Wajahat Rauf
| Wajahat Rauf | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater |
Greenwich University California State University |
| Occupation | Filmmaker, Actor |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Spouse(s) | Shazia Wajahat |
| Children |
Ashir Wajahat Nayel Wajahat |
Wajahat Rauf is a Pakistani film director, producer, writer and actor from Karachi.[1] He made his directorial debut with the road-comedy film Karachi Se Lahore which was successful at the box office.[2] He has also won the Hum Award for Best Telefilm for his telefilm Main Kukkoo Aur woh.
Life and career
Wajahat was born in Karachi, Pakistan. He attended Greenwich University in Karachi then he moved to United States where he attended California State University in Fullerton. Wajahat came back to Pakistan and started his career as a filmmaker. He told in an interview that he decided to choose production because he had a love for movies since the age of seven. He has directed many drama serials including Shareek-e-Hayat and Jab We Wed[3] Wajahat made his directorial debut with the road film Karachi Se Lahore and also made special appearance in the film.[4] Wajahat has also directed Lahore Se Aagey which is the sequel of Karachi Se Lahore and features Yasir Hussain and Saba Qamar in the lead cast.[5]
Filmography
- Karachi Se Lahore (2015)
- Lahore Se Aagey (2016)
See also
References
- ↑ "Wajahat Rauf". The Saturday Post. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ↑ Aayan Mirza (January 30, 2015). "'Karachi Se Lahore' will "entertain the audiences:" Says director Wajahat Rauf". Galaxylollywood. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ↑ "Exclusive Interview of Wajahat Rauf, Director & Producer of the film "Karachi Se Lahore"". Times of Youth. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ↑ "Karachi Se Lahore: En route to the big screen". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ↑ Hasan Ansari (24 November 2015). "'Karachi Se Lahore' spin-off to hit cinemas in September 2016". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 26 December 2015.