Agha Talish
Agha Talish | |
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| آغا طالِش | |
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| Born | Agha Ali Abbas Qazalbash 13 November 1923 |
| Died | 19 February 1998 (aged 74–75) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1947–1998 |
| Spouse | Umrao Begum |
| Children | Ahson Talish (son) |
| Relatives | Raza Talish (grandson) Agha Jafar (brother) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1989 6 Nigar Awards |
Agha Ali Abbas Qizilbash (also known as Agha Talish) (Punjabi, Urdu: آغا طالِش) (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 award, by the Government of Pakistan in 1989.[1]
Life and career
Talish was born in Ludhiana, British Raj into a Qizilbash family in 1923.[2][3] 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.[2]
On 5 January 1962 Shaheed was released, his biggest hit film. A film on the relevant theme of Palestine with a script by Riaz Shahid and music by Rasheed Attre; it was produced and directed by Khalil Qaiser. The highlight was the instant hit Uss Be-wafa Ka Sheher Hai Aur Hum Hain Dosto by renowned poet Muneer Niazi, music by Rasheed Attre.[4][5]
Death
Talish died on 19 February 1998 after a long illness at Lahore, Pakistan. He had a 50-year-long film career.[5][2][1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Saraey Kay Baher | |
| 1955 | Jheel Kinarey | [3] |
| 1956 | Jabroo | |
| Miss 56 | ||
| Baghi | ||
| Guddi Gudda | ||
| 1957 | Saat Lakh | [1] |
| Sehti | ||
| Sardar | ||
| 1954 | Touheed | |
| Akhri Daao | ||
| Darbar-e-Habib | ||
| Aadmi | ||
| 1959 | Boodi Shah | |
| Sachey Moti | ||
| Neend | ||
| Raaz | ||
| Saathi | ||
| 1960 | Rahguzar | |
| Yeh Dunya | ||
| Allahdin Ka Beta | ||
| Salma | ||
| Sahil | ||
| Roopmati Baaz Bahadur | ||
| Saheli | ||
| 1961 | Ajab Khan | |
| Sunehrey Sapney | ||
| Farishta | ||
| Chotey Sarkar | ||
| Habu | ||
| Do Raste | [6] | |
| Gulfam | ||
| Bara Bajey | [7] | |
| 1962 | Susral | |
| Shake Hand | ||
| Azra | ||
| Qaidi | [3][1] | |
| Paharan | ||
| Shaheed | [3] | |
| Sukh Ka Sapna | ||
| Aulaad | ||
| Ghungat | ||
| Awaz Dey Kahan Hay | ||
| Dosheeza | ||
| Anchal | ||
| 1963 | Baghawat | [3] |
| Kala Pani | ||
| Yahoodi Ki Larki | ||
| Baaji | ||
| Daman | ||
| Mahndi Waley Hath | ||
| Chacha Khamkhowah | ||
| Seema | ||
| 1964 | Chingari | |
| Lutaira | ||
| Mama Jee | ||
| Piar Na Kar Naadan | ||
| Gehra Dagh | ||
| Shabab | ||
| Beti | ||
| Havaili | ||
| Landa Bazar | ||
| Farangi | [3][5] | |
| 1965 | Doli | |
| Devdas | ||
| Aurat | ||
| Kaneez | ||
| Malangi | ||
| Raqqasa | ||
| 1966 | Gawandi | |
| Joker | ||
| Ruswai | ||
| Bharia Mela | ||
| Paidagir | ||
| Payal Ki Jhankar | ||
| Janbaz | ||
| 1967 | Lakhon Mein Aik | |
| Zinda Laash | ||
| Kafir | ||
| Shola Aur Shabnam | ||
| Hamraz | ||
| Hamdam | ||
| Imam Din Gohavia | ||
| 1968 | Lala Rukh | |
| Zindagi | ||
| Mafroor | ||
| Aurat Aur Zamana | ||
| Saiqa | ||
| Ashiq | ||
| Beti Beta | ||
| Dil Mera Dharkan Teri | ||
| Jang-e-Azadi | ||
| Taj Mahal | ||
| Mera Ghar Meri Jannat | ||
| 1969 | Andaleeb | |
| Aneela | ||
| CID | ||
| Diya Aur Toofan | ||
| Jind Jaan | ||
| Neela Parbat | ||
| Piya Milan Ki Aas | ||
| Tere Ishq Nachaya | ||
| Zarqa | ||
| Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai | [5] | |
| 1970 | Shama Aur Parwana | |
| Takht-o-Taj | ||
| Maa Puttar | ||
| Nya Sawera | ||
| Darinda | ||
| Bedardi | ||
| Aik Phool Aik Pathar | ||
| Charda Sooraj | ||
| Rootha Na Karo | ||
| 1971 | Dotsi | |
| Bhen Bhara | ||
| Khak Aur Khoon | ||
| Yeh Aman | [3][5] | |
| Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare | ||
| Al-Asifa | ||
| 1972 | Naag Muni | |
| Bazar | ||
| Mere Hamsafar | ||
| Soudagar | ||
| Khoun Apna Koun Paraya | ||
| Nizam | ||
| Angarey | ||
| Ehsas | ||
| Umrao Jaan Ada | [4] | |
| 1973 | Aan | |
| Sarhad Ki Goad Mein | ||
| Jithey Vagdi Ay Ravi | ||
| Sadhoo aur Sheitan | ||
| Baharon Ki Manzil | ||
| 1974 | Main Bani Dulhan | |
| Dillagi | ||
| Naukar Wohti Da | ||
| Imandar | ||
| Jawan Mere Des Da | ||
| Laila Majnoon | ||
| Haqiqat | ||
| Bahisht | ||
| 1975 | Zindagi Tay Toofan | |
| Izzat | ||
| Farz Aur Mamta | ||
| Bay Aulad | ||
| Milap | ||
| Shireen Farhad | ||
| Zeenat | ||
| Aik Gunnah Aur Sahi | ||
| Naiki Badi | ||
| Ganwar | ||
| Umang | ||
| 1976 | Hukam Da Ghulam | |
| Haibat Khan | ||
| Aulad | ||
| Chor Noon Mor | ||
| Kothey Tapni | ||
| Mahboob Mera Mastana | ||
| Zaib-un-Nisa | ||
| Sachai | ||
| Sazish | ||
| Ann Daata | ||
| Insanyat | ||
| Zuroorat | ||
| Kil Kil Mera Naan | ||
| 1977 | Ishq Ishq | |
| Haji Khokhar | ||
| Barey Mian Deewaney | ||
| Salakhein | [5] | |
| 1978 | Aag Aur Zindagi | |
| Mazi Haal Mustaqbil | ||
| Inqilab | ||
| Seeta Maryam Margaret | ||
| Zindgi | ||
| Haider Ali | ||
| Playboy | ||
| Aankhon Aankhon Mein | ||
| 1979 | Mohammed Bin Qasim | |
| 1980 | Bandish | |
| Sardar | ||
| Behram Daku | [4] | |
| 1981 | Dil Ney Phir Yaad Kia | |
| Watan | ||
| Alahdin | ||
| Basheera Tey Qanoon | ||
| Wafa | ||
| Do dil | ||
| Chan Suraj | ||
| Sultan Tey Varyam | ||
| 1982 | Bara Bhai | |
| Aangan | ||
| Tairey Bina Kiya Jeena | ||
| Sangdil | ||
| Aahat | ||
| 1983 | Dehleez | |
| Love Story | ||
| Wadda Khan | ||
| Rustam Te Khan | ||
| Kala Samander | [4] | |
| 1984 | Doorian | |
| Kalia | ||
| Ucha Shimla Jatt Da | ||
| Chor Chowkidar | ||
| Dulla Bhati | ||
| Ishq Nachavey Gali Gali | ||
| 1985 | Dhee Rani | |
| Ashyana | ||
| Deewaney Dou | ||
| Khuddar | ||
| Direct Hawaldar | ||
| 1986 | Domoro Intiqam (Pushto) | |
| Baghi Sipahi | ||
| Malanga | ||
| Faisla | ||
| Nazdeekian | [4] | |
| 1987 | Allah Rakha | |
| Duniya | ||
| Nijat | ||
| 1988 | Mukhra | |
| Roti | ||
| Baghi Haseena | ||
| Bazar-e-Husn | ||
| Bano | ||
| Piasi | ||
| 1989 | Shaani | |
| Roop Ki Rani | ||
| Madam Bawri | ||
| Zabardast | ||
| Miss Allah Rakhi | ||
| Karmoo Dada | ||
| Rakhwala | ||
| Achoo 302 | ||
| Mohabbat Ho Tau Aisi Ho | ||
| Nangi Talwar | ||
| Zakhmi Aurat | ||
| Gori Dian Jhanjhran | [4] | |
| 1990 | Bulandi | |
| Falak Shair | ||
| Dil | ||
| Nag Devta | ||
| 1991 | Adil | |
| 1993 | Zabata | |
| 1994 | Mohabbat Ki Aag | |
| Sarkata Insaan | ||
| Pajero Group | ||
| 1995 | Mushkil | |
| Ajab Khan |
Awards and recognition
- Six Nigar Awards in the years 1961, 1962, 1965, 1972, 1975 and 1994[8]
- Pride of Performance award by the President of Pakistan in 1989[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e 23rd death anniversary of Agha Talish observed Radio Pakistan website, Published 19 February 2021, Retrieved 4 February 2022
- ^ a b c "Agha Talish: The 18th death anniversary of veteran actor to be observed today". Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). Daily Times (newspaper). 19 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g Death anniversary of Agha Talish observed Radio Pakistan website, Published 19 February 2018, Retrieved 4 February 2022
- ^ a b c d e f "actor Talish filmography". Complete Index To World Film website. Archived from the original on 13 February 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f "Profile of actor Agha Talish". Urdu Wire website. 1 May 2012. Archived from the original on 13 February 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 249. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 250. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards (1957 - 2002)". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
External links
- Agha Talish at IMDb