Iftikhar Thakur

Iftikhar Thakur
Born (1958-04-01) April 1, 1958[1]
Mian Channu, Khanewal District, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistani
Other names koki
Occupation Comedian, Actor
Children 4

Iftikar Thakur, is a Pakistani television and film actor and stand up comedian.[2] He has also starred in numerous stage shows and telefilms in different languages such as Urdu, Punjabi, Pothwari/Mirpuri. He currently stars in the comedy talk show Mazaaq Raat, where he portrays Mian Afzal Nirgoli, a Punjab Police officer. Real name of Iftikhar Thakur is Iftikhar Ahmed.[3][4] He adopted the name Iftikhar Thakur based on a character he played in stage dramas.[5] Prior to becoming an actor, he worked in an auto repair facility fixing punctured tires. He went to New York for art training and complete some courses.

In September 2015, Thakur protested India's 28 August cease-fire violation,[6] by filing a court petition to permanently ban Indian films from Pakistani cinemas.[7] The petition was dismissed, with the court explaining that the ministry of culture would be the correct agency to petition.

Career

Television

Film

YearMovieRole
2006Majajan
2006One Two Ka One
2008Gulabo
2010Channa Sachi Muchi
2010Wohti ley ke jaani ayChotay Rana Babar Sahab
2013Dil Paraye Des Mein
2014Lafanga
2016Sawaal 700 Crore Dollar Ka[8]
2016Ishq Positive
2016Lahore Se AageySpecial Appearance
2016Saya e Khuda e ZuljalalPeeran Ditta
2018JackpotTBA
2018Kaaf Kangana

Telefilms

TitleRole
Miki Kharo EnglandAftab
Main Julian EnglandAftab

References

  1. ↑ Iftikhar Thakur on Rewind with Samina Peerzada | Funny Interview | Comedian | Jokes | Episode 5
  2. ↑ Nov 10, 2011 03:11am (2011-11-10). "Cultural resorts abuzz with activity - Newspaper". Dawn.Com. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
  3. ↑ Gul, Ali (2016-03-18). "Sach Mooch: From Annie Khalid to Iftikhar Thakur, a case of exploding videos - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
  4. ↑ Nov 03, 2011 11:02pm (2011-11-03). "Three flicks expected on Eid - Newspaper". Dawn.Com. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
  5. ↑ Khan, Sher (2013-08-25). "The world is our stage: Punjabi theatre hopes to go global - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
  6. ↑ Desk, Web (2013-08-07). "Army chief slams India's 'cowardly' ceasefire violations - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
  7. ↑ "Pak court dismisses comedian's petition for ban on Indian films | world". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
  8. ↑ "Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka - Timeline". Facebook. Retrieved 2016-10-01.



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