Ghulam Mohiuddin (Punjabi, ; also spelled Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din) (born 27 October 1950) is a Pakistani actor of Urdu and Punjabi films.
One of the country's most popular film actors from the 1970s to the 1990s, he has worked in over 400 Urdu and Punjabi movies during a career spanning nearly 50 years.
He is popularly known as Gullo Bhai in the Pakistan film industry.
Early life and family Mohiuddin was born in Hyderabad, India in 1950; his family moved to Nazimabad, Karachi in 1958. He belongs to a Muhajir family of policemen with roots in Hyderabad Deccan and Bombay. One of five brothers and three sisters, he later shifted for his film work to Lahore, Punjab, where he has been living ever since.
His son Ali Mohiuddin is also an actor, having made his film debut in 2016 with Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka.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. Ghulam had produced the movie.
Career
Cinema After graduation, Mohiuddin began acting with radio and television plays. 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 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.
He worked in all film genres, including action, where he was known for performing his own stunts. He was also noted for embracing experimental roles: in Pakistan's own adaptations of Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns he played the "Man with No Name" type characters in movies such as Aansoo Aur Sholay (1976), followed by Aatish (1980) and Aandhi Aur Toofan (1984). He also starred in sci-fi movies and in Punjabi movies, while he could play the hero, the anti-hero as well the villain.
Television Beginning in the 2000s, as a result of the decline of Pakistan's cinema, Mohiuddin ventured into television series.
Legacy Ghulam Mohiuddin is widely regarded as one of the defining stars of Pakistan's cinema golden era, particularly from the 1970s through the 1990s. Over a career spanning nearly five decades and more than 400 films, he became known for his screen presence, remembered for his tall stature and distinctive deep voice, his performances in both Urdu and Punjabi cinema, and enduring popularity across generations.
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.
Selected filmography Films Year Title Role References 1974 Dil Walay 1975 Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat Shararat Asif 1976 Society Girl Asif 1977 Ishq Ishq 1978 Awaz 1980 Aag Aur Sholay 1981 Amanat 1984 Doorian 1987 Gernail Singh Ghulam Mohammad 1988 Maula Baksh Aag Hi Aag Haseena 420 1989 Taqat Ka Toofan Maula Sain 1990HoshiarSholay-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 1994 Pajero Group Babar Khandan International Luteray Buth Shikan Saranga Mansoor Sarkata Insaan 1995 Mushkil Madam Rani Aducet Jungle Ka Qanoon Jeeva 1997 Qarz Umar Mukhtar 2011 Son of Pakistan Khamosh Raho 2013 Chambaili 2016 Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka(Ayesha Ahmad) Upcoming Pakistani film to feature Indian actor Rajpal Yadav Hipinpakistan.com website, Published 6 April 2015, Retrieved 5 December 2021 Ringo 2018 The Donkey King Badshah Khan
Television series YearTitleRoleNetwork2006 Dobara Jalal PTV2007 Mithaas Dilawar2012 Koi Meray Dil Say Pouchay Sameer's father2015 Dilfareb Zain's father Geo TV Maikey Ko Dedo Sandes Maryam's father Geo Entertainment2016 Izn-e-Rukhsat Sundus's father Geo TV2017 Khudgarz Hassan's father ARY Digital2018 Sodai Fariya's father Express Entertainment
Telefilm YearTitleRole2012 Mano Mano's father-in-law
Awards and recognition Year Award Category Result Title Ref. 1975 Nigar Award Special Award Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat 1978 Mutthi Bhar Chawal 1984 Best Supporting Actor Lazawal 1991 Zid 1994 Best Actor Sarkata Insaan 1997 Best Supporting Actor Karz 2002 Lifetime Achievement Award Himself 2020 Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan 2023 PTV Icon Awards National Icon Award
See also List of Lollywood actors
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