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Gohar Rasheed Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth2 May 1984

Age37 Years

BirthplaceLahore, Pakistan

ProfessionActor, RJ

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMaternal grandfather - Ghulam Ahmed Perwez (Islamic scholar)

Gohar Rasheed Biography

Gohar Rasheed is a Pakistani actor and radio jockey known for his stage beginnings, television breakthrough roles, and appearances in Pakistani cinema. Tré

Early life and background

Mirza Gohar Rasheed was born on 2 May 1984 in Lahore, Pakistan. Raised in a family connected to the stock exchange business, he completed his studies in Lahore, attending Government College University and later Beaconhouse National University. He prepared for a career in performance with formal training in acting and theatre before moving to Karachi to pursue work on screen and stage.

Career

Rasheed began his professional career in theatre in 2008. His first major stage project was Shah Sharabeel’s Bombay Dreams, in which he played Vikram and earned praise for his work. He went on to appear in a range of theatrical productions including Tom Dick and Harry, Moulin Rouge, Sawa 14 August, and Half Plate. The musical Moulin Rouge, in which he portrayed the Duke of Monmouth, is noted as a turning point that raised his profile as a stage actor.

Transitioning to screen, Gohar worked behind the scenes as a line producer at Hum TV for nearly three years before moving into acting for television. His first TV role came in 2010 in ARY Digital’s Daddy in a supporting part. Greater recognition followed with his role in the series Shikwa, which brought critical attention. Subsequent television work included prominent roles in Digest Writer, where he played Shaukat, and other commercially successful series such as Meri Nanhi Pari, Badshah Begum, Ramz-e-Ishq, Ishqiya, Raaz-e-Ulfat, Pardes, and Laapata.

Rasheed made his film debut in 2013 with the social drama Seedlings, playing an Indian character named Anil Kumar. His performance led to several national and international nominations, including recognition at the New York Film Festival for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. In the same year he appeared in the commercially successful Main Hoon Shahid Afridi. He later appeared in films including Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Yalghaar, and Rangreza.

Alongside acting, Gohar Rasheed has worked as a radio jockey. He hosts a talk show called Pakistanwallah on Radio1 FM91, adding a broadcast dimension to his public work.

Public profile

Rasheed is known for taking on varied and challenging characters across theatre, television, and film. His background in formal theatre education and early stage work are often highlighted as central to his versatility as an actor. He won a Hum Award in 2016 for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Mann Mayal and has received nominations for several other awards tied to his film debut and subsequent projects.

Personal life

Gohar Rasheed is unmarried. His maternal grandfather was the Islamic scholar Ghulam Ahmed Perwez. He follows Islam and lists singing and travelling among his hobbies. Rasheed is an animal lover and keeps a pet dog named Barfi. He also enjoys adventure sports such as paragliding and bungee jumping.

Latest updates

In recent years Rasheed has continued to work across mediums, maintaining a presence on television and in film while also hosting his radio programme. His career trajectory reflects continued involvement in diverse projects across theatre, television, and cinema.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Seedlings

Feature film debut in which he played Anil Kumar and received national and international nominations.

2013
Main Hoon Shahid Afridi

Commercially successful film released the same year as his debut.

2013
Digest Writer

Television series in which he played the character Shaukat and became widely known.

2014
Pakistanwallah (Radio1 FM91)

Talk show hosted by Gohar Rasheed as a radio jockey.

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Career Highlights

  1. Stage debut in Bombay Dreams (2008) and breakthrough with Moulin Rouge
  2. Television breakthrough with Shikwa and a notable role in Digest Writer
  3. Film debut in Seedlings (2013) leading to international nominations
  4. Hum Award for Best Supporting Actor (2016) for Mann Mayal
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gohar Rasheed born?

2 May 1984

What is Gohar Rasheed known for?

Actor, RJ

What is Gohar Rasheed’s marital status?

Unmarried