Tohir Saidov

Acting

Tohir Saidov

Born 1965-09-28 · Khorezm

Tohir Saidov (born September 28, 1965, in Khorezm Region, Uzbekistan) is an Uzbek theater and film actor, recognized as one of the respected figures of contemporary Uzbek performing arts. He holds the titles of Honored Artist of Uzbekistan and People's Artist of Uzbekistan. Saidov began his professional acting career in 1991 at the Uzbek National Academic Drama Theater, where he created more than 60 memorable stage characters. His theatrical work includes acclaimed performances in productions such as The Horizon, Nights Without Daylight, King Lear, Hamlet, The Mischievous Boy, Bygone Days, and many others, showcasing his ability to portray a wide range of dramatic and complex characters. Alongside his successful theater career, Saidov has built a strong presence in Uzbek cinema and television. He has appeared in numerous films and series, including Shaytanat, Charxpalak, Sardor, Sug‘diyona, Uloq, 18 Kvadrat, Chavandoz, and Suv yoqalab. His performances are known for their emotional depth, versatility, and powerful screen presence. The role that brought him nationwide recognition was the character of the beggar in the television series Ko‘ngil ko‘chalari, which became one of the most memorable performances of his career. Through both film and television, Saidov has created more than 20 notable screen roles, becoming a familiar and respected face among Uzbek audiences. For his significant contribution to Uzbek culture and arts, Tohir Saidov was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Uzbekistan in 2005 and later received the prestigious title of People's Artist of Uzbekistan in 2025. With decades of experience on stage and screen, Tohir Saidov remains an important figure in Uzbek cinema and theater, known for his dedication, artistic range, and unforgettable characters.

Acting credits

Farz poster
10.0

An honest craftsman sacrifices years of savings meant for Hajj with his wife to help his late friend’s homeless family. His selfless act leads to envy, false accusations, and tests his faith and integrity.

Farz

2025

Cho'liq poster
NR

” Cho'liq " — meaning Shepherd's disciple, the plot of the film illuminates the delicate relationship between man and nature through the life of shepherds and the problems they face.

Cho'liq

2025

Maqsad poster
NR

The film is set in modern Uzbekistan. A corruption-related crime tears apart the fate of a family. Investigators use all their skills to uncover the crime. The story unfolds in three parallel strands — one in the present day, the other in the 1990s, and all of them revolve around one horrific case. The film challenges the viewer to think about adventure, tension, and moral responsibility.

Maqsad

2018

Parizod poster
NR

Humble, caring and kind doctor so-called Jonibek encounters with a lady of angelic, tempting beauty. When he finds out that she is all alone and has nowhere to go, he decides to bring her his village, thus getting tangled in the web of intrigues and dogmatic convictions of the people.

Parizod

2012

Born Out of The Ashes poster
NR

Uzbek historical epic about Mongol tyranny in Uzbekistan.

Born Out of The Ashes

2019

Ichkuyov poster
NR

Student Elyor gets a job at a car wash to pay for his tuition, and due to a misunderstanding, he gets involved in the upbringing of a capricious rich girl, Gozali.

Ichkuyov

2009

Sogdiana poster
NR

Rustam is a handsome and rich young man. In the afternoon he leads his company, and at night he goes to clubs and parties, where he always gets a good drink and a lot of girls. He likes this way of life until he meets Sogdiana, an attractive dancer who was adopted as a child by a former prisoner. Sogdiana loves her stepfather and says that she will never leave him. Between Rustam and Sogdiana, passion flares up, and they decide to marry. But this does not interfere with the family of a rich guy, and the stepfather of Sogdiana is an alcoholic with disabilities.

Sogdiana

2006

O Maryam, Maryam poster
NR

What is Maryam willing to do to please her family?

O Maryam, Maryam

2012

Ada emas, dada poster
NR

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Ada emas, dada

2017

Sariq devni minib poster
NR

Hashim, together with his friends Arif and Zakir, embarks on funny adventures, plays pranks again and commits a lot of stupid things.

Sariq devni minib

2014

Sehrli Qalpoqcha poster
NR

The story is about Hashim, who, as often happens with boys, gets into various troubles.

Sehrli Qalpoqcha

2008