Rauf Lala
Rauf Lala | |
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Born |
Abdul Rauf Lala January 1, 1970 Larkana, Pakistan |
Occupation | Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Anchor, Writer, Director |
Years active | 1985–present |
Rauf Lala (Urdu: رؤف لالہ) born in Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan in 1970 is a popular Pakistani comedian,[1] actor, writer, and producer. He has been working for over three decades in Pakistani media, And is well known for his comedic talent and stage work. Lala also have been working in India and has won The Great Indian Laughter Challenge - Season 2.
Career
Stage play
He started his career in 1985 as a comedian in One day Theater in Karachi along with his teacher Razak Rajo. His first commercial show was Susral Bara Janjaal in 1985 with Umer Sharif Javed Sheikh and others. He has worked with Umer Sharif and Moin Akhtar on many stage shows such as Bhudda Ghar Per Hai, and Bakra Qistoon Pay in 1989 which still is a popular and well-known Pakistani stage show internationally. Lala came on several comedy reality shows and gained popularity on television[2] as well as movies[3] in India.[4]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Place |
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1983 | Manila K Jaanbaz | Supporting Role | Lollywood |
1990 | Hum Toh Chale Susraal | Guy From America | Lollywood |
1993 | Duniya Dil Walo Ki | Saud's Friend | Lollywood |
2009 | Runway | Tulip Joshi's Friend | Bollywood |
2010 | Bhavnao Ko Samjho[5][6] | Film Director | Bollywood |
Television
Lala has worked in various serials, commercials, television films[7] and shows for almost three decades including:
- Ek Raat Ek Kahani
- Funny Family
- Super Karara
- Comedy Kings
- Comedy Champions
In 2006, he was invited in an Indian reality show by channel Star One, to participate with other fellow Pakistani's and Indian actors. His special episode was when Bipasha Basu was there in the final episode of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge - Season 2 which he won and where he was awarded the title "Comedy Ka Shahenshah". He is the first Pakistani to win that major Indian contest.
References
- ↑ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5120838.stm BBC News
- ↑ http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/tv/shows/comedy-ka-king-kaun/Comedy-Ka-King-Kaun/articleshow/2944577.cms
- ↑ http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/parties/mumbai/mahurat-party-bhavanao/Mahurat-Party-Bhavanao-Ko-Samjho/articleshow/3207186.cms
- ↑ http://www.firstpost.com/topic/place/lahore-rauf-lala-popular-comedian-actor-01-post-by-zagham-video-__cRPzZbshU-4186-6.html First Post
- ↑ http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/parties/mumbai/mahurat-party-bhavanao/Mahurat-Party-Bhavanao-Ko-Samjho/articleshow/3207384.cms
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1620697/
- ↑ http://www.indya.com/news/bestof_tgilc2.html
External links
- BBC News Article
- Profile at Internet Movie Database
- Rediff Profile
- Directory and Links
- Chakpak Movies Profile
- Videos