Farooq Zameer | |
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Born | 1941 |
Died | 23 February 2017 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1965–2013 |
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]
Beginning his career with PTV in the 1960s he was better known for his roles in the 1980s and the 1990s. [4]
He also directed and produced serials and wrote more than 40 plays. [5]
For some time he was the head of the publications division of the National Engineering Services Pakistan Limited (NESPAK). [4]
He died at the age of 76, leaving three sons and a daugther. [1]
He was awarded the Pride of Performance award in 2001. [1]
Following are some his notable serials: [1]
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