Iftikar Thakur (Urdu, Punjabi: افتخار ٹھاکر), born Iftikhar Ahmed is a Pakistani actor and stand up comedian. He rose to fame for his roles in Punjabi drama.[1]
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| Born | Iftikhar Ahmed Thakar (1958-04-01) 1 April 1958 (age 64) Mian Channu, Khanewal, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Kukki |
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| Children | 4 |
| Awards | Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan (2019) |
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He has starred in numerous stage shows and telefilms in different languages mainly Punjabi also including Pothwari/Mirpuri and Urdu. He currently stars in the comedy talk show Mazaaq Raat, where he portrays Mian Afzal Nirgoli, a Punjab Police officer[2][3][4] by filing a court petition to permanently ban Indian films from Pakistani cinemas.[5]
The petition was dismissed, with the court explaining that the Ministry of Culture would be the correct agency to petition.
Thakur was born in Mian Channu, Pakistan on April 1, 1958. Prior to becoming an actor, he worked in an auto repair facility fixing punctured tires.
Thakur completed his Intermediate from Commerce College Karachi. After jumping into the stage and film world, in 1997 he went to the United States of America for polishing his back end in acting and direction and got his 3 years and 2 months training certificate from New York Film academy.
Thakur started his career from Pakistan Theatre. He adopted the name Iftikhar Thakur based on a character he played in stage dramas.[6]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 1991 | Guest House | Guest appearance | PTV Home |
| 2005 | Double Sawari | Roshan | PTV Home |
| 2006 | Rent A Bhoot | Bijli | PTV Home |
| Lagan | AJK TV | ||
| 2007 | Lahori Gate | Kukki Pehlwan | PTV Home |
| Sala Bara Nirala | Nirala | PTV Bolan | |
| Don No 1 | Don | PTV Bolan | |
| Nizaam | PTV Home | ||
| Nawab Ghar | Nawab | PTV Home | |
| Zero Zero Dedh Seven | Host | Geo TV | |
| 2010–13 | Khabarnaak | Himself | Geo News |
| 2012–13 | Masti Gate | Host | ARY News |
| 2013–present | Mazaaq Raat | Himself / Fabulous John Ferry / Mian Afzal of Nirgoli | Dunya News |
| 2015–18 | Sawa Teen | Host | Neo TV |
| 2022 | Chaudhry and Sons | Mukhtar Chaudhry | Geo TV |
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| 2004 | Hum Ek Hain | |
| 2006 | Majajan | |
| 2006 | Phapa Aya Pakistan | |
| 2006 | Miki Kharo England | Aftab |
| 2006 | One Two Ka One | |
| 2007 | Main Julian England | Aftab |
| 2008 | Gulabo | |
| 2008 | Anjam | |
| 2009 | Apnay Huwey Paraye | |
| 2010 | Channa Sachi Muchi | |
| 2010 | Wohti ley ke jaani ay | Chotay Rana Babar Sahab |
| 2011 | Thakur 420 | Thakur |
| 2011 | Sala Sohra Tay Jawai | |
| 2012 | Wardatiey | |
| 2013 | Dil Paraye Des Mein | |
| 2014 | Lafanga | |
| 2015 | Nikammay Putar | |
| 2016 | Sawaal 700 Crore Dollar Ka | Special Appearance |
| 2016 | Ishq Positive | |
| 2016 | Zindgi Guzaro Has Kay | |
| 2016 | Lahore Se Aagey | Special Appearance |
| 2016 | Gunah Ka Anjam | |
| 2016 | Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal | Peeran Ditta |
| 2017 | Phanay Khan | Phanay Khan |
| 2017 | Geo Sar Utha Kay | Police Officer |
| 2017 | Jora Shagnan Na | |
| 2018 | Jackpot | Cameo |
| 2018 | Kaaf Kangana | |
| 2019 | Tootan Ni Chaan | |
| 2019 | Sala Sahab | |
| 2019 | Chal Mera Putt | Chaudhary Shamsher |
| 2020 | Roundabout | Pappu |
| 2020 | Sohnra Sanwal | |
| 2020 | Chal Mera Putt 2 | Chaudhary Shamsher |
| 2021 | Chal Mera Putt 3 | Chaudhary Shamsher |
| 2021 | Paani Ch Madhaani | |
| 2022 | Tere Bajre Di Rakhi | |
| 2022 | Maa Da Laadla |
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