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'' on

Doordarshan Doordarshan (abbreviated as DD; Hindi: , ) is an Indian public service broadcaster founded by the Government of India, owned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and one of Prasar Bharati's two divisions. One of India's largest bro ...

Early life and career

He belongs to Asandra village in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh. 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 Vijay Tendulkar's play ''Jaat Hi Poochho Sadhu Ki'' in 1975 in Shri Ram Centre near Mandi House, New Delhi. 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 Ent ...

'' (2019) * ''

Mango Dreams ''Mango Dreams'' is a 2016 English-language drama film produced and directed by John Upchurch. Plot As a child, Dr. Amit Singh (Ram Gopal Bajaj) survived the British partition of India. Since then, he has been running forward his whole life, run ...

'' (2016) * '' Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'' (2015)....as Doctor * '' Ya Rab'' (2014) * ''

Aarakshan ''Aarakshan'' () is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language drama film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Deepika Padukone, and Prateik Babbar. Directed by Prakash Jha, the film is a socio-political drama based on the controversial p ...

'' (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 for ...

'' (2011) * ''

Lafangey Parindey ''Lafangey Parindey'' () is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Pradeep Sarkar, produced by Aditya Chopra and starring Neil Nitin Mukesh and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles. The film was released on 20 August 2010 und ...

'' (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 and ...

'' (2010) * ''Coffee House'' (2009) * Ishwar Sakshi (2009) * '' Veer-Zaara'' (2004) * '' Police Force: An Inside Story'' (2004) * '' Zubeidaa'' (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 surroun ...

'' (1996) * '' Sardari Begum'' (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 Lumet ...

'' (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 * '' Special Ops'' (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. ...

'' (2018—present) * ''Ghoul'' (2018) Netflix * '' Tere Sheher Mein'' (2015) * ''

Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story is a SAB TV comedy TV show.The show was produced by JD Majethia and Aatish Kapadia from Hats off Productions and co-produced by Rajesh Kumar, Ashish Khurana and Rajat Vyas from 3 Cheers Production. Plot S ...

'' (2011) * '' Vicky Ki Taxi'' (2009) * '' Chhoti Bahu... Sindoor bin Suhagan'' (2009) * '' Neem Ka Ped'' * ''

Maryada Maryada may refer to: * ''Maryada'' (1950 film), a Bengali drama film * ''Maryada'' (1971 film), a Hindi film * '' Maryada... of an Indian family'', a Hindi TV serial on TV Asia * '' Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?'', a Hindi TV serial on STAR Plus * Si ...

'' (2009) * '' Kayamath'' (2007) * '' Kasturi'' (2007) * '' Meri Doli Tere Angana'' (2007–08) * '' Chotti Bahu'' (2008-2011) * '' Saat Phere'' (2005) * '' Saarrthi'' (2004) *

1857 Kranti ''1857 Kranti'' is an Indian historical drama television series directed by Sanjay Khan and produced by Numero Uno International Limited. The drama, aired on Doordarshan DD National, National from 2002 to 2003, tells the story of the Indian Reb ...

(2002) * '' Daaman'' (2001) *Muskaan 1999 *'' Badalte Rishte'' (1996) * ''

Dastoor ''Dustoor'' (Hindi:; literally ''Foundation'') is an Indian television drama-series that was directed by Gurbir Singh Grewal of Neem ka Ped fame. The series was written by Dr.F.S.Shirani. ''Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki'' famous TV actress Sakshi Tan ...

'' (1996) * ''

Phir Wahi Talash ''Phir Wahi Talash'' is a television show by director Lekh Tandon broadcast on Doordarshan in 1989–1990. The show's theme ghazal ''Mere humsafar mere saath tum'', ''Kabhi haadson ki dagar mile kabhi muskilon ka safar mile'' was quite popular ...

'' (1989-1990) * '' Fakhar Uddin Ali Ahmad'' (1992) *Khaali Haath 1991 * '' Buniyaad'' (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