Evergreen actor Behroze Sabzwari marked 50 years within the leisure trade with a tribute that introduced collectively artists, diplomats and shut associates, reflecting each the size of his profession and the relationships he constructed alongside the best way. A particular ceremony was organised by the Way of life Journalists Affiliation, attended by senior and youthful figures from movie and tv, in addition to diplomatic representatives.
Amongst these current had been Javed Sheikh, Bushra Ansari, Saleem Sheikh, Rubina Ashraf, Shabbir Jan, Nabeel, Shehroz Sabzwari, Sadaf Kanwal, Shehzad Nawaz, Dr Rafia Rafiq, Amjad Shah, Dr Farooq Sattar and Saleem Javed. The Consul Generals of Thailand, Russia and Australia had been additionally in attendance. Sabzwari minimize a cake to mark the milestone, whereas a showreel tracing his 50 12 months creative journey was screened for the viewers.
Talking to The Categorical Tribune, Sabzwari’s son Shehroz mirrored on his father’s affect past performing. “My love for automobiles and watches got here from my father, and I’ve all the time discovered from him that one ought to all the time admire good issues and good work,” he mentioned. Shehroz added that his father had all the time emphasised honesty, noting that their comparable tastes and values had been classes he continued to hold with him.
Very long time colleague Javed Sheikh described Sabzwari as each an artist and a deeply reliable individual. “Behroze Sabzwari is a real artist and a outstanding human being; he stands by his fellow artists of their occasions of ache and problem,” he mentioned. Recalling their years of friendship, Sheikh added that Sabzwari was somebody who would reply instantly if referred to as upon, whatever the hour. He spoke of their shared involvement within the automotive enterprise and praised Sabzwari as a faithful father, husband and good friend, including that such qualities had been uncommon.
Bushra Ansari described him merely as a beloved determine, saying, “Behroze has received all our hearts; he’s a beloved artist.” Rubina Ashraf shared a extra private reminiscence, recalling how Sabzwari supported her throughout sickness. “After I had Covid, Behroze Sabzwari took me to the hospital on a wheelchair,” she mentioned. She added that with a lot of her household primarily based in Lahore, Sabzwari had turn out to be her strongest help system in Karachi, whether or not it was throughout moments of sickness or on a regular basis choices.
Movie star Saleem Sheikh additionally congratulated Sabzwari, noting that finishing 50 years within the trade was no small achievement. “We’ve got labored collectively in lots of movies and dramas; finishing fifty years isn’t any small achievement, and I congratulate him,” he mentioned.
Reflecting on the milestone himself, Sabzwari acknowledged the honours he had obtained over time, together with the Satisfaction of Efficiency in 2009 and the Sitara e Imtiaz in 2023. He mentioned these awards belonged to not him alone however to his lecturers. He additionally spoke candidly in regards to the sensible realities of sustaining a profession in leisure, recalling that he bought automobiles for almost 30 years when earnings from tv dramas was not sufficient. He credited Javed Sheikh for his help throughout that interval, saying he would always remember that favour and would all the time stand by him.
Sabzwari famous that whereas he had labored in quite a few dramas and movies, it was the character of Qabacha that grew to become his lasting identification. He entered present enterprise whereas nonetheless a college scholar, initially hoping to turn out to be a pilot earlier than persevering with in performing. He started his profession at Radio Pakistan as a radio presenter and achieved wider recognition by means of the PTV play Khuda Ki Basti in 1974, primarily based on Shaukat Siddiqui’s work, the place he performed the character of Noushay. Earlier, in 1967, he had appeared in his first drama Nana Jan Dada Jan.
Roles akin to Mangu in Mera Naam Hai Mangu and Qabacha in Haseena Moin’s traditional Tanhaiyaan introduced him widespread fame, with Qabacha remaining intently related together with his title. His tv profession went on to incorporate initiatives akin to Ankahi, Professor, Hanste Baste, Chhote Baray Log, Mandi, Zarb e Taqseem, Sach Gaya Bach, Awazain, Sachay, Seth and Firm and No Paisa No Downside amongst many others.
Past tv, Sabzwari additionally earned reward for his work in radio and theatre, notably his efficiency within the stage manufacturing Mirza Ghalib Bandar Highway Par. He appeared in dozens of movies, largely in comedic roles, with notable titles together with Dilwale, Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein, Naseeb, Hullchal, Chief Sahib, Mushkil, Ek Aur Love Story, Khilay Aasman Ke Neechay, Chalay Thay Saath, Punjab Nahi Jaungi and the more moderen Neelofar, wherein he performed the character Fakhru.
5 many years on, the celebration mirrored not simply the longevity of Behroze Sabzwari’s profession, however the enduring affection and respect he has earned throughout generations of Pakistani leisure.
