Afzal Khan (actor)
Afzal Khan (Urdu: افضل خان), better known as Jan Rambo, is a Pakistani actor, comedian, director, producer and host.
Afzal Khan | |
|---|---|
افضل خان | |
| Born | Afzal Khan 1 September 1969 Havelian, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Jan Rambo |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 1991 – Present |
| Spouse | [1] |
| Children | 2, including Ahsan Afzal Khan and Zain Afzal Khan |
He rose to fame by playing a janitor nicknamed Jan Rambo in PTV's famous comedy show Guest House (1991). He later assumed Jan Rambo as his screen name after the Sylvester Stallone character John Rambo. People on the TV stage had nicknamed him Jan Rambo due to his resemblance to the Hollywood actor.[1][2]
Personal life
Khan was born in Havelian, Abbottabad, Pakistan and is married to fellow Lollywood actress Sahiba Afzal, who is the daughter of veteran film actress Nisho.[2]
They have two sons, with their eldest son Ahsan Afzal Khan making his acting debut in 2023 with the Ramadan play Heer Da Hero on Geo Entertainment.[3]
Career
Actor
Afzal Khan began his acting career from stage dramas in Islamabad. He acted in a few plays by PTV that were aired only in Islamabad and Peshawar.[2]
He holds the record of signing the highest number of feature films in a single day, that is 26. Khan has appeared in more than 150 movies.
He was cast as Jan Rambo (a janitor) in PTV's comedy series Guest House in 1991.[2] It was an instant hit and Rambo became the most popular character of the series.
After his success as Jan Rambo, he began to get offers from movies. In 1992, he signed his first movie and became a mainstream Lollywood actor. However, his image of a comedy actor earned him mostly comedy characters. He tried to do some serious movies but wasn't as successful.[2]
He has appeared in the popular Pakistani drama series Naagin on Geo Kahani.
Director
In 2014, he turned to direction with the PTV Home drama Yeh Chahatein Yeh Ranjishein, in which he also played the lead role alongside his wife Sahiba and another veteran actor, Moammar Rana.
In 2018, he directed the A-Plus TV drama Taqdeer, again starring both Sahiba and Rana.[4]
In 2021, he directed another drama, Thora Sa Pyar for SAB TV, a revamp of Taqdeer which was discontinued by A-Plus TV.[5]
Host
He appeared as a judge on a TV talent show as well as on a dance show.
In 2011, he hosted a morning show on Apna Channel.[2]
Khan also hosted the comedy show CIA (Comedy in Action) on ATV as well the weekend show Rambo, Sahiba Aur Aap on Express TV.
Selected filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Guest House | Janitor | No | PTV |
| 2008–2018 | Choki # 420 | ASI Raja Shafiq | No | Aaj Entertainment |
| 2012 | Pak Villa | Sonny | No | Geo TV |
| Larka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore Di | Sultan Rahi Jr. | No | Express Entertainment | |
| 2013 | Timmy G | Guest | No | ARY Digital |
| 2014–2015 | Yeh Chahatein Yeh Ranjishein | Murad | Yes | PTV Home |
| 2016–2017 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 2) | Ghafoora Coolie | No | Geo Entertainment |
| 2017 | Naagin | Golden Khan | No | Geo Kahani |
| 2018 | Taqdeer | Taimur Khan | Yes | A-Plus TV |
| 2021–2022 | Thora Sa Pyar | Taimur Khan | Yes | SAB TV |
| 2023 | Heer Da Hero | Inspector Rasheed Jutt | No | Geo Entertainment |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Hero | Urdu/Punjabi | |
| 1993 | Haathi Mere Saathi | Urdu | |
| 1994 | International Luteray | Urdu/Punjabi | |
| Ghunda Raj | Mastana | Punjabi | |
| 1995 | Madam Rani | Urdu/Punjabi | |
| Munda Bigra Jaye | Urdu | ||
| Love 95 | Urdu | ||
| 1996 | Chor Machaye Shor | Punjabi | |
| 1998 | Insaf Ho To Aisa | Urdu | |
| Zewar | Urdu | ||
| 1999 | Kursi Aur Qanoon | Urdu | |
| 2001 | Jungle Queen | Urdu | |
| Moosa Khan | Urdu | ||
| 2003 | Darinda | Urdu | |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Urdu | |
| 2016 | Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal | Ghulam Haidar | Urdu |
| Jackpot | Cameo appearance | Urdu | |
| 2018 | The Donkey King | Jan Mangu | Urdu |
| 2022 | Ghabrana Nahi Hai | Aslam | Urdu |
| 2023 | Money Back Guarantee | Christian Bail | Urdu |
See also
References
- Qamar, Saadia (8 August 2011). "Afzal Khan: The Pakistani 'Rambo'". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- Profile of actor Afzal Khan on tv.com.pk website Retrieved 14 June 2020
- "Sahiba & Rambo's Son Ahsan Khan Debut In Ramadan Play". BOL Entertainment. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- Kayenat, Kalam (6 November 2018). "Taqdeer Drama on A Plus Entertainment: Timing, Cast Plot, OST". Brandsynario. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- "Thora Sa Pyar". Retrieved 29 March 2023.