Showbiz is a field where many families work generation after generation. Stars come from certain families and this is true for all the big entertainment industries around the world. Nepotism is discussed everywhere but fans generally look forward to the offspring of their favourite stars making their debut and shining on their screens. Pakistan also has certain families where fathers and sons became superstars one generation after another while the fans supported them in their journeys. Watching their favourite stars collaborate with their kids is also another attraction for the fans and Pakistan also has seen such multi-generational collaborations in entertainment. Here are a few of your favourite stars who worked with their sons in projects:
Nauman Ijaz And Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz
Nuamn Ijaz is one of the biggest superstars of Pakistan. He started his career in the PTV era and he is considered as the king of acting talent in dramas. His son Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz made his acting debut not too long ago with Qissa Meherbano Ka. The father-son duo has worked together in two dramas till now. The first one was the blockbuster Sang e Mah where Zaviyar made his actual debut while currently they are together in the Hum TV drama Hum Dono.
Abdullah Kadwani And Haroon Kadwani
Abdullah Kadwani is the biggst producer in the country with projects like Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 and Tere Bin to his credit. He also launched his son Haroon Kadwani and he has collaborated with his son in several projects now. All the shows have done well with the audience with the current Ishq Hua also doing well with ratings and viewership. Haroon is also proving to be a bankable star for his father.
Waseem Abbas And Ali Abbas
Waseem Abbas is the son of legendary Inayat Hussain Bhatti. He carried his father’s legacy forward and later on his son Ali took it further. Waseem Abbas was against Ali joining the industry and did not support him when he started acting but he made a place for himself through sheer hardwork and dedication. This father-son duo is known for their good work and nowadays they are collaborating in the newly on-air drama Woh Ziddi Si on Hum TV.
Khalil ur Rehman Qamar And Aabi Khan
Khalil ur Rehman Qamar is one of the most celebrated writers of Pakistan. He also remains in controversies for his statements while all his projects in the last few years were mega hits. KRQ was currently in a huge kidnapping scandal and he likes to share his opinions bluntly. His son Aabi Khan made his acting collaboration with his father in the drama Landa Bazar while he also acted in the film written and produced by his own dad.
Aehsun Talish And Raza Talish
Aehsun Talish is the son of veteran actor Agha Talish. He is a director and actor himself and he has some mega projects to his credit. His recent Sukoon which he did as an actor was a hit. His son Raza Talish is also an actor who we have seen in Suno Chanda 2, Abdullahpur Ka Devdas and Jaan e Jahan. The father-son duo have collaborated on dramas like Tabeer and Suno Canda 2 where the father was the captain of the ship while Raza showed his acting talent.
Anwar Maqsood And Bilal Maqsood
Anwar Maqsood is a legend of Pakistan. His contribution to the fields of art, culture and entertainment are unmatched. He is one of a kind and his pen has always created magic. He is an evergreen star and he is loved by all generations equally. His son Bilal Maqsood is no less. He was one half of one of the best music bands of Pakistan; Strings. His songs are loved by all of us and Strings will remain forever. The father-son duo have collaborated multiple times as Anwar Maqsood wrote songs for Strings, the reason their poetry is so deep and penetrates the heart.
Irfan Khoosat And Sarmad Khoosat
Irfan Khoosat is a veteran actor who has proved his talent over and over again. From dramas to films to live theatre, his talent is unmatched and his fans love to watch him in a range of characters. Irfan Khoosat’s son Sarmad Khoosat also turned out to be talent powerhouse. From being Chiku in Shashlik to relaunching the drama industry as the director of Humsafar and giving masterpieces like Manto and Kamli, Sarmad is the best we have. The duo collaborated on Manto which is a masterpiece to come out of Pakistani cinema.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan And Shahzaman Ali Khan
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan comes from the Fateh Ali Khan House of music. They have given legends to Pakistani music and Rahat is one himself with a body of work that garners respect. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has worked all around the world and won many awards. His son Shahzaman Ali Khan is all set to join the party and made his debut with the OST for Bismil. The duo has been collaborating during all the live shows where Rahat performed recently.
Javed Sheikh And Shahzad Sheikh
As said by Javed Sheikh’s own daughter Momal Sheikh, they are the Kapoors of Pakistan. This family has given a string of stars to Pakistani television and Javed Sheikh is the pioneer and the brightest of them all. He has been a star for four decades and he has successfully worked both in Pakistan and India. Shahzad later on started his career and gradually made a place for himself. Javed Sheikh and Shahzad Sheikh have appeared in the film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi and drama Dil Hi To Hai.
Behroze Sabzwari And Shahroz Sabzwari
Behroze Sabzwari is also a legend of Pakistan television. He has been working since the PTV era and he is still as relevant and successful as he was back in the day. He is a part of nearly ever big drama of Pakistan and his son Shahroz Sabzwari also became an actor. Shahroz has gradually made a place for himself and his personal and professional life has always been talk of the town. The father-son duo were seen together in Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay and Behroze is very supportive of his son.
These father-son duos have enjoyed some big collaborations on the work front. Which father-son duo would you like to see on screens more? Share in comments!
