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Afzal Khan (Urdu: افضل خان), better known as Jan Rambo, is a Pakistani actor, director, producer and comedian.
Afzal Khan | |
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| Born | Afzal Khan 1 September 1966 Havelian, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Jan Rambo |
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| Years active | 1991 – present |
| Spouse | Sahiba Afzal (m. 1997) |
He rose to fame by playing a janitor nicknamed Jan Rambo on PTV's famous comedy show Guest House (1991). He later assumed Jan Rambo as his unofficial screen name taken from the Sylvester Stallone character John Rambo. People on the TV stage set had nicknamed him Jan Rambo due to his striking resemblance to the Hollywood actor.[1][2]
Career
Afzal Khan began his acting career from stage dramas in Islamabad. He acted in a few plays by PTV that were aired only in Islamabad and Peshawar.[2]
He has made the record of signing the most number of featured films in a single day, that is 26. He has appeared in more than 150 movies.
He was cast as Jan Rambo (a janitor) in PTV's comedy series Guest House in 1991.[2] It was an instant hit and Rambo became the most popular character of the series.
After his success as Jan Rambo, he began to get offers from movies. In 1992, he signed his first movie and became a mainstream Lollywood actor. However, his image of a comedy actor earned him mostly comedy characters. He tried to do some serious movies but wasn't as successful.[2]
He was 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, a Pakistani television channel.[2]
He also appeared in the popular Pakistani drama series Naagin on Geo Kahani.
In 2018 he turned director with the A-Plus TV drama Taqdeer, in which he also played the lead role alongside his wife Sahiba and another veteran actor, Moammar Rana.[3]
Personal life
He was born in Havelian, Abbottabad, Pakistan and is married to fellow Lollywood actress Sahiba Afzal, who is the daughter of veteran film actress Nisho.[2]
Selected filmography
Films
| Year | Movie |
|---|---|
| 1992 | Hero |
| 1993 | Haathi Mere Saathi |
| 1994 | International Luteray |
| Ghunda Raj | |
| 1995 | Madam Rani |
| Munda Bigra Jaye | |
| 1996 | Love 95 |
| Chor Machaye Shor | |
| 1998 | Insaf Ho To Aisa |
| Zewar | |
| 2001 | Jungle Queen |
| Moosa Khan | |
| 2005 | Koi Tujh Sa Kahan |
| 2008 | Mehbooba |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum |
| 2016 | Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal |
| Jackpot | |
| 2018 | The Donkey King |
| 2020 | Money Back Guarantee |
| 2021 | Pyar Ki FIR |
| 2022 | Ghabrana Nahi Hai |
Television
| Year | Drama Title | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Guest House[1] | PTV Home | Janitor |
| 2014 | Ye Chahtein Ye Ranjishein | PTV Home | Unknown |
| 2016 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat | Geo TV | Ghafoora |
| 2017 | Naagin | Geo Kahani | Golden Khan |
| 2018 | Choki # 420 | Aaj Entertainment | ASI Raja Shafiq |
See also
- List of Lollywood actors
References
- Qamar, Saadia (8 August 2011). "Afzal Khan: The Pakistani 'Rambo'". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- Profile of actor Afzal Khan on tv.com.pk website Retrieved 14 June 2020
- Kayenat, Kalam (6 November 2018). "Taqdeer Drama on A Plus Entertainment: Timing, Cast Plot, OST". Brandsynario. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
External links
- Afzal Khan at IMDb
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