Sahir Lodhi
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Sahir Lodhi | |
|---|---|
ساحر لودھی | |
| Born | May 21, 1968 |
| Spouse(s) | Somi Nizami Lodhi |
| Relatives | Shaista Lodhi (sister) |
Sahir Lodhi is a Pakistani actor, director and host.[1] He made his film debut with Raasta.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Sahir Lodhi was born in Karachi to Ali Kazim Lodhi and Roshan Gohar Lodhi. He has with two brothers (Amir Lodhi and Tahir Lodhi), and one sister Shaista Lodhi.[3]
Controversy[edit]
In 2017, Lodhi attracted widespread criticism when he publicly insulted a guest speaker on his show, whom he thought was criticizing Quaid-e-Azam. The host went on a long monologue that has since been questioned as being rehearsed to shut the guest speaker down.[4][5][6]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Raasta | Sameer | Debut | [7] |
| TBA | Mausam | TBA | filming | [8] |
Television shows[edit]
| Show | Channel |
|---|---|
| Chai Time | Indus TV |
| Shair Online | Geo TV |
| The Sahir Lodhi Show | TV One |
| Morning Masala | News One (Pakistani TV channel) |
| Aap Ka Sahir | TV One |
| The Sahir Show | Geo TV |
| 10 Tak Ke Baad With Sahir | Geo TV |
| Morning With Sahir | A-Plus Entertainment |
| Subah Savereh Samma Kay Sath | Samaa TV |
Radio shows[edit]
Lodhi hosts "It's My Show" on MERA FM 107.4. The show focuses predominantly on entertainment, fun and counselling. Lodhi occasionally invites guests and takes calls. Each episode features a special topic.[9]
Awards[edit]
At the 1st Pakistan Media Awards, Lodhi received awards for his TV and radio shows.
- Pakistan Media Awards for TV Show Host (2010)
- Pakistan Media Awards for Best Morning Show (2010)
- Pakistan Media Awards for Best Radio Show (2010)
- Pakistan Media Awards for Best Radio Jockey (2010)
References[edit]
- ^ "Sahir Lodhi all set for his small screen debut". The Express Tribune. January 20, 2014. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- ^ "Sahir Lodhi's 'Raasta'khusta bombs at the box office - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "Let's give Shaista Wahidi a break". Archived from the original on 2015-08-12. Retrieved 2015-07-26.
- ^ Talat, Faraz (2017-05-31). "Hey Sahir Lodhi, defending Jinnah doesn't justify belittling women on TV". Images. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
- ^ "Sahir Lodhi attracts public outrage for wrongly accusing girl of 'insulting' Quaid-e-Azam". The Express Tribune. 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "Sahir Lodhi attempts to clarify misbehaviour with woman on live TV". The Express Tribune. 2017-06-01. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "Sahir Lodhi enters film space as jack of all trades with "Raasta"". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "Sahir Lodhi all set for his big screen debut". The Express Tribune. 2014-01-20. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "its-my-show". MERA FM. Retrieved 2022-02-16.