Ismael Shah (22 May 1962 – 29 October 1992) was a Pakistani film and TV actor known for his movies like, "Baghi Qaidi"(1986), and "Nachay Naagin"(1989).

Ismael Shah
Ismael Shah
Born
Ismael Shah

(1962-05-22)22 May 1962
Died29 October 1992(1992-10-29) (aged 30)
OccupationActor
Years active1975–1992

Early life and family

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Ismael Shah was born in Pishin District, Baluchistan in 1962. He belonged to a Syed family that had migrated first from Kashmir to Afghanistan and then to Baluchistan.[1]

Acting career

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Ismael Shah started his acting career in Baluchi dramas from PTV Quetta center in 1975. His first Urdu TV play was, "Regbaan". In 1980, he performed a historical character in PTV drama serial Shaheen and became famous for it.[2] His cinema debut was "Baghi Qaidi" which was released in 1986. It was an action thriller that went well on the box office. This movie opened the doors of Lollywood for him.[3][1] Due to his dance performances in later movies like,"Dulari"(1987) and "Nachay Nagin"(1987), Ismael Shah was tagged as the "first dancing hero of Pakistan".[4][5][6]

Death

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Ismael Shah died on 29 October 1992, due to a sudden heart attack.[7][5]

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Network
1980 Regbaan Shah PTV
1980 Shaheen Badar Bin Mugheera PTV
1986 Jungle Sikandar PTV
1986 Hazaron Raaste Haider PTV

Film

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Ismael Shah worked in total 75 Urdu & Punjabi movies. His hit films are:

  • 1986: Baghi Qaidi (Urdu)
  • 1987: Dulari (Punjabi)
  • 1987: Nachay Nagin (Punjabi)
  • 1987: Ek Say Barh Kar Ek (Urdu)
  • 1987: Iqrar (Urdu)
  • 1987: Love in Nepal (Urdu)
  • 1987: Lady Smuggler (Urdu)
  • 1988: Mukhra (Punjabi
  • 1988: Basheera in Trouble (Punjabi)
  • 1988: Bardasht (Punjabi)
  • 1988: Baghi Haseena (Urdu)
  • 1988: Maa Bani Dulhan (Urdu)
  • 1988: Shehanshah (Punjabi/Urdu double version)
  • 1988: Tohfa (Punjabi)
  • 1989: Josheela Dushman (Urdu)
  • 1989: Manila Kay Janbaz (Urdu)
  • 1990: Hifazat (Punjabi)
  • 1991: Kalay Chor (Punjabi/Urdu double version)

References

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  1. ^ a b "اسماعیل شاہ کی پہلی فلم نے کامیابی کے دروازے کھول دیے". express news. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  2. ^ "اسماعیل شاہ کی وفات". Tareekh-e-Pakistan. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Ismael Shah". Pak Showbiz. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  4. ^ "پاکستانی فلموں کا خوبصورت ڈانسنگ ہیرو اسماعیل شاہ". Roznama Jang. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  5. ^ a b "اداکار اسماعیل شاہ پاکستان کے پہلے ڈانسنگ ہیرو نے صرف 30 برس عمر پائی". Roznama Duniya. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  6. ^ "مشہور اداکار اسماعیل شاہ کی برسی". ARY News. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  7. ^ "اسماعیل شاہ کی 22ویں برسی کل منائی جائیگی". Nawa-i-waqt. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
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