Jahanzeb (actor)

Jahanzeb
جہانزیب
Born
Jahanzeb Khan

(1966-03-20) 20 March 1966
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
Years active1986 – 2010
Spouse
Farah Jahanzeb
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(m. 1989; died 2014)​
Children2

Jahanzeb Khan, also known as Jahanzeb (Urdu: جہانزیب) is a Pakistani actor and model. He acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for his roles in the films Choron Ki Barat, Maa Bani Dulhan, Elaan-e-Jang, Taqat Ka Toofan, Choron Ka Badshah, Haseena 420, Bazar-e-Husn and Jungli Mera Naam.[1] He was noted for his resemblance to former cricketer Imran Khan.[2]

Early life

Jahanzeb was born in Karachi, Pakistan. He belonged to an Agha Pathan family that had migrated from Afghanistan but his mother was from Agra and then moved to Pakistan.[3]

Career

Jahanzeb started working as a model for advertisements and commercials and was later spotted by film director Iqbal Kashmiri at an event and offered a lead role in a film he was directing.[3] In 1987, Jahanzeb made his acting debut in film Choron Ki Barat which was a super hit film at the box office.[4] Then he appeared in films such as Maa Bani Dulhan, Elaan-e-Jang and Allah Ditta.[5] He later dropped his surname for his acting credits, and appeared as Jahanzeb in films Hunter Val, Choron Ka Badshah, Kali, Haseena 420, Yarana and Marshal.[6]

In 1988, he transitioned to television and he appeared in PTV drama Flight 033 it was written by Sabeh Mohsin and directed by Qasim Jalali. The same year he appeared in film Bazar-e-Husn which was written by Pervez Kalim the film was a Golden Jubilee at the box office and won six Nigar Awards.[7]

He also appeared in films Jang e-Jang, Kali, International Goreelay, Roop Ki Rani, Barood Ka Tohfa, Inteshar, Billu Badshah, Darya Khan and Jungli Mera Naam.[8][3]

In 2002, he appeared in drama Chaandni Raatain it was about certain South Asian cultural backgrounds, and issues such as polygamy, motherhood and the bond between mother and daughter-in-law. He portrayed the role of Jalal ex-husband of Maha Aamir portrayed by Mahnoor Baloch.[6]

Personal life

Jahanzeb married fashion designer and chef Farah Aaniya Alam but Farah later died from cancer in 2014.[9] He has two daughters Parisheh Jahanzeb and Shanzeh Jahanzeb the couple had a son later but his son died after his birth.[10]

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role Network
1988 Flight 033 Passenger PTV
2002 Chaandni Raatain Jalal[11]

Film

Year Film Language
1987 Choron Ki Barat Punjabi / Urdu[4]
1988 Maa Bani Dulhan Urdu[5]
1988 Elaan-e-Jang Punjabi
1988 Allah Ditta Punjabi[5]
1988 Choron Ka Badshah Urdu[4]
1988 Haseena 420 Urdu[4]
1988 Bazar-e-Husn Urdu[12]
1988 Hunter Vali Punjabi
1989 Sheran Di Maa Punjabi
1989 Sarfarosh Punjabi / Urdu[13]
1989 Taqat Ka Toofan Urdu
1989 Yarana Punjabi[13]
1989 Bilaval Punjabi[14]
1989 Roop Ki Rani Urdu[14]
1989 Khuda Bakhsh Punjabi
1989 Mazdoor Punjabi[15]
1989 Jang-e-Jang Punjabi[16]
1990 No. 1 Urdu
1990 Jurrat Punjabi[17]
1990 Kali Punjabi[18]
1990 International Goreelay Punjabi / Urdu
1990 Miss Cleopatra Urdu[18]
1990 Marshal Punjabi
1990 Barood Ka Tohfa Urdu / Pashto[19]
1991 Inteshar Punjabi[20]
1991 Billu Badshah Punjabi[21]
1991 Darya Khan Sindhi[22]
1992 Tarazoo Punjabi[23]
1992 Raaz Urdu
1992 Mohammad Khan Punjabi[23]
1992 Deputy Urdu
1992 Chalbaz Urdu[24]
1992 Ishq Rehna Sada Urdu
1993 Zabata Urdu[25]
1993 Rambo 303 Urdu[26]
1994 Jungli Mera Naam Punjabi / Urdu[8]

References

  1. ^ 6th National Film Award Ceremony at Islamabad on 21st December, 1991. National Film Development Corporation. p. 63.
  2. ^ Alavi, Omair (12 May 2017). "Going the distance". The News International. Archived from the original on 2 January 2026. In the 80s, film star Jehanzeb Khan made a name for himself as Imran Khan look alike.
  3. ^ a b c "فلم اداکار جہانزیب کا انٹرویو". Nigar Magazine (Golden Jubilee Number): 89. 2000.
  4. ^ a b c d Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 321. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  5. ^ a b c Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 320. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  6. ^ a b "وہ اداکار جن کی اسکرین پر واپسی کے لیے مداح ہیں بے قرار!". Voice of America. July 15, 2020.
  7. ^ "Bazar-e-Husn (1988 film)". Pakistan & Gulf Economist, Volume 8, Issues 14-26 via Google Books website. 1989. p. 44.
  8. ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 340. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  9. ^ "I Spy: Chef Farah will be missed". Dawn News. July 27, 2014.
  10. ^ "Chef Farah Jehanzeb passes away". Dawn News. July 21, 2014.
  11. ^ "Chandni Raatein". Archived from the original on 20 January 2004. Retrieved 2004-01-20. Review of Chaandni Ratein
  12. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 322. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  13. ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 323. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  14. ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 324. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  15. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 326. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  16. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 325. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  17. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 326. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  18. ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 327. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  19. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 328. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  20. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 329. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  21. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 331. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  22. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 332. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  23. ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 333. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  24. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 334. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  25. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 337. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  26. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 335. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
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