Afzal Khan (actor)

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Jan Rambo
افضل خان
File:Afzal Khan 2020.png
Khan in 2020
Born
Afzal Khan

Havelian, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Other namesJan Rambo
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Comedian
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Host
Years active1991 – Present
SpouseSahiba Afzal[1]
Children2

Afzal Khan (Urdu: افضل خان), better known as Jan Rambo, is a Pakistani film and TV 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 face, though certainly not his physique, resembling the Hollywood actor's.[1][2]

Early life and family

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File:Sahiba and Afzal 2023.jpg
Sahiba and Afzal in 2023

Khan is married to fellow Lollywood actress Sahiba Afzal, who is the daughter of veteran film actress Nisho.[2]

They have two sons. Their elder son, Ahsan Afzal Khan, made his acting debut in Geo Entertainment's 2023 Ramadan play Heer Da Hero.[3]

Career

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Actor

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Stage

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Afzal Khan's comedy style was influenced by film actors Rangeela and Munawwar Zarif.[4] He began his acting career from stage dramas in Islamabad and initially acted in a few plays by PTV that were aired only in Islamabad and Peshawar.[2]

Television

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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.

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

Cinema

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After his success as Jan Rambo, he began to get movie offers. In 1992, he signed his first movie and became a mainstream Lollywood actor. 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. 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 was particularly noted for his dancing skills, and it has been written that he brought a "revolution" to "synchronized dancing" in Pakistani cinema.[5]

Director

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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.[citation needed]

In 2018, he directed the A-Plus TV drama Taqdeer, again starring both Sahiba and Rana.[6]

In 2021, he directed another drama, Thora Sa Pyar for SAB TV, a revamp of Taqdeer which was discontinued by A-Plus TV.[7]

Host

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He appeared as a judge on a TV talent show as well as on a dance show.[citation needed]

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 as the weekend show Rambo, Sahiba Aur Aap on Express TV.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Television serials

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Year Title Role Director Channel
1991 Guest House Janitor PTV
2008–2018 Choki # 420 ASI Raja Shafiq Aaj Entertainment
2012 Pak Villa Sonny Geo TV
Larka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore Di Sultan Rahi Jr. Express Entertainment
2013 Timmy G Guest ARY Digital
2014–2015 Yeh Chahatein Yeh Ranjishein Murad Yes PTV Home
2016–2017 Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 2) Ghafoora Coolie Geo Entertainment
2017 Naagin Golden Khan Geo Kahani
2018 Taqdeer Taimur Khan Yes A-Plus TV
2021–2022 Thora Sa Pyar Yes SAB TV
2023 Heer Da Hero Inspector Rasheed Jutt Geo Entertainment
Thana Tick Tock SHO Nazakat Butt SAB TV
2024 Pagal Khana Natha Green Entertainment
Baby Baji Qureshi Sahab ARY Digital
2025 Aas Paas Ausaf Geo Entertainment[8]
Mafaad Parast Muneer

Webseries

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Year Title Role Network Note
2023 Bashu Bashu Tamasha [9]

Films

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

See also

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References

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