Sahir Lodhi
| Sahir Lodhi | |
|---|---|
| Native name | ساحر لودھی |
| Born | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Anchor, TV and radio presenter |
| Organization | Samma TV |
| Relatives | Shaista Lodhi (sister) |
Sahir Lodhi is a Pakistani actor and electronic media host.[1] He also runs a foundation, The Sahir Lodhi Foundation, working in the areas of primary health care, education, motivation and legal aid.[2]
Personal life
Lodhi was born in Karachi to Ali Gohar Lodhi and Roshan Taj Lodhi. He grew up in a family with two brothers and one sister. He studied at Pakistan Navy Boys School and received a masters degree in Petroleum Engineering from University of Montana.[3] He married Somi Nizami Lodhi in 2005.
Career
Lodhi made his first TV appearance in Chai Time on Indus TV, which became a hit morning show.[4] He produced Shair Online, Kuch Tum Kahao Kuch Hum Kahain, Ranjhey Sassi Punoon Heer, Dhorajee, The Sahir Lodhi Show and Morning Masala shows. He also has played different roles in drama serials, including Bechrain Gay Abb Kaisay, Bikharnay Say Pehlay, Tum Miyray Ho, Khado Khal, Saheli and Adhoray Khaab. He runs a foundation, The Sahir Lodhi Foundation, working in the areas of primary health care, education, motivation and legal aid.[5]
Television shows
- Chai Time (Indus TV)
- Shair Online (Geo TV)
- The Sahir Lodhi Show ( TV ONE)
- Morning Masala (News One)
- She's On ONE with Sahir (TV One)
- The Sahir Show (Geo TV)
- 10 Tak Ke Baad With Sahir (Geo TV)
- Morning With Sahir (A-Plus Entertainment)
- Subah Savereh Samma kay sath (Samma Tv)
Radio shows
The Sahir Show (Monday-Friday) is a Pakistani radio show airing on Mast FM (103). The show focuses predominantly on entertainment, fun and counseling.[6] He occasionally invites guests and takes calls from all around Pakistan. Each episode features a special topic. Hum Tum was a series in which he played both the roles of a man (voice) and a woman (voice) of a film.[7]
Awards
In the 1st Pakistan Media Awards, Lodhi received awards for his TV and Radio shows.[8]
- Pakistan Media Awards for TV Show Host (2010)
- Pakistan Media Awards for Best Morning Show (2010)
- Pakistan Media Awards for Best Radio Show (2010)
- Pakistan Media Awards for Best Radio Jockey (2010)
References
- ↑ "Sahir Lodhi all set for his big screen debut". The Express Tribune. January 20, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- ↑ "Sahir Lodhi". Sahir Lodhi. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ↑ "Biography of Sahir Lodhi". Sahir Lodhi. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ↑ "Sahar Lodhi". Pak Watan. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ↑ "Sahir Lodhi". Sahir Lodhi. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ↑ "Sahir's show recordings". Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ↑ "Sahir is the DJ of Mast FM". Fun Shun. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ↑ "Pakistan Media Awards 2010". Karachi News. Karachi Digest.