Rauf Lala (

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, Pakistan) is a Pakistani comedian, actor, writer, and producer. Working in Pakistani media for over three decades, he is well known for his comedic talent and stage work. Lala has also worked in India, winning season two of ''

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''. He participated in Pakistan's Reality TV Show Tamasha Season 1 and emerged as one of the 4 finalists in the show.

Career

Rauf Lala began his stage career in 1985, as a comedian in One Day Theater, Karachi, alongside his teacher, Razak Rajo. His first commercial show was ''Susral Bara Janjaal'' also in 1985, which featured Umer Sharif and

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. He has collaborated with Umer Sharif and

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on many stage shows, including ''Bhudda Ghar Per Hai'', and in 1989, ''Bakra Qistoon Pay'', which remains a popular and well-known Pakistani stage show internationally. Lala has appeared on several comedy reality shows, gaining popularity on television, as well as appearing in movies in Pakistan and India. In 2006, he was invited to appear in season two of ''

'', an Indian reality television show on channel

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, which he won. He was awarded the title "Comedy Ka Shahenshah", becoming the first Pakistani to win the major Indian contest. He appeared alongside actress

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in the final episode.

Filmography

Television

Lala has worked in various serials, commercials and television films, including: * Ek Raat Ek Kahani * Funny Family * Super Karara * Comedy Kings * Comedy Champions * The Great Indian Family Drama

Shows

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