Irfan Khoosat (

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, ur, ) (born 9 June 1946) is a Pakistani actor, producer and a well-known comedian. He is famous for his comic role as ''Hawaldar Karamdad'' in the TV series

Andhera Ujala Andhera Ujala ( ur, اندھیرا اجالا, English: ''Darkness, Brightness'') was a popular Pakistani crime investigation television series aired on Pakistan Television ( PTV) during the 1984–85 season, written by ''Younis Javed'' and d ...

(1984-1985) in which he portrayed a simpleton and a blabbermouth character of a low-ranked policeman. He is also well-known as a stage comedian. He won a

Nigar Award The Nigar Awards ( ur, , translit=Inʿām Negār, lit=Picture Awards) were presented in an annual award show to recognize outstanding achievement in Pakistani cinema. The honors are awarded by Nigar Magazine founded in 1948. The Nigar Awards ...

for his comic role in the 1985 film ''Hum Se Hai Zamana''. He also has done leading role in the movie named ''Direct Hawaldar'' (1985 film).

Personal life

Irfan Khoosat was born in Okara,

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. He is the father of a notable film and TV director and actor Sarmad Sultan Khoosat. He is the son of famous comedian late Sultan Khoosat – 1950s radio and film comedian and artist. He has been married 3 times and has 9 children.

Filmography

Films

Television

Producer

* '' Aao Kahani Buntay Hain'' - TV 2011 * ''Piya Naam Ka Diya'' - TV 2007 * Shashlik Xtra Hott * ''Kalmoohi'' * ''Mujhe Apna Naam O Nishan Mile''

References

External links

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Irfan Khoosat profile on the TV.com.pk website
1946 births Living people People from Okara, Pakistan Pakistani male comedians Pakistani television producers Pakistani male film actors Punjabi people Nigar Award winners Male actors in Urdu cinema {{Pakistan-actor-stub