Farooq Zameer
Farooq Zameer | |
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Born | 1941 |
Died | 23 February 2017 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1965–2013 |
Farooq Zameer was a Pakistani actor.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]After earning his Masters in English literature from the Government College University, Lahore he began his acting career in the 1960s while also being a businessman by profession.[4]
His uncle Ghori was also an actor, better known for his comic roles in the 1930s and the 1940s in pre-partition India, while another uncle Fazal Kamal was a director and producer associated with PTV.[5]
Career
[edit]Actor
[edit]Beginning his career with PTV in the 1960s he was better known for his roles in the 1980s and the 1990s.[4]
Director, producer and playwright
[edit]He also directed and produced serials and wrote more than 40 plays.[5]
Other work
[edit]Professional career
[edit]For some time he was the head of the publications division of the National Engineering Services Pakistan Limited (NESPAK).[4]
Illness and death
[edit]He died at the age of 76, leaving three sons and a daughter.[1]
Awards and nominations
[edit]He was awarded the Pride of Performance award in 2001.[1]
Notable serials
[edit]Following are some his notable serials:[1]
- Guriya
- Shamail and Suragh-i-Zindagi
- Mukmala Aur Mahira
- Khandan-i-Shughlia
- Tum Bhi Kaho
- Kaghaz Ki Nao
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Farooq Zameer passes away". Dawn News. 24 February 2017.
- ^ "Veteran actor Farooq Zamir passes away". The Express Tribune. 23 February 2017.
- ^ "Famous Pakistani actor Farooq Zameer passes away". Dunya News. 23 February 2017.
- ^ a b c Parvez, Amjad (27 February 2017). "Sophisticated, cultured and a versatile actor". The Daily Times. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024.
- ^ a b Muneeza Hashmi. Tum Jo Chaho Tu Suno | Farooq Zameer in conversation with Moneeza Hashmi | Interview | Pakistan. Retrieved 23 June 2024 – via YouTube.