Ajab Gul
Ajab Gul | |
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| Born | 12 April 1964 (age 62)[1] |
| Alma mater | Army Public School Peshawar |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
Ajab Gul (Pashto: عجب گل) is a Pakistani actor, film director, producer and music director who predominantly works in Pashto-language cinema. He has also worked in Urdu-language as well Punjabi-language cinema.[2][3]
Early life and education
Ajab Gul was born on April 12, 1964, in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He completed his primary and secondary education at Army Public School (APS) Peshawar; during his student years, he trained in martial arts, and later earned a Master’s degree in Pashto from the University of Peshawar.[3]
Career
Actor
Gul began his acting career at the Pakistan Television (PTV) Peshawar Center, making his television debut in the Urdu-language drama serial Mausam (1984).[3]
He has starred in commercial films such as Yaar Baash, Sharabi, and Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hai, as well as critically acclaimed films like Dukhtar.[4] He has also appeared in a number of successful television serials including Farayb, Girift, Pyas, Sooraj Kay Sath Sath, Musafatein, Pathar, Ghulam Gardish, Taawan, Chashman, Dastar, and Sheharzaad.
Director
Gul made his directorial debut with the film Khoey Ho Tum Kahan (KHTK), which had a modest but successful theatrical run upon its release in 2001. The film was praised for its soundtrack, composed by Zain, and for its cinematography. Its success reportedly inspired a similar Indian production, Humraaz, released in 2002.
Theatre
His theatrical play Janam Janam ki Maile Chadar set a record in South East Asia with 1,680 consecutive performances.
Music direction
Ajab Gul also contributed to the music direction of his projects, notably supervising the soundtrack of Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hai.
Comeback and later work
In 2006, Gul returned with the commercially successful Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hai, considered a follow-up to his earlier film KHTK. In 2012, he directed the stage production Rahman Baba.[5]
Selected filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Urdu |
| 1990 | Jangloos | |
| Zehrelay | Urdu/Punjabi | |
| 1991 | Sar Kata Insan | Urdu |
| Chattan | Urdu/Punjabi | |
| 1994 | Sarkata Insaan | Urdu |
| 1995 | Ajab Khan | Urdu |
| Talismi Jazira | ||
| 1996 | Charsa karke bharey | Pashto |
| Ajab Khan | ||
| 1999 | Chaskedar | |
| Qismat | Urdu | |
| Sarey Stergey | Pashto | |
| 2001 | Khoey Ho Tum Kahan | Urdu |
| 2005 | Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hai | |
| 2006 | Zanzeer | Pashto |
| Sabar Sha Zargiya | ||
| Yaar Baash | ||
| 2007 | Akhir Zra Day Kana | |
| Dunya Mey Sta Sanama | ||
| Godfather[6] | Urdu | |
| 2008 | Sharabi | Pashto |
| I Love You | ||
| Sharif Badmash | ||
| Pekhawer Kho Pekhawer Day Kana | ||
| 2009 | Gul Soray Soray Karm | |
| Zakham | ||
| 2010 | Jaal | |
| 2011 | Sholay | |
| 2012 | Intaqaam | |
| 2013 | Qurbani | |
| Ghairat | ||
| 2014 | Naseebo | Punjabi |
| Da Badmashno Badmash | Pashto | |
| Dukhtar[7][8] | Pashto/Urdu | |
| 2015 | Iqrar | Pashto |
| 2016 | Janaan[9] | Pashto/Urdu |
| Salute[10][11][12] | Pashto/Urdu | |
| 2017 | Zakhmona | Pashto |
| Lambey | ||
| Juram Ao Saza[13] | ||
| 2018 | Zidi ao Badmash[13] | |
| Zandaan | ||
| Da Gandageero Gandageer | ||
| Da Badamalo Badamala | ||
| 2019 | Di Ta Badmashi Wai[14] | |
| Badmashano Sara Ma Chera[15] |
Director
| Year | Film | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Khoey Ho Tum Kahan | Yes | Directorial debut |
| 2005 | Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hai | Yes | Also writer and music director |
| 2010 | Jaal | Yes | |
| 2012 | Intaqaam | Yes | |
| Ma Ba Sanga Hera We | Yes |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Sooraj Key Sath Sath | Haris | PTV |
| 1989 | Pyas | Jenwra | |
| 1993 | Fareb | Yashir Kamal | |
| Sheharzaad | Faiz | ||
| 1994 | Maan Chale Ka Soda | Aamir | |
| Heer Waris Shah | Ranjha | ||
| 1998 | Ghulam Gardish | Ali Jan | |
| 1999 | Kikar Kanday | Chaudhry Khawar | |
| 2000 | Tawan | Babar | |
| 2002 | Dulhan | Ali Khan | |
| God Father | Danish | ||
| 2004 | Dastar | Bakhtiyar | |
| 2006 | Chashman | Zarak | Aaj TV |
| 2018 | Deedan | Gulbaz Khan | A-Plus TV |
See also
References
- ↑ "Ajab Gul". Archived from the original on 22 June 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ↑ Hasan, Hazafa (5 July 2016). "Pushto film industry has become stagnant: Ajab". The Nation. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- 1 2 3 Yousafzai, Rokhan (16 August 2023). "Renowned Actor Ajab Gul Nominated for Presidential Award". Tribal News Network. Archived from the original on 13 June 2025.
- ↑ "There are a lot of subjects we cannot talk about: Pashto actor Ajab Gul". The Express Tribune. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ↑ InpaperMagazine, From (29 January 2012). "Perspective: Spiritual homecoming". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ↑ "Sultanat – a film on the life of Aslam Bhatti". The Express Tribune. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ↑ "Dukhtar selected for Oscar consideration by Pakistan Committee". Dawn. 18 September 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ↑ Syed, Madeeha (24 July 2014). "Dukhtar: A mother's extraordinary courage". Dawn. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ↑ "Movie Review: Janaan". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ↑ Alavi, Omair. "5 reasons to Salute Aitzaz Hasan's biopic". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ↑ "WEEKEND WATCH". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ↑ "Pakistani movie 'Salute' released to pay honor to Aitzaz Hasan's valor - Entertainment - Dunya News". dunyanews.tv. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- 1 2 "New movies likely to pull crowds on Eid". Dawn. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ↑ Shinwari, Sher Alam (5 June 2019). "Pollywood releases three Pashto movies this Eid". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ↑ Shinwari, Sher Alam (11 August 2019). "Pashto film industry to release four movies on Eid despite odds". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 17 February 2022.