Quraish Pur
Quraish Pur | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zulqarnain Qureshi 1932 |
| Died | 5 August 2013 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | TV Quiz show host |
| Employer | Pakistan Television (1973 – 1992) |
Quraish Pur, born Zulqarnain Qureshi[1] (1932 – 5 August 2013) was a scholar, writer, novelist, columnist and media expert of Pakistan. He gained fame from hosting the TV program Kasuti (PTV) in the 1970s with Obaidullah Baig.[2]
Career and legacy
Quraish Pur joined PTV in 1973 and worked there in various positions including the hosting of some shows until 1992, when retired.[3]
TV Shows hosted
- Kasauti (1967 – 1972) - a quizz TV show with 20 questions (reruns of this TV show were shown in the 1990s)[4][3]
- Lafz ki Talaash
- Sheeshay Ka Ghar[2][3]
- Zauq-e-Aagahi[2][3]
- UN Quiz
Death
He died on 5 August 2013 in Karachi[3] after a protracted illness.[1] His burial took place at the Paposh Nagar Graveyard in Karachi, Pakistan.
References
- ^ a b "کسوٹی کے قریش پور انتقال کر گئے". BBC Urdu website. 5 August 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ a b c Kasauti-fame TV host Quraishpur passes away The News International (newspaper), Published 8 August 2013, Retrieved 28 September 2020
- ^ a b c d e "Kasauti-fame Quraish Pur passes away". Dawn (newspaper). 5 August 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ Renowned scholar Renowned scholar Quraish Pur passes away The Nation (newspaper), Published 6 August 2013, Retrieved 29 September 2020