Afzal Khan (actor)

Afzal Khan
Born Afzal Khan
(1966-09-01) 1 September 1966
[1]Havelian, Abbotabad, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistani
Occupation Actor, Comedian
Years active 1991- present
Spouse(s) Sahiba Afzal[2]

Afzal Khan (Urdu: افضل خان) better known as John Rambo (Urdu: جان ريمبو) 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).[3] He later assumed John Rambo as his unofficial screen name taken from the Sylvester Stallone character John Rambo. People on the TV stage set, had nicknamed him 'John Rambo' due to his striking resemblance to the Hollywood actor.[2][1]

Career

Afzal Khan began his acting career from stage dramas in Islamabad. He acted in a few plays produced by PTV that were aired only in Islamabad and Peshawar.[1]

He was cast as John Rambo (a janitor) in PTV's comedy series Guest House in 1991.[1] 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.[1]

He currently appears as a judge on a TV talent show as well as on a dance show.[3]

In 2011, he is hosting a morning show on Apna Channel, a Pakistani television channel.

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.[3]

Filmography

Year Movie
1994 International Luteray
1994 Ghunda Raj
1995 Madam Rani
1995 Munda Bigra Jaye
1996 Chor Machaye Shor
1998 Insaf Ho To Aisa
2001 Jungle Queen (2001 film)
2001 Moosa Khan
2005 Koi Tujh Sa Kahan[2]
2011 Love Mein Ghum
2016 Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal
2017 Pyar Ki FIR

Television

Year Drama Title Channel Role
1991 Guest House[2] PTV Home Janitor/Jan Rambo
2014–15 Ye Chahtein Ye Ranjishein PTV Home

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 http://www.tv.com.pk/celebrity/Afzal-Khan/75/biography, Profile of actor Afzal Khan on tv.com.pk website, Retrieved 16 Dec 2016
  2. 1 2 3 4 http://tribune.com.pk/story/226934/afzal-khan-the-pakistani-rambo/, An interview with actor Afzal Khan on The Express Tribune newspaper, Published 8 Aug 2011, Retrieved 16 Dec 2016
  3. 1 2 3 http://urduwire.com/people/Afzal-Khan-John-Rambo_322.aspx, Profile of Afzal Khan (actor) on urduwire.com website, Retrieved 16 Dec 2016
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