Zohaib Asghar (Urdu: زوہیب اصغر) is a Pakistani actor. He rose to prominence after mark his debut in film by playing the role of Tambi in critical and internationally acclaim 2013 Pakistani film Zinda Bhaag, for which he was nominated as Best Actor in a Comic Role at 1st ARY Film Awards.[1]

Zohaib Asghar
Born
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Occupation(s)Film actor, Comedian
Known forZinda Bhaag

Career

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Zohaib Asghar has no background in acting, prior to showbiz, Asghar was a mobile accessories dealer. He auditioned for film in Lahore auditions, and got selected for one of three lead roles in film alongside Khurram Patras and Salman Ahmed Khan, who were also non-actors prior to auditions.[2]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
2013 Zinda Bhaag Tambi Nominated: ARY Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Zohaib Asghar". Calendar Ledger. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Zinda Bhaag Red Carpet". Mansehra News. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  3. ^ Sher Khan (13 October 2013). "Zinda Bhaag:Get out while you can". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
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