Iftikhar Thakur

Iftikhar Thakur
Nationality	Pakistani
Occupation	Comedian, Actor

Iftikar Thakur, is a Pakistani television and film comedian. He has also starred in numerous stage shows and telefilms in different languages such as Urdu, Punjabi, Pothwari/Mirpuri. He currently stars in the comedy talk show Mazaaq Raat, where he portrays Ardli, an employee at the President House. Real name of Iftikhar Thakur is Iftikhar Ahmed. He adopted the name Iftikhar Thakur based on a character he played in stage dramas. Prior to becoming an actor, he worked in an auto repair facility fixing punctured tires.

In September 2015, Thakur protested India's 28 August cease-fire violation, by filing a court petition to permanently ban Indian films from Pakistani cinemas. The petition was dismissed, with the court explaining that the ministry of culture would be the correct agency to petition.

Career

Television

• Double Sawari-On PTV Home
• Lahori Gate (TV series)-On PTV Home
• Don No 1
• Nizaam
• Zero Zero Dedh Seven-On Geo TV
• Mazaaq Raat-On Dunya News (2013–Present)
• Sawa Teen (Comedy Host:-Talk Show) Neo TV (2015-Present)

Film

Year	Movie	Role
2006	Majajan
2006	One Two Ka One
2008	Gulabo
2010	Channa Sachi Muchi
2010	Wohti ley ke jaani ay	Chotay Rana Sahab
2013	Dil Paraye Des Mein
2014	Lafanga
2016	Sawaal 700 Crore Dollar Ka

Telefilms

Title	Role
Miki Kharo England	Aftab
Main Julian England	Aftab

External links

• Iftikhar Thakur at the Internet Movie Database