Abid Kashmiri
Abid Kashmiri | |
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عابد کاشمیری | |
| Born | 4 May 1950 |
| Died | 11 October 2024 (aged 77) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
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| Years active | 1965–2024 |
Abid Kashmiri (Urdu: عابد کاشمیری; 4 May 1947 – 11 October 2024) was a Pakistani film, television and stage actor, known for his comedic roles.[1][2] He worked in Pakistani films, TV dramas as well as theatre in both Urdu and Punjabi languages.[3]
Early life and career
Kashmiri was born on 4 May 1947 in Lahore, Punjab. He was married and had two sons and two daughters.[4]
He started his acting career in the mid-1970s and became established as a comedian from the early 1980s.[4][5]
Death
Kashmiri passed away in Lahore on 11 October 2024, following a heart attack. He was 77.[6][7][4]
Selected flimography
Films
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1982 | Aahat |
| 1988 | Bazar-e-Husn |
| 1996 | Jeety Hain Shaan Se |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Mai Aur Kamai | Sultan | PTV |
| 1979 | Waris | Hasmat's man | |
| 1980 | Teesra Kinara | Bank manager | |
| 1981 | Dehleez | Salmat | |
| 1982 | Sona Chandi | Ghafoor | |
| Alif Noon | Jasoos | ||
| 1983 | Samundar | Gullu Badshah | |
| 1984 | Mata-e-Gharoor | Shop keeper | |
| Dukhon Ki Chadar | Chaudhry Niaz | ||
| Andhera Ujala | Saeed | ||
| 1985 | Dasht-e-Tanhai | Parvez | |
| Apnay Log | Imran | ||
| 1986 | Lekin | Baqir | |
| Khawabon Ka Jungle | Fareed | ||
| Sacha Jhoot | Butt Sahab | ||
| 1987 | Raat | Mehtab | |
| 1988 | Suraj Key Sath Sath | Siraj | |
| 1990 | Fishar | Nawazuddin Chaudhry | |
| 1993 | Zakham | Abdul Ghafoor | |
| 1998 | Home Sweet Home | Siddiqui | |
| 2007 | Lahori Gate | Pehlwan |
Awards
- 1988 - Nigar Award for Best Comedian - Bazar-e-Husn[7]
References
- ^ Ali Usman (6 July 2010). "Lost in city lights". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Profile of Abid Kashmiri on stage.pk website Archived 16 April 2013 at archive.today Retrieved 6 August 2018
- ^ "Archived copy (Profile of Abid Kashmiri)". Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ a b c Ahmed, Shoaib (12 October 2024). "Abid Kashmiri passes away". Dawn. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Archived copy of Abid Kashmiri's television dramas". Archived from the original on 14 November 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Ali, Naveen (11 October 2024). "Incredible actor Abid Kashmiri passes away in Lahore". Geo News. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Legendary Pakistani actor Abid Kashmiri passes away at 74". The Express Tribune. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.