Farooq Zameer
Farooq Zameer | |
|---|---|
| فاروق ضمیر | |
| Born | 1941 |
| Died | 23 February 2017 (aged 75–76) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1965–2013 |
Early life and education
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 the state-run broadcaster Pakistan Television (PTV).[5]
Career
Actor
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
He also directed and produced serials and wrote more than 40 plays.[5]
Other work
Professional career
For some time he was the head of the publications division of the National Engineering Services Pakistan Limited (NESPAK).[4]
Illness and death
He died in February 2017, at the age of 76, leaving three sons and a daughter.[1]
Awards and nominations
He was awarded the Pride of Performance award in 2001.[1]
Notable serials
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
- 1 2 3 4 "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.
- 1 2 3 Parvez, Amjad (27 February 2017). "Sophisticated, cultured and a versatile actor". The Daily Times. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024.
- 1 2 Muneeza Hashmi. Tum Jo Chaho Tu Suno | Farooq Zameer in conversation with Moneeza Hashmi | Interview | Pakistan. Retrieved 23 June 2024 – via YouTube.