Ghulam Mohiuddin (actor)

Ghulam Mohiuddin
Ghulam Mohiuddin
غلام محی الدین
Born	27 October 1951 (age 73); Karachi, Pakistan
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)

Ghulam Mohiuddin (Punjabi, Urdu: غلام محی الدین); also spelled Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din) (born 27 October 1951) is a Pakistani actor of Urdu and Punjabi films.^[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 as Gullo Bhai in the Pakistan film Industry.^[1]^[4]

Early life and family

He was born in Karachi into a Muhajir family of policemen with roots in Hyderabad Deccan and Bombay, one of five brothers and three sisters, but later shifted to Lahore, Punjab for his film work, where he has been living ever since.^[5]

His son Ali Mohiuddin is also an actor, having made his film debut in 2016 with Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka.^[6]^[7]

Career

In 1974, he began his career in the film industry with the movie "Dil Walay." The following year, he starred in "Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat," which was released in 1975 and became a blockbuster hit in both Pakistan and China. This film was inspired by a Chinese folk story and marked Babra Sharif's debut as a lead actress.^[1]

Throughout his career, he has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including multiple Nigar Awards, Lux Style Awards and the prestigious Pride of Performance Award, which was presented to him by the President of Pakistan in 2020.^[1]

Selected filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1974	Dil Walay
1975	Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat		^[1]
1975	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
1989	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
1997	Umar Mukhtar
2011	Son of Pakistan^[1]
2011	Khamosh Raho^[1]
2013	Chambaili
2016	Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka^[14]	Ringo
2018	The Donkey King	Badshah Khan

Television series

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
2015	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

Telefilm

Year	Title	Role
2012	Mano	Mano's father-in-law

Awards and recognition

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 the President of Pakistan	Won		^[1]
2023	PTV Icon Awards	National Icon Award	Won		^[17]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ Adnan Lodhi (21 August 2019). "Veteran actor Ghulam Mohiuddin to receive Pride of Performance". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 5 December 2021.
^ Gazdar, Mushtāq (1997). Pakistan cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. pp. 321–. ISBN 978-0-19-577817-5. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
^ Alavi, Omair (10 July 2016). "First person: The return of Gullu bhai". Dawn News. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
^ Alavi, Omair (10 July 2016). "First person: The return of Gullu bhai". DAWN.COM.
^ Warraich, Suhail (1 July 2023). "Eid 3rd Day Special - Suhail Warraich - Aik Din Geo Kay Saath - Ghulam Mohiuddin (Film Star)" (video). YouTube. Geo News.
^ Web Desk (18 May 2015), "Ghulam Mohiuddin’s son all set to make Lollywood debut", Ary News. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
^ Adnan Lodhi (24 June 2016), "Sons of Mustafa Qureshi, Ghulam Mohiuddin making film debuts with Eid releases", The Express Tribune. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 287. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 321. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 323. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 333. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 340. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 341. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
^ (Ayesha Ahmad) Upcoming Pakistani film to feature Indian actor Rajpal Yadav Hipinpakistan.com website, Published 6 April 2015, Retrieved 5 December 2021
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies Reviews. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
^ "The Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
^ "Icon Awards 2023: All You Need to Know About the Government's Initiative". Galaxy Lollywood. 9 October 2023.

External links

Ghulam Mohiuddin at IMDb

[Tribune-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ Adnan Lodhi (21 August 2019). "Veteran actor Ghulam Mohiuddin to receive Pride of Performance". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 5 December 2021.

[Gazdar1997-2] Gazdar, Mushtāq (1997). Pakistan cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. pp. 321–. ISBN 978-0-19-577817-5. Retrieved 18 January 2018.

[3] Alavi, Omair (10 July 2016). "First person: The return of Gullu bhai". Dawn News. Retrieved 25 August 2022.

[4] Alavi, Omair (10 July 2016). "First person: The return of Gullu bhai". DAWN.COM.

[5] Warraich, Suhail (1 July 2023). "Eid 3rd Day Special - Suhail Warraich - Aik Din Geo Kay Saath - Ghulam Mohiuddin (Film Star)" (video). YouTube. Geo News.

[6] Web Desk (18 May 2015), "Ghulam Mohiuddin’s son all set to make Lollywood debut", Ary News. Retrieved 1 July 2018.

[7] Adnan Lodhi (24 June 2016), "Sons of Mustafa Qureshi, Ghulam Mohiuddin making film debuts with Eid releases", The Express Tribune. Retrieved 1 July 2018.

[8] Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 287. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.

[9] Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 321. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.

[10] Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 323. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.

[11] Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 333. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.

[12] Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 340. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.

[13] Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 341. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.

[14] (Ayesha Ahmad) Upcoming Pakistani film to feature Indian actor Rajpal Yadav Hipinpakistan.com website, Published 6 April 2015, Retrieved 5 December 2021

[DesiMoviesReviews-15] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies Reviews. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2021.

[16] "The Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 5 December 2021.

[17] "Icon Awards 2023: All You Need to Know About the Government's Initiative". Galaxy Lollywood. 9 October 2023.

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