One of Thakur's most prominent current roles is on the comedy talk show Mazaaq Raat, where he plays the character of Mian Afzal Nirgoli, a humorous portrayal of a Punjab Police officer.
He has helped raise funds for healthcare and education projects and has been recognized for his efforts to give back to his community.
[5] Thakur did his matriculation from Karachi and graduation from Islamabad and later studied at the New York Film Academy, being encouraged to join the institution by the late senior actor Qavi Khan.
[6] Before joining theatre Thakur did different jobs, including working in the police, driving 16 wheeler trucks in New York and running a small tyre puncture shop.
[8][9] In September 2015, Thakur protested India's 28 August cease-fire violation,[10] by filing a court petition to permanently ban Indian films from Pakistani cinemas.