Izhar Qazi

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Izhar Qazi
Born
Izhar Qazi

16 September 1955
Khadda Market, Karachi, Pakistan Pakistan
Died23 December 2007(2007-12-23) (aged 52)
Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, Pakistan Pakistan
Resting placeModel Colony graveyard, Karachi, Pakistan Pakistan
Occupations
Years active1982-2005
AwardsNigar Award (2 times), National Award, Graduate Award, Bolan Award

Izhar Qazi (16 September 1955 – 23 December 2007) was a Pakistani actor and singer. His most famous films were Love In Nepal, Aalmi Jasoos, Khazana, and Sarkata Insaan. He was a two-time recipient of the Nigar Award. Most of his films were in Urdu and Punjabi. He was also a singer—he recorded a studio album, Zara Aake Dekho To, that was re-released by EMI Pakistan in 2014.

Career[edit]

Qazi was born in Khadda Market, Karachi. He began his professional career as an engineer at Pakistan Steel Mills. He was later introduced to television drama writer Fatima Suraiyya Bajia by his manager, Syed Abdul Munim.[1] Bajia was looking for a new face for television, and Qazi's resemblance to Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan immediately caught her attention.[1][2] She invited him to audition and he made his television debut in 1982, starring in the family television drama serial Ana.[1] He appeared as the romantic lead alongside Mehreen Ilahi, Shakeel, and Ghazala Kaifee.[2] He later appeared in the serials Daira and Gardish with Shakeel and Saqi.[2]

After achieving television success, Qazi transitioned into the Lollywood film industry in 1986. His film debut as the lead role in Nazar Shabab's Ruby, alongside veteran co-stars Mustafa Qureshi, Shafi Mohammad, Sabeeta, and Rangeela. The film was met with critical acclaim.[1][2] Qazi's role in the film was also notable because Jawed Shiekh had originally been cast for the lead role, but quit in order to travel to India with Salma Agha.[2] Around the same time, Shiekh had also been cast in the film Bangkok Ke Chor. Director Jan Mohammad fired Shiekh and awarded the role to Qazi.[2] Qazi's collaborations with Jan Muhammad included popular films including Manila ki bijlyan, Roop ki rani, and Choron ka baadshah.[2] He also teamed up with Sultan Rahi in Punjabi-language films.[2]

Qazi retired from the film industry in 2003. His last acting role was in the series Pani Pe Naam, which aired on PTV. [1][3] He was dismayed by the poor quality of Lollywood films and local film industry politics.[4] He then concentrated on his real estate business.[4]

Personal life[edit]

Qazi had four daughters and a son.[4] He was active in several literary organizations.[2]

On 23 December 2007, he suffered a heart attack while singing at the wedding of his sister-in-law in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi.[5][6] He later died at a local hospital.[6] He was buried at Model Colony graveyard.[7]

Awards and recognition[edit]

Sarkata Insaan, in which Qazi played the role of a police investigator, won 8 Nigar Awards. Qazi was nominated for best actor at the 2004 Lux Style Awards.[1][3] He also won the Graduate Award and Bolan Award.[6] He was awarded Nigar Awards for his performances in Sakhi baadshan and Bakhtawar.[1][2] He also received the National Award for best actor for his role in Masood Butt's Chiragh Bali.[2]

Filmography[edit]

Films[edit]

Year Title Language Co-star(s)
1986 Ruby Urdu Sabeeta, Rangeela
Bangkok ke Chor Urdu Sabeeta
1987 Love in Nepal Urdu Shabnam
Dulari Punjabi Anjuman, Sultan Rahi
Himmatwala Urdu Sabeeta
Manila ki bijliyan Urdu Sabeeta
Mera Insaaf Urdu Babra Sharif
Nachay Nagin Punjabi Nadira, Ismael Shah, Sultan Rahi
Nijaat Urdu Sabeeta
Baaghi Haseena Urdu Babra Sharif
1988 Bardasht Punjabi Anjuman
Choron ka Baadshah Urdu Kaveeta
1989 Manila ke Janbaaz Urdu Kaveeta
Rakhwala Punjabi Nadira, Sultan Rahi
1990 Jangi Punjabi Anjuman, Sultan Rahi
KalaPani Punjabi, Urdu Babra Sharif, Ajab Gul
Manga Punjabi Anjuman, Sultan Rahi
NumberOne Punjabi, Urdu Salma Agha
Insaniyat Kay Dushman Urdu Anjuman, Sultan Rahi, Nadeem
Leader Urdu Kaveeta, Nadeem, Hamayun
1991 Akhri shikar Punjabi, Urdu Babra Sharif, Salma Agha
Bakhtawar Punjabi, Urdu Neeli, Saima, Ghulam Moh
Chiragh Bali Punjabi Anjuman, Sultan Rahi
Teen Yakke teen Chhakke Punjabi, Urdu Neeli, Sultan Rahi
Aalmi Jasoos Punjabi, Urdu Kaveeta, Ghulam Mohayuddin
Watan Kay Rakhwalay Urdu Nadira, Saima, Sultan Rahi, Nadeem
1992 Suhaagraat Punjabi, Urdu Kaveeta
Abdullah The Great Punjabi, Urdu Neeli, Nadeem, Saima, Sultan Rahi
1993 Ghunda Punjabi Reema, Sultan Rahi
Ghunghru do Kalashankoff Pashto Salma Agha
Iradah Punjabi, Urdu Madiah Shah, Sultan Rahi
Jannat Urdu Rubi Niazi, Mohsin Khan
Nagin Sapera Punjabi, Urdu Madiha Shah, Jan Rambo
Sapni Punjabi, Urdu Nadia, Sonia
Betaj Badshah Punjabi, Urdu Neeli, Reema, Nadeem, Abid Ali
Zamana Punjabi, Urdu Sultan Rahi, Neeli, Javed Sheikh, Gori
1994 Zameen Aasman Punjabi, Urdu Nadeem, Sultan Rahi, Madiha Shah, Bahar
Pajero Group Punjabi, Urdu Sultan Rahi, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Saima, Mustafa Qureshi, Neeli, Humayun Qureshi
Laila Punjabi, Urdu Nadira
Sanam Bewafa Punjabi, Urdu Madiha Shah, Sahiba
Sarkata Insaan Urdu
1995 Khazana Urdu Nadeem, Sahiba
Jungle Ka Qanoon Punjabi, Urdu Saima, Reema, Sultan Rahi, Nadeem
1997 Ghail Urdu Babra Sharif, Ghulam Mohiuddin
Kala Raj Punjabi Saima, Sultan Rahi
Kalay Naag Punjabi Saima
Aulad ki Qasam Urdu Reema, Babur Ali, Shabnam, Nadeem
1999 Hawwa ki Beti Urdu Sapna, Nargis
2004 Daaman aur Chingari Urdu Saima, Nargis
2005 Parcham Urdu Sana, Shaan, Arbaz Khan

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Television[edit]

  • Ana (Ego)
  • Daira (Boundary)
  • Gardish (Circulation)
  • Zakham (Injury)
  • Gunahgar (Sinner)
  • Paani pe naam (Name on water)

Discography[edit]

Studio album

  • Zara Aake Dekho To (EMI Pakistan, 2014)

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "A disheartened thespian bows out -DAWN Images; December 30, 2007". Archived from the original on 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "2007 takes away Izhar Qazi as well", Akhbar-e-Jehan, p. 60, 2007-02-02, archived from the original on 2009-04-24, retrieved 2008-11-30
  3. ^ a b "Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan". Archived from the original on 2009-04-24. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
  4. ^ a b c "KARACHI: Actor Izhar Qazi passes away - Newspaper - DAWN.COM". 25 December 2007. Archived from the original on 17 September 2008. Retrieved 30 November 2008.
  5. ^ "Renowned actor Izhar Qazi dies". PakTribune. 25 December 2007. Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  6. ^ a b c "The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News". Archived from the original on 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2008-11-30. awards
  7. ^ "Renowned actor Izhar Qazi dies". Archived from the original on 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
  8. ^ "Izhar Qazi - film records". pakmag.net. Archived from the original on 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2022-03-03.

External links[edit]

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