Agha Ali Abbas Qizilbash (also known as Agha Talish) (Punjabi, ) (13 November 1923 – 19 February 1998) was a Pakistani actor who made his debut in 1947 and was mostly known and recognized in Pakistan for playing character actor or villain roles. Talish was honoured by a Pride of Performance award, by the Government of Pakistan in 1989.
Life and career Talish was born in Ludhiana, British Raj into a Qizilbash family in 1923. His breakthrough film in Pakistan was film producer Saifuddin Saif's Saat Lakh (1957) where his on-screen performance for this popular hit song was widely admired, Yaaro Mujhe Maaf Rakho Mein Nashe Mein Hoon.
On 5 January 1962 Shaheed was released, his biggest hit film. A film on the theme of Palestine with a script by Riaz Shahid and music by Rasheed Attre, it was produced and directed by Khalil Qaiser. The highlight was the instant hit song Uss Be-wafa Ka Sheher Hai Aur Hum Hain Dosto, by renowned poet Muneer Niazi, with musical composition by Rasheed Attre.
Death Talish died on 19 February 1998 after a long illness at Lahore, Pakistan. He had a 50-year-long film career.
Filmography Year Title Notes 1947 Saraey Kay Baher 1955Jheel Kinarey Death anniversary of Agha Talish observed Radio Pakistan website, Published 19 February 2018, Retrieved 4 February 2022 1956 Jabroo Miss 56 Baghi Guddi Gudda 1957 Saat Lakh Sehti Sardar 1954 Touheed Akhri Daao Darbar-e-Habib Aadmi 1959 Boodi Shah Sachey Moti Neend Raaz Saathi 1960 Rahguzar Yeh Dunya Allahdin Ka Beta Salma Sahil Roopmati Baaz Bahadur Saheli 1961 Ajab Khan Sunehrey Sapney Farishta Chotey Sarkar Habu Do Raste Gulfam Bara Bajey 1962 Susral Shake Hand Azra Qaidi Paharan Shaheed Sukh Ka Sapna Aulaad Ghungat Awaz Dey Kahan Hay Dosheeza Anchal 1963 Baghawat Kala Pani Yahoodi Ki Larki Baaji Daman Mahndi Waley Hath Chacha Khamkhowah Seema 1964 Chingari Lutaira Mama Jee Piar Na Kar Naadan Gehra Dagh Shabab Beti Havaili Landa Bazar Farangi 1965 Doli Devdas Aurat Kaneez Malangi Raqqasa 1966 Gawandi Joker Ruswai Bharia Mela Paidagir Payal Ki Jhankar Janbaz 1967 Lakhon Mein Aik Zinda Laash Kafir Shola Aur Shabnam Hamraz Hamdam Imam Din Gohavia 1968 Lala Rukh Zindagi Mafroor Aurat Aur Zamana Saiqa Ashiq Beti Beta Dil Mera Dharkan Teri Jang-e-Azadi Taj Mahal Mera Ghar Meri Jannat 1969 Andaleeb Aneela CID Diya Aur Toofan Jind Jaan Neela Parbat Piya Milan Ki Aas Tere Ishq Nachaya Zarqa Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai 1970 Shama Aur Parwana Takht-o-Taj Maa Puttar Nya Sawera Darinda Bedardi Aik Phool Aik Pathar Charda Sooraj Rootha Na Karo 1971 Dotsi Bhen Bhara Khak Aur Khoon Yeh Aman Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare Al-Asifa 1972 Naag Muni Bazar Mere Hamsafar Soudagar Khoun Apna Koun Paraya Nizam Angarey Ehsas Umrao Jaan Ada 1973 Aan Sarhad Ki Goad Mein Jithey Vagdi Ay Ravi Sadhoo aur Sheitan Baharon Ki Manzil 1974 Main Bani Dulhan Dillagi Naukar Wohti Da Imandar Jawan Mere Des Da Laila Majnoon Haqiqat Bahisht 1975 Zindagi Tay Toofan Izzat Farz Aur Mamta Bay Aulad Milap Shireen Farhad Zeenat Aik Gunnah Aur Sahi Naiki Badi Ganwar Umang 1976 Hukam Da Ghulam Haibat Khan Aulad Chor Noon Mor Kothey Tapni Mahboob Mera Mastana Zaib-un-Nisa Sachai Sazish Ann Daata Insanyat Zuroorat Kil Kil Mera Naan 1977 Ishq Ishq Haji Khokhar Barey Mian Deewaney Salakhein 1978 Aag Aur Zindagi Mazi Haal Mustaqbil Inqilab Seeta Maryam Margaret Zindgi Haider Ali Playboy Aankhon Aankhon Mein 1979 Mohammed Bin Qasim 1980 Bandish Sardar Behram Daku 1981 Dil Ney Phir Yaad Kia Watan Alahdin Basheera Tey Qanoon Wafa Do dil Chan Suraj Sultan Tey Varyam 1982 Bara Bhai Aangan Tairey Bina Kiya Jeena Sangdil Aahat 1983 Dehleez Love Story Wadda Khan Rustam Te Khan Kala Samander 1984 Doorian Kalia Ucha Shimla Jatt Da Chor Chowkidar Dulla Bhati Ishq Nachavey Gali Gali 1985 Dhee Rani Ashyana Deewaney Dou Khuddar Direct Hawaldar 1986 Domoro Intiqam (Pushto) Baghi Sipahi Malanga Faisla Nazdeekian 1987 Allah Rakha Duniya Nijat 1988 Mukhra Roti Baghi Haseena Bazar-e-Husn Bano Piasi 1989 Shaani Roop Ki Rani Madam Bawri Zabardast Miss Allah Rakhi Karmoo Dada Rakhwala Achoo 302 Mohabbat Ho Tau Aisi Ho Nangi Talwar Zakhmi Aurat Gori Dian Jhanjhran 1990 Bulandi Falak Shair Dil Nag Devta 1991 Adil 1993 Zabata 1994 Mohabbat Ki Aag Sarkata Insaan Pajero Group 1995 Mushkil Ajab Khan
Awards and recognition Six Nigar Awards in the years 1961, 1962, 1965, 1972, 1975 and 1994 Pride of Performance award by the President of Pakistan in 198923rd death anniversary of Agha Talish observed Radio Pakistan website, Published 19 February 2021, Retrieved 4 February 2022
See also List of Lollywood actors
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