Ayub Khoso


Ayub Khoso is a Pakistani actor of film and TV. With a career spanning more than three decades - mostly in television - Khoso is a well-known name in Pakistan. He is known for his roles in films like Khuda Kay Liye.

Early life

Khoso was born to a Pukhtoon mother and a Baloch father. He began his acting career in school. His first appearance on TV was the drama Chaon that was telecast from PTV Quetta Centre.
He is a graduate of the University of Baluchistan. He is fluent in Balochi, Pashto, Brahui, Sindhi, Urdu and English.

Career

Television

Awards and nominations

Tribute

In 2011 the Pakistan National Council of Arts dedicated an evening to Khoso in recognition for his contribution to the television industry in Pakistan. A play titled Main kaun hoon was screened to showcase his work. The play was directed by Shoaib Khaliq and acted by Khoso himself.

Political Career

Ayub Khoso contested on a Pakistan Peoples Party ticket from the PS-101 seat in the 2018 Pakistan general elections. In the election, he secured 5121 votes and lost from Syed Firdous Shamim Naqvi of PTI.