Ismail Tara
Ismail Tara | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ismail Tara 16 November 1949 (Age 63) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Comedian |
| Known for | Fifty Fifty |
Ismail Tara (Urdu: اسماعیل تارا) is a Pakistani actor and comedian.[1] He has worked in many stage plays, television and Lollywood films. He is five times Nigar Awards winner for best comedian in Haathi Mere Saathi, Aakhri Mujra, Munda Bigra Jaye, Chief Sahib and Deewarein. He is well known for his best work in Fifty Fifty aired on PTV.[2]
Career
Tara is working in the film and television industry from 1980s.[3] He also has worked in stage plays and dramas.[4] He wrote some scripts of the show Fifty Fifty along with Majid Jehangir.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Haathi Mere Saathi | |
| 1994 | Aakhri Mujra | |
| 1995 | Munda Bigra Jaye | |
| 1996 | Chief Sahib | |
| 1997 | Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin | |
| 1997 | Jan Jan Pakistan | |
| 1997 | Raju | |
| 1998 | Deewarein | |
| 1998 | Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa | |
| 1999 | Mujhe Jeene Do | |
| 2000 | Mujhe Chand Chahiye | |
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | |
| 2008 | Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay | |
| 2013 | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Malick Khalid |
| 2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | |
| 2015 | Halla Gulla | |
| 2016 | Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka[6] | |
| 2017 | Jackpot | Mr.China |
Television
- Fifty Fifty - 1980s
- Rubber Band - 2005
- Yeh Zindagi Hai - 2008
- One Way Ticket - 2012
- Pak Villa - 2012
- Dheeli Colony - 2012
- Orangi Ki Anwari 2013
Stage plays
- Soney Ki Chirya
Awards and nominations
- Nigar Awards: Winner for best comedian for Haathi Mere Saathi,
- Nigar Awards: Winner for best comedian for Aakhri Mujra,
- Nigar Awards: Winner for best comedian for Munda Bigra Jaye,
- Nigar Awards: Winner for best comedian for Chief Sahib
- Nigar Awards: Winner for best comedian for Deewarein
- The 1st Indus Drama Awards: Nominated for Best Actor Sitcom in a Leading Role and received Award for Comedy Series Fifty Fifty
References
- ^ "Biography of Ismail Tara". tv.com.pk. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- ^ "Majid Jehangir-Ismail Tara: damp squib". dawn.com. March 20, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- ^ "Popular Comedian of Pakistan - Ismail Tara". pakistan360degrees.com. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- ^ "Profile: Ismail Tara". stage.pk. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- ^ "Ismail Tara and Majid Jehangir took over the writing duties of 'Fifty-Fifty'". dawn.com. April 23, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/ssdkthefilm/
External links
- Ismail Tara at IMDb
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