Farooq Zameer
Farooq Zameer was a Pakistani actor.[1][2][3] Early life and educationAfter 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] CareerActorBeginning his career with PTV in the 1960s he was better known for his roles in the 1980s and the 1990s.[4] Director, producer and playwrightHe also directed and produced serials and wrote more than 40 plays.[5] Other workProfessional careerFor some time he was the head of the publications division of the National Engineering Services Pakistan Limited (NESPAK).[4] Illness and deathHe died at the age of 76, leaving three sons and a daughter.[1] Awards and nominationsHe was awarded the Pride of Performance award in 2001.[1] Notable serialsFollowing are some his notable serials:[1]
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