Asif Khan — The Veteran Star of Pashto
Cinema
ISLAMABAD:(Special Representative)According to Global times News Agancy Europe,Asif Ali Khan is one of the most recognised actors of Pakistani Pashto cinema, admired for his powerful screen presence and versatility in both hero and villain roles. Born in 1943 in Badrashi village, Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, he began his film career with the Pashto movie Darra Khaibar in 1971, which brought him widespread recognition. He later appeared in Urdu and Punjabi films, building a career spanning more than five decades and approximately 550 films across three languages. His notable movies include Zarqa, Sargent, Shola, Parakh, Jagga Gujjar, Sher Khan, Shaani, Kalka, Mushkil and Chief Saab. Apart from acting, he also worked as a film producer, contributing to the development of regional cinema. His performances earned him two Nigar Awards, and in 2015 he received the Pride of Performance Award for his services to Pakistani arts. In his personal life, he married in 1965 and has six children, including actor Arbaaz Khan, who followed his father’s footsteps into the entertainment industry. Asif Khan’s long journey remains an important part of the history of Pakistani Pashto, Punjabi and Urdu cinema.