Alisher Uzoqov[a] (born August 25, 1984) is an Uzbek actor, film director, singer, and professional footballer.[1] Uzoqov received widespread recognition and acclaim in Uzbekistan after starring in the 2009 Uzbek drama Janob hech kim (Mr. Nobody). Since then he has starred in many Uzbek comedy films. Uzoqov has also recorded a few songs.[2][3]
Alisher Uzoqov
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| Birth name | Alisher Uzoqov |
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| Born | (1984-08-25) August 25, 1984 (age 40) |
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| Origin | Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, USSR |
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| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, singer, and footballer |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
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Uzoqov has also tried his hand at directing. He has directed three films, namely, Mening akam boʻydoq! (My Brother is a Bachelor!) (2011), Endi dadam boʻydoq? (Now My Father is a Bachelor?) (2012), and Kuzda gullagan daraxt (The Tree That Blossomed in the Fall) (2015). In 2013, the actor announced his plans to quit acting,[4] but has appeared in several films since.[5]
Since 2012, Uzoqov has played for Istiqlol Football Club which competes in the Uzbekistan First League. In 2016, he became vice president of the Andijan Province Football Federation.[6][7]
Alisher Uzoqov was born on August 25, 1984, in Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, USSR.[8] He is a grandson of the celebrated Uzbek folk singer Maʼmurjon Uzoqov.[9] His father, Muhammadjon Uzoqov, is a singer and actor.[10][11] His mother, Shohida Uzoqova, is also a movie actress and has appeared alongside Uzoqov in several films, most notably in Soʻnggi lahza (The Last Moment) (2009), Tundan tonggacha (From Dusk to Dawn) (2009), Mening akam boʻydoq! (My Brother is single!) (2011), Uchrashuv (The Meeting) (2011), Soʻnggi qoʻngʻiroq (The Last Call) (2012), and Tundan tonggacha davom etadi... (From Dusk to Dawn Continues...) (2012).[12] Uzoqov is married and has a son (Firdavs 2012) and a daughter (Soliha 2014).[13][14]
Film
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Film
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Role
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Notes
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| 1984
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Kunda (Every Day)
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Infant
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Home video
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| 2003
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Великан (The Giant)
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Short film
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| 2006
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Seni sevdim (I Love You)
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Akrom
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| Xoʻja Nasriddin: Oʻyin boshlandi (Nasreddin Hodja: Game begins)
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Voice only
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| 2007
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Faqat gʻalaba (Only Victory)
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Schoolboy
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| Kechir (I'm Sorry)
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Voice only
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| 2008
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Kichkina odamlar (Little Men)
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Gʻozivoy
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| Telba (Insane)
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Moʻmin
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| 2009
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Mister hech kim (Mr. Nobody)
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Alisher
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| Keragimsan (I Need You)
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Davron
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| Kirakash (The Gypsy Cab Driver)
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Bobur
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| Qalbaki dunyo (A Fake World)
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Samad
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| Soʻnggi lahza (The Last Moment)
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Akmal
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| Tundan tonggacha (From Dusk to Dawn)
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Umid
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| Uylanish (Getting Married)
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Javohir
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| Xavfli sarguzasht (A Dangerous Adventure)
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Jamol
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| Challari
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| 2010
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Farishta (Angel)
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Rustam
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| Kichkina xoʻjayin (The Small Boss)
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Rustam
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| Men talabaman! (I'm a Student!)
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Sherzod
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| Qorakoʻz (Qorakoʻz)
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Sarvar
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| 2011
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Hay-fay bolakay (The Hi-Fi Kiddo)
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Aziz
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| Ishonch (Trust)
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Sobir
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| Mening akam boʻydoq! (My Brother is a Bachelor!)
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Shamshod
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| Nafs (Craving)
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Himself
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Uncredited cameo
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| Oling quda, bering quda (Take and Give, My In-Laws)
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Gʻanisher
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| Omadli yigitlar (The Lucky Guys)
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Avaz
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| Oʻxshatmasdan uchratmas
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Aziz / Farhod
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| Uchrashuv (The Meeting)
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Alisher
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| Zamonaviy sovchilar (The Modern Matchmakers)
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Sanjar
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| 2012
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Aql va yurak (The Mind and the Heart)
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Farhod
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| Akajon xizmatingizdamiz (Brother, We're at Your Service)
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Davron
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| Dunyo (The World)
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| Endi dadam boʻydoq? (Now My Father is a Bachelor?)
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Shamshod
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| Oʻgay ona (The Stepmother)
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Elnur
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| Sevgi farishtasi (The Angel of Love)
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Jasur
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| Soʻnggi qoʻngʻiroq (The Last Bell)
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Said
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| Super qaynona (The Super Mother-in-Law)
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| Tundan tonggacha davom etadi... (From Dusk to Dawn Continues...)
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Umid
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| Uch, ikki, bir. Doʻst, dunyo, imkon (Three, Two, One. A Friend, the World, an Opportunity)
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Javohir
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| Vafodorim (My Faithful)
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| Yolgʻizginam (My Only)
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Jamshid
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| 2013
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Bevalar (The Widows)
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Akbar
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| Jannatdagi boʻri bolasi (A Wolf Cub in Paradise)
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| Lafz (A Promise)
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Ulugʻbek
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| Mening doʻstim jin (My Friend the Genie)
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Himself
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Uncredited cameo
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| Sen ketma (Don't Leave)
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Himself
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Cameo appearance
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| Sensiz (Without You)
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| Sevgi farishtasi 2 (The Angel of Love 2)
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Jasur
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| Tasodif (Fortuity)
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Yodgor
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| Zamonaviy sovchilar 3 (Modern Matchmakers 3)
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Sanjar
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| 2014
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Angel of Death
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Shot in Uzbekistan and the U.S.
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| Sensiz hayot zerikarli (Life is Boring Without You)
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| Qorbobo Korporeyshn (Santa Corporation)
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| 2015
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Kuzda gullagan daraxt (The Tree That Blossomed in the Fall)
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Doniyor
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| 2016
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Hayotda (In Life)
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| Yolgʻizlar (~)
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Aziz
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Voice only
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| 2017
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Muzlagan (~)
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Television
| Year
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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| 2001
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Ostona (The Threshold)
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Doston
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3-4 episodes
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| 2007
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Застава (The Outpost)
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Ismailov
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Shot in Uzbekistan and Russia
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| Dil payvandi (Soul Connection)
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Ahror
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| 2008
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Tutash taqdirlar (The Linked Destinies)
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Jahongir
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| Zebuzar (Zebuzar)
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Mahmud
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Music video appearances
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| Year
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Title
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Notes
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| 2008
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Ota-ona (Mirjamol) (Parents)
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Music videos
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| 2011
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Mening akam boʻydoq! (Now Brother is a Bachelor!)
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Music videos
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| 2012
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Endi dadam boʻydoq? (Now My Father is a Bachelor?)
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Music videos
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| 2015
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Kuzda gullagan daraxt (The Tree That Blossomed in the Fall)
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Music videos
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| 2016
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Otamdan yodgorim onam (Sardor Rahimxon) (~)
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Music videos
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| 2017
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Malina (Kaniza) (Raspberry)
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Music videos
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| 2017
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Aladdin (Nilufar Usmanova) (Aladdin)
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Music videos
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| 2017
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Muzlagan (~)
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Music videos
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| Year
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TV show
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Channel
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| 2018 2021
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This is TheCoverUp
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Zoʻr TV
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| 2022
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We are talking about Tashkent (Tashkentdan gapiramiz)
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Sevimli tv
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| 2022
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Who's who (Kim ekan)
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Sevimli tv
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| 2023
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Xon Saroy Music
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MY5
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| Year
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Title
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Notes
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| 2015
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Kuzda gullagan daraxt (The Tree That Blossomed in the Fall)
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Although he does not have more awards, most people enjoy his starring films and appreciate his acting talent.
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Festival
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Film title
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Category
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Result
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| 2012
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M&TVA
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Best actor
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Won
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| 2012
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M&TVA
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Endi dadam boʻydoq
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Best film
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Won
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| Year
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Song
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Director
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| 2009
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"Nahotki"
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| 2010
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"Qorakoʻzim"
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| "Kichkina xoʻjayin" (featuring Ziyoda Qobilova)
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| 2011
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"Hay-fay bolakay"
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| "Oshno"
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| "Oshiq yurak"
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| "Yonimda"
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| 2012
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"Yonayoturman"
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| 2013
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"Tilim qursin" (featuring Nilufar)
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| 2022
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O'tgusidir
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Since 2012, Uzoqov has played for Istiqlol Football Club which competes in the Uzbekistan First League. In 2016, he became vice president of the Andijan Province Football Federation.
