Qavi Khan
Pakistani actor (1942–2023)
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Muhammad Qavi Khan (Urdu: محمد قوی خان; 13 November 1942 – 5 March 2023) was a Pakistani film, radio, theatre and television actor, director, producer and playwright.[1]
- Actor
- Director
- Playwright
Muhammad Qavi khan | |
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| محمد قوی خان | |
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| Born | 13 November 1942 |
| Died | 5 March 2023 (aged 80) |
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| Years active | 1952–2023 |
| Spouse | Naheed Qavi |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award (1980) Sitara-e-Imtiaz (2012) Nishan-e-Imtiaz (2023) (posthumously) |
Khan acted in over 200 films and some 1,000 television plays.[2]
Khan is best known for his police drama serial Andhera Ujala (1984), which launched him to stardom alongside his fellow actors Irfan Khoosat and Jameel Fakhri.[3] His other starring roles include Durr-e-Shehwar (2012), Alif Allah Aur Insaan and Aangan (both 2017–18), the latter of which earned him Lux Style Award for Best TV Actor (critics' and viewers') nominations at the 18th Lux Style Awards.[4]
In March 2011, Pakistan National Council of the Arts honored his achievements in an event.[5] He was honoured with the Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 1980 and 2012 respectively by the government of Pakistan for his contribution to arts.[6]
Early and personal life
Khan was born in an Urdu-speaking family of ancestral Pashtun (Yousufzai) roots to a father who served in the British Indian Army. Following the 1947 Partition of India, the family moved to Pakistan, settling down in Khokropar, Sindh, before moving to Peshawar, where they would live opposite the Mahabat Khan Mosque. Khan would get his early education there and later work as a front desk officer at a Grindlays Bank branch before going to Lahore to pursue his passion for acting more seriously.[2]
He married in 1968 and had four children.[7] His sons Adnan Qavi and Mehran Qavi have also been actors.[8]
Career
Radio
In 1952, he began his career as a child artist by joining Radio Pakistan Peshawar.[9]
Theatre
In 1961, he was cast in Dagha Baz, a play written by Envar Sajjad and directed by Kamal Ahmed Rizvi.[2]
Television
In 1964, he started his television career by playing the lead in PTV's first-ever play, Nazrana, and went on to be part of some 1,000 serials.[2]
In 1966, he appeared in PTV's black-and-white hit drama Lakhon Main Teen (transl. Three in a million) along with Ali Ejaz and Athar Shah Khan Jaidi.[10]
In 2021, he played Muhammad Boota, a Punjabi authoritative older man who has a legacy in the catering business, in Ishq Jalebi, a role written especially for him.[11]
Films
In 1964, he worked in his first movie, Diljeet Mirza's Riwaj.[2]
In 1971, he started producing films, Mr Buddhu being the first of some 13 film productions, while he would eventually act in over 200 films.[2]
Literature
He was also a playwright, having written the autobiographical one-man stage play Action and Reaction in 2011.[7]
Death
Khan died of cancer on 5 March 2023, at the age of 80 in Canada and was laid to rest at Meadowvale Cemetery, Section 32, Grave No 114, Brampton, Ontario, Canada.[13][14]
Selected filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Producer | Director | Language |
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| 1964 | Riwaj | Urdu | |||
| 1971 | Charagh Kahan Roshni Kahan | ||||
| Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare | |||||
| Tiger Gang | Hassan | English/Urdu | |||
| Mr Buddhu |  |
Urdu | |||
| 1972 | Khalish | ||||
| Suhag | |||||
| Naag Muni | |||||
| Pazeb | |||||
| Mohabbat | |||||
| Meh Jabeenay | Pashto | ||||
| 1973 | Mr. Budhu | Urdu | |||
| Farz | |||||
| Be-Imaan | |||||
| Aas | |||||
| 1974 | Intezar | ||||
| Mitti Ke Putlay | |||||
| Manji Kithay Dahwan | Punjabi | ||||
| Neelaam | Urdu | ||||
| 1975 | Mohabbat Zindagi Hai | ||||
| Ajnabi | |||||
| Roshni | |
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| 1976 | Badtameez | Akhtar | Punjabi | ||
| Society Girl | Urdu | ||||
| Mujhay Galay Laga Lo | |||||
| 1977 | Aaina | ||||
| Begum Jaan | Amjad | ||||
| Jawani Deevani | |
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| 1978 | Seeta Maryam Margaret | Baqir | |||
| 1979 | Chori Chori | |
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| Main Chup Rahun Gi | |||||
| Pakeeza | |||||
| 1980 | Nahin Abhi Nahin | ||||
| 1981 | Chan Suraj | Shaukat Ali | Punjabi | ||
| 1982 | Pasban | Urdu | |||
| 1988 | Maa Bani Dulhan | ||||
| 1989 | Sarfarosh | Punjabi | |||
| 1991 | Kalay Chor | Press reporter | Punjabi/Urdu | ||
| 1994 | Zameen Aasman | Farrukh | |||
| International Luteray | Rahim Sahab | ||||
| Sarkata Insaan | Urdu | ||||
| 2014 | Main Kukkoo Aur Woh | Kukkoo | |||
| 2015 | Wrong No. | Nawab | |||
| 2017 | Mehrunisa V Lub U | Bunty (Ali's grandfather) | |||
| 2018 | Pari | ||||
| 2020 | I'll Meet You There | Baba | |||
| 2021 | Tameez Uddin Ki Badtameez Family | Tameez Uddin | |||
| 2022 | Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad | Munir Mughal | |||
| Tich Button | Dada | ||||
Television series
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Lakhon Main Teen | PTV | |
| 1981 | Dehleez | ||
| 1982 | Alif Noon | ||
| 1983 | Dour-e-Junoon | Sami | |
| 1984–1985 | Andhera Ujala | DSP Tahir Ali Khan | |
| 1992 | Din | Ehsan | |
| 1993 | Fareb | Ameer-ud-Deen | |
| 1994 | Angar Wadi | Professor Shafee | |
| 1995 | Uraan | Nawab Hussain | |
| 1997 | Ashiyana | Wajid Khan | |
| 2005 | Sussar in Law | Malik Khadim | |
| 2007 | Lahori Gate | PTV Home | |
| 2008 | Mutthi Bhar Mitti | Hum TV | |
| 2009 | Mannchalay | Khawaja Sahib | |
| Mishaal | PTV | ||
| Baityaan | Hum TV | ||
| 2010 | Dastaan | Naseeb Bhai | |
| 2011 | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Umar's father | |
| Phir Chand Pe Dastak | |||
| Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | Akbar | ARY Digital | |
| Jo Chale To Jaan Se Guzar Gaye | Geo TV | ||
| 2012 | Durr-e-Shahwar | Mansoor | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Meri Behan Meri Dewrani | ARY Digital | |
| 2012–2013 | Aik Nayee Cinderella | Shah Baba | Geo TV |
| 2013–2014 | Kalmoohi | ||
| Dr. Duago | |||
| 2014 | Do Qadam Door Thay | Zohab's Grandfather | |
| 2014–2015 | Sadqay Tumhare | Molvi | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Khatoon Manzil | Abba Jaan | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Ishqaaway | Geo Entertainment | |
| Bojh | Geo TV | ||
| 2016 | Tum Kon Piya | Waqar Ali | Urdu 1 |
| Haya Ke Daaman Main | Azeem | Hum TV | |
| Yeh Ishq | ARY Digital | ||
| New York Se New Karachi | Abba Ji | TV One | |
| Saheliyan[15] | ARY Digital | ||
| Seeta Bagri | TV One | ||
| 2017 | Munkir | Mursheed Saeen | |
| Nazr-e-Bad | Hum TV | ||
| Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Moulvi | ||
| Khaani | Hamid Malik | Geo Entertainment | |
| Aangan | Mian Sahab | ARY Digital | |
| Parchayee | Hum TV | ||
| 2017-2018 | Meraas | ||
| 2018 | Babban Khala Ki Betiyann | ARY Digital | |
| 2019 | Mujhe Rang De | LTN Family | |
| Darr Khuda Say | Mazhar | Geo TV | |
| Shahrukh Ki Saliyan | Molvi Sahab | ||
| Janbaaz | Tahir Khan | Express Entertainment PTV Home | |
| 2020 | Zebaish | Molvi Sahab | Hum TV |
| Prem Gali | Dada Jee | ARY Digital | |
| Mushk | Railway station ghost | Hum TV | |
| 2021 | Ishq Jalebi | Muhammad Boota or Bau Jee | GEO Entertainment |
| Chupke Chupke | Bare Abba | Hum TV | |
| 2022 | Pehchaan | Sharmeen's father | |
| Meri Shehzadi | Sanaullah |
Awards and recognition
- 2012 Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan[16][17]
- PTV Award for Best Actor[16]
- Lifetime Achievement Award by PTV in 2007[16]
- 1978 Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actor for Parakh
- Nishan-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan in 2023.[18]
- Lux Style Award for Best TV Actor (Critics' & Viewers') at the 18th Lux Style Awards for Aangan[4]