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. |