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Shahzad Khalil
Shahzad Khalil ( ur, ), (1944 – 23 December 1989) was a Pakistani television director and producer. Early life Shahzad Khalil began his career as a director producing music videos in 1970, and then moved to making television drama serials. After a few projects he moved from Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV), Lahore Center to its Karachi Center. Career Khalil was not only an intelligent TV director but he had a great personality. He gained fame in a very short period of time as a result of the dramas he directed for Pakistan television. He was first recognised as a director for his TV serial ''Teesra Kinara'' in 1980 in which several legendary actors including Sahira Kazmi, Usman Peerzada, Rahat Kazmi, Shafi Mohammad, and Jamil Fakhri starred. Shahzad Khalil met Badar Khalil when she played the title role in the drama ''Bi Jamalo'' which he directed. They later married and have two children. Shahzad Khalil's classic drama ''Tanhaiyaan'' was aired in 1985. Veteran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur () is a city located in Muzaffarpur district in the Tirhut region of the Indian state of Bihar. It serves as the headquarters of the Tirhut division, the Muzaffarpur district and the Muzaffarpur Railway District. It is the fourth most populpus city in Bihar. Muzaffarpur is famous for Shahi lychees and is known as the Lychee Kingdom. Shahi litchi is set to become the fourth product from Bihar, after jardalu mango, katarni rice and Magahi paan (betel leaf) to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is situated on the banks of the perennial Burhi Gandak River, Budhi Gandak River, which flows from the Someshwar Hills of the Himalayas. Etymology The current city was established in 1875 during the British Raj for administrative convenience, by dividing the Tirhut district and was named after an ''Glossary of the British Raj, aumil'', Muzaffar Khan; thus the city came to be known as ''Muzaffarpur''. History The city was founded by Muẓaffar Khan in the 18th centur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamil 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] |
Nigar Awards
The Nigar Awards ( ur, , translit=Inʿām Negār, lit=Picture Awards) were presented in an annual award show to recognize outstanding achievement in Pakistani cinema. The honors are awarded by Nigar Magazine founded in 1948. The Nigar Awards are Pakistan's version of the Academy Awards. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by prominent artists. The first Nigar Awards ceremony was held in 1957, to honor the accomplishments of Pakistani cinema for the year 1956. In 2002, following the 46th Annual Nigar Awards, Nigar Magazine announced its discontinuation of the awards due to the collapse of the Pakistani cinema industry. After a 15-year hiatus, with the revival of Pakistani cinema, the 47th Nigar Awards were announced to be held on 16 March 2017 in Karachi. History The Nigar Awards were introduced in 1957 by Ilyas Rashidi, also known as ''Baba-e-Filmi Sahafat'' (translation: The Father of Film Journalism) in Pakistan. The award was an extension of the Nigar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan ( ur, , translit=hakúmat-e pákistán) abbreviated as GoP, is a federal government established by the Constitution of Pakistan as a constituted governing authority of the Administrative units of Pakistan, four provinces, two autonomous territories, and one federal territory of a Parliamentary democracy, parliamentary democratic Parliamentary republic, republic, constitutionally called the Pakistan, Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Effecting the Westminster system for governing the state, the government is mainly composed of the Executive branch, executive, Legislative branch, legislative, and Judicial branch, judicial branches, in which all powers are vested by the Constitution of Pakistan, Constitution in the Parliament of Pakistan, Parliament, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Prime Minister and the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Supreme Court. The powers and duties of these branches are further defined by acts and amendments of the Parliament, including the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agha Nasir
Agha Nasir (February 9, 1937 – July 12, 2016) born in Meerut, India, was a Pakistani director, producer, broadcaster and a TV playwright. He started his career at Radio Pakistan in 1955. He later directed TV films and worked in the Pakistani television industry for over 50 years. Agha Nasir was considered by many people in Pakistan, as a 'living encyclopedia' of the broadcasting history in Pakistan. Career Agha Nasir graduated from the University of Karachi. He was a well-known radio writer, broadcaster and producer before Pakistan Television was launched from Lahore in 1964. He was one of the people who developed the logo of the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV). He was a member of the pioneering team of people that first introduced television in Pakistan. This team was headed by Ubaidur Rahman (first General Manager) and 'the dynamic' Aslam Azhar (first Managing Director) of PTV Lahore Center. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samina Peerzada
Samina Peerzada (, Punjabi, ) is a film and television actress, producer and director from Pakistan. Personal life Samina was born into an educated Kashmiri Butt family in Lahore, but was raised in Karachi, Sindh Pakistan. After graduating in commerce she chose to pursue a career in acting. After many successful years of acting in television dramas and minor roles in television advertisements Samina was cast in starring roles in several films. She married Usman Peerzada, a fellow media personality, in 1975. The couple have two daughters, Anum and Amal. Their younger daughter ''Amal'' is a miniature artist. Career Samina started her career in 1982 and has acted in several films including ''Nazdikiyan'', '' Mukhra'', ''Bazar-e-Husn'', ''Shaadi Mere Shohar Ki'' and '' Bulandi''. She has traveled widely and has also performed in Oslo at ''The International Ibsen Festival''. Her notable stage performances include productions such as ''Raaz-o-Niaz'' and Ibsen's ''A Doll’s House' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shafi Muhammad Shah
Shafi Muhammad Shah (or Shafi Mohammad) ( ur, شفیع محمد شاہ) PP (7 September 1949–17 November 2007) was a Pakistani film and television actor. Popularly known as ''Shah-jee'', he was born in Kandiaro, Naushahro Feroze District, Sindh. Career Shafi began his career as a radio presenter from the Hyderabad radio station. He obtained a postgraduate degree from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. He later moved to Karachi and began his career as an actor. Shah was introduced by PTV producer late ' Shahzad Khalil' in his Urdu-drama serial "Teesra Kinara" from where he joined the elite club of the leading TV stars. Notable television plays *''Aanch'' *''Bund Gulab'' *''Chand Grehan'' *''Dairey'' *''Deewarain'' *''Jungle'' *''Adam Hawa aur shaitan'' *'' Zeenat'' *''Kali Dhoop'' *''Marvi'' *''Mohabbat Khawab Ki Surat'' * ''Mannat (Maa Aur Mamta)'' *''Tapish'' *''Teesra Kinara'' *''Zehar Baad'' *''Dhori'' (Ary Digital) *''Kaanton sey aagey'' (Tv one) #''Muhib Sheedi'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haseena Moin
Haseena Moin (20 November 1941 – 26 March 2021) was a Pakistani dramatist, playwright and scriptwriter. She wrote several plays for stage, radio, and television. She was the recipient of the Pride of Performance award for her services to the performing arts in Pakistan. She wrote Pakistan's first original script ''Kiran Kahani'' aired in the early-1970s. Before this, PTV relied on novel-based scripts for dramas. She was considered to be the best playwright and dramatist Pakistan has ever witnessed. Some of the dramas she wrote include ''Ankahi'', ''Tanhaiyaan'', ''Kiran Kahani'', '' Dhoop Kinaray'', ''Aahat'', ''Uncle Urfi'', ''Shehzori'', '' Kohar'', '' Des Pardes'', ''Pal Do Pal'', ''Aansoo'', ''Kasak'', '' Parchaiyan'' and ''Parosi''. Other works include ''Mere Dard ko Jo Zuban Milay'', ''Kaisa Yeh Junoon'', ''Dhundle Raste'', ''Shayad ke Bahar Aaye'', ''Mohim Joo'', ''Tum Se Mil Kar'', ''Bandish'' and ''Zair, Zabar, Pesh''. Early life Moin was born in Kanpur on November ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamshed Ansari
Jamshed Ansari ( ur, ) (31 December 1942 in Saharanpur – 24 August 2005 in Karachi) was a Pakistani film, television and radio actor. He is remembered for his numerous performances on both radio and television including Safdar in '' Hamid Mian Kay Haan'' and Hasnat Bhai on ''Uncle Urfi.'' Background Born in Saharanpur, United Provinces, British India (now in UP, India) on 31 December 1942, to the family of a business tycoon, Zamir Hasan Ansari. Dubai Islamic Bank is the brainchild of Jamshed's older brother Tamiz. Ansari migrated with his family to Pakistan in 1948. In his early adulthood he moved to London, where he completed television production courses, worked in stage shows and with the BBC as well, returning to Pakistan in 1968, launching his acting career the same year''.'' Career Radio Ansari is remembered for his role as Safdar in Pakistan Radio's longest running programme, ''Hamid Mian Kay Haan'' (In Hamid Mian's house). Television Ansari made his debut in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qazi Wajid
Wajid Qazi ( ur, ) (26 May 1930– 11 February 2018) was a Pakistani actor. His works include '' Shama'', ''Tanhaiyaan'', ''Dhoop Kinare'', ''Chand Grehan'', ''Zair, Zabar, Pesh'', ''Hawain'', ''Mehndi'', '' Afshan'', '' Khuda Ki Basti'' and ''Ankahi''. He died in Karachi on 11 February 2018. After 25 years on radio, he resigned and performed as an actor, joining television in 1966, and for his contributions in the field, he was eventually awarded the Pride of Performance Award in 1988 by the Government of Pakistan. In a career spanning more than 50 years, he did "more than 1,200 dramas as a staff artist for Radio Pakistan since 1977, and more than 500 dramas for TV." Personal life Born Qazi Abdul Wajid Ansari, his birthplace is the Gwalior state and the year is 1930, as he himself stated in one of his last interviews.Omair Alavi (12 February 2018)"OBITUARY: QAZI WAJID'S LAST ACT SADDENS FANS" ''Dawn News''. Retrieved 19 March 2019. His family, including five siblings (three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behroze Sabzwari
Behroze Sabzwari ( ur, بہروز سبزواری; born 1957) is an actor from Pakistan, appearing in films, on television, and in voice acting roles alike. Career Behroze began his career in Radio Pakistan as a radio presenter. In the late 1970s, he started his acting career by starring in a "live" television children's play ''Dadajan Nanajan''. Behroze has appeared in a number of television commercials. He has also done many stage plays, including ''Mirza Ghalib Bandar Road Par''. Mirza Ghalib Bandar Road Par was the famous play of Khawaja Moinuddin. This play was the earliest of Behroze's plays and introduced him to the TV viewers throughout Pakistan in the early seventies. However, he achieved fame through the PTV play '' Khuda Ki Basti'' in 1974 where he played the role of ''Nausha''. Behroze Sabzwari received the Pride of Performance on 23 March 2009, for his services to the Pakistani television industry for more than 40 years. Personal life During the PTV serial era, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asif Raza Mir
'Asif Raza Mir'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor and producer. Starting his acting career at the age of 17, he has since worked in a number of popular films, including ''Miss Hongkong'', '' Daaman, Wafaa, Playboy, Badalte Mausam'', and ''Saathi'' alongside various cinema stars. He has also been part of in several famous TV series such a''s Darwaza, Samudar, Tanhaiyaan, Tansen, Choti Choti Baatein, Roshni'' and ''Ishq Gumshuda.''Asif Raza Mir'sinternational debut was in the British series '' Gangs Of London''. He is a series regular on this project''.'' Family Asif Raza Mir is the son of film director Raza Mir (d. 2002), who was also the cinematographer for the first ever Pakistani film, '' Teri Yaad'' (1948). Television *''Darwaza'' *''Samundar'' *'' Dasht e Tanhai'' * ''Abhi Abhi'' as Ahmed Baig (Imran Abbas's Dad) *''Choti Choti Baatein'' *''Tanhaiyaan'' *'' Nishan-e-Haider'' as an Indian Army Officer *'' Amawas'' *''Aangan Terha'' *''Tansen'' *''Mere Dard Ko Jo Zuban M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
