Agha Ali Abbas Qizilbash (also known as Agha Talish, ur, ) (13 November 1923 – 19 February 1998) was a Pakistani actor who made his debut in 1947 and was mostly known and recognized in Pakistan for playing character actor or villain roles. Talish was honoured by a
Pride of Performance
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award, by the
Government of Pakistan
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in 1989.
Life and career
Talish was born in
Ludhiana
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,
British India
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in 1923. His breakthrough film in Pakistan was film producer Saifuddin Saif's ''Saat Lakh'' (1957) where his on-screen performance for this popular hit song was widely admired, ''Yaaro Mujhe Maaf Rakho Mein Nashe Mein Hoon''.
On 5 January 1962 ''Shaheed'' was released, his biggest hit film. A film on the relevant theme of
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with a script by
Riaz Shahid
Riaz Shahid (1927 – 1 October 1972) was a Pakistani filmmaker, film writer, and a journalist.
Early life and career
Riaz Shahid was born in 1927 in Quetta, British India. He belonged to a Punjabi Kashmiri family. He was the father of a ...
and music by Rasheed Attre; it was produced and directed by Khalil Qaiser. The highlight was the instant hit ''Uss Bewafa Ka Sheher Hai Aur Hum Hain Dostau'' by renowned poet
Muneer Niazi
Munir Ahmed Niazi, ( pa, ) (9 April 1923– 26 December 2006) was an Punjabi and Urdu poet from Pakistan. He also wrote for newspapers, magazines and radio. In 1960, he established a publication institute, ''Al-Misal''. He was later asso ...
, music by
Rasheed Attre
Abdul Rasheed Attra (15 February 1919 – 18 December 1967), also known as Rasheed Attre, was a Pakistani film score composer.Lahore
Lahore ( ; pnb, ; ur, ) is the second most populous city in Pakistan after Karachi and 26th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 13 million. It is the capital of the province of Punjab where it is the largest city. ...
, Pakistan. He had a 40-year-long film career.
Filmography
* 1947 ''Saraey Kay Baher''
* 1955 ''Jheel Kinarey''Death anniversary of Agha Talish observed Radio Pakistan website, Published 19 February 2018, Retrieved 4 February 2022
* 1956 ''Jabroo'', ''Miss 56'', '' Baghi'' and ''
Guddi Gudda
Guddi Gudda was a 1956 Punjabi-language film from Pakistan, directed by Wali Sahib.
Cast
*Musarrat Nazir
*Sudhir
*Asha Posley
*Agha Talish
*M. Ajmal
*Ghulam Mohammad
Music
Film music was by Ghulam Ahmed Chishti, film song lyrics were written b ...
''
* 1957 ''
Saat Lakh
''Saat Lakh'' () is 1957 Pakistani Urdu film directed by Jaffer Malik and produced by Saifuddin Saif. It stars Sabiha Khanum and Santosh Kumar in the lead with supporting role by Nayyar Sultana and guest appearance by Neelo. The film is prima ...
'', ''Sehti'' and ''Sardar''
* 1958 ''Touheed'', ''Akhri Daao'', ''Darbar-e-Habib'' and ''Aadmi''
* 1959 ''Boodi Shah'', ''Sachey Moti'', ''
Neend
''Neend'' is a Pakistani drama film directed by Hassan Tariq in his directorial debut and released in 1959.
Based on a story and screenplay by Riaz Shahid, the films stars Noor Jehan, Neelo and Aslam Pervaiz with Nighat Sultana, Allauddin and ...
'', '' Raaz'' and ''Saathi''
* 1960 ''Rahguzar'', ''Yeh Dunya'', ''Allahdin Ka Beta'', ''Sahil'', ''Roop Mati Baz Bahadur'' and ''Saheli''
* 1961 ''Ajab Khan'', ''Sunehrey Sapney'', ''Farishta'', ''Chotey Sarkar'', ''Habu'', ''
Do Raste
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, starting
Bahar Begum, Yousuf Khan, Ejaz Durrani, Neelo, and Talish
with music by Master Inayat Hussain also known simply as ''Inayat Hussain''.
C ...
Shaheed
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'', ''Sukh Ka Sapna'', '' Aulaad'', '' Ghungat'', ''Awaz Dey Kahan Hay'', ''Dosheeza'', ''Anchal''
* 1963 ''Baghawat'', ''Kala Pani'', ''Yahoodi Ki Larki'', '' Baji'', ''Daman'', ''Mahndi Waley Hath'', ''Chacha Khamkhowah''
* 1964 ''Chingari'', ''Lutaira'', ''Mama Jee'', ''Piar Na Kar Naadan'', ''Gehra Dagh'', ''Shabab'', ''Havaili'', ''Landa Bazar'' and ''
Farangi
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Malangi
''Malangi'' ( Punjabi: ) is a 1965 Pakistani biographical and musical film directed by Rashid Akhtar and produced by Chaudhry Mohammad Aslam. Film starring actor Akmal, Shirin, Yousuf Khan, and Talish. This was a 'Golden Jubilee' film of 1965 ...
'' and ''Raqqasa''
* 1966 ''Gawandi'', ''Joker'', ''Ruswai'', ''Bharia Mela'', ''Paidagir'', ''Payal Ki Jhankar'' and ''Janbaz''
* 1967 ''
Lakhon Mein Aik
''Lakhon Mein Aik'' (; ) is a 1967 Pakistani romantic musical film directed by Raza Mir and written by Zia Sarhadi. Set 20 years after the partition of India, the film stars Shamim Ara and Ijaz as star-crossed lovers. It was released on 28 April ...
'', ''
Zinda Laash
''Zinda Laash'' ( ur, , , Living Corpse) is a 1967 Pakistani Urdu horror film, directed by Khwaja Sarfraz. Produced by Abdul Baqi, it stars Asad Bukhari (Dr. Aqil Harker), Habib (Aqil's Brother), Deeba (Shabnam), Rehan (Vampire), Zareen Panna ...
Imam Din Gohavia
''Imam Din Gohavia'' ( Punjabi: ) is a 1967 Pakistani, biographical film in the Punjabi language about the British Raj, directed by M. Saleem and produced by Chaudhry Mohammad Aslam. It stars Akmal Khan, Yousuf Khan and Talish.
Cast
* Akm ...
Andaleeb
''Andaleeb'' is a 1969 Pakistani Urdu colour film starring Waheed Murad, Shabnam, Aliya, and Mustafa Qureshi, and Talish. It was a golden jubilee hit directed by Farid Ahmed, produced by Rashid Mukhtar, and music composed by Nisar Bazmi. ''An ...
Neela Parbat
Neela Parbat ( ur, ) is a 1969 Pakistani Urdu film directed by Ahmad Bashir. The cast included Mohammad Ali, Husna, Sofia Bano, Komal, Zareen Panna and Agha Talish.
Story theme
It was Pakistan's one of the earliest experimental feature film ...
'', ''Piya Milan Ki Aas'', ''Tere Ishq Nachaya'', ''
Zarqa
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Geography
Zarqa is located in t ...
Yeh Aman
''Yeh Aman'' is a 1971 Pakistani film directed by Riaz Shahid who also wrote the screenplay. The film is produced by his wife and actress Neelo. The film stars Nisho, Sangeeta, Adeeb, Jameel and Allauddin.
The film revolves around the Kashmi ...
Umrao Jaan Ada
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''
* 1973 ''Aan'', ''Sarhad Ki Goad Mein'', ''Jithey Vagdi Ay Ravi'', ''Sadhoo aur Sheitan'', and '' Baharon Ki Manzil''
* 1974 ''Main Bani Dulhan'', ''Dillagi, ''Nouker wohti da, ''Imandar'', ''Jawan mere des da'', ''Laila Majnoon'', ''Haqiqat'', and ''Bahisht''
* 1975 ''Zindagi tay toofan'', ''Izzat'', ''Farz aur mamta, 'Bay Aulad'', ''Milap'', ''Shireen Farhad'', '' Zeenat'', ''Aik Gunah aur Sahi'', ''Naiki Badi'', ''Ganwar'' and ''Umang''
* 1976 ''Hukam da ghulam'', ''Haibat Khan'', ''Aulad'', ''Chor noon mor'', ''Kothey tapni'', ''Mahboob mera mastana'', ''Zaibunisa'', ''Sachai'', ''Sazish'', ''Ann daata'', ''Insanyat'', ''Zuroorat'', and ''Kil kil mera naan''
* 1977 ''Ishq ishq'', ''Haji Khokhar'', ''Barey mian deewaney'', and ''Salakhein''
* 1978 ''Aag aur zindagi'', ''Mazi haal mustaqbil'', ''Inqilab'', ''Seeta Maryam Margrete'', ''Zindgi'', ''Haider Ali'', ''Playboy'', and ''Aankhon Aankhon Mein''
* 1979 ''Mohammed Bin Qasim''
* 1980 ''
Bandish
Bandish, cheez or gat is a fixed, melodic composition in Hindustani vocal or instrumental music. It is set in a specific raga, performed with rhythmic accompaniment by a tabla or pakhawaj, a steady drone, and melodic accompaniment by a sarangi, vi ...
'', ''Sardar'' and ''
Behram Daku
''Behram Daku'' ( Punjabi: ) is a 1980 Pakistani Punjabi language action film, directed by Rauf Abbasi and produced by Khawaja Feroz Din. Film starring actor Sultan Rahi in the lead role, with Aasia and Allauddin, Talish.
Cast
* Sultan Rahi ...
Chan Suraj
''Chann Suraj'' ( Punjabi: ) is a 1981 Pakistani Punjabi language Action film, directed by Rauf Abbasi and produced by Khursheed Ahmad. Film starring actor Sultan Rahi in the lead role and with Mumtaz and Mustafa Qureshi as the villain, Tali ...
'', and ''Sultan tey varyam''
* 1982 ''Bara Bhai'', and ''Tairey Bina Kiya Jeena''
* 1983 ''Dehleez'', ''Love Story'', ''
Wadda Khan
''Wadda Khan'' (Shahmukhi, Punjabi: ) is a 1983 Cinema of Pakistan, Pakistani Punjabi language Action film, action movie, directed by Diljeet Mirza and produced by Mian Mohammad Hafeez. Film starring actor Yousuf Khan (actor), Yousuf Khan in the ...
'', ''
Rustam Tey Khan
''Rustam Tey Khan'' ( Punjabi: ) is a 1983 Pakistani action film, directed by Altaf Hussain, produced by Chaudhry Mohammad Ismail.The film starring Yousuf Khan Sultan Rahi, Anjuman, Mustafa Qureshi.
Cast
* Yousuf Khan
* Sultan Rahi
* An ...
'', ''Kala Samander''
* 1984 ''Doorian'',
Kalia
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*Kalia Davis (born 1998), American football player
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Khuddar
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and ''Direct Hawaldar''
* 1986 ''Domoro intiqam'' (Pushto), ''
Baghi Sipahi Baghi Sipahi (Hindi: बागी सिपाही, Urdu: باغی سپاہی, meaning ''Rebel Soldier'') may refer to the following films:
* ''Baghi Sipahi'', a 1936 Indian Hindi/Urdu film
* ''Baghi Sipahi'', a 1958 Indian film
* ''Baghi Si ...
'' (Punjabi), Malanga, ''Faisla'' and ''Nazdeekian''
* 1987 ''Allah Rakha'', ''Duniya'' and ''Nijat''
* 1988 '' Mukhra, ''
Roti
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, ''Baghi Haseena'', ''Bano'' and ''Piasi''
* 1989 ''
Shani
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'', ''Roop Ki Rani'', ''Madam Bawri'', ''Zabardast'', ''Miss Allah Rakhi'', ''Karmoo Dada'', ''Rakhwala'', ''Achoo 302'', ''Mohabbat Ho Tau Aisi Ho'', ''Nangi Talwar'', ''Zakhmi Aurat'' and ''Gori Dian Jhanjhran''
* 1990 '' Bulandi'', ''Falak Shair'', ''Dil'' and ''Nag Devta''
* 1991 ''Adil''
* 1993 ''
Zabata
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''
* 1994 ''Mohabbat Ki Aag'', ''
Sarkata Insaan
''Sarkata Insaan'' (Urdu: , ) is a 1994 Pakistani science fiction horror action musical drama film directed, produced and visual effects created by Saeed Rizvi. The film stars Babra Sharif, Ghulam Mohiuddin and Qavi Khan in lead roles.
Plot ...
'' and ''
Pajero Group
''Pajero Group'' (Urdu and Punjabi: پجارو گروپ) is a 1994 Pakistani, action and musical film directed by Idrees Khan and produced by Shafiq Butt. Film starring actor Sultan Rahi, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Izhar Qazi, Mustafa Qureshi and Humay ...
''
* 1995 ''
Mushkil
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'' and ''Ajab Khan''
Awards and recognition
* Six
Nigar Awards
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in the years 1961, 1962, 1965, 1972, 1975 and 1994
*
Pride of Performance
The Pride of Performance ( ur, ), officially known as Presidential Pride of Performance, is an award bestowed by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to recognize people with "notable achievements in the field of art, science, literature, sports, an ...
award by the
President of Pakistan
The president of Pakistan ( ur, , translit=s̤adr-i Pākiṣṭān), officially the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is the ceremonial head of state of Pakistan and the commander-in-chief of the Pakistan Armed Forces.23rd death anniversary of Agha Talish observed Radio Pakistan website, Published 19 February 2021, Retrieved 4 February 2022
See also
*
List of Lollywood actors
Lists of Pakistani actors are split by gender.
* List of Pakistani actresses
* List of Pakistani male actors
This is an alphabetical list of notable Pakistani male film and television actors:
A
* Aagha Ali
* Abdullah Ejaz
* Abdullah Kadw ...