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Nasir Chinyoti
Nasir Chinyoti (ناصر چنیوٹی) is a Pakistani actor and comedian who has starred in many stage dramas and films in both Urdu and Punjabi. He is mostly active in the Lahore theatre circuit and is famous for using improvised dialogues during his stage performances. Nasir Chinyoti has acted with many well-known Punjabi stage comedians including Babu Baral, Sohail Ahmad, Iftikhar Thakur, Zafri Khan, Anwar Ali, Tariq Teddy and Sakhawat Naz. He has also collaborated with Aftab Iqbal in many television shows. Early life and career Nasir was born in Chiniot, in Pakistan's Punjab, on 25 November 1970. He started his acting career from Multan Multan is the List of cities in Punjab, Pakistan by population, fifth-most populous city in the Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab province of Pakistan. Located along the eastern bank of the Chenab River, it is the List of cities in Pakistan by populatio ... stage. Filmography Television serials and shows Films References Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiniot
Chiniot ( Punjabi, Urdu: ) is a city and the administrative headquarters of Chiniot District in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Located on the bank of the river Chenab, it is the 28th most populous city in Pakistan. It is also known for its intricate wooden furniture, architecture, and mosques, and is home to the Omar Hayat Mahal. History Early The origins of Chiniot are obscure, and historical records accurately detailing its founding unavailable. According to some accounts, the city was founded by an ancient king's daughter named Chandan, who while on a hunting expedition, was charmed by the surrounding area, and ordered the construction of the settlement of ''Chandaniot,'' alternatively spelt ''Chandniot,'' which was named in her honour. The name Chiniot, a contracted version of the original name, eventually gained favour, though the older name had been used up until at least the 1860s. Mughal During Mughal rule, Chiniot was governed as part of the '' subah, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sohail Ahmad
Sohail Ahmed () (born 1 May 1963), also known as Azizi (), is a Pakistani actor, comedian and director. He appears in television serials, movies and comedy stage plays principally based in Lahore.Profile of TV comedian Sohail Ahmed on tv.com.pk website Retrieved 26 September 2017 Sohail Ahmed is best-known to the wider public for his character of Azizi in the Dunya TV comedy show '' Hasb-e-Haal'', where he has been active since 2009. His character was developed in collaboration with |
Khabardaar
''Khabardar'' (Urdu:خبردار) is an Urdu and Punjabi language, Punjabi comedy television show created and hosted by Aftab Iqbal, and broadcast on Express News (Pakistan), Express News. The first season of the show had its premiere on 10 September 2015, aired at 11:03 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on Express News (Pakistan), Express News from 2015 to 2018. Khabardar returned for its second season on 21 January 2021. History Iqbal quit from GEO show Khabarnaak which he had started in 2010 and started hosting Khabardaar on Express News in August 2015. He was joined by fellow stars Agha Majid, Rubi Anam and Honey Albela on the show. In addition, Nasir Chinioti was made part of the cast. Majid left the show in December 2016. Iqbal and the cast left the show in April 2018 to start ''Khabarzar'' on ''Aap News''. Iqbal and his team once again joined Express News (Pakistan), Express News in January 2021 for the second season. Premise The series revolves arou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geo News
Geo News () is a old technology foundation Pakistani news channel owned by the Jang Media Group. It was launched in October 2002 as the news and current affairs program was under its flagship channel Geo TV, which later in 2004, Geo TV decided to launch its own news channel Geo TV is the biggest news channel in Pakistan today. History Geo News was launched in October 2002 as Geo TV. In June 2014, Geo News was suspended for their accusation against the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency and its then-chief Zaheer-ul-Islam for attacking its journalist Hamid Mir. In 2018, the employees of Geo News were not paid for three months and the editor-in-chief was Summons, summoned to explain the situation. Imran Aslam (journalist), Imran Aslam, an executive of Geo Network said, "This is an attempt to financially cripple the organization into submission." The news channel owner has also been summoned by the court in the past on the issue of non-payment of employee salaries. Contro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khabarnaak
''Khabarnaak'' (Urdu/Punjabi :خبرناک) is an Urdu and Punjabi comedy television show hosted by Ayesha Jahanzeb alongside Mir Mohammad Ali With Replace Irshad Bhatti Journalist that airs on GEO News. Concept The news series, which is styled after TV news talk shows, focuses on the satirical discussion of politics, current affairs, and society's problems, typically in the Punjabi language. Mir Mohammad Ali dresses up as a celebrity and Ayesha Jahanzeb as the presenter and co-host, while several comedians add comments and analysis. It used to feature a section "Zabaan o Bayaan" where host Ayesha Jahanzaib corrects the wrong use of the Urdu language that is common among the people. Sajjid Bhai guesses the composer, lyricists, and actors by listening to songs which are suggested by the hosts as well as the audience. Cartoonist Imran Bobby depicts political scenarios through his cartoons. Cast Main * Aftab Iqbal (Host) *Seemab Muzaffar (Host) * Sakhawat Naz as Jeda Driver * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Television Corporation
Pakistan Television Corporation (; reporting name: PTV); also known as ''Pakistan Television'', is the Pakistani state-owned broadcaster founded by the Government of Pakistan, operating under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It was established on 26 November 1964, with a pilot television station established at Lahore. History Background The idea of establishing a media and television industry was conceived in late 1956 and created by the privately set up national education commission with the support of President Ayub Khan in 1960. In 1961, the private sector media mogul and industrialist Syed Wajid Ali launched a television industrial development project, bringing the role of Ubaidur Rahman, an electrical engineer in the Engineering Division of Radio Pakistan, as the project director of the first television station in Lahore. Ali reached a milestone in 1961 after establishing a private television broadcasting company with the cooperation of Nippon Electr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Family Front
''Family Front'' () is a 1997 Pakistani comedy drama sitcom television series. It was broadcast by the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV World, now PTV News). This sitcom was directed by Waseem Abbas and written by Muhammad Younis Butt.Profile of actor Waseem Abbas on tv.com.pk website Retrieved 10 February 2019 The cast included , , Waseem Abbas, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Multan
Multan is the List of cities in Punjab, Pakistan by population, fifth-most populous city in the Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab province of Pakistan. Located along the eastern bank of the Chenab River, it is the List of cities in Pakistan by population, sixth-largest city in the country; and serves as the administrative headquarters of its Multan Division, eponymous division and Multan District, district. A major cultural, religious and economic centre of the Punjab, Punjab region, Multan is one of the List of oldest continuously inhabited cities#Asia, oldest inhabited cities of Asia, with a history stretching deep into antiquity. Multan was part of the Achaemenid Empire of Iran in the early 6th century BC. The ancient city was besieged by Alexander the Great during the Mallian campaign. Later it was conquered by the Umayyad military commander Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 CE after the conquest of Sindh. In the 9th century, it became capital of the Emirate of Multan. The region came under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Times Of India
''The Times of India'' (''TOI'') is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by the Times Group. It is the List of newspapers in India by circulation, third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and List of newspapers by circulation, largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is a newspaper of record. Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. In a 2021 surve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aftab Iqbal
Aftab Iqbal (born 19 September 1958) is a Pakistani television host, journalist and businessman who founded an international Pakistani news channel, Aap Media Group. He is a former host of TV programs ''Hasb-e-Haal'' on Dunya News (2009–2010), ''Khabarnaak'' on Geo News (2010–2015), ''Khabardaar'' on Express News (Pakistan), Express News (2015–2018), Himaqatain (2018–2019) on 92 News, Khabarzar on Aap News (2019–2020), Khabaryar on Neo News (2020–2021), ''Khabardaar Season 2'' on Express News (Pakistan), Express News (2021–2022) and Khabarhar on Samaa TV News (2022–2023). Since 2024, He is doing Khabarhar Season 2 on Web Digital Platforms. His presence on digital media is through his YouTube channel Aftab Iqbal started on 7 January 2017. In October 2018, he launched his TV Channel Aap News, where he fulfilled administrative affairs. In January 2020, he left his own channel and joined Neo News. He left Neo News in January 2021 and went back on Express News and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakhawat Naz
Sakhawat Naz () is a Pakistani stand-up comedian and actor from Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. He is best known for his work in Pakistan theatre. Naz's television work includes appearances in ''Khabarnaak'' and ''Mazaaq Raat''. He is often considered one of the most popular comedians of Lahore Theater. Early life Sakhawat Naz was born in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. Career Theatre He started his career from Faisalabad at age 12. He has had major roles in a dozen classic plays at Theatre of Pakistan also known locally as 'stage dramas'. Television In 2010, he joined ''Khabarnaak'', a GEO TV comedy satire show. He appeared on the show as Jeda. In 2013, Naz left the show and started a similar program on Dunya News called ''Mazaaq Raat Mazaaq Raat (Urdu/Punjabi : ) is a Pakistani television stand-up comedy and talk show hosted by Imran Ashraf on Dunya TV. The ''Mazaaq Raati'' team consisting of Qaiser Pia, Akram Udaas, Iftikhar Thakur, Ayesha Shakoor, and Aoun Ali Khan. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tariq Teddy
Tariq Teddy (12 August 1976 – 19 November 2022) was a Pakistani theatre comedian in Punjabi, known for his quick, sharp replies. Personal life Teddy was born in Faisalabad, Punjab, in 1976, into a family involved in furniture business. He had three children, a son and two daughters. In 2015, his wife Asma filed a case in court because Teddy didn't pay for the children's domestic expenses, leading to his arrest warrants. Career Teddy performed in Punjabi stage dramas, beginning in 1990, and also acted in films such as '' Salakhein''. His comedic persona was a fierce rival of the late fellow comedian Mastana, though the two were close friends off the stage. Death Teddy died in Lahore on 19 November 2022, at the age of 46. According to Teddy's son, his father had respiratory and hepatic issues, had been ill for a while, and had spent his last ten days receiving treatment at PKLI Hospital. Stage shows * ''Chalak Tottay 1'' * ''Chalak Tottay 2'' * ''Chalak Tottay 3'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
