# Afzal Khan (actor)

Afzal Khan (Urdu: افضل خان), better known as Jan Rambo, is a Pakistani film and TV actor, comedian, director, producer and host.
He rose to fame by playing a janitor nicknamed Jan Rambo in PTV's famous comedy show Guest House (1991). He later assumed Jan Rambo as his screen name after the Sylvester Stallone character John Rambo. People on the TV stage had nicknamed him Jan Rambo due to his face, though certainly not his physique, resembling the Hollywood actor's.

## Early life and family

Khan was born in Havelian, Abbottabad, Pakistan and is married to fellow Lollywood actress Sahiba Afzal, who is the daughter of veteran film actress Nisho.
They have two sons. Their elder son, Ahsan Afzal Khan, made his acting debut in Geo Entertainment's 2023 Ramadan play Heer Da Hero.

## Career
### Actor

Afzal Khan began his acting career from stage dramas in Islamabad. He acted in a few plays by PTV that were aired only in Islamabad and Peshawar.
He holds the record of signing the highest number of feature films in a single day, that is 26. Khan has appeared in more than 150 movies.
He was cast as Jan Rambo (a janitor) in PTV's comedy series Guest House in 1991. It was an instant hit and Rambo became the most popular character of the series.
After his success as Jan Rambo, he began to get offers from movies. In 1992, he signed his first movie and became a mainstream Lollywood actor. However, his image of a comedy actor earned him mostly comedy characters. He tried to do some serious movies but wasn't as successful.
He has appeared in the popular Pakistani drama series Naagin on Geo Kahani.

### Director

In 2014, he turned to direction with the PTV Home drama Yeh Chahatein Yeh Ranjishein, in which he also played the lead role alongside his wife Sahiba and another veteran actor, Moammar Rana.
In 2018, he directed the A-Plus TV drama Taqdeer, again starring both Sahiba and Rana.
In 2021, he directed another drama, Thora Sa Pyar for SAB TV, a revamp of Taqdeer which was discontinued by A-Plus TV.

### Host

He appeared as a judge on a TV talent show as well as on a dance show.
In 2011, he hosted a morning show on Apna Channel.
Khan also hosted the comedy show CIA (Comedy in Action) on ATV as well the weekend show Rambo, Sahiba Aur Aap on Express TV.

## Filmography
### Television serials

| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
| 1991 | Guest House | Janitor | PTV |
| 2008–2018 | Choki # 420 | ASI Raja Shafiq | Aaj Entertainment |
| 2012 | Pak Villa | Sonny | Geo TV |
| 2012 | Larka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore Di | Sultan Rahi Jr. | Express Entertainment |
| 2013 | Timmy G | Guest | ARY Digital |
| 2014–2015 | Yeh Chahatein Yeh Ranjishein | Murad | PTV Home |
| 2016–2017 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 2) | Ghafoora Coolie | Geo Entertainment |
| 2017 | Naagin | Golden Khan | Geo Kahani |
| 2018 | Taqdeer | Taimur Khan | A-Plus TV |
| 2021–2022 | Thora Sa Pyar | Taimur Khan | SAB TV |
| 2023 | Heer Da Hero | Inspector Rasheed Jutt | Geo Entertainment |
| 2023 | Thana Tick Tock | Nazakat | SAB TV |
| 2024 | Pagal Khana | Natha | Green Entertainment |
| 2024 | Baby Baji | Qureshi Sahab | ARY Digital |
| 2025 | Aas Paas | Ausaf | Geo Entertainment |

### Webseries

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note |
| 2023 | Bashu | Bashu | Tamasha | |

### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Language |
| 1992 | Hero | | Urdu/Punjabi |
| 1993 | Haathi Mere Saathi | | Urdu |
| 1994 | International Luteray | | Urdu/Punjabi |
| 1994 | Ghunda Raj | Mastana | Punjabi |
| 1995 | Madam Rani | | Urdu/Punjabi |
| 1995 | Munda Bigra Jaye | | Urdu |
| 1995 | Love 95 | | Urdu |
| 1996 | Chor Machaye Shor | | Punjabi |
| 1998 | Insaf Ho To Aisa | | Urdu |
| 1998 | Zewar | | Urdu |
| 1999 | Kursi Aur Qanoon | | Urdu |
| 2001 | Jungle Queen | | Urdu |
| 2001 | Moosa Khan | | Urdu |
| 2003 | Darinda | | Urdu |
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | | Urdu |
| 2016 | Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal | Ghulam Haidar | Urdu |
| 2016 | Jackpot | Cameo appearance | Urdu |
| 2018 | The Donkey King | Jan Mangu | Urdu |
| 2022 | Ghabrana Nahi Hai | Aslam | Urdu |
| 2023 | Money Back Guarantee | Christian Bail | Urdu |