Jahanzeb (actor)

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Jahanzeb
جہانزیب
Born
Jahanzeb Khan

(1966-03-20) 20 March 1966 (age 59)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
Years active1986 – 2010
Spouse
Farah Jahanzeb
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(m. 1989; died 2014)​
Children2

Jahanzeb Khan, also known as Jahanzeb (Urdu: جہانزیب) is a Pakistani actor and model. He 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.[1]

Early life

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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.[2]

Career

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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.[2] In 1987, Jahanzeb made his acting debut in film Choron Ki Barat which was a super hit film at the box office.[3] Then he appeared in films such as Maa Bani Dulhan, Elaan-e-Jang and Allah Ditta.[4] 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.[5]

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.[6]

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.[7][2]

In 2002, he appeared in drama Chaandni Raatain it was about certain 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 ex-husband of Maha Aamir portrayed by Mahnoor Baloch.[5]

Personal life

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Jahanzeb married fashion designer and chef Farah Aaniya Alam but Farah later died from cancer in 2014.[8] He has two daughters Parisheh Jahanzeb and Shanzeh Jahanzeb the couple had a son later but his son died after his birth.[9]

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Network
1988 Flight 033 Passenger PTV
2002 Chaandni Raatain Jalal[10]

Film

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Year Film Language
1987 Choron Ki Barat Punjabi / Urdu[3]
1988 Maa Bani Dulhan Urdu[4]
1988 Elaan-e-Jang Punjabi
1988 Allah Ditta Punjabi[4]
1988 Choron Ka Badshah Urdu[3]
1988 Haseena 420 Urdu[3]
1988 Bazar-e-Husn Urdu[11]
1988 Hunter Vali Punjabi
1989 Sheran Di Maa Punjabi
1989 Sarfarosh Punjabi / Urdu[12]
1989 Taqat Ka Toofan Urdu
1989 Yarana Punjabi[12]
1989 Bilaval Punjabi[13]
1989 Roop Ki Rani Urdu[13]
1989 Khuda Bakhsh Punjabi
1989 Mazdoor Punjabi[14]
1989 Jang-e-Jang Punjabi[15]
1990 No. 1 Urdu
1990 Jurrat Punjabi[16]
1990 Kali Punjabi[17]
1990 International Goreelay Punjabi / Urdu
1990 Miss Cleopatra Urdu[17]
1990 Marshal Punjabi
1990 Barood Ka Tohfa Urdu / Pashto[18]
1991 Inteshar Punjabi[19]
1991 Billu Badshah Punjabi[20]
1991 Darya Khan Sindhi[21]
1992 Tarazoo Punjabi[22]
1992 Raaz Urdu
1992 Mohammad Khan Punjabi[22]
1992 Deputy Urdu
1992 Chalbaz Urdu[23]
1992 Ishq Rehna Sada Urdu
1993 Zabata Urdu[24]
1993 Rambo 303 Urdu[25]
1994 Jungli Mera Naam Punjabi / Urdu[7]

References

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  1. ^ 6th National Film Award Ceremony at Islamabad on 21st December, 1991. National Film Development Corporation. p. 63.
  2. ^ a b c "فلم اداکار جہانزیب کا انٹرویو". Nigar Magazine (Golden Jubilee Number): 89. 2000.
  3. ^ a b c d Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 321. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  4. ^ a b c Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 320. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  5. ^ a b "وہ اداکار جن کی اسکرین پر واپسی کے لیے مداح ہیں بے قرار!". Voice of America. July 15, 2020.
  6. ^ "Bazar-e-Husn (1988 film)". Pakistan & Gulf Economist, Volume 8, Issues 14-26 via Google Books website. 1989. p. 44.
  7. ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 340. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  8. ^ "I Spy: Chef Farah will be missed". Dawn News. July 27, 2014.
  9. ^ "Chef Farah Jehanzeb passes away". Dawn News. July 21, 2014.
  10. ^ "Chandni Raatein". Archived from the original on 20 January 2004. Retrieved 2004-01-20. Review of Chaandni Ratein
  11. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 322. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  12. ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 323. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  13. ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 324. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  14. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 326. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  15. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 325. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  16. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 326. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  17. ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 327. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  18. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 328. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  19. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 329. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  20. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 331. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  21. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 332. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  22. ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 333. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  23. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 334. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  24. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 337. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  25. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 335. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
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