Sahir Lodhi

Sahir Lodhi
Native name ساحر لودھی
Born Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistani
Occupation Anchor, TV and radio presenter
Organization Samaa TV
Known for Pagal Pan
Relatives Shaista Lodhi (sister)

Sahir Lodhi is a Pakistani film actor, director and television host.[1] He also runs a foundation, The Sahir Lodhi Foundation, working in the areas of primary health care, education, motivation and legal aid.[2]

Personal life

Lodhi was born in Karachi to Ali Gohar Lodhi and Roshan Taj Lodhi. He grew up in a family with two brothers and one sister Shaista Lodhi.[3] He studied at Pakistan Navy Boys School and received a master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from University of Montana.[4]

Career

Lodhi made his first TV appearance in Chai Time on Indus TV, which became a hit morning show.[5] He produced Shair Online, Kuch Tum Kahao Kuch Hum Kahain, Ranjhey Sassi Punoon Heer, Dhorajee, The Sahir Chakka Show and Morning Masala shows. He also has played different roles in drama serials, including Bechrain Gay Abb Kaisay, Bikharnay Say Pehlay, Tum Miyray Ho, Khado Khal, Saheli and Adhoray Khaab. He runs a foundation, The Sahir Lodhi Foundation, working in the areas of primary health care, education, motivation and legal aid.

Filmography

Television shows

Radio shows

The Sahir Show (Monday-Friday) is a Pakistani radio show airing on Mast FM 103. The show focuses predominantly on entertainment, fun and counseling.[6] He occasionally invites guests and takes calls from all around Pakistan. Each episode features a special topic. Hum Tum was a series in which he played both the roles of a man (voice) and a woman (voice) of a film.[7]

Awards

In the 1st Pakistan Media Awards, Lodhi received awards for her TV and Radio shows.[8]

References

  1. "Sahir Lodhi all set for his big screen debut". The Express Tribune. January 20, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  2. "Sahir Lodhi". Sahir Lodhi. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
  3. "Let's give Shaista Wahidi a break".
  4. "Biography of Sahir Lodhi". Sahir Lodhi. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
  5. "Sahar Lodhi". Pak Watan. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
  6. "Sahir's show recordings". Retrieved August 10, 2011.
  7. "Sahir is the DJ of Mast FM". Fun Shun. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
  8. "Pakistan Media Awards 2010". Karachi News. Karachi Digest.
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