Ayub Khoso
| Ayub Khoso | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1959 Jaffarabad, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Residence | Karachi, Jacobabad, Jaffarabad |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974 |
| Religion | Islam |
| Children | 4 |
Ayub Khoso (Urdu: ایوب کھوسو) is a Pakistani actor of film and TV. With a career spanning more than three decades - mostly in Television - Khoso is a well-known name in Pakistan. He is best known for his roles in films like Khuda Kay Liye.
Early life
Khoso was born to a Pukhtoon mother and a Baloch father.[1] began his acting career in school. His first appearance on TV was drama called Chaon that was telecast from PTV Quetta Centre.He is a graduate of University of Baluchistan. He is fluent in Balochi, Brahui, Sindhi, Urdu and English
Career
Television
- Mahnoor (2004)
- Mehmaan Nawaz (2016)
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Khuda Kay Liye | Cameo Role | Blockbuster |
| 2014 | O21 | Abdullah | Hit |
| 2015 | Welcome to Karachi | Taliban Leader Agha Jaan | |
| 2015 | Swaarangi | Saieen | |
| 2016 | Hijrat | ||
| 2016 | Revenge of the Worthless | Ameer Qudratuullah | |
| 2016 | Yalghaar | Col. Jogezai | |
| 2016 | Jashan | Pashto Film |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Nominated Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Lux Style Awards | O21 | Best Film Actor | Pending |
Tribute
In 2011 the Pakistan National Council of Arts dedicated an evening to Ayub Khoso in recognition for his contribution to the television industry in Pakistan. A play titled Main kaun hoon (who am I) was screened to showcase his work. The play was directed by Shoaib Khaliq and acted out by Khoso himself.[2]