Ayub Khosa (; born 1959) is a Pakistani actor of film and TV. With a career spanning more than three decades – mostly in television – Khosa is a well-known name in Pakistan. He is known for his roles in films like Khuda Kay Liye (2007). Outside Urdu, he has also performed in Balochi and Pashto plays.
Early life and education
Khosa was born in Khuzdar, Balochistan to a Pashtun mother and a Baloch father.
He is a graduate of the University of Balochistan. He is fluent in Balochi, Pashto, Brahui, Sindhi, Urdu and English.
Acting career He began his acting career in school, and became a professional actor in 1983. His first appearance on TV was the drama Chhaon that was telecast from PTV Quetta Centre.
Political career Ayub Khosa contested election on a Pakistan Peoples Party ticket from the PS-101 (Karachi East-III) seat in the 2018 Pakistan general elections. He secured 5121 votes and lost to Firdous Naqvi of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
Public image In 2011 the Pakistan National Council of Arts dedicated an evening to Khosa in recognition for his contribution to the television industry in Pakistan. A play titled Main Kaun Hoon (Who AM I) was screened to showcase his work. The play was directed by Shoaib Khaliq and acted by Khosa himself.
Selected filmography
Television series +YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes1983MumRehanPTV1985AabruWaqar1986ChhaonTaimoor1988PadashTariqSatoonHayat1990Chakar-e-AzamMeer Jharo1993DashtMir GuwaraamNTM1994ShantulAgha Gul MohammedPTVGardbadSardar Zorawar1995PukaarAlfanso1996AahanRonISPR production on the Special Service Group (SSG)WapsiSalman1997Wapsi Kay BaadKali ChaddarPeer Baksh1998PinjraAkhandi1999AmanatAllahdad (Kakoo)2000ZanjeerHananAanKhaliq KhanIntizarGhosuDarwazaQadir2004SassiAkbar Khan2009Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin HaiKhaista GulNominated 9th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor (Terrestrial)Jinnah Ke NāmNawab Inayatullah Khan2015Neelum KināreProfessor RiazHum TV2019Dil LagiDoraan KhanKTNSindhi drama2022DushmanBilla "Munshi"PTV2026HumrahiLalaGeo TVJahannum Ba'raasta JannatRasheed KhanGreen TV
Films Year Title Role Notes 2007 Khuda Kay LiyeCameo role 2014 O21 AbdullahNominated 14th Lux Style Awards Best Film Actor2015 Welcome 2 Karachi Taliban leader Agha Jaan Bollywood debut Swaarangi Saieen 2016 Hijrat Revenge of the Worthless Ameer Qudratuullah Yalghaar Col. Jogezai Jashan Pashto film
Awards and nominations Year Award Nominated work Category Result 2007 6th Lux Style Awards SadooriBest TV Actor (Terrestrial) 2010 9th Lux Style Awards Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin 201217th PTV AwardsJaanuBest Playwright (Independent Play) 2015 14th Lux Style Awards O21 Best Film Actor
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