Sakhawat Naz (Punjabi: ﺳﺨﺎﻭﺕ ﻧﺎﺯ) is a Pakistani stand-up comedian and actor from Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] He is best known for his work in Pakistan theatre. Naz's television work includes appearances in Khabarnaak and Mazaaq Raat. He is often considered one of the most popular comedians of Lahore Theater.[2][3]
Sakhawat Naz | |
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| Born | Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Relatives | Sajan Abbas (brother) |
| Comedy career | |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, film |
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| Notable works and roles | Khabarnaak Mazaaq Raat |
Early life edit
Sakhawat Naz was born in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.[4]
Career edit
Theatre edit
He started his career from Faisalabad at age 12. He has had major roles in a dozen classic plays at Theatre of Pakistan also known locally as 'stage dramas'.[2][5][3]
Television edit
In 2010, He joined Khabarnaak, a GEO TV comedy satire show. He appeared on the show as Jeda. In 2013, Naz left the show and started a similar program on Dunya News called Mazaaq Raat. He began playing Pappu All-rounder, an unemployed young man with multiple skills.[3]
Film edit
In 2019, he played a supporting role in film Daal Chawal (2019).
Personal life edit
He is married and has two children. His brother is stage actor Sajan Abbas. His family business is selling home-paint.
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Daal Chawal | Mirza Sahib |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | Rahain | ||
| 2008 | Choki no. 420 | jamil | Guest appearance |
| 2010–13 | Khabarnaak[3] | Jeda Driver[3] | |
| 2013–16 2023–present | Mazaaq Raat[3] | Himself / Pappu All-rounder | |
| 2019 | Syasi Theater | ||
| 2019 | Har Lamha Purjosh | Jeda Driver | |
| 2020 | Gair Siyasi Theater | ||
| 2021 | Zabardast | Various characters |
Theatre edit
- Unknown year : Feeqa In America
References edit
- ^ "Theatres to the rescue (Sakhawat Naz and his fellow comedians)". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 15 November 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Sakhawat Naz – Pakistani Stage Actor". Stage Pakistan website. Archived from the original on 18 February 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Time for political satire". Gulf Times (newspaper). 20 July 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Actor Sakhawat Naz robbed". The Nation (newspaper). 13 July 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Cricket hot in theatres". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 11 March 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
External links edit
- Sakhawat Naz at IMDb
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