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Izhar Qazi (16 September 1955 – 23 December 2007) was a Pakistani film and television actor and singer.

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Izhar Qazi
Born	Izhar Qazi 16 September 1955 Khadda Market, Karachi, Pakistan
Died	23 December 2007(2007-12-23) (aged 52) Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, Pakistan
Resting place	Model Colony graveyard, Karachi, Pakistan
Occupation	Actor Singer
Years active	1982-2005
Awards	Nigar Award (2 times), National Award, Graduate Award, Bolan Award

He acted in more than 100 movies and numerous TV plays, in the latter category his last major release being Syed Noor’s Zakham (1993), playing a vigilante.[1]

His most famous movies were Love In Nepal, Aalmi Jasoos, Khazana and Sar Kata Insaan.

He was a two-time recipient of the prestigious Nigar award.

Most of his films were in Urdu but he also appeared in several double version Urdu-Punjabi films and in one Pashto film, Ghunghru do Kalashankoff.[2]

He was a singer as well, and he recorded one album which was not well received.

Career beginnings

Qazi was born in Khadda Market, Karachi. He began his professional career as an engineer at Pakistan Steel Mills but was later introduced to the famous TV drama writer Fatima Suraiyya Bajia by his manager, Syed Abdul Munim.[3] Bajia was looking for a new face for television at that time Qazi's striking resemblance with Indian film actor Amitabh Bachchan immediately caught her attention.[3][4] She invited him to audition and he made his television debut in 1982, starring in the family television drama serial Ana.[3] He appeared as the romantic lead alongside another newcomer, Mehreen Ilahi, as well as alongside veteran television performers Shakeel and Ghazala Kaifee.[4] He later appeared in the serials Daira and Gardish, appearing again with Shakeel and the late Pakistani actor Saqi.[4]

Qazi's last acting role was in the private TV serial Pani Pe Naam. The series aired on PTV. [3][5]

Film

After achieving television success, Qazi transitioned into the Lollywood film industry in 1986. His film debut as the lead role in Nazar Shabab's Ruby, alongside veteran co-stars Mustafa Qureshi, Shafi Mohammad, Sabeeta and Rangeela. The film was met with critical acclaim.[3][4]

Qazi's role in the film was also notable because Jawed Shiekh had originally been cast for the lead role but quit in order to travel to India with Salma Agha. [4] Around the same time, Jawed had also been cast as Izhar for the film Bangkok Ke Chor. Director Jan Mohammad fired Jawed and awarded the role to Qazi.[4]

In his third movie, Love in Nepal (1987) Qazi acted opposite Shabnam, Pakistan's top film actress at that time in a unique young-to-old character role.[2]

His collaborations with Jan Muhammad included popular films including Manila ki bijlyan, Roop ki rani, and Choron ka baadshah.[4] He also teamed up with the Sultan Rahi in a series of Punjabi films such as Abdullah the Great, Irada, Gujjar baadshah, Lahori baadshah, Pajero group, Ghunda, and Dilari.[4] Hence he was more of an action hero than a romantic one.[3] His only science fiction film, Sar kata insaan, in which he played the role of a police investigator, won 8 Nigar Awards.

Retirement

Qazi retired from the film industry in 2003 because he was dismayed by the poor quality of Lollywood films and by local film industry politics.[6] He then concentrated on his real estate business.[6]

Awards and recognition

Qazi was nominated for best actor at the 2004 Lux Style Awards.[3][5] He also won the Graduate Award and Bolan Award.[7] He was awarded the prestigious Nigar Awards for his performances in Sakhi baadshan and Bakhtawar.[3][4] He also received the National Award for best actor for his role in Masood Butt's Chiragh Bali.[4]

Personal life

Qazi had four daughters and a son. He was active in several literary organizations.[4]

Death

On 23 December 2007, he suffered a heart attack while singing at the wedding of his sister-in-law in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi[7][8] He died two hours later at a local hospital.[7] His funeral prayers were offered at Masjid Darul Khair, Gulistan-i-Jauhar and he was buried at Model Colony graveyard the next day.[9]

Filmography

Films

1986

• Ruby Urdu Sabeeta, Izhar Qazi, Rangeela
• Bangkok ke Chor Urdu Sabeeta, Izhar Qazi

1987

• Dulari Punjabi Anjuman, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
• Himmatwala Urdu Sabeeta, Izhar Qazi
• Manila ki bijliyan Urdu Sabeeta, Izhar Qazi
• Mera Insaaf Urdu Babra Sharif, Izhar Qazi
• Nachay Nagin Punjabi Nadira, Ismael Shah, Izhar Qazi, Rahi
• Nijaat Urdu Sabeeta, Izhar Qazi
• Baaghi Haseena Urdu Babra Sharif, Izhar Qazi

1988

• Bardasht Punjabi Anjuman, Izhar Qazi
• Choron ka Baadshah Urdu Kaveeta, Izhar Qazi

1989

• Manila ke Janbaaz Urdu Kaveeta, Izhar Qazi
• Rakhwala Punjabi Nadira, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi

1990

• Jangi Punjabi Anjuman, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
• KalaPani P/U Babra Sharif, Izhar Qazi, Ajab Gul
• Manga Punjabi Anjuman, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
• NumberOne P/U Salma Agha, Izhar Qazi
• Insaniyat Kay Dushman Urdu Anjuman, Sultan Rahi, Nadeem, Izhar Qazi
• Leader Urdu Kaveeta, Nadeem, Izhar Qazi, Hamayun

1991

• Akhri shikar P/U Babra Sharif, Salma Agha, Izhar Qazi
• Bakhtawar P/U Neeli, Izhar Qazi, Saima, Ghulam Moh.
• Chiragh Bali Punjabi Anjuman, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
• Teen Yakke teen Chhakke P/U Neeli, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
• Aalmi Jasoos P/U Kaveeta, Izhar Qazi, Ghulam Mohayuddin
• Watan Kay Rakhwalay Urdu Nadra, Saima, Sultan Rahi, Nadeem, Izhar

1992

• Suhaagraat P/U Kaveeta, Izhar Qazi
• Abdullah The Great P/U Neeli, Nadeem, Saima, Rahi, Izhar Qazi

1993

• Ghunda Punjabi Reema, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
• Ghunghru do Kalashankoff Pashto Salma Agha, Izhar Qazi
• Iradah P/U Madiah Shah, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
• Jannat Urdu Rubi Niazi, Izhar Qazi, Mohsin Khan
• Nagin Sapera P/U Madiha Shah, Jan Rambo, Izhar Qazi
• Sapni P/U Nadia, Izhar Qazi, Sonia
• Betaj Badshah P/U Neeli, Reema, Nadeem, Izhar Qazi, Abid Ali
• Zamana P/U Sultan Rahi, Neeli, Javed Sheikh, Gori

1994

• Zameen Aasman P/U Nadeem, Sultan Rahi, Madiha Shah, Bahar
• Pajero Group P/U Sultan Rahi, Ghulam Moh., Saima, Mustafa Qureshi, Neeli, Humayun Qureshi
• Laila P/U Nadira, Izhar Qazi
• Sanam Bewafa P/U Madiha Shah, Izhar Qazi, Sahiba
• Sarkata Insaan

1995

• Khazana Urdu Sahiba, Izhar Qazi, Nadeem, Sahiba
• Jungle Ka Qanoon P/U Saima, Reema, Rahi, Nadeem, Izhar Qazi

1997

• Ghail Urdu Babra Sharif, Izhar Qazi, Ghulam Moh.
• Kala Raj Punjabi Saima, Sultan Rahi, Izhar Qazi
• Kalay Naag Punjabi Saima, Izhar Qazi
• Aulad ki Qasam Urdu Reema, Babur Ali, Shabnam, Nadeem, Izhar

1999

• Hawwa ki Beti Urdu Sapna, Izhar Qazi, Nargis

2004

• Daaman aur Chingari Urdu Saima, Izhar Qazi, Nargis

2005

• Parcham Urdu Sana, Shaan, Arbaz Khan, Izhar Qazi

Television

• Ana (Ego)
• Daira (Boundary)
• Gardish (Circulation)
• Zakhm (Injury)
• Gunahgar (Sinner)
• Paani pe naam (Name on water)

See also

• List of Lollywood actors

Notes

External links

• Izhar Qazi at IMDb
• The seen and unseen facets of Izhar Qazi
• Sind governor condoles the death of Izhar Qazi

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