# Ghulam Mohiuddin (actor)

Ghulam Mohiuddin (Punjabi, Urdu: غلام محی الدین); also spelled Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din) (born 27 October 1951) is a Pakistani actor of Urdu and Punjabi films.
One of the country's most popular film actors during the 70s, 80s and the 90s, he has worked in over 400 movies in Urdu and Punjabi during a career spanning nearly 50 years.
He is popularly known as Gullo Bhai in the Pakistan film Industry.

## Early life and family

He was born in Karachi into a Muhajir family of policemen with roots in Hyderabad Deccan and Bombay, one of five brothers and three sisters, but later shifted to Lahore, Punjab for his film work, where he has been living ever since.
His son Ali Mohiuddin is also an actor, having made his film debut in 2016 with Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka.

## Career

In 1974, he began his career in the film industry with the movie "Dil Walay." The following year, he starred in "Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat," which was released in 1975 and became a blockbuster hit in both Pakistan and China. This film was inspired by a Chinese folk story and marked Babra Sharif's debut as a lead actress.
Throughout his career, he has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including multiple Nigar Awards, Lux Style Awards and the prestigious Pride of Performance Award, which was presented to him by the President of Pakistan in 2020.

## Selected filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1974 | Dil Walay | |
| 1975 | Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat | |
| 1975 | Shararat | Asif |
| 1976 | Society Girl | Asif |
| 1977 | Ishq Ishq | |
| 1978 | Awaz | |
| 1980 | Aag Aur Sholay | |
| 1981 | Amanat | |
| 1984 | Doorian | |
| 1987 | Gernail Singh | Ghulam Mohammad |
| 1988 | Maula Baksh | |
| 1988 | Aag Hi Aag | |
| 1988 | Haseena 420 | |
| 1989 | Taqat Ka Toofan | |
| 1989 | Maula Sain | |
| 1990 | Hoshiar | |
| 1990 | Sholay-E-Sholay | |
| 1990 | Miss Cleopatra | |
| 1990 | International Guerillas | |
| 1991 | Zid | |
| 1991 | Sar Kata Insan | |
| 1991 | Kalay Chor | Sher Jang |
| 1991 | Cobra | Inspector Arshad |
| 1991 | Aalmi Jasoos | |
| 1992 | Daku Raaj | |
| 1992 | Majhoo | |
| 1992 | Hasinon Ki Barat | |
| 1994 | Pajero Group | Babar |
| 1994 | Khandan | |
| 1994 | International Luteray | |
| 1994 | Buth Shikan | |
| 1994 | Saranga | Mansoor |
| 1994 | Sarkata Insaan | |
| 1995 | Mushkil | |
| 1995 | Madam Rani | Aducet |
| 1995 | Jungle Ka Qanoon | |
| 1995 | Jeeva | |
| 1997 | Qarz | |
| 1997 | Umar Mukhtar | |
| 2011 | Son of Pakistan | |
| 2011 | Khamosh Raho | |
| 2013 | Chambaili | |
| 2016 | Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka | Ringo |
| 2018 | The Donkey King | Badshah Khan |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2006 | Dobara | Jalal | PTV |
| 2007 | Mithaas | Dilawar | PTV |
| 2012 | Koi Meray Dil Say Pouchay | Sameer's father | PTV |
| 2015 | Dilfareb | Zain's father | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Maikey Ko Dedo Sandes | Maryam's father | Geo Entertainment |
| 2016 | Izn-e-Rukhsat | Sundus's father | Geo TV |
| 2017 | Khudgarz | Hassan's father | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Sodai | Fariya's father | Express Entertainment |

### Telefilm

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2012 | Mano | Mano's father-in-law |

## Awards and recognition

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title |
| 1975 | Nigar Award | Special Award | Won | Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat |
| 1978 | Nigar Award | Special Award | Won | Mutthi Bhar Chawal |
| 1984 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actor | Won | Lazawal |
| 1991 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actor | Won | Zid |
| 1994 | Nigar Award | Best Actor | Won | Sarkata Insaan |
| 1997 | Nigar Award | Best Supporting Actor | Won | Karz |
| 2002 | Nigar Award | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | Himself |
| 2020 | Pride of Performance | Award by the President of Pakistan | Won | Himself |
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Award | Won | Himself |