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Updated 24 Feb, 2017

Veteran TV actor Farooq Zameer died on Thursday after a protracted illness at the Combined Military Hospital, Lahore where he was admitted a little more than a week ago. He was 76.

Funeral prayers for the late actor will be offered on Saturday on the return of one of his sons from the US. He left behind a widow, three sons and a daughter.

The artist community and various cultural and literary organisations have expressed their profound grief on the demise of the seasoned actor.

A businessman by profession, Farooq Zameer started his artistic career from PTV in the 60s and shot to fame for his roles in various television serials and plays, including Guriya, Shamail and Suragh-i-Zindagi.

Farooq’s performance soon got noticed and he was offered more roles, even by by private channels. Mukmala Aur Mahira was a hit and he won rave reviews for his acting in the serial.

He also worked in Khandan-i-Shughlia, another hit drama serial. He also acted in Tum Bhi Kaho and Kaghaz Ki Nao, two hit serials aired by PTV and ATV. He was conferred Presidential Pride of Performance award in 2001.

Originally published in Dawn, February 24th, 2017

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Jehanzeb Idrees Feb 24, 2017 11:51am
Would always remember him for his voice and subtlety in his dialogue delivery - a fine actor indeed. Among the great numbers of PTV greats, especially from Lahore, who were forgotten and left behind by the private production.
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SAM Feb 24, 2017 11:58am
great actor and a wonderful person. Most of the he roles he played were of an educated person of the society. We will miss you .
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fairy Feb 24, 2017 12:07pm
He was a real decent guy.
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Abdul zaheer Feb 24, 2017 12:19pm
We lost a great actor. Condolences with the bereaved. May his soul rest in peace.
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asif Feb 24, 2017 12:32pm
A very good human and a very good actor, a gentleman.
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mansoor mubeen Feb 24, 2017 12:46pm
he was one actor of quite a few ones, who never looked like an actor. . he was always at ease at whatever role he was conferred with . every role used to be so natural for him and his dialogue delivery with his unique voice always placed him among the greats.
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Skkk Feb 24, 2017 01:21pm
Agree with above comments. I loved his dialogue delivery, decent style and voice.
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rabia Feb 24, 2017 01:36pm
very dignified, and a good actor
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Sahmad Feb 24, 2017 02:33pm
Another chapter of my childhood closed today. RIP.
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Sahmad Feb 24, 2017 02:34pm
Another chapter of my childhood closed today. RIP.
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saqlain Feb 24, 2017 02:38pm
i remmber him look like good person and great actor. RIP.
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The end is near Feb 24, 2017 02:41pm
Rest in peace. He was a great actor. A real gentleman, very decent and humble human being. He will be missed.
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Osman Feb 24, 2017 03:04pm
May God forgive his sins and grant him Paradise.
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Maria Feb 24, 2017 05:45pm
Another big loss from a different era. Elegant and sophisticated performer. Will always remember him as the unforgettable Dr. Rank in Ibsen's stage play "A doll's house". RIP.
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Rashid Feb 24, 2017 05:53pm
He was a very sober and composed actor indeed. RIP.
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Bossman Feb 24, 2017 06:27pm
God bless you Sir.
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True Lahori Feb 24, 2017 09:05pm
A real actor!
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white noise Feb 25, 2017 09:33am
nooooo !!! sigh, another gem passes onto next phase...
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Rizwan Khan Feb 25, 2017 11:21am
One of the best TV actor born in the history of Pakistan. An educated and decent person. May his soul rest in peace. Ameen.
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S.M.HASNAIN Feb 25, 2017 12:40pm
God bless u Sir, really you was a best actor of your era...we will miss you a lot
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Qamar Feb 25, 2017 02:20pm
"I want to go when I want. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share, it is time to go. I will do it elegantly". Albert Einstein, 1955. Rest in Peace Farooq Sb. You have done your share excellently. You are a legend.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Feb 25, 2017 03:59pm
INNA LILLA HAY WAA INNA ILLEHEY RAJAYOON.
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Anam Feb 25, 2017 10:49pm
i feel Pakistan is losing more GREATS than its producing. and the future sometimes seems not very pleasent
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Salman Feb 26, 2017 09:35am
InnaLillah-e-waInnaElaiyheh Rajay'oon! Farooq Zaheer Sahib was a seasoned serious and consummate professional. His performance in TV drama Hisaar was amazing. He will be remembered as an icon of PTV. His generation of performers deserve our full respect and administration.
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HSB Feb 26, 2017 01:40pm
RIP, he was a great TV artist
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imran pirzada Feb 27, 2017 05:43pm
he will be missed greatly
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