Asif Ali Khan is a Pakistani film actor and producer who worked in Urdu, Pashto, and Punjabi movies from the 1970s to 2010s. His notable movies include '' Darra Khaibar'' (1971), '' Sargent'' (1977), '' Shola'' (1978), '' Parakh'' (1978), and ''

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'' (1989). He won 2

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for Best Actor during his 50 years long career. He was awarded the

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in the field of Arts on 23 March 2015 by then President of Pakistan

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Early life

Asif Khan was born in

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village,

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, in 1943.

Career

Asif Khan's debut movie was a Pashto film '' Darra Khaibar'', released in 1971. The film was an overnight success, making Asif Khan a household name. His first Urdu film was ''Suhaag'' (1972). He has worked in about 550 movies in Urdu, Pashto and Punjabi languages. He has played diverse roles both as a hero and a villain. In 1981, he produced an Urdu film ''Kala Dhanda Goray Log'' that did well at the box office.

Personal life

Asif Khan was married in 1965. Of his six children, only Arbaaz Khan chose to adopt the same profession as his father.

Selected filmography

Films

Asif Khan worked in 550 films including 391 Pushto, 87 Urdu, 62 Punjabi, including:

Television series

Awards and nominations

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Khan, Asif 1947 births People from Nowshera District Pashtun male actors Pakistani male film actors Male actors in Urdu cinema Male actors in Pashto cinema Male actors in Punjabi cinema Living people