Afzal Khan (actor)
Afzal Khan (Urdu: افضل خان) better known as John Rambo, is a Pakistani actor and comedian. He rose to fame by playing a janitor nicknamed John Rambo on PTV's famous comedy show Guest House (1991). He later assumed John Rambo as his unofficial screen name taken from the Sylvester Stallone's character John Rambo. People on the TV stage set, had nicknamed him 'John Rambo' due to his striking resemblance to the Hollywood actor.[1][2]
Afzal Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Afzal Khan 1 September 1966 Havelian, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian |
| Years active | 1991 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Sahiba Afzal[1] |
Career
Afzal Khan began his acting career from stage dramas in Islamabad. He acted in a few plays pak by PTV that were aired only in Islamabad and Peshawar.[2] He has made the record of signing the most number of featured films in a single day (That is 26). He has appeared in more than 150 movies.
He was cast as John Rambo (a janitor) in PTV's comedy series Guest House in 1991.[2] It was an instant hit and Rambo became the most popular character of the series.
After his success as John Rambo, he began to get offers from movies. In 1992, he signed his first movie and became a mainstream Lollywood actor. However, his image of a comedy actor earned him mostly comedy characters. He tried to do some serious movies but wasn't as successful.[2]
He currently appears as a judge on a TV talent show as well as on a dance show.
In 2011, he hosted a morning show on Apna Channel, a Pakistani television channel.[2]
He is currently appearing in Popular Pakistani drama series Naagin on Geo Kahani.
Personal life
He was born in Havelian, Abbottabad, Pakistan and is married to fellow Lollywood actress Sahiba Afzal who is a daughter of veteran film actress Nisho.[2]
Filmography
Selected filmography
| Year | Movie |
|---|---|
| 1993 | Haathi Mere Saathi[2] |
| 1994 | Hero |
| 1994 | International Luteray |
| 1994 | Ghunda Raj |
| 1995 | Madam Rani |
| 1995 | Munda Bigra Jaye[2] |
| 1996 | Love 95 |
| 1996 | Chor Machaye Shor |
| 1998 | Insaf Ho To Aisa |
| 1998 | Zewar |
| 2001 | Jungle Queen |
| 2001 | Moosa Khan |
| 2005 | Koi Tujh Sa Kahan[1] |
| 2008 | Mehbooba[3] |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum |
| 2016 | Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal |
| 2018 | The Donkey King |
| TBA | Pyar Ki FIR |
Television
| Year | Drama Title | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Guest House[1] | PTV Home | Janitor/Jan Rambo |
| 2014–15 | Ye Chahtein Ye Ranjishein | PTV Home | |
| 2016 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat | Geo TV | Ghafoora |
| 2016 | Choki # 420 | Aaj Entertainment | |
| 2017–2018 | Naagin | Geo Kahani | Golden Khan |
See also
- List of Lollywood actors
References
- Qamar, Saadia (8 August 2011). "Afzal Khan: The Pakistani 'Rambo'". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- Profile of actor Afzal Khan on tv.com.pk website Retrieved 14 June 2020
- Filmography of Afzal Khan on Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website Retrieved 14 June 2020
External links
- Afzal Khan on IMDb