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Muhammad Qavi Khan (Urdu: محمد قوی خان) is a Pakistani film and television actor. He has also worked in Radio Pakistan and on stage. Though now largely working in television, he has acted in over 200 films. 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.
Life and career
Khan was born and raised in Swat, Pakistan. He started working, at a young age, at Radio Pakistan, Peshawar as a child actor. His family later moved to Lahore. In 1964, he went on to work for Pakistan Television Corporation when TV broadcasting first started in Lahore, Pakistan, being one of the first actors of PTV. He started his film career in 1965. In 1966 He appeared In PTV's Best Black And White Drama Lakhon Mian Teen. Khan is also well known for his PTV's (1984–1985 television season) police drama serial Andhera Ujala which launched him to stardom alongside his fellow actors such as Irfan Khoosat and the late Jamil Fakhri. Qavi Khan got married in 1968. An event was arranged at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) auditorium, Islamabad, in March 2011, to pay tribute to Qavi Khan's achievements.
He later began starring as an actor in the various television plays. Some of his recent works include Saheliyan, (2016 television serial), Farz (2017), and Khaani (2017).
Selected filmography
Films
| Title | Year | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Gang | 1974 | Hassan | English/Urdu |
| Mohabbat Zindagi Hai | 1975 | Urdu | |
| Society Girl | 1976 | Urdu | |
| Chan Suraj | 1981 | Shaukat Ali | Punjabi |
| Sarfarosh | 1989 | Punjabi | |
| Kalay Chor | 1991 | Press reporter | Punjabi/Urdu |
| Zameen Aasman | 1994 | Farrukh | Punjabi/Urdu |
| International Luteray | 1994 | Rahim Sahab | Punjabi/Urdu |
| Sarkata Insaan | 1994 | Urdu | |
| Main Kukkoo Aur woh | 2014 | Kukkoo | Urdu (Telefilm) |
| Wrong No. | 2015 | Nawab | Urdu |
| Mehrunisa V Lub U | 2017 | Bunty (Ali's grand father) | Urdu |
| Pari | 2018 | Urdu |
Television
The list is incomplete. Some of his recent works are:
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Lakhon Main Teen | PTV | |
| 1981 | Dehleez | PTV | |
| 1984–1985 | Andhera Ujala | ASP Tahir Khan | PTV |
| 1997 | Ashiyana | Wajid Khan | PTV |
| 2008 | Mutthi Bhar Mitti | Hum TV | |
| 2009 | Mannchalay | Khawaja Sahib | Hum TV |
| 2009 | Mishaal | PTV | |
| 2009 | Baityaan | Hum TV | |
| 2010 | Dastaan | Naseeb Bhai | Hum TV |
| Lahori Gate | PTV Home | ||
| 2011 | Meray Qatil Meray Dildar | Umar's father | Hum TV |
| 2011 | Phir Chand Pe Dastak | Hum TV | |
| 2011 | Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | Akbar | ARY Digital |
| 2011 | Jo Chale To Jaan Se Guzar Gaye | Geo TV | |
| 2012 | Durr-e-Shahwar | Mansoor | Hum TV |
| 2012–2013 | Aik Nayee Cinderella | Shah Baba | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Meri Behan Meri Dewrani | ARY Digital | |
| 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 | |
| 2015 | Bojh | Geo TV | |
| 2016 | Tum Kon Piya | Waqar Ali | Urdu 1 |
| 2016 | Haya Ke Daaman Main | Azeem | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Yeh Ishq | ARY Digital | |
| 2016 | New York Se New Karachi | ||
| 2016 | Saheliyan | ||
| 2016 | Seeta Bagri | TV One | |
| 2017 | Munkir | Mursheed sayi | TVOne Pakistan |
| 2017 | Nazr-e-Bad | Hum TV | |
| 2017 | Alif Allah Aur Insaan | Moulvi | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Khaani | Hamid Malik | Geo Entertainment |
| 2017 | Aangan | Mian Sahab | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Parchayee | Hum TV | |
| 2018 | Babban Khala Ki Betiyann | ARY Digital | |
| 2019 | Mujhe Rang De | LTN Family | |
| 2019 | Darr Khuda Say | Mazhar | Geo TV |
| 2019 | Shahrukh Ki Saliyan | Molvi Sahab | Geo TV |
| 2019 | Janbaaz (TV series) | Tahir Khan | Express Entertainment PTV Home |
Awards and recognition
- 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award by Pakistan Television Corporation
- 2012 Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan
- PTV Award for Best Actor
- Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007
- 1978 Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actor- Film 'Parakh'
