Rauf Lala (Urdu: رؤف لالہ; born 1970) is a Pakistani comedian, actor, writer, and producer.[1] 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 The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. He participated in Pakistan's Reality TV Show Tamasha Season 1 and emerged as one of the 4 finalists in the show.
Rauf Lala رؤف لالہ | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abdul Rauf Lala 1970 (age 53–54) |
| Other names | Comedy Ka Shahenshah |
| Occupation(s) | Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Anchor, Writer, Director |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Career
editRauf 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 Javed Sheikh.
He has collaborated with Umer Sharif and Moin Akhtar 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.[2][3][4]
In 2006, he was invited to appear in season two of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, an Indian reality television show on channel Star One, 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 Bipasha Basu in the final episode.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Manila K Jaanbaz | Supporting Role | Lollywood |
| 1990 | Hum Toh Chale Susraal | Guy From America | Lollywood |
| 1993 | Duniya Dil Walo Ki | Saud's Friend | Lollywood |
| 2009 | Runway | Tulip Joshi's Friend | Bollywood |
| 2010 | Bhavnao Ko Samjho[5][6] | Film Director | Bollywood |
Television
editLala has worked in various serials, commercials and television films,[7] including:
- Ek Raat Ek Kahani
- Funny Family
- Super Karara
- Comedy Kings
- Comedy Champions
- The Great Indian Family Drama
Shows
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Khush Raho Pakistan 2020 Cup | Captain (Team Balochistan) | Runner Up
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| Khush Raho Pakistan 2020 Cup (Season 2) | Runner Up
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| Tick Tock Show with Rauf Lala | |||
| 2022 | Tamasha | [8] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "BBC NEWS - South Asia - Pakistani comic's Indian joy". News.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Comedy Ka King Kaun". Photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Mahurat Party: 'Bhavanao..'". Photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ ", Video - Firstpost". Firstpost.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Mahurat Party: 'Bhavanao..'". Photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Bhavnao Ko Samjho (2010)". IMDb. 15 January 2010. Archived from the original on 5 April 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Watch STAR TV Shows, Awards and Movie Promos Online - STAR Player". Indya.com. Archived from the original on 5 July 2006. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ Sumiya (2022-08-22). "Reality Show Tamasha Contestants List, Cast Name, Host, Timing - ARY Digital". Mag Pakistan. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
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