Rauf Lala
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{{Infobox person
| name = Rauf Lala
{{lang|ur|{{Nastaliq|رؤف لالہ}}}}
| birth_place = Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan
| image =
| caption = Lala during The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 2
| birthname = Abdul Rauf Lala
| other_names = Comedy Ka Shahenshah
| birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1970}}
| occupation = Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Anchor, Writer, Director
| yearsactive = 1985–present}}
Rauf Lala (Urdu: رؤف لالہ; born 1970) is a Pakistani comedian, actor, writer, and producer.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5120838.stm|title=BBC NEWS - South Asia - Pakistani comic's Indian joy|date=27 June 2006 |publisher=News.bbc.co.uk|accessdate=22 October 2014|archive-date=22 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222141451/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5120838.stm|url-status=live}} Working in Pakistani media for over three decades, he is well known for his comedic talent and stage work. Lala has also worked in India, winning season two of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. He participated in Pakistan's Reality TV Show Tamasha Season 1 and emerged as one of the 4 finalists in the show.
Career
Rauf Lala began his stage career in 1985, as a comedian in One Day Theater, Karachi, alongside his teacher, Razak Rajo. His first commercial show was Susral Bara Janjaal also in 1985, which featured Umer Sharif and Javed Sheikh.
He has collaborated with Umer Sharif and Moin Akhtar on many stage shows, including Bhudda Ghar Per Hai, and in 1989, Bakra Qistoon Pay, which remains a popular and well-known Pakistani stage show internationally. Lala has appeared on several comedy reality shows, gaining popularity on television, as well as appearing in movies in Pakistan and India.{{cite web|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/tv/shows/comedy-ka-king-kaun/Comedy-Ka-King-Kaun/articleshow/2944577.cms|title=Comedy Ka King Kaun|publisher=Photogallery.indiatimes.com|accessdate=22 October 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/parties/mumbai/mahurat-party-bhavanao/Mahurat-Party-Bhavanao-Ko-Samjho/articleshow/3207186.cms|title=Mahurat Party: 'Bhavanao..'|publisher=Photogallery.indiatimes.com|accessdate=22 October 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/topic/place/lahore-rauf-lala-popular-comedian-actor-01-post-by-zagham-video-__cRPzZbshU-4186-6.html|title=Video - Firstpost|publisher=Firstpost.com|accessdate=22 October 2014|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924161903/http://www.firstpost.com/topic/place/lahore-rauf-lala-popular-comedian-actor-01-post-by-zagham-video-__cRPzZbshU-4186-6.html|url-status=live}}
In 2006, he was invited to appear in season two of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, an Indian reality television show on channel Star One, which he won. He was awarded the title "Comedy Ka Shahenshah", becoming the first Pakistani to win the major Indian contest. He appeared alongside actress Bipasha Basu in the final episode.{{fact|date=December 2024}}
=Filmography=
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! Year ! Title ! Role ! Place | |||
| rowspan="1"| 1983 | Manila K Jaanbaz | Supporting Role | Lollywood |
| rowspan="1"| 1990 | Hum Toh Chale Susraal | Guy From America | Lollywood |
| rowspan="1"| 1993 | Duniya Dil Walo Ki | Saud's Friend | Lollywood |
| rowspan="1"| 2009 | Runway | Tulip Joshi's Friend | Bollywood |
| rowspan="1"| 2010 | Bhavnao Ko Samjho{{cite web|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/parties/mumbai/mahurat-party-bhavanao/Mahurat-Party-Bhavanao-Ko-Samjho/articleshow/3207384.cms|title=Mahurat Party: 'Bhavanao..'|publisher=Photogallery.indiatimes.com|accessdate=22 October 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1620697/|title=Bhavnao Ko Samjho (2010)|date=15 January 2010|work=IMDb|accessdate=22 October 2014|archive-date=5 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140405151107/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1620697/|url-status=live}} | Film Director | Bollywood |
= Television =
Lala has worked in various serials, commercials and television films,{{cite web|url=http://www.indya.com/news/bestof_tgilc2.html|title=Watch STAR TV Shows, Awards and Movie Promos Online - STAR Player|publisher=Indya.com|accessdate=22 October 2014|archive-date=5 July 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060705162414/http://www.indya.com/news/bestof_tgilc2.html|url-status=dead}} including:
- Ek Raat Ek Kahani
- Funny Family
- Super Karara
- Comedy Kings
- Comedy Champions
- The Great Indian Family Drama
= Shows =
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! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes | |||
| rowspan=3 | 2020 | Khush Raho Pakistan|Khush Raho Pakistan 2020 Cup | rowspan=2|Captain (Team Balochistan) | style="background:#D1E8EF;" |{{center|Runner Up}} |
| Khush Raho Pakistan|Khush Raho Pakistan 2020 Cup (Season 2) | style="background:#D1E8EF;" |{{center|Runner Up}} | ||
| Tick Tock Show with Rauf Lala | | | ||
| 2022
|Tamasha | |
See also
References
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External links
- [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5120838.stm BBC News Article]
- {{IMDb name|3845472}}
- [http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/jun/23gilc.htm Rediff Profile]
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Category:Pakistani male comedians
Category:Pakistani male stage actors
Category:Male actors from Karachi
Category:20th-century Pakistani male actors
Category:21st-century Pakistani male actors
Category:Pakistani expatriate male actors in India
Category:Participants in Indian reality television series
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