Qavi Khan
Muhammad Qavi Khan (Urdu: محمد قوی خان; 13 November 1942 – 5 March 2023) was a Pakistani film, radio, theatre and television actor, director and playwriter.
Muhammad Qavi khan | |
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| Born | 13 November 1942 |
| Died | 5 March 2023 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
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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 has acted in over 200 films and some 1,000 television plays.[1]
Khan is best known for his police drama serial Andhera Ujala, which launched him to stardom alongside his fellow actors Irfan Khoosat and Jameel Fakhri.[2] Some of his other notable works in television include roles in Khaani (2017) and Meri Shehzadi (2022–2023).[3]
He was also a playwright, having written the autobiographical one man stage play Action and Reaction in 2011.[4]
In March 2011, Qavi Khan's achievements were honored at an event at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts auditorium in Islamabad.[5]
The Government of Pakistan honoured Khan with the Pride of Performance in 1980 and Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2012 for his contribution to the field of arts.[6]
Early life
Khan was born on 13 November 1942 in Badaun, now located in India's Uttar Pradesh, to a father who was in the British Indian Army. Following the 1947 Partition, 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 would work as a front desk officer in a Grindlays Bank before going to Lahore to pursue his passion of acting more seriously.[1]
He married in 1968 and had four children.[4]
Career
Radio
In 1952, he began his career as a child artist by joining Radio Pakistan Peshawar.[7]
Theatre
In 1961, he was cast in Dagha Baz, a play written by Envar Sajjad and directed by Kamal Ahmed Rizvi.[1]
Television
In 1964, he started his television career by being the lead in PTV's first-ever play, Nazrana, in his career being part of some 1,000 serials.[1]
In 1966, he appeared in PTV's black-and-white drama Lakhon Main Teen.
Death
Qavi Khan died of cancer on 5 March 2023, at the age of 80 in Canada and was laid to rest at Meadowvale Cemetery Brampton.[8][9]
Selected filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Riwaj | Urdu | |
| 1971 | Charagh Kahan Roshni Kahan | Urdu | |
| Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare | Urdu | ||
| Tiger Gang | Hassan | English/Urdu | |
| 1972 | Khalish | Urdu | |
| Suhag | Urdu | ||
| Naag Muni | Urdu | ||
| Pazeb | Urdu | ||
| Mohabbat | Urdu | ||
| Meh Jabeenay | Pashto | ||
| 1973 | Mr. Budhu | Urdu | |
| Farz | Urdu | ||
| Be-Imaan | Urdu | ||
| Aas | Urdu | ||
| 1974 | Intezar | Urdu | |
| Mitti Ke Putlay | Urdu | ||
| Manji Kithay Dahwan | Punjabi | ||
| Neelaam | Urdu | ||
| 1975 | Mohabbat Zindagi Hai | Urdu | |
| Ajnabi | Urdu | ||
| Roshni | Urdu | ||
| 1976 | Badtameez | Akhtar | Punjabi |
| Society Girl | Urdu | ||
| Mujhay Galay Laga Lo | Urdu | ||
| 1977 | Aaina | Urdu | |
| Begum Jaan | Amjad | Urdu | |
| Jawani Deevani | Urdu | ||
| 1978 | Seeta Maryam Margaret | Baqir | Urdu |
| 1979 | Chori Chori | Urdu | |
| Main Chup Rahun Gi | Urdu | ||
| Pakeeza | Urdu | ||
| 1980 | Nahin Abhi Nahin | Urdu | |
| 1981 | Chan Suraj | Shaukat Ali | Punjabi |
| 1982 | Pasban | Urdu | |
| 1988 | Maa Bani Dulhan | Urdu | |
| 1989 | Sarfarosh | Punjabi | |
| 1991 | Kalay Chor | Press reporter | Punjabi/Urdu |
| 1994 | Zameen Aasman | Farrukh | Punjabi/Urdu |
| International Luteray | Rahim Sahab | Punjabi/Urdu | |
| Sarkata Insaan | Urdu | ||
| 2014 | Main Kukkoo Aur Woh | Kukkoo | Urdu (Telefilm) |
| 2015 | Wrong No. | Nawab | Urdu |
| 2017 | Mehrunisa V Lub U | Bunty (Ali's grandfather) | Urdu |
| 2018 | Pari | Urdu | |
| 2020 | I'll Meet You There | Baba | Urdu |
| 2021 | Tameez Uddin Ki Badtameez Family | Tameez Uddin | Urdu (telefilm) |
| 2022 | Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad | Urdu | |
| Tich Button | Urdu |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Lakhon Main Teen | PTV | |
| 1981 | Dehleez | PTV | |
| 1982 | Alif Noon | PTV | |
| 1984–1985 | Andhera Ujala | DSP Tahir Khan | PTV |
| 1992 | Din | Ehsan | PTV |
| 1994 | Angar Wadi | Professor Shafee | PTV |
| 1995 | Uraan | Nawab Hussain | PTV |
| 1997 | Ashiyana | Wajid Khan | PTV |
| 2005 | Sussar in Law | Malik Sahib | PTV |
| 2007 | Lahori Gate | PTV Home | |
| 2008 | Mutthi Bhar Mitti | Hum TV | |
| 2009 | Mannchalay | Khawaja Sahib | Hum TV |
| Mishaal | PTV | ||
| Baityaan | Hum TV | ||
| 2010 | Dastaan | Naseeb Bhai | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Umar's father | Hum TV |
| Phir Chand Pe Dastak | Hum TV | ||
| 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 | Geo TV | |
| Dr. Duago | |||
| 2014 | Do Qadam Door Thay | Zohab's Grandfather | Geo TV |
| 2014–2015 | Sadqay Tumhare | Molvi | Hum TV |
| 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 | |||
| Saheliyan[10] | |||
| Seeta Bagri | TV One | ||
| 2017 | Munkir | Mursheed sayi | TVOne Pakistan |
| Nazr-e-Bad | Hum TV | ||
| Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Moulvi | Hum TV | |
| 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 | Geo TV | |
| 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 | Hum TV |
| 2022 | Meri Shehzadi | Sanaullah | Hum TV |
Awards and recognition
- 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award by Pakistan Television Corporation[11]
- 2012 Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan[11][12]
- PTV Award for Best Actor[11]
- Lifetime Achievement Award by PTV in 2007[11]
- 1978 Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actor- Film 'Parakh'
- Nishan-i-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan in 2023.[13]
References
- Ahmed, Shoaib (7 March 2023). "Multiple shades of multitalented Qavi Khan". Dawn News.
- Newspaper, the (9 June 2011). "Jamil Fakhri is no more". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- Shabbir, Buraq. "Khaani will be a socially relevant play with powerful performances". The News International. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- Usman, Maryam (10 March 2011). "A legend relives the journey of his life". The Express Tribune.
- "A legend relives the journey of his life". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 2 February 2010. Archived from the original on 11 March 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- Investiture Ceremony: 67 to receive national awards today The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 23 March 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2019
- Suhayb, Muhammad (8 March 2023). "Qavi Khan — the last of the legends". Dawn News.
- "Legendary Pakistani Actor Qavi Khan Passes Away at 80". Lahore Herald.
- "Qavi Khan Son Adnan Qavi Shares Heartfelt Message After His Father's Passing". Mag Pakistan.
- Khan, Saira (13 July 2016). "ARY Digital launches new collection of dramas this summer". HIP. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- "Awards for Qavi Khan". The Express Tribune newspaper. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- Ahmad, Imran (22 March 2012). "Muhammad Qavi Khan Awarded By Sitara-i-Imtiaz". Paki Mag. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- "President confers Pakistan civil awards on 253 personalities". Dunya News. Retrieved 6 April 2023.