Anwar Solangi

Anwar Solangi (1944–2008) was a Pakistani television and radio performer. He was born in Shahdadpur, in Sindh.

Life

Solangi became an anchorperson at the Radio Pakistan's Hyderabad station during Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s government but was sacked by the subsequent Ziaul Haq regime. With about 500 plays in both Urdu and Sindhi languages to his credit, Solangi was twice awarded PTV Awards for best actor and best supporting actor.

He also acted in the Urdu film Khwahish, as well as in ten Sindhi-language films. Solangi wrote a book called Wateyoo Veh Gadroo ('Dishes of Poison'), which includes his collection of articles which were published in various newspapers, his poetry, and essays based on his personal life.

Solangi died after a long illness at the Civil Hospital, Karachi on 3 April 2008. He was 64, Anwar was buried at the Sakhi Hassan Graveyard. He was survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.

Awards 2010: Pride of Performance

Noted television plays Chhoti Si Duniya Dewarain Hawain Jungle Marvi Rani Jo Kahani (a Sindhi language drama)