| Farooq Zameer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1941 |
| Died | 23 February 2017 Lahore, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1965–2013 |
Farooq Zameer was a Pakistani actor.
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.
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.
Career
Actor
Beginning his career with PTV in the 1960s he was better known for his roles in the 1980s and the 1990s.
Director, producer and playwright
He also directed and produced serials and wrote more than 40 plays.
Other work
Professional career
For some time he was the head of the publications division of the National Engineering Services Pakistan Limited (NESPAK).
Illness and death
He died at the age of 76, leaving three sons and a daughter.
Awards and nominations
He was awarded the Pride of Performance award in 2001.
Notable serials
Following are some his notable serials:
- Guriya
- Shamail and Suragh-i-Zindagi
- Mukmala Aur Mahira
- Khandan-i-Shughlia
- Tum Bhi Kaho
- Kaghaz Ki Nao
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Parvez, Amjad (27 February 2017). "Sophisticated, cultured and a versatile actor". The Daily Times. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024.
- ^ Muneeza Hashmi. Tum Jo Chaho Tu Suno | Farooq Zameer in conversation with Moneeza Hashmi | Interview | Pakistan. Retrieved 23 June 2024 – via YouTube.
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