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Alao (TV Series)
''Alao'' ( ur, , lit=Bonfire) is a 1994 Pakistani television series written by Asghar Nadeem Syed it was produced and directed by Shaukat Zain-ul-Abideen. Synposis It focuses on social issues like divorce and marriage. Hajra is released from jail and she searchs for her daughter Chandi meanwhile Irshad is a wealthy woman and loves to spend money on expensive stuff. She is unaware that her son Daniyal is friends with wrong people and later becomes a drug addict. Cast * Nabeel as Daniyal * Uzma Gillani as Hajra * Madeeha Gauhar as Irshad * Seemi Zaidi as Chandi * Sohail Asghar as Ghunghru * Saiqa as Suhani Begum * Khalid Butt as Advocate * Jameel Fakhri Jamil Fakhri (Urdu: ; 15 September 1946 – 9 June 2011) was a veteran Pakistani film, TV and stage artist. He gained popularity from Pakistan Television Corporation's TV drama serial ''Andhera Ujala'', in which he played the police inspector ... as Thekedar * Ismat Tahira as Begum Karim * Munawar Saeed as Chaudha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama (film And Television)
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject-matter, or else they qualify the otherwise serious tone of a drama with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent ( mimesis) characters. In this broader sense, dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asghar Nadeem Syed
Asghar Nadeem Syed (اصغر ندیم سید) (born 14 January 1950) is a Pakistani playwright, TV drama serial writer and poet. He has written shows for the Pakistani state channel, PTV, STN. Early life and career Syed was born in 1950 in the city of Multan. He received his master's degree in Urdu language from the University of Punjab, Lahore and completed his PhD at Bahauddin Zakariya University in Multan. He is married with three children; a son and two daughters. Syed wrote the popular TV play '' Chand Grehan'', an Urdu TV drama serial that was one of the highest rated dramas produced by STN, along with "Nijaat" and "Hawain," classic dramas from PTV. One of Syed's works, "Ghulam Gardish" was directed by Nusrat Thakur. At one time, Asghar Nadeem Syed was a media consultant at the Pakistan Television Corporation. His dramas depict the social injustices in the society. He has written plays depicting the feudal culture in rural Sindh, exploitation of women, the oligarchic s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nabeel (actor)
Muhammad Nabeel Zafar credited as Nabeel ( ur, نبیل;born Muhammad Nadeem Zafar) is a Pakistani television actor, director and writer. He is known for the comedy sitcom ''Bulbulay'' on ARY Digital in which he plays the role of Nabeel since 2009. He appeared in the 1994 drama '' Dhuwan'' on PTV Home, as well as ''Honeymoon'' and ''Shadi Ka Laddu'' on Express Entertainment. Career Nabeel has worked in the television industry since the early 1990s in PTV plays such as "Din" telecast in 1992. He played a doctor in PTV's popular show '' Dhuwan'' in 1992. Later, he started appearing regularly in the television serials at PTV, playing lead parts in ''Ajaib Khana'', ''Shahla Kot'', ''Alao'' and ''Qissa Saat Raaton Ka''. In 2009 he started playing the lead role in ARY Digital's sitcom, ''Bulbulay''. Nabeel joined BOL Entertainment BOL Network ( ur, ) is a media conglomerate based in Karachi owned by Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh who also served as the CEO and chairman of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzma Gillani
Uzma Gillani (born 1947; ur, ) is a veteran Pakistani television actress and advertiser. She along with Khalida Riyasat, Tahira Naqvi and Roohi Bano dominated the television screens of Pakistan during 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Early life Uzma was born in Meerut, British India and her parents migrated to Pakistan. Career Uzma is known for her tough nature and autocratic choice of roles, she is considered to be one of the greatest television actors of all time in Pakistan. Uzma began her career through PTV's most successful plays '' Waris'' (1979–1982), ''Nasheman'' (1982), '' Dehleez'' (1981) and ''Panah'' (1981) which earned her widespread acclaim and recognition and a Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1982. Uzma Gillani also battled successfully with cancer in her life. With her career spanning over forty-five years, she is one of the early TV actresses that gained fame when television came into Pakistan in 1964. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madeeha Gauhar
Madeeha Gauhar (; 21 September 1956 – 25 April 2018) was a Pakistani TV and stage actress, playwright and director of social theater, and women's rights activist. In 1984, she founded Ajoka Theatre where social themes were staged in theaters, on the street and in public places. With Ajoka Theater, she performed in Asia and Europe. She was one of the leading actress of Pakistan's Television screens in 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Early life and career Madeeha Gauhar was born in 1956 in Karachi, Pakistan. After obtaining a Master of Arts degree in English literature, she moved to England where she obtained another master's degree, studying theater science at the University of London.STARBUZZ: Ajoka brings its act to Karachi Dawn (newspaper), Published 11 October 2008, Retrieved 10 Septemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sohail Asghar
Sohail Asghar (15 June 1954 – 13 November 2021) was a Pakistani TV, Film and Theater actor. Life Sohail was born in Lahore, Pakistan. After completing his education he joined Radio Pakistan. He worked as Radio Jockey from 1978 to 1988. He was introduced in TV drama Raat by a Director at PTV Lahore Nusrat Thakur. He appeared in his first movie named ''Murad'' in 2003. He got award for Outstanding Performance at The 1st Indus Drama Awards for this film. He got best actor award for the year 2002 at 12th PTV Awards show organized to mark 40 years of Pakistan Television. Asghar died on 13 November 2021, in a hospital in Lahore. Filmography * ''Murad'' (2003) * ''Mahnoor'' (2004) * ''Victim of an honor killing'' Dramas * ''Khafa Khafa Zindagi'' (2018) * ''Teri Meri Love Story'' (2016) * '' Aap ki Kaneez'' (2014) * ''Aashti (2009) * '' Laag'' as Kaku Lala (1998) * ''Khwahish as Ruliya'' * ''Piyas'' * ''Chand Grehan Chand Grehan ( ur, , lit=Lunar Eclipse) is a 1995 Pakistani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Television Network
Pakistan Television Corporation ( ur, ; reporting name: PTV) is the Pakistani state-owned broadcaster. Pakistan entered the television broadcasting age in 1964, with a pilot television station established at Lahore. Background Historical context The idea of establishing a media and television industry was conceived in late 1956 and created by the privately set up national education commission, with the support of President Ayub Khan in 1960. Retrieved 13 January 2016. In 1961, the private sector media mogul and industrialist Syed Wajid Ali launched a television industrial development project, bringing the role of Ubaidur Rahman, an electrical engineer in the Engineering Division of Radio Pakistan, as the project director of the first television station in Lahore. Ali reached a milestone in 1961 after establishing a private television broadcasting company with the cooperation of Nippon Electric Company (NEC) of Japan and Thomas Television International of the United Kingdo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saiqa (actress)
Saiqa Akhtar, also known as Saiqa (Urdu:سائقہ) is a Pakistani actress. She acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for her roles in films ''Baharo Phool Barsao'', '' Mela'', ''Ranga Daku'', ''Jahan Tum Wahan Hum'', ''Ghulami'', ''Angara'' and ''Chambaili''. Early life Saiqa was born in 1958 on 8th September in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Lahore. Career Saiqa made her debut as an actress in 1967 in Punjabi film ''Hamraz''. She worked in Lollywood films. She appeared in films ''Jeera Blade'', ''Taxi Driver'', ''Rangeela'', ''Dil Aur Duniya'', ''Dard'', ''Dhian Nimanian'' and ''Meri Zindagi Hay Naghma''. Then she changed her name to Saiqa and later she appeared in films ''Tera Gham Rahay Salamat'', ''Parda Na Uthao'', ''Pyar Ka Mousam'', ''Teray Meray Sapnay'' and ''Ajj Dian Kurrian''. Since then she appeared in films ''Heera Tay Basheera'', ''Aas Paas'', ''Aap Say Kya Parda'', ''Aag Ka Samundar'', ''Aakhri Nakha'' and ''Mera Insaf'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khalid Butt (actor)
Khalid Butt is a Pakistani actor and director. He made his debut in 1970s and sinces then he has appeared in a huge number of Urdu and Punjabi films and television series. Early life Butt born and raised in Multan, Punjab. He then moved to Lahore, Punjab in 1979 to make a career in acting. Since then, he has appeared in a number of Urdu and Punjabi television series and films. He appeared in television series such as ''Boota from Toba Tek Singh'' (1999), '' Landa Bazar'' (2002), ''Love, Life Aur Lahore'' (2011–13), '' Laal Ishq'' (2017) and ''GT Road The Grand Trunk Road (formerly known as Uttarapath, Sarak-e-Azam, Shah Rah-e-Azam, Badshahi Sarak, and Long Walk) is one of Asia's oldest and longest major roads. For at least 2,500 years it has linked Central Asia to the Indian subcontinent. ...'' (2019). Filmography Television References {{DEFAULTSORT:Butt, Khalid Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Pakistani male television actors Pun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jameel Fakhri
Jamil Fakhri (Urdu: ; 15 September 1946 – 9 June 2011) was a veteran Pakistani film, TV and stage artist. He gained popularity from Pakistan Television Corporation's TV drama serial ''Andhera Ujala'', in which he played the police inspector Jaffer Hussain. In TV drama ''Andhera Ujala'', a high-ranking police officer Qavi Khan and his team of low and middle rank members of police fight crime in their locality in very humorous situations. Early life and career Jamil Fakhri was born in Lahore, Pakistan in 1946. After finishing his basic education, he started working for National Bank of Pakistan. Then he started doing theater at WAPDA Auditorium and Alhamra Arts Council, and started working with some already established TV actors and directors. Jamil Fakhri worked with many prominent TV actors of the time including Irfan Khoosat, Khayyam Sarhadi, Firdous Jamal, Masood Akhtar, Kamal Ahmed Rizvi, and Nanha. He also worked with some top TV producers and directors in the 1980s in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munawar Saeed
Syed Munawar Saeed is a Pakistani TV and film actor. He has performed in around 200 films and more than 1000 television dramas. He is known for his villain roles in TV serials like '' Waris'' (1979 - 1980) and ''Moorat'' (2004) and films like ''Anmol'' (1973), ''Sharafat'' (1974), and '' Pehchan'' (1975). He was honored with the Pride of Performance Award in 2003. Life and career Saeed was born on July 1, 1941, in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, British India. He migrated to Pakistan in 1960 after doing his B.Sc from the Aligarh Muslim University. He is a relative of the poets Rais Amrohvi and Jaun Elia. After settling in Karachi, Pakistan, he started working on stage and Radio Pakistan. In 1967, when a television station was established in Karachi, he started working in TV dramas. In 1969, he was offered an Urdu film ''Ghar Damaad'' from Lollywood. He accepted the project and left Karachi for Lahore. While staying in Lahore, he used all four mediums of art; film, TV, radio, and stage, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990s Pakistani Television Series
Year 199 ( CXCIX) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was sometimes known as year 952 ''Ab urbe condita''. The denomination 199 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Mesopotamia is partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. * Emperor Septimius Severus lays siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but fails to capture the city despite breaching the walls. * Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, are formed as a permanent garrison. China * Battle of Yijing: Chinese warlord Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan. Korea * Geodeung succeeds Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya (traditional date). By topic Religion * Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I, as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
