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Khalid Ahmad bags best actor at Harlem International Film Festival

Khalid Ahmad bags best actor at Harlem International Film Festival

"I have never received a single award in Pakistan ever, so getting an international award is a great feeling," he revealed.
Updated 25 Sep, 2020

Veteran actor Khalid Ahmad's hardwork has finally paid off.

The star bagged the best actor trophy for Sakina Samo's directorial debut Intezar at the Harlem International Film festival.

Samo took to Instagram to celebrate the news with fans and followers.

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"Khalid Ahmed sahb wins the Best Actor award for Intezar (Waiting) at the Harlem International Film Festival in New York. I am delighted for him," the Mera Naseeb actor announced. "Congratulations. It's the first international award to a Pakistani actor. Correct me if I’m wrong."

Speaking to Images, Ahmed too, confessed his enthusiasm about the success, speaking about how the recognition abroad made up for the lack thereof, here at home.

"I feel very happy and especially encouraged because this is the first acting award I've ever received in my whole life. I have never received a single award in Pakistan, ever, so getting an international award is a great feeling," he revealed.

"It is a brilliantly written script by Bee Gul and a very modest film in terms of its production. But it's a film with layers and layers of meaning and insight into human life," he further added.

"The interaction between the young and the old, the old and the old, and also the young and the young. It is about age and ageing.”

While the film's local release got delayed due to the unfortunate coronavirus, it is expected to be available for audiences in Pakistan soon; with Samina Ahmed, Kaif Ghaznavi, Raza Ali Abid and Adnan Jaffar in other lead roles.


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SAk Sep 23, 2020 04:56pm
Congratulations. Happy moment.
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SachBol Sep 23, 2020 05:31pm
Congratulations!
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Zak Sep 23, 2020 05:32pm
Congratulations and we'll done Sir.
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Farooq Ahmed Sep 23, 2020 05:37pm
Great feat, congratulations, looking forward to watching this movie
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Fast comment Sep 23, 2020 05:41pm
No doubt Khalid Ahmed is an excellent actor , but no well connect with elite rulers, hence failed to benefit from traditional nepotism favoritism. But talent pays Alhamdolillah he got Harlem Award. Congratulations. The students of all provinces in general, and from Sindh urban areas in particular should learn from this example, work hard, proceed abroad for jobs after studies, your talents, distinctions will be recognized abroad if not at home.
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Chrís Dăn Sep 23, 2020 06:05pm
Congratulation from the bottom of heart of a Citizen of Pakistan.
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Malik Sep 23, 2020 08:41pm
Great achievement and recognition. Congrats
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Syed Nazim Sep 23, 2020 10:43pm
A refreshing news after a long time. Congratulation to Khalid saheb and the whole team.
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Rusch Sep 23, 2020 10:44pm
Him, Rahat Kazmi, Zia Mohiuddin and our legendary veterans are our pride. Its just disappointing that our current media does not match their class.
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Sane One Sep 24, 2020 03:27am
Congratulations! Very nice actor
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Salman Sep 24, 2020 03:51am
Congratulations, well deserved.
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Taj Ahmad Sep 24, 2020 06:47am
Great internatinal award to veteran actor from Pakistan Mr. Khalid Ahmad. I am so proud of Mr. Khalid Ahmad, I remembered back in the 1970-80 when you acted in various PTV drama series.
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ambreen Sep 24, 2020 06:53am
So happy for him.It's so sad that he was not recognized in his home country but now all channels will celebrate after this !!!
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Shahid Mahmood Sep 24, 2020 07:35am
Khalid sahib congrats, you deserved many more awards than this one. I am a big fan, sir.
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INDEPENDENT Sep 24, 2020 09:52am
Great news for Pakistan film industry. Congratulations to Khalid Ahmed for brilliant work. Recognition paid off all hard work and hope many more awards to come for him and many other brilliant Pakistani actors.
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Bond007 Sep 24, 2020 10:01am
Salute to you Sir, you were my teacher at NED.
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AZAM AKBAR Sep 24, 2020 04:40pm
Heartiest Congratulations.
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AZAM AKBAR Sep 25, 2020 05:04am
Heartiest Congratulations.
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