Ghulam Mohiuddin (actor)
Ghulam Mohiuddin | |
|---|---|
| غلام محی الدین | |
| Born | 27 October 1950 |
| Other name | Gullo Bhai |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Children | Ali Mohiuddin (son) Ayesha Kashif (daughter) Mariam Mohiuddin (daughter) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance award by the President of Pakistan (2020) Won 7 Nigar Awards during his career |
Ghulam Mohiuddin (Punjabi, Urdu: غلام محی الدین; also spelled Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din) (born 27 October 1950) is a Pakistani actor of Urdu and Punjabi films.
One of the country's most popular film actors from the 1970s to the 1990s, he has worked in over 400 Urdu and Punjabi movies during a career spanning nearly 50 years.[1]
He is popularly known as Gullo Bhai in the Pakistan film industry.[2][1]
Early life and family
Mohiuddin was born in Hyderabad, India in 1950; his family moved to Nazimabad, Karachi in 1958.[3] He belongs to a Muhajir family of policemen with roots in Hyderabad Deccan and Bombay. One of five brothers and three sisters, he later shifted for his film work to Lahore, Punjab, where he has been living ever since.[4]
His son Ali Mohiuddin is also an actor, having made his film debut in 2016 with Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka.[5][6] Ghulam had produced the movie.[3]
Career
Cinema
After graduation, Mohiuddin began acting with radio and television plays.[3] In 1974, he began his career in the film industry with the movie Dil Walay. The following year, he starred in Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat, which became a blockbuster hit in both Pakistan and China. This film was inspired by a Chinese folk story and marked Babra Sharif's debut as a lead actress.[2]
He worked in all film genres, including action, where he was known for performing his own stunts.[3] He was also noted for embracing experimental roles: in Pakistan's own adaptations of Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns he played the "Man with No Name" type characters in movies such as Aansoo Aur Sholay (1976), followed by Aatish (1980) and Aandhi Aur Toofan (1984). He also starred in sci-fi movies and in Punjabi movies, while he could play the hero, the anti-hero as well the villain.[3]
Television
Beginning in the 2000s, as a result of the decline of Pakistan's cinema, Mohiuddin ventured into television series.[3]
Legacy
Ghulam Mohiuddin is widely regarded as one of the defining stars of Pakistan's cinema golden era, particularly from the 1970s through the 1990s. Over a career spanning nearly five decades and more than 400 films, he became known for his screen presence, remembered for his tall stature and distinctive deep voice, his performances in both Urdu and Punjabi cinema, and enduring popularity across generations.[3]
He has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including multiple Nigar Awards, Lux Style Awards and the prestigious Pride of Performance award, which was presented to him by the President of Pakistan in 2020.[2]
Selected filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Dil Walay | ||
| 1975 | Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat[7] | [2] | |
| Shararat[1] | Asif | ||
| 1976 | Society Girl | Asif | |
| 1977 | Ishq Ishq | ||
| 1978 | Awaz[1] | ||
| 1980 | Aag Aur Sholay | ||
| 1981 | Amanat[7] | ||
| 1984 | Doorian | ||
| 1987 | Gernail Singh[7] | Ghulam Mohammad | |
| 1988 | Maula Baksh | ||
| Aag Hi Aag | |||
| Haseena 420 | |||
| 1989 | Taqat Ka Toofan | ||
| Maula Sain | |||
| 1990 | Hoshiar | ||
| Sholay-E-Sholay | |||
| Miss Cleopatra | |||
| International Guerillas | |||
| 1991 | Zid | ||
| Sar Kata Insan | |||
| Kalay Chor[7] | Sher Jang | ||
| Cobra | Inspector Arshad | ||
| Aalmi Jasoos | |||
| 1992 | Daku Raaj | ||
| Majhoo | |||
| Hasinon Ki Barat | |||
| 1994 | Pajero Group | Babar | |
| Khandan | |||
| International Luteray[7] | |||
| Buth Shikan[7] | |||
| Saranga | Mansoor | [8] | |
| Sarkata Insaan | |||
| 1995 | Mushkil | ||
| Madam Rani | Aducet | ||
| Jungle Ka Qanoon | |||
| Jeeva[2][7][1] | [9] | ||
| 1997 | Qarz | ||
| Umar Mukhtar | |||
| 2011 | Son of Pakistan[2] | ||
| Khamosh Raho[2] | |||
| 2013 | Chambaili | ||
| 2016 | Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka[1][10] | Ringo | |
| 2018 | The Donkey King | Badshah Khan |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Dobara | Jalal | PTV |
| 2007 | Mithaas | Dilawar | |
| 2012 | Koi Meray Dil Say Pouchay | Sameer's father | |
| 2015 | Dilfareb | Zain's father | Geo TV |
| Maikey Ko Dedo Sandes | Maryam's father | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2016 | Izn-e-Rukhsat | Sundus's father | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Khudgarz | Hassan's father | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Sodai | Fariya's father | Express Entertainment |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Mano | Mano's father-in-law |
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Nigar Award | Special Award | Won | Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat | [11] |
| 1978 | Won | Mutthi Bhar Chawal | [12] | ||
| 1984 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | Lazawal | [11] | |
| 1991 | Won | Zid | [11] | ||
| 1994 | Best Actor | Won | Sarkata Insaan | [11] | |
| 1997 | Best Supporting Actor | Won | Karz | [11] | |
| 2002 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | Himself | [11] | |
| 2020 | Pride of Performance | Award by the President of Pakistan | Won | [2] | |
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Award | Won | [13] |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Alavi, Omair (10 July 2016). "First person: The return of Gullu bhai (Ghulam Mohiuddin)". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 15 July 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Adnan Lodhi (21 August 2019). "Veteran actor Ghulam Mohiuddin to receive Pride of Performance". The Express Tribune newspaper. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Suhayb, Muhammad (30 September 2025). "Ghulam Mohiuddin, fifty with grace". Youlin Magazine. Archived from the original on 19 May 2026.
- ↑ Warraich, Suhail (1 July 2023). "Eid 3rd Day Special - Suhail Warraich - Aik Din Geo Kay Saath - Ghulam Mohiuddin (Film Star)" (video). YouTube. Geo News.
- ↑ Web Desk (18 May 2015), "Ghulam Mohiuddin’s son all set to make Lollywood debut", Ary News. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- ↑ Adnan Lodhi (24 June 2016), "Sons of Mustafa Qureshi, Ghulam Mohiuddin making film debuts with Eid releases", The Express Tribune. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Alan Goble. "Filmography of Ghulam Mohiuddin". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 3 August 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 340. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ↑ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 341. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ↑ (Ayesha Ahmad) Upcoming Pakistani film to feature Indian actor Rajpal Yadav Archived 22 December 2015 at the Wayback Machine Hipinpakistan.com website, Published 6 April 2015, Retrieved 5 December 2021
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Online Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ "The Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online Film Reviews website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ Mossadiq, Zainab (9 October 2023). "Icon Awards 2023: All You Need to Know About the Government's Initiative". Galaxy Lollywood. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
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- PTV Award winners
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