S.M. Zaheer (एस एम ज़हीर) is an Indian

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. He acted in the early Hindi TV dramas '' Hum Log'' and ''

Buniyaad ''Buniyaad'' (literally ''Foundation'') is an Indian television soap opera directed by Ramesh Sippy and Jyoti. The series was written by Manohar Shyam Joshi and dealt with the Partition of India in 1947 and its aftermath. It first aired in 198 ...

'' on

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Early life and career

He belongs to Asandra village in Barabanki district of

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. He is a qualified engineer and worked in a brewery (Mohan Meakin Ltd) in Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad. He started acting in drama. He got recognition when he acted in

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's play ''Jaat Hi Poochho Sadhu Ki'' in 1975 in Shri Ram Centre near Mandi House,

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. He acted in many plays. Then he got roles in TV drama such as ''Hum Log'' and ''Buniyaad''. From there, he moved to Bombay and got roles in Hindi feature films.

Filmography

;Films * ''

Kalank ''Kalank'' (; ) is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language period romantic drama film directed by Abhishek Varman and produced by Karan Johar, Hiroo Yash Johar and Apoorva Mehta under Dharma Productions and Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson ...

'' (2019) * '' Mango Dreams'' (2016) * ''

Prem Ratan Dhan Payo ''Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'' () is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Sooraj Barjatya. Produced by Rajshri Productions, it stars Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor. Neil Nitin Mukesh, Anupam Kher, Swara Bhaskar, Deep ...

'' (2015)....as Doctor * '' Ya Rab'' (2014) * '' Aarakshan'' (2011) * ''

Zokkomon ''Zokkomon'' is an 2011 Indian Hindi-language superhero film released by Disney World Cinema, written and directed by Satyajit Bhatkal. Starring Darsheel Safary in the lead role, ''Zokkomon'' is Disney's fourth involvement in a production f ...

'' (2011) * '' Lafangey Parindey'' (2010) * '' Admissions Open... Do What You Are Born For...'' (2010) * ''

My Name Is Khan ''My Name Is Khan'', is a 2010 social drama film directed by Karan Johar and written by Shibani Bathija and lyricist Niranjan Iyengar. It was produced by Hiroo Yash Johar and Gauri Khan under their production companies, Dharma Productions ...

'' (2010) * ''Coffee House'' (2009) * Ishwar Sakshi (2009) * ''

Veer-Zaara ''Veer-Zaara'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Yash Chopra, who co-produced it with his son Aditya Chopra. It stars Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta as the eponymous star-crossed lovers: Veer Pratap Singh ( ...

'' (2004) * '' Police Force: An Inside Story'' (2004) * ''

Zubeidaa ''Zubeidaa'' is a 2001 Indian film directed by Shyam Benegal and written by Khalid Mohammed. It stars Karisma Kapoor, Rekha, Manoj Bajpayee, Surekha Sikri, Rajit Kapoor, Lillete Dubey, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, and Shakti Kapoor. A.R. Rahm ...

'' (2001) * '' Sangharsh'' (1999) * ''

Maachis ''Maachis'' (transl. ''Matchsticks'') is a 1996 Indian period political thriller film directed by Gulzar and produced by R. V. Pandit. It stars Chandrachur Singh, Om Puri, Tabu, and Jimmy Sheirgill. The film portrays the circumstances surro ...

'' (1996) * ''

Sardari Begum ''Sardari Begum'' is a 1996 Indian musical film directed by Shyam Benegal. The film stars Kiron Kher, Amrish Puri, Rajit Kapur and Rajeshwari Sachdev. The film's lead actress Kiron Kher won the 1997 National Film Award - Special Jury Award. ...

'' (1996) * ''

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'' (1995) * ''

Naajayaz ''Naajayaz'' () is a 1995 Indian action thriller film directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced on a budget of 26.8 million. It was a critical and commercial success. It stars Ajay Devgn, Naseeruddin Shah, Juhi Chawla, Deepak Tijori, Gulshan Grover, ...

'' (1995) * '' Akayla'' (1991) * '' Jungle Love'' (1991) * ''

Ek Ruka Hua Faisla ''Ek Ruka Hua Faisla'' (English: ''A Pending Decision'') is an Indian Hindi-language thriller film, directed by Basu Chatterjee. It is a remake of the Golden Bear winning American motion picture '' 12 Angry Men'' (1957) directed by Sidney Lum ...

'' (1986) * ''

Ab Ayega Mazaa ''Ab Ayega Mazaa'' () is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Pankaj Parashar and produced by actors Alok Nath and Girija Shankar. It stars Farooq Sheikh and Anita Raj . This film introduced music directors Anand–Milind who went on to ...

'' (1984) * '' Aao Hajj Karen'' (1980) ;TV Serials / Tele Film * ''

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'' (2020) Hotstar.... as Noor Baksh * ''

Mariam Khan - Reporting Live ''Mariam Khan - Reporting Live'' is an Indian television series that aired on Star Plus and on Disney+ Hotstar. The series premiered on 21 May 2018, and was produced by Majid Azam and Afaque Azam. It starred Mahima Makwana and Param Singh. Th ...

'' (2018—present) * ''Ghoul'' (2018) Netflix * ''

Tere Sheher Mein ''Tere Sheher Mein'' is an Indian television drama series which aired on Star Plus from 2 March 2015 to 14 November 2015. The show was created by producer Rajan Shahi of Director's Kut Productions and starred Hiba Nawab, Dhruv Bhandari, Rafi Ma ...

'' (2015) * '' Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story'' (2011) * '' Vicky Ki Taxi'' (2009) * '' Chhoti Bahu... Sindoor bin Suhagan'' (2009) * '' Neem Ka Ped'' * '' Maryada'' (2009) * ''

Kayamath ''Kayamath'' was a popular Indian soap opera that aired on Star Plus. The show started airing on 19 February 2007 replacing ''Kahiin To Hoga'' and ended on 12 March 2009. The show emphasized on how relationships change over the course of time and ...

'' (2007) * '' Kasturi'' (2007) * '' Meri Doli Tere Angana'' (2007–08) * ''

Chotti Bahu ''Chotti Bahu'' is an Indian drama television series produced by DJ's a Creative Unit. Season one aired from 8 December 2008 to 17 September 2010 and season two aired from 15 February 2011 to 18 May 2012 on Zee TV. It starred Avinash Sachdev as ...

'' (2008-2011) * '' Saat Phere'' (2005) * ''

Saarrthi ''Saarrthi'' is a Hindi television drama broadcast on Star Plus and produced by Neela Tele Films Private Limited. It aired from 8 November 2004 to 15 February 2008 and contained 708 episodes. The story is a reworking of the Hindu epic, the ''M ...

'' (2004) * 1857 Kranti (2002) * ''

Daaman ''Daaman'', set in the Muslim backdrop, is an Indian television drama series that aired on Sahara TV now as Sahara One in 2001. The series won 'Best Location Sound' category award at the ''RAPA Awards'' in 2002. Cast * Shyam Bhanushali * Been ...

'' (2001) *Muskaan 1999 *'' Badalte Rishte'' (1996) * '' Dastoor'' (1996) * '' Phir Wahi Talash'' (1989-1990) * '' Fakhar Uddin Ali Ahmad'' (1992) *Khaali Haath 1991 * ''

'' (1986) * '' Hum Log'' (1984)

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* Indian male film actors Indian male television actors 1932 births Living people People from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors from Uttar Pradesh {{India-tv-actor-stub