Afzal Khan
افضل خان
Born
Afzal Khan

(1969-09-01) 1 September 1969
NationalityPakistani
Other namesJan Rambo
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Comedian
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Host
Years active1991 Present
Spouse
(m. 1998)
[1]
Children2, including Ahsan Afzal Khan and Zain Afzal Khan

Afzal Khan (Urdu: افضل خان), better known as Jan Rambo, is a Pakistani actor, comedian, director, producer and host.

He rose to fame by playing a janitor nicknamed Jan Rambo in PTV's famous comedy show Guest House (1991). He later assumed Jan Rambo as his screen name after the Sylvester Stallone character John Rambo. People on the TV stage had nicknamed him Jan Rambo due to his resemblance to the Hollywood actor.[1][2]

Early life and family

Khan was born in Havelian, Abbottabad, Pakistan and is married to fellow Lollywood actress Sahiba Afzal, who is the daughter of veteran film actress Nisho.[2]

They have two sons, with their eldest son Ahsan Afzal Khan making his acting debut in 2023 with the Ramadan play Heer Da Hero on Geo Entertainment.[3]

Career

Actor

Afzal Khan began his acting career from stage dramas in Islamabad. He acted in a few plays by PTV that were aired only in Islamabad and Peshawar.[2]

He holds the record of signing the highest number of feature films in a single day, that is 26. Khan has appeared in more than 150 movies.

He was cast as Jan Rambo (a janitor) in PTV's comedy series Guest House in 1991.[2] It was an instant hit and Rambo became the most popular character of the series.

After his success as Jan Rambo, he began to get offers from movies. In 1992, he signed his first movie and became a mainstream Lollywood actor. However, his image of a comedy actor earned him mostly comedy characters. He tried to do some serious movies but wasn't as successful.[2]

He has appeared in the popular Pakistani drama series Naagin on Geo Kahani.

Director

In 2014, he turned to direction with the PTV Home drama Yeh Chahatein Yeh Ranjishein, in which he also played the lead role alongside his wife Sahiba and another veteran actor, Moammar Rana.

In 2018, he directed the A-Plus TV drama Taqdeer, again starring both Sahiba and Rana.[4]

In 2021, he directed another drama, Thora Sa Pyar for SAB TV, a revamp of Taqdeer which was discontinued by A-Plus TV.[5]

Host

He appeared as a judge on a TV talent show as well as on a dance show.

In 2011, he hosted a morning show on Apna Channel.[2]

Khan also hosted the comedy show CIA (Comedy in Action) on ATV as well the weekend show Rambo, Sahiba Aur Aap on Express TV.

Selected filmography

Television

YearTitleRole DirectorChannel
1991Guest HouseJanitor NoPTV
2008–2018Choki # 420ASI Raja Shafiq NoAaj Entertainment
2012 Pak Villa Sonny No Geo TV
Larka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore Di Sultan Rahi Jr. No Express Entertainment
2013 Timmy G Guest No ARY Digital
2014–2015Yeh Chahatein Yeh RanjisheinMurad YesPTV Home
2016–2017Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 2)Ghafoora Coolie NoGeo Entertainment
2017NaaginGolden Khan NoGeo Kahani
2018 Taqdeer Taimur Khan Yes A-Plus TV
2021–2022 Thora Sa Pyar Taimur Khan Yes SAB TV
2023 Heer Da Hero Inspector Rasheed Jutt No Geo Entertainment

Films

YearTitle Role Language
1992Hero Urdu/Punjabi
1993Haathi Mere Saathi Urdu
1994International Luteray Urdu/Punjabi
Ghunda Raj Mastana Punjabi
1995Madam Rani Urdu/Punjabi
Munda Bigra Jaye Urdu
Love 95 Urdu
1996Chor Machaye Shor Punjabi
1998Insaf Ho To Aisa Urdu
Zewar Urdu
1999 Kursi Aur Qanoon Urdu
2001Jungle Queen Urdu
Moosa Khan Urdu
2003 Darinda Urdu
2011Love Mein Ghum Urdu
2016Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal Ghulam Haidar Urdu
Jackpot Cameo appearance Urdu
2018The Donkey King Jan Mangu Urdu
2022 Ghabrana Nahi Hai Aslam Urdu
2023Money Back Guarantee Christian Bail Urdu

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Qamar, Saadia (8 August 2011). "Afzal Khan: The Pakistani 'Rambo'". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Profile of actor Afzal Khan on tv.com.pk website Retrieved 14 June 2020
  3. "Sahiba & Rambo's Son Ahsan Khan Debut In Ramadan Play". BOL Entertainment. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  4. Kayenat, Kalam (6 November 2018). "Taqdeer Drama on A Plus Entertainment: Timing, Cast Plot, OST". Brandsynario. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  5. "Thora Sa Pyar". Retrieved 29 March 2023.


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