Behroze Sabzwari (Urdu: بہروز سبزواری; born 1957) is a Pakistani actor who has appeared in films, television dramas and done voice-acting roles.[2]
Behroze Sabzwari | |
|---|---|
| Born | Behroze Sabzwari 16 February 1957 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, RJ |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Notable work | Khuda Ki Basti (1974) Ankahi (1982) Tanhaiyaan (1985) |
| Spouse |
Safina Sheikh (m. 1986) |
| Children | Shahroz Sabzwari |
| Relatives | Javed Sheikh (brother-in-Law) Saleem Sheikh (brother-in-Law) Shahzad Sheikh (nephew) Momal Sheikh (niece)[1] |
| Honours | Pride of Performance (2009) |
Career
editBehroze began his career at Radio Pakistan as a radio presenter.[citation needed] In the late 1970s, he started his acting career by starring in a "live" television children's play Dadajan Nanajan. Behroze has appeared in a number of television commercials. He has also done many stage plays, including the famous play Khawaja Moinuddin play Mirza Ghalib Bandar Road Par.[citation needed] This was the earliest of Behroze's plays and introduced him to the TV viewers throughout Pakistan in the early seventies. However, he achieved fame through the PTV play Khuda Ki Basti in 1974 where he played the role of Nausha.[citation needed]
Behroze Sabzwari received the Pride of Performance on 23 March 2009, for his services to the Pakistani television industry for more than 40 years.[3]
Personal life
editDuring the PTV serial era, he became known for his role of playing Qabacha in the drama series Tanhaiyaan, with Bollywood actor Raj Kapoor also having acknowledged him.
When someone like Raj Kapoor messages you from India saying: 'Qabacha when you are in Bombay, you will stay with me,’ you know you are popular and loved.[4]
— Behroz Sabzwari
Television plays
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (November 2022) |
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Khuda Ki Basti | Nosha | PTV Home | PTV Classical Hit | |
| 1969 | Mera Naam Hai Mangoo | PTV Home | Classical Drama | ||
| 1982 | Ankahi | Moby | PTV Home | Classical Drama, Written by Haseena Moin | |
| 1985 | Tanhaiyaan | Qutbutdin | PTV Home | Classical Drama, Written by Haseena Moin | |
| 1998 | Uljhan | PTV Home | Super Hit | ||
| 2001 | Wafa Kay Mausam | PTV Home | Super Hit, Written by Naheed Sultana Akhtar and Directed by Sultana Siddiqui | [5] | |
| 2002 | Pyar Agar Kabhi Phir Hua | PTV Home | (PTV long Play) | ||
| 2008 | Yeh Zindagi Hai | Laddan | Geo TV | ||
| 2011 | Humsafar | Baseerat Hussain | Hum TV | Super Hit | |
| 2013 | Zindagi Gulzar Hai | Abrar | Hum TV | Memorable | |
| 2016 | Socha Na Tha | ARY Zindagi | |||
| 2016 | Be Aitbaar | Asif | Hum TV | ||
| 2017 | Commander Safeguard's Mission: Clean Sweep | Ghunsunna "Ghunnay" | |||
| 2017 | Tumhare Hain | ARY Digital | |||
| 2019 | Dil-e-Bereham | A-Plus TV | |||
| 2019 | Khaas | Hum TV | |||
| 2019 | Barfi Laddu | ARY Digital | |||
| 2019 | Thora Sa Haq | Waqar | ARY Digital | ||
| 2022 | Chauraha | Saleem (Junaid’s father) | Geo Tv | ||
| 2022 | Mushkil | Geo TV | |||
| 2023 | Chand Tara | Mir Jaffer | Hum TV | ||
| Yunhi | Basharat |
|Ziddi | 2023 | Usman | Aan TV
- Mandi
- Pyar Agar Kabhi Phir Hua (PTV long Play)
- Zara Si Aurat
- 2010: Daam as Haji Saab
- 2011: Anokha Ladla
- 2012: Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley as Ahmed Ali
- 2012: Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay as Qabacha
- 2012: Roshan Sitara as Ashfaq
- 2013: Aise Jalay Jiya Hum TV
- 2013: Kankar Hum TV
- 2014: Susraal Mera
- 2015: Gul-e-Rana as Abdul Aziz (Father Role of Sajal Ali) Hum TV
- 2015: Mera Naam Yousuf Hai as Waji Ahmed (Father role of Imran Abbas)
- 2015: Karb as Fahad Hum TV
- 2015: Diyar-e-Dil as Tajamal Hum TV
- 2017: Zard Zamano Ka Sawera ARY Digital
- 2017: Baby
- 2017: Tau Dil Ka Kia Hua Hum TV
- 2018: Bay Dardi ARY Digital
- 2018: Naulakha
- 2019: Azaab-e-Zindagi † as Hanzal
- 2020: Bheegi Palkain
- 2020: Bhabi Nazar Laga Dengi (Zulfiqar) ARY Digital
- 2021: Hona Tha Pyar (Sharaafat Ali) Hum TV
Filmography
editThis section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (November 2022) |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dil Waley | ||||
| Naseeb | ||||
| 1985 | Halchal | |||
| 1985 | Palkon ki Chhaon mein | |||
| 1995 | Mushkil | |||
| 1996 | Chief Saab | |||
| 1999 | Aik Aur Love Story | |||
| 2008 | Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay | |||
| 2015 | 3 Bahadur | voice of Deenu Character | ||
| 2016 | Lahore Se Aagey | M.Mughal | ||
| 2016 | 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam | voice of Deenu Character | ||
| 2017 | Chalay Thay Saath | |||
| 2018 | 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors | voice of Deenu Character | ||
| TBA | Neelofar | Fakhru | [6] | |
| 2022 | Lafangey |
References
edit- ^ "The Sheikhs, Sabzwaris and more: How dynasties sustain showbusiness in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. 17 January 2016.
- ^ "Behroz Sabzwari receives sweet birthday wishes from son Shahroz". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- ^ "Behroze Sabzwari - Biography, Family, Education, Career, & Dramas". www.pakpedia.pk. 18 July 2017.
- ^ Tanhaiyan’ actors make a comeback with sequel, The Express Tribune
- ^ "Famous Novelists - Naheed Sultana Akhtar". 16 May 2014.
- ^ "The occasional actor". The News International (newspaper). 13 July 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2022.