Agha Talish

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.4643

Gender

Male

Birthday

10-Nov-1927

Age

(99 years old)

Place of Birth

NO INFO PROVIDED

Also Known As
  • Talish

Agha Talish

Biography

Legendary actor Talish was Pakistan's best character actor, who played some unforgettable roles in some big films. Talish was introduced in a pre-partition film Saraey Kay Baher in 1947. He was seen as supporting actor in his first film Nath in 1950. He acted as hero in two Islamic films with Yasmin in Darbar-e-Habib (1956) and with Nayyar Sultana in Touheed in 1958. He was second hero in Punjabi film Guddi Gudda (1956) with Musarrat Nazir and Sudhir. His comedy roles in films like Jabroo (1956) and Aadmi (1958) were some big hits. He got more fame from a drunk role in film 700.000 (1957) with the sang Yaro, Mujhay Muaf Rakho, Main Nashay Mein Hun.. (sung by Saleem Raza, poet Saifuddin Saif, music Rasheed Attray). Talish played some unmatchable roles in Pakistani films. His remarkable role as Ajnabi - The Stranger (an Englishman who discovered oil in the Arabian dessert) in director Khalil Kaisar and writer Riaz Shahid's film Shaheed from 1962. Talish also played a unique role as an Israeli officer in writer and director Riaz Shahid's record breaker box office hit film Zarqa (1969). His roles as Nawab in Umrao Jan Ada (1972) and Zeenat (1975) were all time best roles in social films. He also played a fantastic comedy and title role in Barey Mian Deevaney (1977). Talish appeared in more than 450 films. Agha Ali Abbas Qazalbash (Agha Talish) was born on November 1927 at Ludhiana, Indian Punjab and died on February 19, 1998 at Lahore.


Credits

Shaheed Shaheed (1962) Character: Lawrence/Ajnabi
A lone foreigner arrives in Saudi Arabia and treated with generosity and hospitality by the Arab tribals. But the guy (named Lawrence) has insidious motives. He has his eyes on the oil deposits deep under the Arab territories, which the Arab chieftain opposes vehemently. With cunning and duplicity he manages to overthrow the chieftain, and gets his way with the blessings of the incumbent ruler. He sets up an oil drill and refinery, and exports the oil to foreign countries while paying a token amount of cash to the Arab ruler. He also colludes with the local Jews and uses a popular cabaret dancer named Laila to get her followers and fans hooked on opium. But an Arab blacksmith named Haris has been on to Lawrence, and plans a resistance with the exiled former chieftain.
Ek Gunah Aur Sahi Ek Gunah Aur Sahi (1975) Character: N/A
The story of a 'good-bad' madam who runs a brothel.
Al-Asifa Al-Asifa (1971) Character: N/A
A fictional story about Palestinian struggle against the Israeli occupation of their homeland..
Diya Aur Toofan Diya Aur Toofan (1969) Character: N/A
Comedian Rangeela achieved some amazing success as singer, producer and director from this film.
بلندی بلندی (1990) Character: N/A
Shaan gives a doll to a crying little girl Reema, when he was only around four years of age and after that both become friends.Their families then split for good due to hatred among them but Shaan and Reema meet each other again without knowing their past.
اپنا پرایا اپنا پرایا (1959) Character: N/A
1959 pakistani film
Sahil Sahil (1960) Character: N/A
1960 pakistani film
Kaneez Kaneez (1965) Character: N/A
This Award-winning Golden Jubilee hit explores the rigid traditions of a wealthy family. When a dark secret threatens their reputation, a young man must choose between his love and his family duty.
Puttar Jaggay Da Puttar Jaggay Da (1990) Character: N/A
Pakistani Punjabi Action Movie 1990
Andaleeb Andaleeb (1969) Character: N/A
The story revolves around Andleeb, a beautiful and kind-hearted girl who lives in a small village. She falls in love with a young man named Khurram, who belongs to a wealthy family in the city. Khurram is initially hesitant about reciprocating Andleeb's love due to their different social status. However, he eventually falls in love with her and decides to marry her against his family's wishes.
Sajda Sajda (1967) Character: N/A
A historic Urdu-language costume film from Pakistan, directed by S.A. Hafiz. Set against the backdrop of epic Muslim‑Roman conflict, the film features a prominent ensemble cast including Deeba, Mohammad Ali, Lehri, and Talish.
Dehleez Dehleez (1983) Character: N/A
Dehleez is a 1983 Pakistani Urdu-language drama film based on Emily Brontë's 1847 novel Wuthering Heights, with screenplay by Syed Noor. It started Nadeem and Shabnam with Afzaal Ahmad and Agha Talish. The music of the film was composed by Kamal Ahmed.
انگارے انگارے (1972) Character: N/A
Pakistani film directed by Fareed Ahmed
Hazar Dastaan Hazar Dastaan (1965) Character: N/A
A fisherman discovers his royal heritage and battles a sorcerer using body-swapping magic to protect his kingdom and a mystical diamond.
Khaibar Mail Khaibar Mail (1960) Character: N/A
Khaibar Mail (or Khyber Mail) is a classic Pakistani film from 1960, known for its adventure/drama set around a train journey, featuring stars like Agha Hussaini, Nasira, Neelo, and Aslam Pervaiz, telling tales of love, danger, and local culture against the backdrop of the Khyber Pass region
Mukhra Mukhra (1988) Character: N/A
A coward man tries to take his life after the death of his mother and some criminals try to take the advantage of the situation but than a girl comes in his life and everything changes.
لوٹیرا لوٹیرا (1964) Character: N/A
Film starring Bahar and Aslam Pervaiz
لاڈلہ لاڈلہ (1969) Character: N/A
A family drama.
بازار بازار (1972) Character: N/A
Film starring Nisho and Tariq Aziz.
تسویر تسویر (1966) Character: N/A
Film starring Sabiha Khanum and Santosh.
Yeh Aman Yeh Aman (1971) Character: N/A
A film about the Indian government's atrocities in the Indian occupied valley of Kashmir, and the Kashmiri struggle for independence.
Salma Salma (1960) Character: N/A
The Urdu film Salma (1960) was directed by Ashfaq Malik.
Habu Habu (1961) Character: N/A
Habu (1961) is notable as Pakistan's first "jungle film," directed by Rahim Gul and released on April 28, 1961. Starring Husna and Habib, with a story set against a jungle backdrop.
Aakhri Nishan Aakhri Nishan (1958) Character: N/A
Aakhri Nishan (1958) is a Pakistani Urdu-language action film. Directed by Ashfaq Malik, starring Sudhir, Meena Shorey, and Neelo.
پلے بوائے پلے بوائے (1978) Character: N/A
Pakistani film
Hamraz Hamraz (1967) Character: N/A
Hamraz (1967) is a Pakistani suspense thriller by Khwaja Khurshid Anwar, starring Shamim Ara and Mohammed Ali, loosely based on The Woman in White, about a conspiracy against two sisters.
Baji Baji (1963) Character: N/A
Farzana, a lonely young widow known as "Baaji," finds her quiet life disrupted when her cousin Nasir visits. A tragic misunderstanding leads her to believe Nasir intends to marry her, unaware that his heart actually belongs to another.
بازارِ حسن بازارِ حسن (1988) Character: Qadoos Saab
A famous movie-maker, an all around family man, ventures into red-light district in order to find a new face for his future projects but loses his heart and everything he holds dear.
Bharia Mela Bharia Mela (1966) Character: N/A
a romance/musical? Apparently flopped at the box office
Neela Parbat Neela Parbat (1969) Character: N/A
It was Pakistan's one of the earliest experimental feature films. It had experimentation by the film director with the Freudian sensual themes which was very unusual for Pakistan at that time. So the film received a 'for adults only' rating. In this film, actress Komal had a really interesting foray into the parallel cinema. She portrayed the sensual play thing for actor Mohammad Ali.
Sarhad Sarhad (1966) Character: N/A
Set during the era of the British Raj, Sarhad (meaning 'The Border') is a 1966 Urdu-language period drama. Written by the realist screenwriter Zia Sarhadi and directed by Masood Parvez, featuring a lead cast of Ejaz Durrani, Saloni, Allauddin, and Talish.
Lakhoon Main Aik Lakhoon Main Aik (1967) Character: N/A
A Hindu girl who is raised in the Pakistani part of Kashmir, is gunned down while crossing the barbed-wire frontiers.
Zindagi Zindagi (1978) Character: N/A
Film directed by Nazrul Islam
زینت زینت (1975) Character: Nawaab
Shabnam in a double role
Saat Lakh Saat Lakh (1957) Character: N/A
A heiress has to marry in order to spend her financial assets and physical possessions worth PKR seven lakh each. As part of this condition, she makes a plan to marry a convicted man....
Buzdil Buzdil (1969) Character: N/A
The Urdu film Buzdil (1969) was directed by Saqlain Razvi.
دیوانے دو دیوانے دو (1985) Character: Daud
1985 Pakistani film
سر کٹا انسان سر کٹا انسان (1994) Character: N/A
An evil scientist combines a dead police officer's head with a dead gangster's headless body. What comes to life is a monster but it does not behave in a manner the scientist and his criminal gang were expecting.
Farangi Farangi (1964) Character: N/A
Set in 1910s and 1920s at the time of British Raj, Farangi revolves around the battle of a Pashtun freedom fighter against the British army. At Nigar Awards 1964, the film received four awards including Best Actress for Shamim Ara.
گھونگٹ گھونگٹ (1962) Character: N/A
Shahid is betrayed by his wife who ran away from him at the 1st night of their wedding and after this he becomes a loner and alcoholic.
سہیلی سہیلی (1960) Character: N/A
A story about two women, who shared their husband.
Bandish Bandish (1980) Character: N/A
Faisal (Nadeem Baig) travels from Pakistan to Indonesia to claim the property of his late father. An accident makes him lose his memory as he forgets about the five crucial days that he had spent in Singapore.
نیند نیند (1959) Character: N/A
A romance between a wealthy businessman and a poor coal collector turns sour.
لیلیٰ مجنوں لیلیٰ مجنوں (1974) Character: N/A
Two lovers, Qais Aamri and Laila Bint Sarwar, from Nakhlistan, are unable to unite as Qais face opposition from Meet Sarwar, Laila's Father. However, when fate intervenes, Laila gets married to Shehzada Bakht while Qais goes to wanderness.
آگ آگ (1967) Character: N/A
A young man and a woman fall deeply in love, hoping to build a future together. However, their relationship is soon pushed to the breaking point by a series of misunderstandings, family interference, and the harsh pressures of social expectations.
Suhag Suhag (1972) Character: (Special Appearance)
A love story undone by circumstance takes a darker turn when the past refuses to stay buried.
بہشت بہشت (1974) Character: N/A
Khalid and Rehana come across each other in their college, where they fall for each other after the usual bantering, and get married. Rehana who belongs to an upper-class family in contrary to Khalid, faces hurdles in the marriage created by Sarkar Maa (Khalid's mother). She compromise and tries to save her married life, until she loses her unborn due to her mother-in-law's cruel behaviour. After the incident, she decides to separate from Khalid and leaves him.
Malangi Malangi (1965) Character: N/A
Malangi is a 1965 Pakistani biographical and musical film directed by Rashid Akhtar and produced by Chaudhry Mohammad Aslam. The cast included Akmal, Shirin, Yousuf Khan and Talish. This was a 'Golden Jubilee' film of 1965 and had super-hit film songs by the music director Master Abdullah.
Baghi Baghi (1956) Character: N/A
An Urdu action blockbuster set during liberation struggles against British colonizers. The first movie of Pakistani Actor Sultan Rahi
پاہونا پاہونا (1989) Character: N/A
A glowing space ship that arrives in the middle of the forest near a village in Pakistan and a glowing figure appears and follows a terrified girl Hina and assume the appearance of a young man he happens to view in a framed portrait.He is greeted with open arms by the villagers and especially by Hina because of his new appearance that is of Shaani,but they know nothing about reality.
دل نے پھر یاد کیا دل نے پھر یاد کیا (1981) Character: N/A
Arshad and Hamid fall in love with Aneela. Hamid is willing to sacrifice his love for Arshad, as he is the son of Saith Ahsan Ali, who brought up Hamid after his father died in an accident. However, Aneela must make her decision.
دوراہا دوراہا (1967) Character: N/A
Nadeem, a gifted singer with a heart of gold, finds his world shattered when his passion for music is deemed a disgrace. Forced to choose between his art and his love, he faces a crossroads that will haunt him for a lifetime.
آنگن آنگن (1982) Character: N/A
Pakistani film
Farz Aur Mamta Farz Aur Mamta (1975) Character: N/A
Film by K. Khursheed
سچائی سچائی (1976) Character: N/A
Film by Pervez Malik
فیصلہ فیصلہ (1986) Character: Jailer Saab
Film directed by Mohammad Javed Fazil
عشق نچاوے گلی گلی عشق نچاوے گلی گلی (1984) Character: N/A
A Chaudhry boy and a Kami girl fall in love, challenging generations of tradition, as the boy's stubborn father, the village's powerful Chaudhry, stands determined to keep them apart. The Winner of 1984 Nigar Award for Best Punjabi Film.
اجب خان اجب خان (1961) Character: N/A
In 1923, after British forces insult his village’s honor, Pashtun tribesman Ajab Khan Afridi leads a daring rebellion against the Raj. His quest for justice soon ignites a massive standoff that challenges the might of the British Empire on the North-West Frontier.
Sardar Sardar (1957) Character: N/A
The Urdu film Sardar (1957) was directed by M.S. Dar. A story about love, hatred, revenge, politics, and conflicts between the two tribes of Sandal's and Gondal's.
Dosti Dosti (1971) Character: N/A
A Pakistani man goes abroad his country for earning money.
زندہ لاش زندہ لاش (1967) Character: Doctor
A rendition of the Dracula tale with many similarities to the British 1950s Dracula.
چنگاری چنگاری (1964) Character: N/A
A novelist consumed by society's moral collapse goes undercover as a taxi driver, drifting through the city's nightlife and its forgotten people, searching for answers he may not be ready to find.
Zarqa Zarqa (1969) Character: N/A
It is based on the life of Zarqa, a Palestinian dancer girl and a freedom activist, who killed herself for the liberation of Palestine involving Israeli-occupied territories and Palestinian liberation movement. It also addresses a real event of Neelo (The Actress) when she was forcibly invited by Nawab Malik Amir Mohammad Khan, the governor of West Pakistan to his office to perform a stage dance during the 1965's official visit of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to Pakistan.



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