Ghulam Mohiuddin | |
|---|---|
| غلام محی الدین | |
| Born | (1951-10-27)27 October 1951 (age 74) |
| Other names | Gullo Bhai |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Children | Ali Mohiuddin (son) Ayesha Kashif (daughter) Mariam Mohiuddin (daughter) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance (2020)[1] |
Ghulam Mohiuddin (Punjabi,Urdu:غلام محی الدین; also spelledGhulam Mohi-Ud-Din) (born 27 October 1951) is a Pakistani actor ofUrdu andPunjabifilms.[2]
One of the country's most popular film actors during the 70s, 80s and the 90s, he has worked in over 400 movies in Urdu and Punjabi during a career spanning nearly 50 years.[3]
He is popularly known asGullo Bhai in the Pakistan film Industry.[1][4]
He was born inKarachi into aMuhajir family of policemen with roots inHyderabad Deccan andBombay. One of five brothers and three sisters, he later shifted for his film work toLahore,Punjab, where he has been living ever since.[5]
His son Ali Mohiuddin is also an actor, having made his film debut in 2016 withSawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka.[6][7]
In 1974, he began his career in the film industry with the movieDil Walay. The following year, he starred inMera Naam Hai Mohabbat, which was released and became a blockbuster hit in bothPakistan andChina. This film was inspired by a Chinese folk story and markedBabra Sharif's debut as a lead actress.[1]
Throughout his career, he has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including multipleNigar Awards,Lux Style Awards and the prestigiousPride of Performance award, which was presented to him by thePresident of Pakistan in 2020.[1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Dil Walay | ||
| 1975 | Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat | [1] | |
| Shararat | Asif | ||
| 1976 | Society Girl | Asif | |
| 1977 | Ishq Ishq | [8] | |
| 1978 | Awaz | ||
| 1980 | Aag Aur Sholay | ||
| 1981 | Amanat | ||
| 1984 | Doorian | ||
| 1987 | Gernail Singh | Ghulam Mohammad | |
| 1988 | Maula Baksh | ||
| Aag Hi Aag | [9] | ||
| Haseena 420 | |||
| 1989 | Taqat Ka Toofan | ||
| Maula Sain | [10] | ||
| 1990 | Hoshiar | ||
| Sholay-E-Sholay | |||
| Miss Cleopatra | |||
| International Guerillas | |||
| 1991 | Zid | ||
| Sar Kata Insan | |||
| Kalay Chor | Sher Jang | ||
| Cobra | Inspector Arshad | ||
| Aalmi Jasoos | |||
| 1992 | Daku Raaj | ||
| Majhoo | |||
| Hasinon Ki Barat | [11] | ||
| 1994 | Pajero Group | Babar | |
| Khandan | |||
| International Luteray | |||
| Buth Shikan | |||
| Saranga | Mansoor | [12] | |
| Sarkata Insaan | |||
| 1995 | Mushkil | ||
| Madam Rani | Aducet | ||
| Jungle Ka Qanoon | |||
| Jeeva[1] | [13] | ||
| 1997 | Qarz | ||
| Umar Mukhtar | |||
| 2011 | Son of Pakistan[1] | ||
| Khamosh Raho[1] | |||
| 2013 | Chambaili | ||
| 2016 | Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka[14] | Ringo | |
| 2018 | The Donkey King | Badshah Khan |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Dobara | Jalal | PTV |
| 2007 | Mithaas | Dilawar | |
| 2012 | Koi Meray Dil Say Pouchay | Sameer's father | |
| 2015 | Dilfareb | Zain's father | Geo TV |
| Maikey Ko Dedo Sandes | Maryam's father | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2016 | Izn-e-Rukhsat | Sundus's father | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Khudgarz | Hassan's father | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Sodai | Fariya's father | Express Entertainment |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Mano | Mano's father-in-law |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Nigar Award | Special Award | Won | Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat | [15] |
| 1978 | Nigar Award | Special Award | Won | Mutthi Bhar Chawal | [16] |
| 1984 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actor | Won | Lazawal | [15] |
| 1991 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actor | Won | Zid | [15] |
| 1994 | Nigar Award | Best Actor | Won | Sarkata Insaan | [15] |
| 1997 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actor | Won | Karz | [15] |
| 2002 | Nigar Award | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | Himself | [15] |
| 2020 | Pride of Performance | Award by thePresident of Pakistan | Won | [1] | |
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Award | Won | [17] |