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Afzaal Ahmad

This article is about actor. For cricketer, see Afzaal Ahmed.

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.


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