Hassam Qazi
Hassam Qazi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 March 1961 Quetta, Pakistan |
| Died | 3 July 2004 (aged 42) Karachi, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, television personality |
| Years active | 1984–2004 |
Hasssam Qazi (4 March 1961 – 3 July 2004) was a Pakistani television actor and one of the most acclaimed artists of PTV. He started his acting career in the 1980s and remained a busy actor until his death in 2004, performing in PTV classic dramas in Urdu as well as Balochi and Brahvi plays and serials.[1]
Early life and career
Hassam Qazi was born in 1961 in Quetta, Pakistan and after his early education he did Masters in Commerce from Quetta University. He joined education field and was appointed as a college lecturer which he retained throughout his life.[2]
Hassam Qazi was interested in acting and joined Pakistan Television Corporation as an actor in 1980's. He made his debut through drama Khali Hath, produced by Dost Muhammad Gishkori at PTV Quetta Center. Despite of his lecturer job, he successfully managed his acting career and appeared in many dramas produced by Quetta, Karachi and Islamabad centers. He got recognition through his drama Chaon which was directed by Kazim Pasha. His other famous dramas include Marvi, Dard Key Rishtey, Dais Pardais, Mitti Ki Moorat, Silsiley, Lab e Darya, Kashkol, Gharana, Mehrab Khan and Chakar e Azam. Throughout his career, he won many awards.[3]
Death
In 2000, Hassam Qazi was diagnosed with heart disease, due to which he settled down in Karachi for the treatment along with his family. On 3 July 2004, he died due to cardiac arrest. His body was taken to Quetta, his hometown, for burial and was laid to rest at Railways housing society graveyard.[4] His last play was Miti ki moorat.[5][6]
References
- ^ "TV artiste Hassam Qazi dies". Dawn. 3 July 2004. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ http://pakistanmediaupdates.com/legendary-actor-hassam-qazi-biography-6613.html
- ^ https://www.dawn.com/news/395408
- ^ http://www.tareekhepakistan.com/detail?title_id=782&dtd_id=918
- ^ http://www.tareekhepakistan.com/detail?title_id=782&dtd_id=918
- ^ http://pakistan360degrees.com/popular-pakistani-tv-actor-hassam-qazi/
External links
- Hassam Qazi at IMDb