actor
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and
stand up comedian
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. He rose to fame for his roles in
Punjabi drama
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The plays are scripted but actors and performers are given enough freedom to add humor along the way while staying within boundaries. Punjabi dramas a ...
.
He has starred in numerous stage shows and telefilms in different languages mainly Punjabi also including Pothwari/Mirpuri and Urdu. He currently stars in the comedy talk show ''
Mazaaq Raat
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'', where he portrays Mian Afzal Nirgoli, a Punjab Police officer by filing a court petition to permanently ban Indian films from Pakistani cinemas.
The petition was dismissed, with the court explaining that the
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would be the correct agency to petition.
Early life
Thakur was born in Mian Channu, Pakistan on April 1, 1958. Prior to becoming an actor, he worked in an auto repair facility fixing punctured tires.
Education
Thakur completed his Intermediate from Commerce College Karachi. After jumping into the stage and film world, in 1997 he went to the
United States of America
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for polishing his back end in acting and direction and got his 3 years and 2 months training certificate from
New York Film academy
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.
Career
Thakur started his career from Pakistan Theatre. He adopted the name Iftikhar Thakur based on a character he played in stage dramas.
Television
Film
Awards and recognition
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Pride of Performance
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