Agha Ali Abbas Qizilbash (also known as Agha Talish, Urdu: آغا طالِش) (13 November 1923 – 19 February 1998) was a Pakistani actor who made his debut in 1947 and was mostly known and recognized in Pakistan for playing character actor or villain roles. Talish was honoured by a Pride of Performance award, by the Government of Pakistan in 1989.[1]

Agha Talish
آغا طلیش
Born
Agha Ali Abbas Qazalbash

13 November 1923
Ludhiana, Punjab, British India
Died19 February 1998(1998-02-19) (aged 74–75)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
OccupationActor
Years active1947–1998
SpouseUmrao Begum
ChildrenAhson Talish (son)
RelativesRaza Talish (grandson)
Agha Jafar (brother)
AwardsPride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1989
6 Nigar Awards

Life and career

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Talish was born in Ludhiana, British India in 1923.[2][3] His breakthrough film in Pakistan was film producer Saifuddin Saif's Saat Lakh (1957) where his on-screen performance for this popular hit song was widely admired, Yaaro Mujhe Maaf Rakho Mein Nashe Mein Hoon.[2]

On 5 January 1962 Shaheed was released, his biggest hit film. A film on the relevant theme of Palestine with a script by Riaz Shahid and music by Rasheed Attre; it was produced and directed by Khalil Qaiser. The highlight was the instant hit Uss Bewafa Ka Sheher Hai Aur Hum Hain Dostau by renowned poet Muneer Niazi, music by Rasheed Attre.[4][5]

Death

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Talish died on 19 February 1998 after a long illness at Lahore, Pakistan. He had a 50-year-long film career.[5][2][1]

Filmography

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Year Title Notes
1947 Saraey Kay Baher
1955 Jheel Kinarey [3]
1956 Jabroo
Miss 56
Baghi
Guddi Gudda
1957 Saat Lakh [1]
Sehti
Sardar
1954 Touheed
Akhri Daao
Darbar-e-Habib
Aadmi
1959 Boodi Shah
Sachey Moti
Neend
Raaz
Saathi
1960 Rahguzar
Yeh Dunya
Allahdin Ka Beta
Salma
Sahil
Roopmati Baaz Bahadur
Saheli
1961 Ajab Khan
Sunehrey Sapney
Farishta
Chotey Sarkar
Habu
Do Raste [6]
Gulfam
Bara Bajey [7]
1962 Susral
Shake Hand
Azra
Qaidi [3][1]
Paharan
Shaheed [3]
Sukh Ka Sapna
Aulaad
Ghungat
Awaz Dey Kahan Hay
Dosheeza
Anchal
1963 Baghawat [3]
Kala Pani
Yahoodi Ki Larki
Baaji
Daman
Mahndi Waley Hath
Chacha Khamkhowah
Seema
1964 Chingari
Lutaira
Mama Jee
Piar Na Kar Naadan
Gehra Dagh
Shabab
Beti
Havaili
Landa Bazar
Farangi [3][5]
1965 Doli
Devdas
Aurat
Kaneez
Malangi
Raqqasa
1966 Gawandi
Joker
Ruswai
Bharia Mela
Paidagir
Payal Ki Jhankar
Janbaz
1967 Lakhon Mein Aik
Zinda Laash
Kafir
Shola Aur Shabnam
Hamraz
Hamdam
Imam Din Gohavia
1968 Lala Rukh
Zindagi
Mafroor
Aurat Aur Zamana
Saiqa
Ashiq
Beti Beta
Dil Mera Dharkan Teri
Jang-e-Azadi
Taj Mahal
Mera Ghar Meri Jannat
1969 Andaleeb
Aneela
CID
Diya Aur Toofan
Jind Jaan
Neela Parbat
Piya Milan Ki Aas
Tere Ishq Nachaya
Zarqa
Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai [5]
1970 Shama Aur Parwana
Takht-o-Taj
Maa Puttar
Nya Sawera
Darinda
Bedardi
Aik Phool Aik Pathar
Charda Sooraj
Rootha Na Karo
1971 Dotsi
Bhen Bhara
Khak Aur Khoon
Yeh Aman [3][5]
Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare
Al-Asifa
1972 Naag Muni
Bazar
Mere Hamsafar
Soudagar
Khoun Apna Koun Paraya
Nizam
Angarey
Ehsas
Umrao Jaan Ada [4]
1973 Aan
Sarhad Ki Goad Mein
Jithey Vagdi Ay Ravi
Sadhoo aur Sheitan
Baharon Ki Manzil
1974 Main Bani Dulhan
Dillagi
Naukar Wohti Da
Imandar
Jawan Mere Des Da
Laila Majnoon
Haqiqat
Bahisht
1975 Zindagi Tay Toofan
Izzat
Farz Aur Mamta
Bay Aulad
Milap
Shireen Farhad
Zeenat
Aik Gunnah Aur Sahi
Naiki Badi
Ganwar
Umang
1976 Hukam Da Ghulam
Haibat Khan
Aulad
Chor Noon Mor
Kothey Tapni
Mahboob Mera Mastana
Zaib-un-Nisa
Sachai
Sazish
Ann Daata
Insanyat
Zuroorat
Kil Kil Mera Naan
1977 Ishq Ishq
Haji Khokhar
Barey Mian Deewaney
Salakhein [5]
1978 Aag Aur Zindagi
Mazi Haal Mustaqbil
Inqilab
Seeta Maryam Margaret
Zindgi
Haider Ali
Playboy
Aankhon Aankhon Mein
1979 Mohammed Bin Qasim
1980 Bandish
Sardar
Behram Daku [4]
1981 Dil Ney Phir Yaad Kia
Watan
Alahdin
Basheera Tey Qanoon
Wafa
Do dil
Chan Suraj
Sultan Tey Varyam
1982 Bara Bhai
Aangan
Tairey Bina Kiya Jeena
Sangdil
Aahat
1983 Dehleez
Love Story
Wadda Khan
Rustam Te Khan
Kala Samander [4]
1984 Doorian
Kalia
Ucha Shimla Jatt Da
Chor Chowkidar
Dulla Bhati
Ishq Nachavey Gali Gali
1985 Dhee Rani
Ashyana
Deewaney Dou
Khuddar
Direct Hawaldar
1986 Domoro Intiqam (Pushto)
Baghi Sipahi
Malanga
Faisla
Nazdeekian [4]
1987 Allah Rakha
Duniya
Nijat
1988 Mukhra
Roti
Baghi Haseena
Bazar-e-Husn
Bano
Piasi
1989 Shaani
Roop Ki Rani
Madam Bawri
Zabardast
Miss Allah Rakhi
Karmoo Dada
Rakhwala
Achoo 302
Mohabbat Ho Tau Aisi Ho
Nangi Talwar
Zakhmi Aurat
Gori Dian Jhanjhran [4]
1990 Bulandi
Falak Shair
Dil
Nag Devta
1991 Adil
1993 Zabata
1994 Mohabbat Ki Aag
Sarkata Insaan
Pajero Group
1995 Mushkil
Ajab Khan

Awards and recognition

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e 23rd death anniversary of Agha Talish observed Radio Pakistan website, Published 19 February 2021, Retrieved 4 February 2022
  2. ^ a b c "Agha Talish: The 18th death anniversary of veteran actor to be observed today". Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). Daily Times (newspaper). 19 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Death anniversary of Agha Talish observed Radio Pakistan website, Published 19 February 2018, Retrieved 4 February 2022
  4. ^ a b c d e f "actor Talish filmography". Complete Index To World Film website. Archived from the original on 13 February 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Profile of actor Agha Talish". Urdu Wire website. 1 May 2012. Archived from the original on 13 February 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  6. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 249. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  7. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 250. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  8. ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards (1957 - 2002)". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
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