Nayyar Ejaz (or Nayyar Ijaz) ( ur, نیر اعجاز) is a Pakistani film and television actor. Ejaz has been working in television industry since early 1990s. He is famous for his side roles (villain) ''Kali Das'' in the television serial
''Laag'' and ''Salman'' in ''
Dhuwan''.
Early life
He was born into a Punjabi family from
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Lahore
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and had 11 siblings. His father was working for Radio Pakistan and was transferred to Quetta, the city where he was born.
He initially wanted to be a cricketer and played at under-19 level,
before debuting as an actor in
Asghar Nadeem Syed
Asghar Nadeem Syed (اصغر ندیم سید) (born 14 January 1950) is a Pakistani playwright, TV drama serial writer and poet. He has written shows for the Pakistani state channel, PTV, STN.
Early life and career
Syed was born in 1950 in th ...
’s first play, ''Zindagi Jis Ke Naam'', in 1984-1985.
Career
Nayyar got recognition for his acting in the early 1990s with
Pakistan Television Corporation
Pakistan Television Corporation ( ur, ; reporting name: PTV) is the Pakistani state-owned broadcaster. Pakistan entered the television broadcasting age in 1964, with a pilot television station established at Lahore.
Background
Historical co ...
in many drama serials.
He has worked in different films, now he is being seen on different channels in some serials.
His famous works include ''
Dhuwan'' and
''Laag''.
Filmography
Selected films
Television
References
External links
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Profile: Nayyar Ejaz
Pakistani male television actors
Pakistani male film actors
Punjabi people
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
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