Jamshed Ansari
| Jamshed Ansari جمشید انصاری | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jamshed Ansari 31 December 1942[1] Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, British India (now India) |
| Died |
24 August 2005 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Years active | 1968–2005 |
| Children | 3: 1 son and 2 daughters |
Jamshed Ansari (Urdu: جمشید انصاری) (31 December 1942 in Saharanpur – 24 August 2005 in Karachi)[1] was a Pakistani film, television and radio actor.[2] He is remembered for his numerous performances on both radio and television including as Safdar in Hamid Mian Kay Haan and Hasnat Bhai on Uncle Urfi.
Background
Born in Saharanpur, United Provinces, British India (now in UP, India) on 31 December 1942, Ansari migrated with his family to Pakistan in 1948.[1] Ansari was married and had three children, one son and two daughters.
Career
Radio
Ansari is remembered for his role as Safdar in Pakistan Radio's longest running programme, Hamid Mian Kay Haan (In Hamid Mian's house).[1]
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).[1]
Awards
He was awarded 55 national and 2 international awards.[1]
Selected filmography
Television
- Jharokay
- Ghora Ghans Khata Hai
- Zair Zabar Pesh (1970s)
- Kiran Kahani
- Uncle Urfi
- Ankahi (1982)
- Tanhaiyaan (1985)
- Half Plate
- Kohar
Shiddat
Film
Death
Ansari died of a brain tumour on August 24, 2005.[2] Funeral prayers were held at Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi followed by burial at Khurshidpura Graveyard in Hub, Balochistan.[2]