Sakhawat Naz | |
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| Born | Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Relatives | Sajan Abbas (brother) |
| Comedy career | |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, film |
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| Notable works and roles | Khabarnaak Mazaaq Raat |
Sakhawat Naz (Punjabi: ﺳﺨﺎﻭﺕ ﻧﺎﺯ) is a Pakistani stand-up comedian and actor from Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] He is best known for his work in Pakistan theatre. Naz's television work includes appearances in Khabarnaak and Mazaaq Raat. He is often considered one of the most popular comedians of Lahore Theater.[2][3]
Sakhawat Naz was born in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.[4]
He started his career from Faisalabad at age 12. He has had major roles in a dozen classic plays at Theatre of Pakistan also known locally as 'stage dramas'.[2][5][3]
In 2010, He joined Khabarnaak, a GEO TV comedy satire show. He appeared on the show as Jeda. In 2013, Naz left the show and started a similar program on Dunya News called Mazaaq Raat. He began playing Pappu All-rounder, an unemployed young man with multiple skills.[3]
In 2019, he played a supporting role in film Daal Chawal (2019).
He is married and has two children. His brother is stage actor Sajan Abbas. His family business is selling home-paint.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Daal Chawal | Mirza Sahib |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | Rahain | ||
| 2008 | Choki no. 420 | jamil | Guest appearance |
| 2010–13 | Khabarnaak[3] | Jeda Driver[3] | |
| 2013–16 2023-present | Mazaaq Raat[3] | Himself / Pappu All-rounder | |
| 2019 | Syasi Theater | ||
| 2019 | Har Lamha Purjosh | Jeda Driver | |
| 2020 | Gair Siyasi Theater | ||
| 2021 | Zabardast | Various characters |