1989 Khuda Bakhsh Punjabi 1989 Mazdoor Punjabi 1989 Jang-e-Jang Punjabi 1990 No. 1 Urdu 1990 Jurrat Punjabi 1990 Kali Punjabi 1990 International Goreelay Punjabi / Urdu 1990 Miss Cleopatra Urdu 1990 Marshal Punjabi 1990 Barood Ka Tohfa Urdu / Pashto 1991 Inteshar Punjabi 1991 Billu Badshah Punjabi 1991 Darya Khan Sindhi 1992 Tarazoo Punjabi 1992 Raaz Urdu 1992 Mohammad Khan Punjabi 1992 Deputy Urdu 1992 Chalbaz Urdu 1992 Ishq Rehna Sada Urdu 1993 Zabata Urdu 1993 Rambo 303 Urdu 1994 Jungli Mera Naam Punjabi / Urdu
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