Ayub Khoso (Urdu: ایوب کھوسو; born 1959) is a Pakistani actor of film and TV. With a career spanning more than three decades - mostly in television - Khoso is a well-known name in Pakistan. He is known for his roles in films like Khuda Kay Liye.
Ayub Khoso | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1959 (age 64–65) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974 |
| Children | 4 |
Early life edit
Khoso was born to a Pashtun mother and a Baloch father.[1] He began his acting career in school. His first appearance on TV was the drama Chaon that was telecast from PTV Quetta Centre.
He is a graduate of the University of Balochistan. He is fluent in Balochi, Pashto, Brahui, Sindhi, Urdu and English.
Career edit
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Khuda Kay Liye | Cameo role | Blockbuster |
| 2014 | O21 | Abdullah | Hit |
| 2015 | Welcome 2 Karachi | Taliban leader Agha Jaan | Bollywood Film |
| 2015 | Swaarangi | Saieen | |
| 2016 | Hijrat | ||
| 2016 | Revenge of the Worthless | Ameer Qudratuullah | |
| 2016 | Yalghaar | Col. Jogezai | |
| 2016 | Jashan | Pashto film |
Television Dramas edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Shantul | Cameo role | Blockbuster |
| 2014 | O21 | Abdullah | Hit |
| 2015 | Welcome 2 Karachi | Taliban leader Agha Jaan | Bollywood Film |
| 2015 | Swaarangi | Saieen | |
| 2016 | Hijrat | ||
| 2016 | Revenge of the Worthless | Ameer Qudratuullah | |
| 2016 | Yalghaar | Col. Jogezai | |
| 2016 | Jashan | Pashto film |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Lux Style Awards | Sadoori | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Nominated [citation needed] |
| 2010 | Lux Style Awards | Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin | Nominated [citation needed] | |
| 2015 | Lux Style Awards | O21 | Best Film Actor | Nominated [citation needed] |
Tribute edit
In 2011 the Pakistan National Council of Arts dedicated an evening to Khoso in recognition for his contribution to the television industry in Pakistan. A play titled Main kaun hoon (Who am I) was screened to showcase his work. The play was directed by Shoaib Khaliq and acted by Khoso himself.[2]
Political career edit
Ayub Khoso contested on a Pakistan Peoples Party ticket from the PS-101(Karachi East-III) seat in the 2018 Pakistan general elections.[3] In the election, he secured 5121 votes and lost from Firdous Naqvi of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Latest interview with Ayub Khoso". Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ "Tribute: Ode to the PTV legend Ayub Khoso". 3 November 2011.
- ^ "Ayub Khoso alleges 100pc poll rigging". The Nation. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ "Constituency PS-101 (Karachi-XIII)", Wikipedia, 1 October 2019, retrieved 18 November 2019
External links edit
- Ayub Khoso at IMDb