Jamshed Ansari
Jamshed Ansari جمشید انصاری | |
|---|---|
British India (now India) | |
| Died | 24 August 2005 |
| Years active | 1968–2005 |
Jamshed Ansari (
He is remembered for his numerous performances on both radio and television including Safdar in
Background
Born in
In his early adulthood he moved to London, where he completed television production courses, worked in stage shows and with the BBC as well, returning to Pakistan in 1968, launching his acting career the same year.[3]
Career
Radio
Ansari is remembered for his role as Safdar in
Television
Ansari made his debut in 1968 with Lahore Centre's drama, Jharokay.[1]
His first drama from Karachi Centre was Agha Nasir's Ghora Ghaas Khata Hai ("The horse eats grass").
He worked in more than 200 TV plays including some popular dramas such as Uncle Urfi, Ankahi, Tanhaiyaan, etc.[1][4]
Death
Ansari died of a brain tumour on 24 August 2005.
Awards
He was awarded 55 national and 2 international awards.[1]
Selected filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Saughat | ||
| 1977 | Aj Diyan Kurrian | Punjabi | |
| 1977 | Begum Jaan | Urdu | |
| 1979 | Pakeeza |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jharokay | |||
| Ghora Ghans Khata Hai | |||
| 1970s | Zair, Zabar, Pesh | ||
| 1973 | Kiran Kahani | Safdar | PTV |
| 1972 | Uncle Urfi | Hasnat Ahmed | |
| 1982 | Ankahi | Tameez ud din (Timmy) | |
| 1985 | Tanhaiyaan | Buqrat | |
| 1988 | Yes Sir No Sir | Himself | Television show |
| Half Plate | |||
| 1991 | Kohar | ||
| Shiddat |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Death Anniversary of Jamshed Ansari Observed The Nation 25 August 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2016
- ^ a b c "Jamshed Ansari passes away". DAWN. 25 August 2005. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
- ^ "Jamshed Ansari remembered". The Nation. 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Biography of Jamshed Ansari". Pak101.com. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
External links
- Jamshed Ansari at IMDb
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