Talat Hussain (actor)
Talat Hussain طلعت حسین | |
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Born | Talat Hussain Warsi 18 September 1940 |
Died | 26 May 2024 Karachi | (aged 83)
Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1964 – present |
Spouse | Rakshanda Talat
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Awards | Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2021 Pride of Performance Award in 1982 |
Talat Hussain Warsi, was a Pakistani actor. He was the son of Altaf Hussain Warsi and Shaista Begum, who was one of the pioneering voices of Radio Pakistan, Karachi.[1]
Career
Hussain has worked in several foreign films, television drama serials and long plays, including Channel Four's television serial Traffik and Family Pride. In 2006, Hussain won the Amanda Award for the Best Supporting Role in Norwegian film Import-export (2005).[1] He also worked in the Indian film Sautan Ki Beti and made a guest appearance in Jinnah (1998 film).[1]
Talat Hussain's career has been recorded by the author Huma Mir in the book Yeh Hain Talat Hussain. In 2014, tributes were paid to him at an event at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi by many television personalities including playwright Haseena Moin, veteran TV actor/playwright of Alif Noon (1982) fame, Kamal Ahmed Rizvi, journalist Mazhar Abbas and veteran TV actor Qazi Wajid.[2]
Personal life
Hussain was married to Rakhshanda Hussain,[1] a professor of psychology at the University of Karachi. They have three children, two daughters and one son : Tazeen,[1] the eldest daughter, was a television actress before quitting after her wedding, the younger daughter, Roohaina, has a few television plays to her credit, while the son is working at a multinational company after doing an MBA degree and is interested in film-making.[1]
In 2012, he was a faculty member at the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) in Karachi where he taught acting.[1][3]
In February 2012, in an interview to a major English-language newspaper of Pakistan, Talat Hussain revealed that he caught a skin allergy in 2010. This skin allergy developed complications due to wrong treatment by a local cosmetologist. "I couldn't even talk properly, let alone walk or sit after the treatment."[3] His hands trembled and it was difficult for him to hold a teacup or light his cigarette back in 2012.[3]
Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref |
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Arjumand | PTV | ||||
1976 | Bandish | Shahzad | PTV | ||
Des Perdes | PTV | ||||
Doordesh | PTV | ||||
1985 | Karawaan | Tofeeq Ahmed | PTV | ||
Eid Ka Jora | PTV | ||||
Fanooni Latifey | PTV | ||||
1989 | Traffik | Drug lord Tariq Butt | Channel 4 | [1] | |
1997 | Hawain | Meer Muhammad | PTV | ||
Ik Naye Morr Pe | PTV | ||||
1993 | Kashkol | NTM | [1] | ||
1976 | Parchaiyan | PTV | [1][3] | ||
Panchwan Mausam | PTV | ||||
2002 | Thori Khushi Thora Gham | PTV | |||
Tariq bin Ziad | PTV | ||||
The Castle: Aik Umeed | PTV | [4] | |||
Typist (TV series) | PTV | ||||
Night Constable | PTV | ||||
Insaan aur Aadmi | PTV | [1] | |||
Raabta (TV series) | PTV | ||||
Dard ka Shajar | PTV | ||||
2005 | Riyasat | ARY TV | |||
2004 | Meharun Nisa | Yousuf | Indus TV/ Zee TV | ||
2004 | Ana | Agha Jalal Khan | ARY Digital | ||
2000 | Aansoo | PTV | |||
2011 | Dolly Aunty Ka Dream Villa | Malik Nazeer | Geo TV | ||
2016 | Mann Mayal | Rehman | Hum TV | Ifti's father (Dead) | |
2023 | Na Tumhain Khabar Na Humien Khabar | Mansoor | Aan TV |
Films
- Chiragh Jalta Raha (1962 film)
- Ishara (A 1969 film - written, produced and directed by Waheed Murad)
- Malkoçoğlu Ölüm Fedaileri (1971) (Turkish film)
- Gumnaam (1983 film) (1983)
- Ek Say Barh Kar Ek (1987)
- Import-eksport (2005 Norwegian film)[1]
- Insan aur Aadmi[5]
- Jinnah - The Movie (1998)[1][3]
- Laaj (2003)[3][5]
- Qurbani (1981 film)
- Kamyabi (1984)
- Sautan Ki Beti (Indian film)[3]
- Bandagi[5]
- Zar Gul (1997)
- Mohabbat Mar Nahi Sakti[5]
- Actor in Law (2016)[5]
- Chupan Chupai (2017)
- Project Ghazi[6][7] (2017)
Stage
- Andhera Ujala
- Raz o Niaz
- Guriya Ghar
- Lao Tau Qatalnama Mera
- Sufaid Khoon
- Khalid Ki Khala
- Jo Chalay To Jaan Sey Guzar Gayey
Awards and nominations
- Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2021.[8]
- Pride of Performance Award (1982).
- Best Actor Gumnan, National Film Awards (1985).
- Amanda Award (2006) Best Supporting Actor in Norwegian film – Import Eksport (2005).[1][3]
- The 1st Indus Drama Awards (2005) Nominee: Best Actor Drama Series in a Leading Role.
- Nigar Award in 1986 for Best Supporting Actor in film Miss Bangkok (1986)
Lux Style Awards[9]
Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
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3rd Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actor | Laaj | Nominated |
4th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Ana | |
5th Lux Style Awards | Yeh Bhi Kisi Ki Bayti Hai | Won | |
Riyasat | Nominated | ||
8th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Kabhi Aye Na Judai | Won |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Profile: The pause factor (Profile of actor Talat Hussain) Dawn (newspaper), Published 12 October 2012, Retrieved 25 August 2022
- ^ Drama is reflection of society: Talat Hussain The News International (newspaper), Published 12 April 2017, Retrieved 25 August 2022
- ^ a b c d e f g h Rafay Mahmood (20 February 2012). "Celebrated TV star waits to light up screens again (Talat Hussain)". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ The Castle: Aik umeed - Haseena Moin's Masterpiece Daily Times (newspaper), Published 3 July 2016, Retrieved 25 August 2022
- ^ a b c d e "Filmography of Talat Hussain". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ Talat Hussain stars in Project Ghazi Retrieved 25 August 2022
- ^ Humayun, Sheheryar and Saira team up for Pakistan's 'first ever superhero film' The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 14 July 2016, Retrieved 25 August 2022
- ^ Pakistan Day: Ali Zafar, Humayun Saeed, Bushra Ansari, others honoured with civil awards The News International (newspaper), Published 23 March 2021, Retrieved 25 August 2022
- ^ "https://www.fashioncentral.pk/people-parties/events/celebrations/story-383-winners-announced-for-8th-lux-style-awards/ Archived 30 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine" "https://www.rewaj.pk/lux-style-awards-for-the-year-2004/" "https://web.archive.org/web/20030715233432/http://www.luxstyleawards.com/winners/pastwinners.asp"
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- Alumni of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
- Nigar Award winners
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