Farooq Zameer

Farooq Zameer was a Pakistani actor.

Early life and education 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.

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 the state-run broadcaster Pakistan Television (PTV).

Career

Actor Beginning his career with PTV in the 1960s, he was better known for his roles in the 1980s and the 1990s.

Director, producer and playwright He also directed and produced serials and wrote more than 40 plays.

Other work

Professional career For some time he was the head of the publications division of the National Engineering Services Pakistan Limited (NESPAK).

Illness and death He died in February 2017, at the age of 76, leaving three sons and a daughter.

Awards and nominations He was awarded the Pride of Performance award in 2001.

Notable serials Following are some his notable serials: Guriya Shamail and Suragh-i-Zindagi Mukmala Aur Mahira Khandan-i-Shughlia Tum Bhi Kaho Kaghaz Ki Nao