Jamshed Ansari
Pakistani actor (1942–2005)
Jamshed Ansari (Urdu: جمشید انصاری) (31 December 1942 in Saharanpur – 24 August 2005 in Karachi) was a Pakistani film, television and radio actor.
He is remembered for his numerous performances on both radio and television, including as Safdar in the radio programme Hamid Mian Kay Haan and Hasnat Bhai in the PTV drama Uncle Urfi.
Early life and education
He was born in Saharanpur, United Provinces, British India (now in UP, India) on 31 December 1942, to the family of a business tycoon, Zamir Hasan Ansari. Dubai Islamic Bank is the brainchild of Jamshed's older brother Tamiz. Ansari migrated with his family to Pakistan in 1948.
In his early adulthood, he moved to London, where he completed television production courses, worked in stage shows and with the BBC, returning to Pakistan in 1968, and launching his acting career the same year.
Career
Radio
Ansari is remembered for his role as Safdar in Radio Pakistan's longest running programme, Hamid Mian Kay Haan (At Hamid Mian's house).
Television
Ansari made his debut in 1968 with the drama Jharokay.
His first drama from PTV's Karachi Centre was Agha Nasir's Ghora Ghaas Khata Hai ("The horse eats grass").
He worked in more than 200 TV plays including some popular dramas such as Uncle Urfi, Ankahi, Tanhaiyaan, etc.
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