Rauf Lala
رؤف لالہ
Born
Abdul Rauf Lala

1970 (age 53–54)
Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan
Other namesComedy Ka Shahenshah
Occupation(s)Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Anchor, Writer, Director
Years active1985–present

Rauf Lala (Urdu: رؤف لالہ; born 1970) is a Pakistani comedian, actor, writer, and producer.[1] Working in Pakistani media for over three decades, he is well known for his comedic talent and stage work. Lala has also worked in India, winning season two of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. He participated in Pakistan's Reality TV Show Tamasha Season 1 and emerged as one of the 4 finalists in the show.

Career

Rauf Lala began his stage career in 1985, as a comedian in One Day Theater, Karachi, alongside his teacher, Razak Rajo. His first commercial show was Susral Bara Janjaal also in 1985, which featured Umer Sharif and Javed Sheikh.

He has collaborated with Umer Sharif and Moin Akhtar on many stage shows, including Bhudda Ghar Per Hai, and in 1989, Bakra Qistoon Pay, which remains a popular and well-known Pakistani stage show internationally. Lala has appeared on several comedy reality shows, gaining popularity on television, as well as appearing in movies in Pakistan and India.[2][3][4]

In 2006, he was invited to appear in season two of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, an Indian reality television show on channel Star One, which he won. He was awarded the title "Comedy Ka Shahenshah", becoming the first Pakistani to win the major Indian contest. He appeared alongside actress Bipasha Basu in the final episode.

Filmography

Year Title Role Place
1983 Manila K Jaanbaz Supporting Role Lollywood
1990 Hum Toh Chale Susraal Guy From America Lollywood
1993 Duniya Dil Walo Ki Saud's Friend Lollywood
2009 Runway Tulip Joshi's Friend Bollywood
2010 Bhavnao Ko Samjho[5][6] Film Director Bollywood

Television

Lala has worked in various serials, commercials and television films,[7] including:

Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2020 Khush Raho Pakistan 2020 Cup Captain (Team Balochistan)
Runner Up
Khush Raho Pakistan 2020 Cup (Season 2)
Runner Up
Tick Tock Show with Rauf Lala
2022 Tamasha [8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "BBC NEWS - South Asia - Pakistani comic's Indian joy". News.bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Comedy Ka King Kaun". Photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Mahurat Party: 'Bhavanao..'". Photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  4. ^ ", Video - Firstpost". Firstpost.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Mahurat Party: 'Bhavanao..'". Photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  6. ^ "Bhavnao Ko Samjho (2010)". IMDb. 15 January 2010. Archived from the original on 5 April 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  7. ^ "Watch STAR TV Shows, Awards and Movie Promos Online - STAR Player". Indya.com. Archived from the original on 5 July 2006. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  8. ^ Sumiya (2022-08-22). "Reality Show Tamasha Contestants List, Cast Name, Host, Timing - ARY Digital". Mag Pakistan. Retrieved 2022-08-22.

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