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Asif Ali Khan is a Pakistani film actor who worked in Urdu, Pashto, and Punjabi movies from the 1970s to 2010s. His notable movies include Darra Khaibar (1971), Sargent (1977), Shola (1978), Parakh (1978), and Shaani (1989). He won 2 Nigar Awards during his 50 years long career. He was Awarded the Presidential Pride of Performance in the field of Arts on 23rd March 2015 by then President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain.
Life and career
Asif Khan was born in Badrashi village, Nowshera District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in 1943.
Asif Khan's debut movie was a Pashto film Darra Khaibar, released in 1971. The film was an overnight success, making Asif Khan a household name. His first Urdu film was Suhaag (1972). He has worked in about 550 movies in Urdu, Pashto and Punjabi languages. He has played diverse roles both as a hero and a villain. In 1981, he produced an Urdu film Kala Dhanda Goray Log that did well at the box office.
Personal life
Asif Khan was married in 1965. Of his six children, only Arbaaz Khan chose to adopt the same profession as his father.
Selected filmography
Asif Khan worked in 550 films including 391 Pushto, 87 Urdu, 62 Punjabi:
1971 Darra Khaibar (Pashto)
1971 Ajab Khan Afridae (Pashto)
1972 Meh Jabeenay (Pashto)
1972 Suhag (Urdu)
1973 Kubra Ashiq (Urdu)
1973 Orbal (Pashto)
1973 Nadiya Kay Paar (Urdu)
1974 Khana Badosh (Pashto)
1975 Zartaja (Pashto)
1975 Da Arman (Pashto)
1976 Rastay Ka Pathar (Urdu)
1976 2 Aansoo (Urdu)
1976 Meri Dushmani (Urdu/Pashto double version)
1976 Jagga Gujjar (Punjabi)
1976 Da Inteqam Lumbay (Pashto)
1976 Da Meeney Awar (Pashto)
1976 Inteqam Kay Sholay (Urdu)
1976 Phool Aur Sholay (Urdu)
1977 Aamna Samna (Urdu)
1977 Jasoos (Urdu)
1977 Cheekh (Double version Urdu/Pashto)
1977 Sargent (Urdu)
1977 Yadon Ki Barat (Urdu)
1977 Kon Sharif Kon Badmash (Punjabi)
1977 Baghi Tay Qanoon (Punjabi)
1977 Teesri Qasm (Urdu)
1978 Parakh (Urdu)
1978 Takrao (Urdu)
1978 Inqilab (Urdu)
1978 Ghazi Ilmuddin Shaheed (Punjabi)
1978 Khan Dost (Punjabi)
1978 Shola (Urdu)
1978 Qayamat (Urdu)
1979 Yahan Say Wahan Tak (Urdu)
1979 Naqsh-e-Qadam (Urdu)
1979 Aurat Raj (Urdu)
1979 Ghunda Act (Punjabi)
1979 Badnam (Pashto)
1979 Gehray Zakham (Urdu)
1981 Kala Dhanda Goray Log (Urdu)
1981 Sangram (Urdu)
1981 Pakhtun Pa Wilayat Kamb (Pashto)
1982 Jurm-o-Saza (Pashto)
1984 Ukhly Nave (Pashto)
1984 Karaye Kay Goreelay (Urdu)
1988 Gharibon Ka Badshah (Urdu)
1989 Shaani (Urdu)
1989 Kalka (Punjabi)
1989 Madam Bawri (Punjabi/Urdu double version)
1995 Mushkil (Urdu)
1996 Chief Saab (Urdu)
1998 Dupatta Jall Raha Hay (Urdu)
2005 Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hay (Urdu)
2013 Inteha (Pashto)
Awards
References
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