Ajmal Khan

Early life and career Ajmal was born on 17 May 1910 and started acting in 1930s. He was praised for his massive screen presence, sharp expressions, and a powerful baritone voice that made him fit for heavy supporting and villainous roles. Over a career spanning five decades (1937–1988), he appeared in 212 films, including 135 Punjabi and 77 Urdu productions.

He entered the film industry before the creation of Pakistan, debuting in the pre-partition Punjabi film Sohni Mahiwal (1937), shot in Lahore. After the partition of British India, he resumed his acting career in Pakistan with the Urdu movie Hichkolay (1949). Ajmal was mostly seen in supporting roles in Pakistani movies. He was the elder brother of Punjabi films lead actor Akmal. Nooran (1957)