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Ayaz Samoo
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<h2 id="early-life-and-career">Early life and career</h2> <p>He was born in a <a href="/facts/Sindhis/JftrQNkl">Sindhi</a> family. His debut in the industry was in 2004 with a music video for <a href="/facts/Geo_TV/Jmw4bDL5">Geo TV</a>. After that he appeared in several television shows and tele films on various Pakistani television channels including <a href="/facts/Geo_TV/Jmw4bDL5">Geo TV</a>, The Musik and Indus Music. He was then selected to represent Pakistan by performing for the second season of <a href="/facts/The_Great_Indian_Laughter_Challenge/kB03qoj8">The Great Indian Laughter Challenge</a> in 2006. This was where he was referred to as the 'Youngest Champion' on the show.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:5" href="#fn:5"><sup>5</sup></a> From his initial successes in the show, he was asked to participate in another stand-up comedy show 'Super Karara' in Pakistan and he won the title of 'Karara King' in 2007. He further on gave successful performances on Indian shows like "Funjabi Chakde" (<a href="/facts/STAR_One/4xx9QHBw">Star One</a>), "Comedy Champions" (<a href="/facts/Sahara_One/sxXluKpg">Sahara One</a>), "Comedy Club" (Sony Sab) and <a href="/facts/Laugh_India_Laugh/qzj0buKl">Laugh India Laugh</a> (<a href="/facts/Life_Ok/B32PWlT9">Life Ok</a>).<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:6" href="#fn:6"><sup>6</sup></a> He then participated on another Indian show "Comedy Ka King Kaun" on Sab TV (India) in 2008 where he competed against 11 of the best Pakistani and Indian stand-ups and Ayaz Samoo won the title of 'Comedy ka king'.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:7" href="#fn:7"><sup>7</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:8" href="#fn:8"><sup>8</sup></a> Ayaz made his film debut with Jami's spy-thriller <a href="/facts/O21_(film)/yRqc10XX">O21</a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:9" href="#fn:9"><sup>9</sup></a> followed by <a href="/facts/Moor_(film)/Q47FN5Xn">Moor</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:10" href="#fn:10"><sup>10</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:11" href="#fn:11"><sup>11</sup></a> In 2016 he won <a href="/facts/ARY_Film_Awards/58Ywcgpl">AFA</a> <a href="/facts/ARY_Film_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Negative_Role/u8V1wG1K">Best Actor in a Negative Role</a> award for film <a href="/facts/Moor_(film)/Q47FN5Xn">Moor</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:12" href="#fn:12"><sup>12</sup></a> He will appear in Aabis Raza's upcoming <a href="/facts/Romantic_comedy/SfsFwM9z">romantic comedy</a> <i>Maan Jao Naa</i> opposite to Adeel Chaudhry, <a href="/facts/Hajra_Yamin/Y8NTf1IP">Hajra Yamin</a>, Asma Abbas, Ghana Ali and Asif Raza Mir.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:13" href="#fn:13"><sup>13</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:14" href="#fn:14"><sup>14</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="filmography">Filmography</h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Notes</th></tr><tr><th rowspan="1">2014</th><td><i><a href="/facts/O21_(film)/yRqc10XX">O21</a></i></td><td>Maani Abbas</td><td></td></tr><tr><th rowspan="1">2015</th><td><i><a href="/facts/Moor_(film)/Q47FN5Xn">Moor</a></i></td><td>Imtisal Ahmad</td><td></td></tr><tr><th rowspan="1">2016</th><td><i><a href="/facts/Aksbandh/XcmWKUUn">Aksbandh</a></i></td><td>Sunny</td><td>co-written & co-produced</td></tr><tr><th rowspan="1">2018</th><td><i><a href="/facts/Maan_Jao_Naa/dQvSTBW5">Maan Jao Naa</a></i><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:15" href="#fn:15"><sup>15</sup></a></td><td>Asim</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="television-serials-telefilms-and-shows">Television (serials, telefilms and shows)</h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Year</th><th>Name</th><th>Role</th><th>Network</th><th>Notes</th></tr><tr><td>2004</td><td>Ae Jawan</td><td>Model</td><td><a href="/facts/Geo_TV/Jmw4bDL5">Geo TV</a></td><td>Song</td></tr><tr><td>2005</td><td>Chalo Aagay</td><td>Faisal (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Geo_TV/Jmw4bDL5">Geo TV</a></td><td>Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2005</td><td>Ambulance</td><td>Doctor (Actor)</td><td>Indus Vision</td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>Gobar Singh</td><td>Shehri Babu (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>Jhoot Bole Kawa Kaatay</td><td>Rameez (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>Gaddi Late Hai</td><td>Saeen (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>Welay Awards</td><td>Sahib Lodhi (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Comedy Show</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>College</td><td>Imtiaz (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Pakistan_Television_Network/6QX0YcTG">PTV</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>Masti Ki Paatshala</td><td>Bobby (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Sitcom</td></tr><tr><td>2009-13</td><td>Sajid Billa a.k.a. Sajid DvD</td><td>Host</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Comedy Show</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>Joke Studio</td><td>Creative Team</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Comedy Show</td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>Billu Barbar 2</td><td>Jhallan (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>I am Joking</td><td>VJ</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Comedy Show</td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>Eid on Demand</td><td>VJ</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Comedy Show</td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>Jeena to yahi hai</td><td>Special Appearance</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Sitcom</td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>Bakra Masti</td><td>VJ</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Comedy Show</td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td>Dabang 2</td><td>Photographer (Cameo)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td>Purjosh</td><td>Expert</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_News/9kxbEBMV">ARY News</a></td><td>Cricket Show</td></tr><tr><td>2011-13</td><td>Mirchi Live – Halaat D Maamay</td><td>VJ</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Comedy Show</td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td>Good Morning Pakistan</td><td>Sajid Billa (Co-host)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Morning Show</td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td>Qasai Says</td><td>VJ</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Comedy Show</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Shadi Mubarak</td><td>Papu (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td><a href="/facts/Topi_Drama/IUYXIE7A">Topi Drama</a></td><td>Bobby (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Haseena Chalbaaz</td><td>Sameer (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Express_Entertainment/zzLwx4AD">Express Entertainment</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td><a href="/facts/Khushi_Ek_Roag/8ayFpDWg">Khushi Ek Roag</a></td><td>Jahanzaib (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Band Bajega</td><td>(Cameo)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Bhabhi Sambhal Chaabi</td><td>Taimoor (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Urdu_1/P9bdShlS">Urdu 1</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Ghar Aye Mehmaan</td><td>Zubair (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Hum_TV/53QWmkQq">Hum TV</a></td><td>Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Indo Pak Festival</td><td>Host</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Zauq/FM9E6fgn">ARY Zauq</a></td><td>Cooking Show</td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td><a href="/facts/Kitni_Girhain_Baqi_Hain/wKYc24aH">Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain</a></td><td>Munna (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Hum_TV/53QWmkQq">Hum TV</a></td><td>Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2013-15</td><td><a href="/facts/Meri_Maa_(Geo_TV)/jvNkE5RS">Meri Maa</a></td><td>Shafqat (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Geo_TV/Jmw4bDL5">Geo TV</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>Mandi Ka King Kaun</td><td>Host</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Comedy Show</td></tr><tr><td>2013-14</td><td>Teen Kahani</td><td>Ayaz (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Hum_TV/53QWmkQq">Hum TV</a></td><td>Sitcom</td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td>Gullu Weds Guggi</td><td>Actor</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td>Guru Hoja Shuru</td><td>Guest VJ</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Game Show</td></tr><tr><td>2014-15</td><td>Video On Trial</td><td>Host</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Musik Show</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Dimaagh Ki Ghanti Live</td><td>Host</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Game Show</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Campus Star</td><td>Host</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Game Show</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td><a href="/facts/Shan_e_Ramazan/87oPCXDX">Shan e Ramazan</a></td><td>Gappu (Segment host)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Ramadan Transmission</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Batashay</td><td>Ayaz (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Sitcom</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Bhoot Kahan Hai?</td><td>VJ</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Horror Show</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Mr Fraudiye</td><td>VJ</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Comedy Show</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Dil Haari</td><td>Muddasir (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Zindagi/FM9E6fgn">ARY Zindagi</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td><a href="/facts/Karachi_Kings/Pwlayq2C">Karachi Kings</a> Family Festival</td><td>Performer</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_News/9kxbEBMV">ARY News</a></td><td>Live Event</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Dr. Ejaz Ki Zoja</td><td>Musaleen (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Hum_TV/53QWmkQq">Hum TV</a></td><td>Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Bhatti & DD</td><td>Parvez (Actor)</td><td>TV One</td><td><a href="/facts/Eid_al-Fitr/C1brNDJX">Eid al-Fitr</a> day special Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Dulha Mil Gya</td><td>Altaf (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Hum_TV/53QWmkQq">Hum TV</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Eid_al-Fitr/C1brNDJX">Eid al-Fitr</a> day special Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Saheliyan</td><td>Shahnawaz (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Eid Hungama</td><td>Ali (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Pakistan_Television_Corporation/6QX0YcTG">PTV</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Eid_al-Adha/lxHKhuDt">Eid al-Adha</a> day special Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Dosti Ke Side Effects</td><td>Salman (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Eid_al-Adha/lxHKhuDt">Eid al-Adha</a> day special Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Musik Trivia</td><td>VJ</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Musik/PUtuvo1c">ARY Musik</a></td><td>Game Show</td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>Mein Aur Tum 2.0 <a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:16" href="#fn:16"><sup>16</sup></a></td><td>Ayaz (Actor/Writer)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Sitcom</td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td><a href="/facts/Mein_Mehru_Hoon/1CW8koz2">Mein Mehru Hoon</a></td><td>Maani (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>Tere Naal Love Hogya</td><td>Saadi (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Play_Entertainment/Tau4tWQN">Play Entertainment</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td><a href="/facts/Madventures_(Pakistani_game_show)/CoJfhwJd">Madventures Season 3</a></td><td>Celebrity Contestant</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Zindagi/FM9E6fgn">ARY Zindagi</a></td><td>Game Show</td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Afra Tafrih</td><td>Ustaad (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Pakistan_Television_Corporation/6QX0YcTG">PTV</a></td><td>Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Ehd E Ramadan</td><td>Host</td><td><a href="/facts/Express_Entertainment/zzLwx4AD">Express Entertainment</a></td><td>Ramadan Transmission</td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Meri Baji<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:17" href="#fn:17"><sup>17</sup></a></td><td>Haseeb (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td><a href="/facts/Hasad/TJk5lJVg">Hasad</a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:18" href="#fn:18"><sup>18</sup></a></td><td>Salman (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td><a href="/facts/Janbaaz_(TV_series)/azuPTDCz">Janbaaz</a> <a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:19" href="#fn:19"><sup>19</sup></a></td><td>ASI Dildaar Khan (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/PTV_Home/5j8fWmub">PTV Home</a> & <a href="/facts/Express_Entertainment/zzLwx4AD">Express Entertainment</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td><a href="/facts/Dolly_Darling/HaUP2ReL">Dolly Darling</a></td><td>Chintu (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Geo_Entertainment/1ovhGznU">Geo Entertainment</a></td><td>Sitcom</td></tr><tr><td>2020</td><td><a href="/facts/Nand_(TV_series)/jamRGE81">Nand</a></td><td>Hasan (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>ARY Celebrity League<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:20" href="#fn:20"><sup>20</sup></a></td><td>As himself</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td>Cricket Show</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td><a href="/facts/Lucky_Kabootar/7u9Dzebl">Lucky Kabootar</a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:21" href="#fn:21"><sup>21</sup></a></td><td>Inspector Nanna (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Hum_TV/53QWmkQq">Hum tv</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Eid_al-Adha/lxHKhuDt">Eid al-Adha</a> day special Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Mein Hari Piya<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:22" href="#fn:22"><sup>22</sup></a></td><td>Salman (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Ary_Digital/sfEHUTc9">Ary Digital</a></td><td>Drama Serial</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Mr & Mrs Chooza (eid telefilm)</td><td>Fahad (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Ary_Digital/sfEHUTc9">Ary Digital</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Eid_al-Adha/lxHKhuDt">Eid al-Adha</a> day special Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>Afra Tafrih<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:23" href="#fn:23"><sup>23</sup></a></td><td>Shahid (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Hum_TV/53QWmkQq">Hum Tv</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Eid_al-Fitr/C1brNDJX">Eid al-Fitr</a> day special</td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>Janay Bhi Do Yaaron</td><td>Taimoor (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Pakistan_Television_Corporation/6QX0YcTG">PTV</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Eid_al-Fitr/C1brNDJX">Eid al-Fitr</a> day special</td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>Band To Ab Bajega</td><td>Ali (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/AAJ_TV/PuXmTPf1">Aaj Tv</a></td><td>Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>Chandraat aur Chandni</td><td>Mony (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Ary_Digital/sfEHUTc9">Ary Digital</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Eid_al-Adha/lxHKhuDt">Eid al-Adha</a> day special</td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>Wafa Ke Musafir</td><td>Salman (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Pakistan_Television_Corporation/6QX0YcTG">PTV</a></td><td>Telefilm</td></tr><tr><td>2023-present</td><td>THE NIGHT SHOW WITH AYAZ SAMOO <a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:24" href="#fn:24"><sup>24</sup></a></td><td>Host</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Zindagi/FM9E6fgn">ARY Zindagi</a></td><td>Talk show</td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>Pyar, Paisa aur Eid</td><td>Ali (Actor)</td><td><a href="/facts/Pakistan_Television_Corporation/6QX0YcTG">PTV</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Eid_al-Fitr/C1brNDJX">Eid al-Fitr</a> day special</td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>Tamasha 3</td><td>Himself</td><td><a href="/facts/Ary_Digital/sfEHUTc9">Ary Digital</a></td><td>Reality Show</td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="stand-up-comedy-shows">Stand-up comedy shows</h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Year</th><th>Name</th><th>Genre</th><th>Channel</th><th>Notes</th></tr><tr><td>2005</td><td><a href="/facts/Comedy_Club_Russia/EqAdn1jL">Comedy Club</a></td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2006</td><td><a href="/facts/The_Great_Indian_Laughter_Challenge/kB03qoj8">The Great Indian Laughter Challenge</a> 2</td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/STAR_One/4xx9QHBw">Star One</a></td><td>Quarter finalist</td></tr><tr><td>2006–07</td><td>Super Karara</td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/AAJ_TV/PuXmTPf1">AAJ TV</a></td><td>Winner of the show</td></tr><tr><td>2007</td><td><a href="/facts/The_Great_Indian_Laughter_Challenge/kB03qoj8">The Great Indian Laughter Challenge</a> 3</td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/STAR_One/4xx9QHBw">Star One</a></td><td>Titled as the youngest champion</td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td>Show Man Show</td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/Pakistan_Television_Network/6QX0YcTG">PTV</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td>Eid Hungama</td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/Pakistan_Television_Network/6QX0YcTG">PTV</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td><a href="/facts/Funjabbi_Chak_De/y2QJXr66">Funjabbi Chak De</a></td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/STAR_One/4xx9QHBw">Star One</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td>Comedy Champions</td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/Sahara_One/sxXluKpg">Sahara One</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td><i><a href="/facts/List_of_programs_broadcast_by_SAB_TV/R0bBBI2C">Comedy Ka King Kaun</a></i> <a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:25" href="#fn:25"><sup>25</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:26" href="#fn:26"><sup>26</sup></a></td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/Sony_SAB/5KqllDn7">Sony SAB</a></td><td>Winner of the show <a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:27" href="#fn:27"><sup>27</sup></a></td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td>Comedy Club</td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/Sony_SAB/5KqllDn7">Sony SAB</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td>King Is King</td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/Ary_Digital/sfEHUTc9">Ary Digital</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>Comedy Kings</td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/Ary_Digital/sfEHUTc9">Ary Digital</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>Comedy Kings – Ek Naya Tamasha</td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>Comedy Kings – Zara Hat Ke</td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>Awami Budget aur Hukumati Budget</td><td>Stand Up Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/AAJ_TV/PuXmTPf1">AAJ TV</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>Comedy Kings Ka Shahenshah Kon</td><td>Stand up Comedy</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td><a href="/facts/Laugh_India_Laugh/qzj0buKl">Laugh India Laugh</a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:28" href="#fn:28"><sup>28</sup></a></td><td>Standup Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/Life_Ok/B32PWlT9">Life Ok</a></td><td><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:29" href="#fn:29"><sup>29</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:30" href="#fn:30"><sup>30</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:31" href="#fn:31"><sup>31</sup></a></td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>Comedy Kings The Real Muqabla (PAK VS INDIA)</td><td>Standup Comedian</td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Digital/sfEHUTc9">ARY Digital</a></td><td><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:32" href="#fn:32"><sup>32</sup></a></td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="awards-and-nominations">Awards and nominations</h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Year</th><th>Award</th><th>Nominated Work</th><th>Category</th><th>Result</th><th></th></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td><a href="/facts/2nd_ARY_Film_Awards/ybdg29R2">2nd ARY Film Awards</a></td><td><i><a href="/facts/Moor_(film)/Q47FN5Xn">Moor</a></i></td><td><a href="/facts/ARY_Film_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Negative_Role/u8V1wG1K">Best Actor in a Negative Role</a></td><td>Won</td><td><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:33" href="#fn:33"><sup>33</sup></a></td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="external-links">External links</h2> Wikimedia Commons has media 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