Sohail Asghar
Sohail Asghar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 June 1954 |
| Died | 13 November 2021 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978–2021 |
| Notable work | Laag, Khwahish |
| Awards | PTV Award for 'Best Actor' in 2002 |
Sohail Asghar (15 June 1954 – 13 November 2021) was a Pakistani TV, film and theater actor.[1][2][3]
Life
[edit]Sohail was born in Multan, Pakistan in 1954.[1] After completing his education he joined Radio Pakistan. He worked as Radio Jockey from 1978 to 1988. He was introduced in TV drama Raat by a director at PTV Lahore Nusrat Thakur. He appeared in his first movie Murad in 2003. He got award for Outstanding Performance at the 1st Indus Drama Awards for this film.[citation needed]
Awards and recognition
[edit]He got the PTV Award 'Best Actor' award for 2002 at the 12th PTV Awards ceremony organized to mark 40 years of Pakistan Television.[4]
Death
[edit]Asghar died after protracted illness in a hospital in Lahore on 13 November 2021.[1][5]
Filmography
[edit]TV Dramas
[edit]- Khafa Khafa Zindagi (2018)
- Teri Meri Love Story (2016)
- Aap ki Kaneez (2014)
- Aashti (2009)
- Chaudhavin Raat (2002) (PTV)[4]
- Laag as Kaku Lala (1998)
- Pyas (1989) (PTV)[1]
- Khuwahish (1993)
- Alao (1994)
- Chand Grehan (1995) (PTV)[1]
- Manchalay Ka Sauda (PTV)[1]
- Kajal Ghar (PTV)[1]
- Khuda Ki Basti (Geo TV Production)
Accolades
[edit]| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Lux Style Awards[6] | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Mah-e-Neem Shab | Nominated |
| 6th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Dohri | |
| 7th Lux Style Awards[7] | Vanee |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Veteran TV artist Sohail Asghar passes away". Dawn newspaper. 14 November 2021. Archived from the original on 26 June 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "TV legend Suhail Asghar requests for prayers ahead of major surgery". The Express Tribune. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Veteran actor Suhail Asghar shifted to hospital for stomach surgery". BOL News. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Sohail, Saadia win best actor, actress awards". Dawn newspaper. 13 January 2004. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Veteran actor Sohail Asghar dies in Lahore". ARY News. 13 November 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ "https://www.rewaj.pk/lux-style-awards-for-the-year-2004/"
- ^ "https://tribune.com.pk/story/239961/lux-style-awards-a-trip-down-memory-lane/"