Sohail Asghar
Sohail Asghar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 June 1954 |
| Died | 13 November 2021 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978 – 2021 |
| Notable work | Laag, Khwahish |
| Awards | PTV Award for 'Best Actor' in 2002 |
Sohail Asghar (15 June 1954 – 13 November 2021) was a Pakistani TV, film and theater actor.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]Sohail was born in Multan, Pakistan in 1954.[1] After completing his education he joined Radio Pakistan, Lahore, Pakistan. He worked as a Radio Jockey from 1978 to 1988.[4] He was introduced in TV drama Raat by a director at PTV Lahore Nusrat Thakur.[4] He appeared in his first movie Murad in 2003. He got award for Outstanding Performance at the 1st Indus Drama Awards for this film.[citation needed]
Awards and recognition
[edit]He received the PTV Award 'Best Actor' award for 2002 at the 12th PTV Awards ceremony organized to mark 40 years of Pakistan Television.[5]
Death and legacy
[edit]Sohail Asghar died after protracted illness for a year and a half before his death. Lately, he was hospitalized for a week and went through a major stomach surgery in a hospital in Lahore but then he died on 13 November 2021 at age 67.[1][6][4]
Sohail Asghar, having been a veteran actor of Pakistani theatre, radio and film, his death was mourned by National Council of the Arts, National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage as well as Lok Virsa Museum staffs in Pakistan.[4]
Filmography
[edit]- Murad (2003) (his film debut)[1][4]
- Mahnoor (2004)[1][4]
- Victim of an Honor Killing (a British movie about honor killings)[4]
TV Dramas
[edit]- Khafa Khafa Zindagi (2018)
- Teri Meri Love Story (2016)
- Aap ki Kaneez (2014)
- Aashti (2009)
- Chaudhavin Raat (2002) (PTV)[5]
- Laag as Kaku Lala (1998)[4]
- Pyas (1989) (PTV)[1][4]
- Khuwahish (1993)[4]
- Alao (1994)
- Chand Grehan (1995) (PTV)[1][4]
- Manchalay Ka Sauda (PTV)[1]
- Kajal Ghar (PTV)[1][4]
- Khuda Ki Basti (Geo TV Production)
Awards
[edit]| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTV Award[5] | Best TV Actor | Chaudhavin Raat (2002)[5] | Won |
| 4th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Mah-e-Neem Shab | Nominated |
| 6th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Dohri | |
| 7th Lux Style Awards | Vanee |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Veteran TV artist Sohail Asghar passes away". Dawn newspaper. 14 November 2021. Archived from the original on 26 June 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "TV legend Suhail Asghar requests for prayers ahead of major surgery". The Express Tribune newspaper. 5 May 2020. Archived from the original on 14 July 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "Veteran actor Suhail Asghar shifted to hospital for stomach surgery". BOL News. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Renowned TV actor Sohail Asghar passes awy". Associated Press of Pakistan website. 13 November 2021. Archived from the original on 18 January 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Sohail, Saadia win best actor, actress awards". Dawn newspaper. 13 January 2004. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Veteran actor Sohail Asghar dies in Lahore". ARY TV News website. 13 November 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2021.