| Ismael Shah | |
| Birth Name: | Ismael Shah |
| Birth Date: | 1962 5, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Death Place: | Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 1975–1992 |
Ismael Shah (22 May 1962 – 29 October 1992) was a Pakistani film actor known for his movies like, "Baghi Qaidi"(1986), and "Nachay Naagin"(1989).
Ismael Shah was born in Pishin District, Baluchistan in 1962. He belonged to a Syed family that had migrated first from Kashmir to Afghanistan and then to Baluchistan.[1]
Ismael Shah started his acting career in Baluchi dramas from PTV Quetta center in 1975. His first Urdu TV play was, "Regbaan". In 1980, he performed a historical character in PTV drama serial Shaheen and became famous for it.[2] His cinema debut was "Baghi Qaidi" which was released in 1986. It was an action thriller that went well on the box office. This movie opened the doors of Lollywood for him.[3] Due to his dance performances in later movies like,"Dulari"(1987) and "Nachay Nagin"(1987), Ismael Shah was tagged as the "first dancing hero of Pakistan".[4] [5] [6]
Ismael Shah died on 29 October 1992, due to a sudden heart attack.[7]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Regbaan | Shah | PTV | |
| 1980 | Shaheen | Badar Bin Mugheera | PTV | |
| 1986 | Jungle | Sikandar | PTV | |
| 1986 | Hazaron Raaste | Haider | PTV |
Ismael Shah worked in total 75 Urdu & Punjabi movies. His hit films are: