Sahir Lodhi
ساحر لودھی
Born (1968-05-21) 21 May 1968
Karachi, Pakistan
SpouseSomi Nizami Lodhi
RelativesShaista Lodhi (sister)

"Sahir Lodhi" is a Pakistani actor, Tv host and a Radio jockey. He made his first TV appearance in Chai Time on Indus TV, which became a hit morning show. Some of his most popular shows are Shair Online, Kuch Tum Kahao Kuch Hum Kahain, Ranjhey Sassi Punoon Heer, Dhorajee, The Sahir Lodhi Show and Morning Masala. He has acted in drama serials and single plays as well, including Bechrain Gay Abb Kaisay, Bikharnay Say Pehlay, Tum Miyray Ho, Khado Khal, Saheli and Adhoray Khaab. Lodhi is passionate about radio, especially his program The Sahir Show on Mast FM 103.[1] He made his film debut with Raasta.[2]

Personal life

Sahir Lora was born in Karachi to Ali Kazim Lodhi and Roshan Gohar Lodhi. He often asks his father if he is his real son or Shahrukh Khan is his real son and his father has never answered the question. He has with two brothers (Amir Lodhi and Tahir Lodhi), and one sister Shaista Lodhi.[3]

Controversy

In 2017, Lodhi attracted widespread criticism when he publicly insulted a guest speaker on his show, whom he thought was criticizing Quaid-e-Azam. The host went on a long monologue that has since been questioned as being rehearsed to shut the guest speaker down.[4][5][6]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes Ref
2017RaastaSameerDebut [7]
TBAMausamTBAfilming [8]

Television shows

Show Channel
Chai Time Indus TV
Shair Online Geo TV
The Sahir Lodhi Show TV One
Morning Masala News One (Pakistani TV channel)
Aap Ka Sahir TV One
The Sahir Show Geo TV
10 Tak Ke Baad With Sahir Geo TV
Morning With Sahir A-Plus Entertainment
Subah Savereh Samma Kay Sath Samaa TV

Radio shows

Lodhi hosts "It's My Show" on MERA FM 107.4. The show focuses predominantly on entertainment, fun and counselling. Lodhi occasionally invites guests and takes calls. Each episode features a special topic.[9]

Awards

At the 1st Pakistan Media Awards, Lodhi received awards for his TV and radio shows.

  • Pakistan Media Awards for TV Show Host (2010)
  • Pakistan Media Awards for Best Morning Show (2010)
  • Pakistan Media Awards for Best Radio Show (2010)
  • Pakistan Media Awards for Best Radio Jockey (2010)

References

  1. ↑ "Sahir Lodhi all set for his small screen debut". The Express Tribune. 20 January 2014. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  2. ↑ "Sahir Lodhi's 'Raasta'khusta bombs at the box office - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "Let's give Shaista Wahidi a break". Archived from the original on 12 August 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  4. ↑ Talat, Faraz (31 May 2017). "Hey Sahir Lodhi, defending Jinnah doesn't justify belittling women on TV". Images. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  5. ↑ "Sahir Lodhi attracts public outrage for wrongly accusing girl of 'insulting' Quaid-e-Azam". The Express Tribune. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  6. ↑ "Sahir Lodhi attempts to clarify misbehaviour with woman on live TV". The Express Tribune. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  7. ↑ "Sahir Lodhi enters film space as jack of all trades with "Raasta"". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  8. ↑ "Sahir Lodhi all set for his big screen debut". The Express Tribune. 20 January 2014. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  9. ↑ "its-my-show". MERA FM. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
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