Iftikhar Thakur
| Iftikhar Thakur | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Comedian, Actor |
| Religion | Islam |
Iftikar Thakur, is a Pakistani television and film actor and comedian.[1] He has also starred in numerous stage shows and telefilms in different languages such as Urdu, Punjabi, Pothwari/Mirpuri. He currently stars in the comedy talk show Mazaaq Raat, where he portrays Ardli, an employee at the President House. Real name of Iftikhar Thakur is Iftikhar Ahmed.[2][3] He adopted the name Iftikhar Thakur based on a character he played in stage dramas.[4] Prior to becoming an actor, he worked in an auto repair facility fixing punctured tires.
In September 2015, Thakur protested India's 28 August cease-fire violation,[5] by filing a court petition to permanently ban Indian films from Pakistani cinemas.[6] The petition was dismissed, with the court explaining that the ministry of culture would be the correct agency to petition.
Career
Television
- Double Sawari-On PTV Home
- Lahori Gate (TV series)-On PTV Home
- Don No 1
- Sala Bara Nirala
- Nizaam
- Zero Zero Dedh Seven-On Geo TV
- Mazaaq Raat-On Dunya News (2013–Present)
- Sawa Teen (Comedy Host:-Talk Show) Neo TV (2015-Present)
Film
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Majajan | |
| 2006 | One Two Ka One | |
| 2008 | Gulabo | |
| 2010 | Channa Sachi Muchi | |
| 2010 | Wohti ley ke jaani ay | Chotay Rana Sahab |
| 2013 | Dil Paraye Des Mein | |
| 2014 | Lafanga | |
| 2016 | Sawaal 700 Crore Dollar Ka[7] | |
| 2016 | Ishq Positive | |
| 2016 | Lahore Se Aagey | Special Appearance |
| 2016 | Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal[8] | Peeran Ditta |
| 2017 | Pyar Ki FIR[9] |
Telefilms
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| Miki Kharo England | Aftab |
| Main Julian England | Aftab |
References
- ↑ Nov 10, 2011 03:11am (2011-11-10). "Cultural resorts abuzz with activity - Newspaper". Dawn.Com. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ Gul, Ali (2016-03-18). "Sach Mooch: From Annie Khalid to Iftikhar Thakur, a case of exploding videos - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ Nov 03, 2011 11:02pm (2011-11-03). "Three flicks expected on Eid - Newspaper". Dawn.Com. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ Khan, Sher (2013-08-25). "The world is our stage: Punjabi theatre hopes to go global - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ Desk, Web (2013-08-07). "Army chief slams India's 'cowardly' ceasefire violations - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "Pak court dismisses comedian's petition for ban on Indian films | world". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka - Timeline". Facebook. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ http://hipinpakistan.com/news/1151250/saya-e-khuda-e-zuljalal-to-release-on-december-16th-2016
- ↑ http://jhelumgeo.pk/Story/2964