Rasheed Naz Age, Wiki and Bio

Rasheed Naz

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth09/09/1948
Age73 years (died on 17, Jan, 2022)
BirthplacePeshawar, North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Pakistan
Date of Death17/01/2022

Bio/Wiki

Full nameAbdul Rasheed Naz

Physical Stats & More

Height172 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolHe did his schooling at a local school in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Educational QualificationMatric (10th standard)

Personal Life

Date of Birth09/09/1948
BirthplacePeshawar, North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Pakistan
Date of Death17/01/2022
Place of DeathIslamabad, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
HometownPeshawar

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Widower

Family

SpouseName not known
Children
SonHasan Noman (actor)
DaughterNone

Career

Debut
Film (Pashto)Zama Jang (1988)
Film (Urdu)Dakait (2001)
Film (Hindi)Baby (2015) as Maulana Mohammad Abdul Rahman
TV (Pashto)Name not known (1971)
TV (Urdu)Aik Tha Gaoon (1973)
Last Released Film72 Hoorain (2023) (multilingual film)
Awards & AchievementsPride of Performance Award (2009)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Rasheed Naz was a renowned Pakistani actor in TV dramas and films, notably starring in the 2023 film '72 Hoorain'.
After finishing his studies, he initially worked in his family's fruit trading business.
He began his acting journey in Pashto television before transitioning to Urdu and Hindko dramas and movies.
His entry into showbiz came after organizing a fundraiser during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, catching the eye of a Pashto TV production company.
His breakthrough came with the TV drama 'Namoos,' earning him widespread fame.
In 1993, he appeared in the Urdu drama 'Dasht' on NTM, Pakistan's first private channel.
His role in the PTV drama series 'Ghulam Gardish' in 1998 received immense praise.
Rasheed Naz ventured into Urdu cinema with 'Dakait' (2001) before starring in 'Larki Punjaban' (2003).
He played Hayat Khan in the 2006 ARY TV drama series 'Manzil.'
Maulana Tahiri was portrayed by Rasheed Naz in the 2007 Urdu film 'Khuda Kay Liye.'
His role as Ashiq Khan in the English film 'Kandahar Break' (2009) showcased his versatility.
He starred alongside his son Hasan Noman in 'Teri Raah Main Rul Gai' on Urdu 1 in 2012.
'Rasheed Naz acted in the 2012 Pashto film 'Arman,' featuring as Khan Sahab.
Some of his notable TV dramas are 'Phir Kab Milo Gay,' 'Anokhi,' 'Saiban Sheshay ka,' 'Inkaar,' and 'Dayar-e-Dil.'
In the Bollywood film 'Baby' (2015), Rasheed Naz appeared with acclaimed actors Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher, along with his son Hasan Noman.
'Gul E Jana' was his appearance in the Pashto film in 2017.
'Rasheed Naz starred in the Indian film '72 Hoorain,' initially shown at IFFI in 2019 and released in 11 languages posthumously in 2023.
His notable Urdu films include 'Qayamat – A Love Triangle In Afghanistan' (2003), 'Karachi se Lahore' (2015), and 'Verna' (2017).
His son Hasan Noman was previously married to Madiha Rizvi before their separation in 2022.
Rasheed Naz passed away at 73 in Islamabad on January 17, 2022, after battling health issues; he was laid to rest in Peshawar following a funeral.