Sohail Ahmed (Punjabi: سہیل احمد) (born 1 May 1963), also known as Azizi (Urdu: عزیزی), is a Pakistani actor, comedian and director.[2]
| Sohail Ahmed PP SI | |
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 Ahmed in 2011 | |
| Pseudonym | Azizi |
| Born | 1 May 1963 Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Children | 8, including Hamza Sohail |
| Notable works and roles | The character of Azizi in the Hasb-e-Haal comedy show since 2008 |
| Pride of Performance Award Recipient | |
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Sohail Ahmed was recipient of the Pride of Performance Award 2011 | |
| Date | 23 March 2011[1] |
| Country | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
| Presented by | Asif Ali Zardari (President of Pakistan) |
He appears in television serials, movies and comedy stage plays principally based in Lahore.[3][4]
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.[5] His character was developed by Aftab Iqbal when he started Hasb-e-Haal on Dunya News.[6]
Early and personal life
Sohail Ahmed was born in Gujranwala, Punjab, on 1 May 1963.[7]
His grandfather Faqir Muhammad Faqir (1900–1974) was a philanthropist as well a writer called Baba-e-Punjabi ("father of Punjabi") because he authored more than 40 books in Punjabi, while his father Mian Muhammad Akram was DSP Gujranwala.[8] He has three brothers: Javed, a journalist and poet, as well Aurangzeb and Junaid, both teachers.
His son Hamza Sohail, an MBA from London, is also an actor, whi made his debut in 2021 with Hum TV's Raqeeb Se.[9]
Career
As a stage actor, Sohail is known for his improvisation skills, preferring to use unplanned dialogues during comedy shows.[3]
Most of the television serials that he has acted in have been on PTV.[4]
In January 2009, Sohail started playing the character Azizi in the show Hasb-e-Haal on Dunya News, where he does humorous commentary on current affairs and other topics.[10]
Filmography
Television serials
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Fishaar | Student leader | No | PTV |
| 1992 | Hawaili | No | ||
| Din | Badruddin | No | ||
| 1993 | Shab Daig | Mister Shah | No | |
| 1994 | Lawrence of Thalabia | No | ||
| 1995 | Eendhan | No | ||
| Raiza Raiza | Naseeb Muhammad | No | ||
| 1998 | Home Sweet Home | No | ||
| 1999 | Ghareeb-e-Shehar | No | ||
| 2001 | Kajal Ghar | Chaudhry Riasat Ali | No | |
| 2003 | Shanakht | No | ||
| 2005 | Sussar In Law | Chaudhry Akbar | No | |
| 2006 | Malangi | No | ||
| Kharidar | No | ATV | ||
| 2008 | Choki # 420 | No | AAJ TV | |
| Juda | No | ATV | ||
| 2010 | Shaam | Yes | ||
| 2013 | Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi | Ishaq Malkana | No | Hum TV |
| 2022 | Chaudhry and Sons | Chaudhry Dildar Ali Hoshiarpuri | No | Geo Entertainment |
| 2023 | Jeevan Nagar | Babbar Shah / Laali Guru | No | Green Entertainment |
| 2024 | Standup Girl | No |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Country | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Gori Diyan Jhanjaran | Pakistan | Punjabi | Film debut[11] | |
| Jangloos | Urdu | ||||
| 1995 | Shartia Mithay | Munna | Punjabi | Also stage drama of the same name[12] | |
| 1997 | Umar Mukhtar | Villain | Urdu | [13] | |
| 2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Mehtab Khagga | Urdu/Punjabi | ||
| 2018 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Mr. Balani | Urdu | ||
| 2022 | Dum Mastam | Bao's father | [14] | ||
| London Nahi Jaunga | Chaudhry Kafil | Urdu/Punjabi | [15][16] | ||
| Ghabrana Nahi Hai | Chaudhry Sajjad | Urdu | |||
| Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne | Mr. Iqbal | India | Punjabi | Indian Punjabi debut[17] | |
| Tich Button | Chaudhry Nijaz | Pakistan | Urdu | ||
| 2023 | Huey Tum Ajnabi | Khanum Jaan |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–Present | Hasb-e-Haal | Azizi | Dunya News |
| 2017 | Parody Punch | ARY Digital |
Stage dramas
- Shartiya Mithay[18]
- Kaali Chaadar
- Feeqa In America
- Kotha
- Ek Tera Sanam Khana
- Roti Khol Deo
- Bara maza aye ga
- Double Sawari[18]
- Topi Drama[18]
- Ashiqo Gham Na Karo
- Luddi Hai Jamalou
- Kuch Na Kaho
- Titliyan
- Suway Lal
- Deewanay Mastanay
- Sawa Sair
- Saheli Mere Shohar Ki
- Le Ja Sakhiya
- Shabash Begum[18]
- Khirki Ke Peechay
- Soney Ki Chirya
- Haye Oye
- Kangley Parauhne
- Raja Ab To Aaja
- Haasay Wandi De
- Aik Jhoot aur Sahi[18]
- Wonderful
- Sohni Lagdi
- Ketchup
- Rawangi Baraat
- Dum Dama Dum
- Love Spot
- Baba Cable
- Hazar Janaab
- Mouqa Milay kadi kadi
- Taj Mahal
- High Speed
- No Tension
- Begum Mujhe Eidi Do
- Paon Ka Zewar
- Wailay Masroof
- Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara
- Pholay Badshah
- Baba Bori
- Munday Nu Samjhao
- Anokhi Dulhan
- Garam Garam
- Nokar Sahib
- Reshman Jawan Ho Gayi
- Dil Da Boowa
- Check Post
- Hot Pot
- Chabian
- Yeh Baat Aur Hai
- Miss Peeno
- Anjanay Log
- De Ja Sakhya
- Khandan de Khadonay
Awards and honors
- Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2011[1]
- Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2013[19]
See also
References
External links
- Sohail Ahmed at IMDb