Ayub Khoso

Ayub Khoso (Urdu: ایوب کھوسو; born 1959) is a Pakistani actor of film and TV. With a career spanning more than three decades - mostly in television - Khoso is a well-known name in Pakistan. He is known for his roles in films like Khuda Kay Liye.

Ayub Khoso
Born1959 (age 64–65)
OccupationActor
Years active1974
Children4

Early life

Khoso was born to a Pashtun mother and a Baloch father.[1] He began his acting career in school. His first appearance on TV was the drama Chaon that was telecast from PTV Quetta Centre.

He is a graduate of the University of Balochistan. He is fluent in Balochi, Pashto, Brahui, Sindhi, Urdu and English.

Career

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2007Khuda Kay LiyeCameo roleBlockbuster
2014O21AbdullahHit
2015Welcome 2 KarachiTaliban leader Agha JaanBollywood Film
2015SwaarangiSaieen
2016Hijrat
2016Revenge of the WorthlessAmeer Qudratuullah
2016YalghaarCol. Jogezai
2016JashanPashto film

Television Dramas

YearFilmRoleNotes
1994ShantulCameo roleBlockbuster
2014O21AbdullahHit
2015Welcome 2 KarachiTaliban leader Agha JaanBollywood Film
2015SwaarangiSaieen
2016Hijrat
2016Revenge of the WorthlessAmeer Qudratuullah
2016YalghaarCol. Jogezai
2016JashanPashto film

Awards and nominations

YearAwardNominated workCategoryResult
2007Lux Style AwardsSadooriBest TV Actor (Terrestrial)Nominated [citation needed]
2010Lux Style AwardsKhuda Zameen Se Gaya NahinNominated [citation needed]
2015Lux Style AwardsO21Best Film ActorNominated [citation needed]

Tribute

In 2011 the Pakistan National Council of Arts dedicated an evening to Khoso 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 Khoso himself.[2]

Political career

Ayub Khoso contested on a Pakistan Peoples Party ticket from the PS-101(Karachi East-III) seat in the 2018 Pakistan general elections.[3] In the election, he secured 5121 votes and lost from Firdous Naqvi of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.[4]

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