Ayaz Naik
Ayaz Naik | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 April 1966 |
| Education | University of Lahore |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980– |
| Spouse | Shazia Akhtar (Divorced) |
| Parent(s) | Naeem Naik (father) Zareena Naik (mother) |
| Relatives | Beo Zafar (aunt) Yasir Akhtar (cousin) Rizwana Akhtar (aunt) Mehreen Jabbar (cousin) Kamal Jabber (cousin) Javed Jabbar (uncle) Shabnum Jabbar (aunt) |
Ayaz Naik, also known as Ayaz (Urdu;ایاز; born 1966) is a Pakistani actor.[1] He acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and he also appeared in dramas Dastak, Sangchoor, Junoon and Chand Grehan.[2]
Early life
Ayaz was born in Lahore and he studied CSS to be a government officer from University of Lahore.[3]
Career
Ayaz started his acting career in 1980 and he was fourteen years when he did his first lead role in film Nahin Abhi Nahin directed by Nazar-ul-Islam starring with famous actress Shabnam and Faisal Rehman.[4][5][6] The film was a box office and crowned as a golden jubilee hit and it further boasted the career of Ayaz.[7]
In 1980s Ayaz appeared in films Yeh Zamana Aur Hai, Ek Doojay Kay Liye in both films he starred with Babra Sharif, Naam Mera Badnam in which he starred with Shabnam, Muhammad Ali, Kaveeta and Sangeeta.[8]
In 1984 Ayaz starred in film Ishq Nachaway Gali Gali with Sabiha Khanum the film was a hit and for his role in film Ishq Nachaway Gali Gali he won Nigar Award of Best Actor.[9]
Then Ayaz made his debut in a lead role in drama Dastak directed by Shahzad Khalil on PTV with Shazia Akhtar.[2]
Personal life
Ayaz married his co-star model and actress Shazia Akhtar with whom he starred in drama Dastak.[3] They married in 1990s but after few years later they divorced.[3] Ayaz's father named Naeem Naik was a civil servant in Islamabad and his mother Zareena was an actress.[3] He is the cousin of Pakistani-British singer Yasir Akhtar and also of television director and producer Mehreen Jabbar.[10]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Dastak | Rameez | PTV[2] |
| 1989 | Junoon | Rehman | PTV |
| 1991 | Sangchoor | Tauqeer | PTV |
| 1994 | Sarang | Ahmed | PTV |
| 1995 | Chand Grehan | Nasir | PTV[11] |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Nahin Abhi Nahin | Bobby | Urdu[12][13] |
| 1981 | Yeh Zamana Aur Hai | Naeem | Urdu[14] |
| 1982 | Aaina Aur Zindagi | Jimmy | Urdu |
| 1982 | Aik Din Bahu Ka | Rasheed | Urdu[15] |
| 1983 | Ek Doojay Kay Liye | Bhai Sahab | Urdu[16] |
| 1984 | Naam Mera Badnam | Shehzad | Urdu[17] |
| 1984 | Ishq Nachaway Gali Gali | Afzal | Punjabi[18] |
| 1985 | Benazir Qurbani | Askar | Urdu[19] |
| 1985 | Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | Shiraz | Urdu[20] |
| 1987 | Saas Meri Saheli | Imran | Urdu[21] |
| 1988 | Pyar Tera Mera | Javed | Punjabi |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Nigar Award | Best Actor | Won | Ishq Nachaway Gali Gali | [22] |
References
- ^ "Evergreen divas of Lollywood". The News International. July 2, 2021.
- ^ a b c "The ballad of Yasir Akhtar". The News International. November 1, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "The Javed Jabbar's family". Pakistani Drama Story & Movie Reviews | Ratings | Celebrities | Entertainment news Portal | Reviewit.pk. September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Perspective: The cinema of politics". Dawn News. August 4, 2021.
- ^ "Faisal Rehman's Illustrious Career!". Mag - The Weekly. November 10, 2021.
- ^ "The film of the Month". Pak Film Magazine. July 28, 2021.
- ^ "منفرد موضوع پر بنائی گئی اعلیٰ معیار کی فلم نہیں ابھی نہیں". Jang News. February 13, 2021.
- ^ "Lost icons, lost cause". Dawn News. May 22, 2021.
- ^ "Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Social Diary Exclusive The Unstoppable Icon YASIR AKHTAR". Social Dairy. March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Best Pakistani Dramas of All Time". Masala. January 26, 2021.
- ^ "15 Top Romantic Pakistani Movies To Watch". DESIblitz. August 28, 2021.
- ^ "Nahin Abhi Nahin". Pak Film Magazine. June 6, 2021.
- ^ "Yeh Zamana Aur Hai". Pak Film Magazine. September 14, 2021.
- ^ "Aik Din Bahu Ka". Pak Film Magazine. June 18, 2021.
- ^ "Ek Doojay Kay Liye". Pak Film Magazine. November 6, 2021.
- ^ "Naam Mera Badnaam". Pak Film Magazine. September 4, 2021.
- ^ "Ishq Nachaway Gali Gali". Pak Film Magazine. July 10, 2021.
- ^ "Benazir Qurbani". Pak Film Magazine. March 13, 2021.
- ^ "Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein". Pak Film Magazine. March 1, 2021.
- ^ "Saas Meri Saheli". Pak Film Magazine. February 2, 2021.
- ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies Reviews. Archived from the original on 15 March 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
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