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Afzaal Ahmad

Afzal Ahmad
افضال احمد
Died2 December 2022
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
OccupationActor
Years active1970–2022
Known forAakhri Muqabala (1977)
London (1981)

Syed Afzal Ahmad (Urdu: افضال احمد died 2 December 2022) was a renowned Pakistani actor. He came into limelight with his roles in the following movies: International Gorillay, Aakhri Muqabala and London. Commonly known as "Afzal Chitta", he owned the famous Tamaseel Theater on Ferozepur Road in Lahore. Tamaseel Theater had a large impact on the film industry in Lahore, being the first theater with a revolving stage. After suffering a stroke in 2001, Afzal permanently resided at his Lahore farmhouse, living there with his sister, brother-in law, and mother, until his death in 2022. [1][2][3]

Life and career

Afzal was born in Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan. He was a graduate of Aitchison College. Afzal Ahmad had over four decades of acting career, starting in the 1970s while featuring in Dhiyan Namanian.[3] Over the years he featured in over 200 Urdu, Punjabi and Pashto movies.[4][5]

On 2 December 2022, Ahmad died at Lahore General Hospital after suffering from a brain hemorrhage.[6][3]

Selected filmography

Among others, Afzal Ahmad starred in the following films; [5][3][7]

  • Anmol (1973)
  • Khatarnak (1974)
  • Aakhri Muqabala (1977)
  • London (1981)
  • Sharif Badmaash,
  • Charda Suraj (1982)
  • Vahshi Jutt,
  • Doorian (1984)
  • Chen Wariam,
  • Revenge of Oppression,
  • Moti Sher (1987)
  • Gorillay (1990),
  • Mangal Dada (1991)
  • Billu Badmash (1991)
  • Jagga Daku (1993)
  • Ruqqa (1993)
  • Mr. Charlie (1993)
  • Laila (1994)
  • Sarak (1995)
  • Raja Sahib (1996)
  • Ek Pagal Si Larki (1999)
  • Dhamki
  • Shareeka (2012)

References

  1. ^ "Legendary film, TV actor Afzaal Ahmad passes away". www.24newshd.tv. 24 News HD. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Veteran actor Afzaal Ahmad passes away". Dunya News. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d "Veteran Pakistani actor Afzaal Ahmad passes away". Daily Times. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  4. ^ Daily Pakistan (2 December 2022). "Veteran Pakistani actor Afzaal Ahmad passes away". en.dailypakistan.com.pk. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Legendary actor Afzaal Ahmad passes away". Geo.tv. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  6. ^ GNNHD (2 December 2022). "Versatile actor Afzal Ahmad passes away". gnnhd.tv. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  7. ^ "Veteran actor Afzaal Ahmad passes away in Lahore". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2 December 2022.