List of people from Lahore

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This is a list of people who were born in Lahore or are otherwise known for their association with the city. Lahore is a big and important city in Pakistan, and many famous people come from there. The list includes people from different fields such as arts, science, sports, and more, showing the many talents and achievements linked to this wonderful city.

Actors and filmmakers

Lahore has been home to many famous actors, directors, and filmmakers. Some well-known names include Ahmad Ali Butt, Ali Ejaz, and comedian Amanullah. The city has also produced talented actresses like Amina Haq, Anoushay Abbasi, and Ayesha Omar.

Many film directors and producers were born in Lahore, such as Anwar Kamal Pasha and Khawaja Khurshid Anwar. Other notable figures include Bollywood actors like Dev Anand and Prem Chopra, as well as television personalities and singers. The list includes a variety of creative talents who have made significant contributions to the film and entertainment industries.

Artists

Lahore is a city with many talented artists who have made their mark in different fields. Some famous artists from Lahore include Abdur Rahman Chughtai, Ajaz Anwar, and Amrita Sher-Gil. There are also architects like Bhai Ram Singh and Nayyar Ali Dada, as well as modern artists such as Rashid Rana and Shahzia Sikander. Other notable figures include Salima Hashmi and Shakir Ali, who was an artist, art teacher, and former head of the National College of Arts in Lahore. Additionally, Sir Ganga Ram was known for his work as a philanthropist, architect, civil engineer, and agriculturist, and Zahoor ul Akhlaq was also a well-known artist from the city.

Businessmen

Lahore has been home to many successful businesspeople.

Notable individuals include Michael Chowdry, a well-known businessman, Shahid Khan, who is the richest person of Pakistani birth, Mian Muhammad Mansha, and Syed Babar Ali.

Economists

Lahore is the home city of well-known economists such as Salman Shah and Shahid Javed Burki. These individuals have made important contributions to the field of economics.

Journalists

Lahore has been home to many famous journalists and writers. Some well-known names include Ahmed Rashid, Agha Shorish Kashmiri, and Khushwant Singh, who was both a novelist and journalist. Other notable individuals are Hamid Mir, a newscaster and writer currently with Geo News, and Hassan Nisar, a columnist and anchor. The city also saw the birth of Arif Nizami, the founder of Pakistan Today.

Medical professionals

Lahore has been home to many important medical professionals.

• Amna Buttar is a medical doctor from Lahore.
• Farid Ahmad Khan was a Pakistani doctor and plastic surgeon. He served as chairman and Dean of the Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex from 2015 to 2018, and Registrar of the King Edward Medical University from 2011 to 2015.

Music and dance

Lahore has been home to many talented musicians and performers. Some well-known names include Abrar ul Haq, Ali Azmat, and Ali Zafar. Other famous artists from Lahore are Annie Khalid, Meesha Shafi, and Atif Aslam.

The city has also produced many singers and composers such as Bilal Khan, Farida Khanum, and Noor Jehan. Additionally, Zayn Malik, a British singer, has roots in Lahore through his father.

Lawyers

Lahore has been home to many important lawyers and judges. Some well-known names include Justice Sir Mian Shah Din, the first Muslim judge of the Punjab Chief Court, and Asma Jahangir, a famous human rights advocate. Many others, such as Aitzaz Ahsan and Babar Awan, have also made their mark in the legal world.

The city has produced lawyers who studied at famous institutions like Gray's Inn, Inner Temple, and Lincoln's Inn. These legal experts have worked on many important cases and helped shape the laws in their countries.

Politicians and government officers

Lahore has been home to many important leaders and government workers. Some well-known names include Fakir Syed Azizuddin, who served as a minister during Sikh rule, and Mumtaz Daultana, a Punjabi politician. Other notable figures are Sir Shahnawaz Khan Mamdot, a leader in the Muslim League, and Sir Mian Muhammad Shafi, an early politician from Punjab.

The city also saw leaders like Imran Khan, who became the Prime Minister of Pakistan and was also a famous cricketer, and Nawaz Sharif, another former prime minister. Many others have contributed to politics and public service in Pakistan from Lahore.

Saints

Lahore is a special place for many spiritual leaders. Ali al-Hujwiri was a beloved Sufi saint and the patron saint of Lahore. Another important figure is Mian Mir, a Qadiri Sufi saint. Madho Lal Hussain, also known as Shah Hussain, was a Sufi poet. Guru Ram Das was the 4th Sikh Guru and also connected to Lahore.

Scholars

Lahore has been home to many important scholars and thinkers. Some of these include Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner, an expert in Eastern languages and early educator in British Punjab, and Alfred Cooper Woolner, a scholar of Sanskrit.

Other notable figures are Allama Mashriqi, a mathematician and political thinker who started the Khaksar movement, and Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in space science. Many more teachers, writers, and experts have made big contributions from this city.

Sportspersons

Lahore has been home to many famous athletes. Some well-known footballers and hockey players from the city include Muhammad Ahmed, Rehan Butt, and Zahid Shareef. The city is also famous for The Great Gama, a legendary wrestler, and Zubair Jhara, another wrestler. In tennis, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi is a notable player from Lahore.

The city has produced many talented cricketers. Abdul Hafeez Kardar was Pakistan's first official cricket captain. Other famous cricket players from Lahore include Imran Khan, known for his leadership and skill, and Babar Azam, who is admired for his batting. Many other players have come from Lahore, making it a important place for cricket in Pakistan.

Royalty and nobility

This section includes important people born in or connected to the Subah of Lahore or the Lahore Durbar.

Some famous figures are Jahangir, the 4th Mughal Emperor buried in the Tomb of Jahangir, and Shah Jahan, the 5th Mughal Emperor who was born in Lahore. Other notable people include Nur Jahan, a Mughal Empress buried in the Tomb of Nur Jahan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahori, the chief architect of the famous Taj Mahal. The list also includes Ranjit Singh, the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, and Duleep Singh, who was the fifth and last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire.

Writers and poets

Lahore has been home to many famous writers and poets. Some well-known names include Hakim Ahmad Shuja, a poet, dramatist, and scholar, and Amrita Pritam, a celebrated Punjabi poet and novelist.

Other notable figures are Bapsi Sidhwa, who wrote famous books such as Cracking India and Water, and Mohsin Hamid, a modern writer known around the world. Many more talented writers and poets have come from Lahore, contributing greatly to literature.

Aviators

Ravish Malhotra was an air commodore in the Indian Air Force. He was trained for spaceflight in the Soviet Union.

Outlaws

Lahore has been home to some famous outlaws. One well-known figure is Jagga Gujjar, a bandit who lived in the 20th century.

Others

Lahore is a city that has been home to many interesting people. Some well-known individuals from Lahore include Kamran Lashari, Ayesha Mumtaz who works as a PCS officer, Tahira Mazhar Ali who is active in women's rights and politics, Pappu Samrat who is a choreographer, Yousuf Salahuddin who is known for his work in social causes and philanthropy, and Laeeq Ahmed who works as a commentator, broadcaster, and television presenter.