Asim Bukhari

Asim Bukhari (Punjabi, ; 29 August 1944 – 11 March 2026) was a Pakistani television and film actor, and Punjabi poet.

Early and personal life Asim Bukhari belonged to Lahore. He studied at Lahore, Sargodha and Karachi. He got a job in the National Bank while still studying. He married on 31 March 1974 and had four children.

Acting career Asim Bukhari started his acting career with Pakistan Television (PTV) in 1965. In his long career, he has acted in more than 50 stage plays, 250 films and more than 600 TV dramas. He hosted a program called "Punjab Rang" for Radio Pakistan. He also wrote plays for radio and TV.

While he acted, a top drama Janjaal Pura, was regarded as one of his most famous works. He also played in another popular drama, Sona Chandi.

Poetic works Asim Bukhari started Punjabi poetry in 1996. The spiritual dimension of his personality is clearly visible in his poetry. Three collections of his Punjabi poetry "Dohrian Shaklaan", "Soch Udaari", and "Dil Chirian Da Aahlna" were published. Punjabi Cultural Award: A special event "An Evening with Asim Bukhari" was organized by Punjab Institute of Language Art and Culture on 20 June 2019. In this prestigious event, he was honored with the "Punjabi Cultural Award" in recognition of the promotion of Punjabi language, literature and Punjabi Sufi poetry.

Death Bukhari died in Lahore on 11 March 2026. His son, Ajlal Bukhari, confirmed the news on social media.

Filmography Television series Year Drama Role Channel Notes 1965 Karay Ka Ghar PTV 1966 Lakhon Main Teen PTV 1970s Bhola Khanjar PTV 1970s Ali Baba Chalees Chor Ali Baba PTV 1975 Shanna-e-Saba without name PTV Aik Mohabbat Sau Afsanay 1975 Zood-e-Pasheman without name PTV Aik Mohabbat Sau Afsanay 1975 Daze Kol Saith PTV Aik Mohabbat Sau Afsanay 1980 Teesra Kinara Ameer-ud-Din PTV 1981 Zindgi Bandgi Doctor PTV Long-play: Drama 81 1981 Darwaza Sultan's father PTV Long-play: Drama 81 1981 Dehleez PTV 1982 Sarab Doctor PTV Long-play: Drama 82 1982 Alif Noon (season 2) Patient's father PTV Episode: Eye Clinic Main 1983 Sona Chandi Shamas PTV 1983 Anjanay Main Samia's father PTV Long-play: Drama 83 1983 Wadi-e-Purkhar Professor PTV Long-play: Drama 83 1983 Pholon Wala Rasta Mohsin PTV Long-play: Drama 83 1984 Dukhon Ki Chadar Chauhdry Niaz PTV Long-play: Drama 84 1984 Status Nasir PTV Long-play: Drama 84 1984 Zindgi Professor PTV Anthology: Andhera Ujala 1984 Sanpolia Faizan's father PTV Anthology: Andhera Ujala 1984 Naseeb Naseer PTV Anthology: Andhera Ujala 1984 Zar Zameen Afzal Ahmad PTV Anthology: Andhera Ujala 1984 Awaz Ahsan PTV Anthology: Andhera Ujala 1984 Akaas Bail Rahim Bakhsh PTV Anthology: Andhera Ujala 1984 Mojza Altaf PTV Anthology: Andhera Ujala 1984 Mirza And Sons Chauhdry Rehmat Ullah PTV Long-play: Drama 84 1984 Sahil Malik Manzoor PTV 1985 Tota Kahani Saeen Rahat PTV Long-play: 11th story 1985 Apnay Log Kulsoom's father PTV Long-play: Drama 85 1985 Dasht-e-Tanhai Farasat Ali PTV Long-play: Drama 85 1985 Dubai Chalo Peter PTV Long-play: Drama 85 1986 Fehmida Ki Kahani Ustani Rahat Ki Zubani Lawyer PTV Long-play: Drama 86 1986 In Se Miliay Danish PTV Long-play: Drama 86 1986 Khwabon Ka Jungle Hashmi PTV Long-play: Drama 86 1986 Lekin Fazal Hussain PTV Long-play: Drama 86 1986 Rishtay Aur Rastay Qasim Baig PTV Chinese Collaboration 1986 Hazaron Raaste Doctor PTV 1987 Dhund Ke Us Paar Mateen PTV Long-play: Drama 87 1988 Sooraj Kay Sath Sath Sardar Khan PTV 1988 Bakht Nama Major William PTV 1988 Do Dhari Talwar Fazal Kareem PTV Anthology: Band Gali 1988 Mama Seemi Uncle Rehbar PTV Anthology: Band Gali 1989 Hisar Talib Hussain PTV 1989 Neelay Hath Noman Siddiqui PTV 1990 Khoji PTV 1991 Ghar Se Niklay Bukhari PTV 1991 Ghenti Sultan Ali PTV Long-play 1992 Haveli Nasir's father PTV 1992 Rustam Aur Sohrab Noor Anwar PTV Long-play 1992 Wisal Qadir PTV Kashmir based, Long-play 1992 Nashaib Shaikh Mazhar-ud-Din PTV 1993 Ainak Wala Jin Bazurg PTV 1993 Khuwahish Rasheed PTV 1994 Mann Chalay Ka Souda Chauhdri Nazeer PTV Episode: 3 1994 Takmeel Professor PTV Long-play: Tele Theater 1994 Lawrence Of Thalebia Malik PTV Anthology: Qasimi Kahani 1994 Adam Zad Master Wan Tang PTV Anthology: Hairat Kadah 1994 Paigham Zubani Aur Hai Anwaar PTV Anthology: Hairat Kadah 1995 Zard Dopehar Jawad PTV 1995 Akhri Kirdar Tariq Naseem Qureshi PTV Anthology: Suragh 1995 Uran Darwesh Kamal PTV PIA series 1996 Zaroorat Mirza PTV Long-play 1996 Foul Play Baig Sahib/Refree PTV Long-play 1996 Apnay Aur Sapnay Sufi Nazeer PTV Long-play 1996 Mein Ik Darya Ke Paar Utra Editor PTV Long-play 1996 Lab-e-Sahil Chief Secretary II PTV Long-play 1996 Ranjish Sadiq PTV 1996 Janjal Pura Sheikh Shiraakat PTV 1997 Rehaai Baba Manni PTV Anthology: Sachi Kahanian 1997 Family Front Malik Iqbal PTV Sitcom 1998 Ghulam Gardish Nawazish Ali PTV 1999 Dhund Siddiqui PTV Telefilm 1999 Musafatain PTV 1999 Ghareeb-e-Shehar Political leader PTV 2000 Us Paar Malik/Baba Jani PTV Docudrama 2001 Bila Unwan Mazhar Ali Khan PTV Telefilm 2001 Kajal Ghar Hakeem Abdullah PTV 2002 Nazdeek PTV Long-play 2003 Shampak Shoo Shair Sultan PTV 2003 Shanakht Turkey Baba PTV 2003 Dil Ye Kehta Hai PTV 2003 Babay Mirza PTV Long-play 2004 Ta Hadd-e-Nigah Laajpat PTV Kashmir based, Long-play 2006 Malangi Shah Sahib PTV 2009 Saray Gamay Maulana Shams-ud-Din PTV 2010 Pal Bhar Main ATV 2011 Chand Mera Bhi To Hey Baba Garvi Wala PTV 2012 Bano Bazar Agha Ji Geo Entertainment 2012 Maya Noorani ARY Digital 2015 Aik Sitam Aur Sahi Syed Sabtain Shah Express Entertainment 2015 Be Parwahian PTV 2016 Akeli Reh Gai Mein Aaj Entertainment 2016 Mohabbat Behta Darya Aziz TV One 2019 Tootay Pattay Agha Ji PTV 2019 Apni Jannat Sheikh Sahib Inner Pakistan Web series 2020 Ghenti Doctor PTV Kashmir based, Short-play 2022 Ishq Pagal Karay Waheed TV One 2022 Qalandar Baba Ji Geo Entertainment 2023 Sehan Khairoo Baba PTV

Punjabi dramas Year Drama Role Channel Notes 1974 Aapay Ranjha Hoi PTV 1992 Beopari Master Fazal PTV Anthology: Ajj Di Kahani 1992 Jhalla Haji Ikhlaq PTV Anthology: Ajj Di Kahani 1995 Treth PTV Long-play 1997 Hook Police officer PTV 1999 Laat PTV 2004 Wadi Eid Haneef PTV Long-play 2006 Agg Da Darya Chauhdry Hayat MPA Apna Channel 2007 Makaan Tay Makeen Baba Jee PTV Anthology: Jag Beeti 2007 Saya Saleem PTV Anthology: Jag Beeti 2007 Pachhtaway Di Agg Afzal PTV Anthology: Jag Beeti 2007 Zaat Da Qarz Master Ameen PTV Anthology: Jag Beeti 2007 Jugnoo Professor PTV Anthology: Jag Beeti 2007 Rasmaan Malik Jameel PTV Anthology: Jag Beeti 2007 Oukhay Painday Peer Jee PTV