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Wadi-e-Purkhar
''Wadi-e-Purkhar'' () is a 1983 Pakistani television long play Urdu written by Younus Javed and produced and directed by Mohammad Nisar Hussain for PTV. Synopsis The story is about Najma and Naseeruddin who are friends at college and later get married. Najma faces a hard time getting used to the traditions of Naseeruddin's family. She meets Gami who tells Najma that she is afflicted with a sickness, which makes Najma sad. Zaibunnisa usually finds every way to give Najma a hard time but much to her sadness her husband dies and she raises her son Ahmar alone. Zaibunnisa and Karam-Un-nisa then demands Najma to give them Ahmar who is heir to his father's wealth but she refuses. Cast * Khalida Riyasat as Najma * Usman Peerzada as Naseeruddin * Sarwat Ateeq as Gami * Asif Raza Mir Asif Raza Mir () is a Pakistani film and TV actor and producer. He is known for his roles in TV plays '' Samundar'' (1983), '' Tanhaiyaan'' (1985) and ''Ishq Gumshuda'' (2010) and the films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khalida Riyasat
Khalida Riyasat (; 7 July 1953 – 26 August 1996) was a veteran Pakistani television actress. Along with Roohi Bano and Uzma Gillani, she dominated Pakistan's television screens from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s. Early life and family Khalida Riyasat was born in 1953 in Karachi. She was the younger sister of notable television personality Ayesha Khan (Pakistani actress), Ayesha Khan. Anyone who has been a witness of the golden era of television in Pakistan must be well aware of the sister duo comprising Ayesha Khan and Khalida Riyasat. Extremely talented, both Ayesha and her younger sister were a part of some of the most unforgettable dramas seen in the history of television in Pakistan. Although most of Ayesha's roles were supporting in nature, she naturally brought warmth and sweetness in them. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khursheed Shahid
Begum Khursheed Shahid (1 January 1926 – 27 June 2021) was a Pakistani actress and singer. She was also the mother of actor Salman Shahid. Early life Khursheed Shahid was born in 1926 in Delhi, where her father was a government official and her mother was an educated housewife. Khursheed, along with her sisters and brother, used to watch performances of Ram Leela, a religious theatre. She, along with her sisters, used to act in Ram Leela Theatre, portraying different characters on stage at age seven. Khursheed completed her education in Delhi. Khursheed father was a liberal man, and he believed that education was important for girls. Khursheed siblings included four sisters and one brother. Khursheed's father supported her career. Career Khursheed Shahid began acting and singing at the age of nine. When Khursheed was in sixth grade, Congress leader Aruna Asaf Ali came to her school looking for someone young, and her classmates told Ms. Ali about her singing and acting tal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samina Khalid '' is regarded as classic. Her way of pronouncing "''Jawwad Jee''", and problem with the pronunciation of Urdu alphabet "''ray''" were quite humorous.
Samina Khalid is a Pakistani TV actress. She is known for playing comic roles in PTV's dramas '' Dhoop Dewar'' (1982), ''Khawaja and Son'' (1990) and ''Ainak Wala Jin'' (1993). Career Khalid has participated in many dramas and programs at the Radio Pakistan and PTV Lahore center during the 1980s and the 1990s. Her portrayal of the role of ''Nabeela'' in Ata ul Haq Qasmi's serial ''Khawaja and Son ''Khajawa and Son'', Pakistani TV show (began in 1985) is a comedy serial that revolves around Khawaja Sahib (played by Ali Ejaz) and his son Jawad (played by Aurangzeb). It is directed by Ayub Khawar and written by Ata ul Haq Qasmi. Filmography Television series Awards and recognition References ...
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Usman Peerzada
Usman Peerzada () is a Pakistani actor, director, producer and screenwriter. He has acted in many Punjabi and Urdu films and serials, including ''Beyond the Last Mountain'' and '' Kahi Un Kahi''. He is best known for portrayal of Prince Salim in drama ''Nangay Paoon''. Early life and education Usman was born in Lahore in 1955 into a Punjabi family involved in the performing arts: His father Rafi Peerzada (1898–1974) was an actor and playwright who pioneered theatre in Pakistan, his legacy in theatre being continued by Usman's brother Saadaan Peerzada; his other brothers Salmaan Peerzada and Imran Peerzada are active in cinema and on television as actors and filmmakers, his sister Tasneem Peerzada is an Urdu journalist specialized in culture, while yet another brother, Faizaan Peerzada (1958–2012), was an artist and a puppeteer. He studied in St. Anthony's High School and then graduated in MA English in 1974 from Government College University (GCU). Career Acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarwat Ateeq
Sarwat Ateeq is a Pakistani actress. She was one of the most popular actresses of her time and was one of the most successful actress of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Darwaza'', ''Dukhon Ki Chadar'', ''Mirza & Sons'', ''Samundar'', ''Sach Jhoot'', '' Kaanch Ka Pul'', ''Aankh Macholly'' and ''Guest House''. Early life Sarwat was born in 1949 on 22 May in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her MA in journalism from Punjab University. Career Sarwat had passion for singing although she never learned music from anybody but she would sing songs in School ceremonies and she also did school stage dramas. In 1965 she gave audition for Radio Pakistan and passed the audition. Sarwat participated in children's program and she worked as child artist. After sometime she got interested in acting and she visited PTV for audition and she was immediately selected by the judges. She also acted on stages plays and she also did radio. Sarwat received basic training in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asif Raza Mir
Asif Raza Mir () is a Pakistani film and TV actor and producer. He is known for his roles in TV plays '' Samundar'' (1983), '' Tanhaiyaan'' (1985) and ''Ishq Gumshuda'' (2010) and the films ''Daaman'' (1980), ''Badaltay Mausam'' (1980), and '' Maan Jao Na'' (2018). In 2020, he made his international debut with the British crime-drama series ''Gangs of London''. Early and personal life Asif Raza Mir was born and brought up in Lahore, Punjab but has since then shifted to Karachi due to his professional work. For many years, he has also resided in Calgary, Canada where he has business interests. He's the son of film director Raza Mir, who was the cinematographer for the first ever Pakistani film, '' Teri Yaad'' (1948). He is married to Samra Asif. They have two sons, Ahad Raza Mir and Adnan Raza Mir, both actors. Career Actor Since starting his acting career aged 17, he has worked in several films and has also been part of several famous TV series''.'' Asif Raza Mir' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nighat Butt
Nighat Butt was a Pakistani actress and singer. Nighat acted in numerous television dramas and films. Early life Nighat was born in 1948 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Lahore. Career She started stage acting and she first acted in films in 1960s. She appeared in Urdu, Punjabi and Pashto films. She also sang songs in films and she then starred in some of Abid Ali's dramas. She also appeared in telefilms and dramas. She appeared in PTV drama '' Samunder'' and ''Boota from Toba Tek Singh''. For her contributions towards the television industry, she was honored by the Government of Pakistan with the Pride of Performance The Pride of Performance (), officially known as the Presidential Pride of Performance, is an award bestowed by the Pakistan, Islamic Republic of Pakistan to recognize people with "notable achievements in the field of art, science, literature, sp ... in 2018. Personal life Nighat was married to actor Abid Butt until his death ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durdana Butt
Durdana Butt (9 May 1938 – 12 August 2021) was a Pakistani actress known for her work on Pakistani television. She appeared in a few films as well. Butt is best known for her portrayals in PTV's '' Fifty Fifty'' (1978), ''Aangan Terha'' (1980), and ''Tanhaiyaan'' (1985). For her contribution to the television, she was awarded the President's Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the third highest civil award in Pakistan, and Pride of Performance. Early life Durdana was born in Lahore, Punjab on 9 May 1938into an ethnic Kashmiri family. She studied at Kinnaird College and later went to the University of Toledo, where she completed PhD in Ohio educational administration. Career She then went on to pursue acting where she worked in commercials and modeling, which she did briefly on PTV Channel. She started working in theater when a director gave her a role in a comedy drama. She accepted the role and earned praise for her natural acting and expressions. Soon after that she performed in many dram ... [...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] |
PTV Awards
PTV National Awards () was an awards ceremony annually held by the Pakistan Television Corporation. The awards were first introduced in the late 1970s to encourage talented people in Pakistan. History The PTV awards is the largest awards ceremony in the country and is presented by the government of Pakistan's largest media group. The Pakistan Television Corporation established the PTV Awards in 1970 from Karachi Headquarters. The awards were not famous in the start but became popular after the fifth PTV Awards ceremony. In the 2000s, the management of the corporation extended the awards to privately working talent on different private channels. PTV has been the parent platform for most contemporary Pakistani actors and singers. Chief guest The chief guest of the PTV Awards is usually a head of state or government like the Honorable Prime Minister, Honorable President or Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Categories Following is the list of awards. Record of the awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Television Corporation Original Programming
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the Islam by country#Countries, second-largest Muslim population as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is List of cities in Pakistan by population, its largest city and financial centre. Pakistan is the List of countries and dependencies by area, 33rd-largest country by area. Bounded by the Arabian Sea on the south, the Gulf of Oman on the southwest, and the Sir Creek on the southeast, it shares land borders with India to the east; Afghanistan to the west; Iran to the southwest; and China to the northeast. It shares a maritime border with Oman in the Gulf of Oman, and is separated from Tajikistan in the northwest by Afghanistan's narrow Wakhan Corridor. Pakistan is the site of History of Pakistan, several ancient cultures, including the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980s Pakistani Television Series
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 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 *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai, Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. 249) Deaths * Li Jue, Chinese warlord and regent * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
