Gohar Rasheed: The Character Actor Who Leads

Gohar Rasheed is the kind of actor directors build films around quietly. He has spent more than a decade turning supporting parts into scene-stealing turns, and the industry has taken notice: his work has collected award nominations on both sides of the border's film industries.

Quick facts

• Born: 2 May 1984
• Profession: Actor
• Known for: Seedlings (2013), The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022), and a steady run of television roles
• Recent work: Aik Aur Pakeezah

Film first

Rasheed's film work in Seedlings (2013) earned him awards attention, including nominations at the ARY Film Awards and the Lux Style Awards, and marked him as one of the most interesting film actors of his generation. In 2022 he appeared in The Legend of Maula Jatt, the highest-grossing Pakistani film of all time, adding the country's biggest cinematic event to his résumé.

A face you know

On television he has been a constant presence across genres and networks, moving between comedy and menace with the ease of a performer who treats every role as a lead. That versatility, and the recent run of work including Aik Aur Pakeezah, has made him one of the most recognisable faces of his generation.

His career is a reminder that in an industry obsessed with leads, the most valuable players are often the ones who can do anything.

Where to follow

• Instagram: @goharions
• X: @GoharRsd