Wajahat Rauf
| Wajahat Rauf | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | Greenwich University, California State University |
| Occupation | Filmmaker, Actor |
| Known for | Karachi Se Lahore |
| Spouse(s) | Shazia Wajahat |
| Children | Nayel Wajahat, Ashir Wajahat |
Wajahat Rauf is a Pakistani film director, producer, writer and actor from Karachi.[1] His work as a filmmaker includes 2015 comedy road film Karachi Se Lahore.[2] He has also won the Hum Award for Best Telefilm for his telefilm Main Kukkoo Aur woh.
Life and career
Wajahat was born in Karachi, Pakistan. He attended Greenwich University in Karachi then he moved to United States where he attended California State University in Fullerton. Wajahat came back to Pakistan and started his career as a filmmaker. He told in an interview that he decided to choose production because he had a love for movies since the age of seven. He has directed many drama serials including Shareek-e-Hayat and Jab We Wed[3] Wajahat made his Lollywood debut in 2015 with a road film Karachi Se Lahore. He also made appearance in the film.[4] Wajahat is also directing Karachi Se Lahore 2 which features Yasir Hussain in the lead cast and is expected to be released on 10 September 2015.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "Wajahat Rauf". The Saturday Post. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ↑ Aayan Mirza (January 30, 2015). "‘Karachi Se Lahore’ will “entertain the audiences:” Says director Wajahat Rauf". Galaxylollywood. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ↑ "Exclusive Interview of Wajahat Rauf, Director & Producer of the film "Karachi Se Lahore"". Times of Youth. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ↑ "Karachi Se Lahore: En route to the big screen". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ↑ Hasan Ansari (24 November 2015). "‘Karachi Se Lahore’ spin-off to hit cinemas in September 2016". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 26 December 2015.