Farooq Zameer

Farooq Zameer
Born1941
Died23 February 2017
Lahore, Pakistan
OccupationActor
Years active1965–2013

Farooq Zameer was a Pakistani actor.[1][2][3]

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 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 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. ^ a b c d "Farooq Zameer passes away". Dawn News. 24 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Veteran actor Farooq Zamir passes away". The Express Tribune. 23 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Famous Pakistani actor Farooq Zameer passes away". Dunya News. 23 February 2017.
  4. ^ a b c Parvez, Amjad (27 February 2017). "Sophisticated, cultured and a versatile actor". The Daily Times. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024.
  5. ^ a b 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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