Pakistani Drama’s are one of the faboulous entertainment with glore of reality in all times. Though with new private channels up in the run,we are slightly lacking the standard we used to have specially the standard on private channels more glamour less quality.
PTV has grown up with the efforts of lot of people including the legendary personalities like Faiz, Agha Hashar, Ashfaq Ahmed and all. I am huge fan of PTV drams and here i have picked an article about one of my favourite ever Actors of all times. SALEEM NASIR..The big Legend of PTV in his times. I hope you would like this article.
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Salman
Saleem Nasir : A Resounding Tribute
You can change your life by changing your thinking. You can make anything of your life that you wish and that you are willing to work for.’ • The above maxim holds true to the television great of yester year, Saleem Nasir. • Born to an enlightened family in 1944, the ever-amazing Saleem Nasir had all the ingredients necessary to fulfill his ambition in any given profession. After graduation, he built a successful career as a public relations officer, in defense housing authority, Karachi. • His role in the film ‘Zaib-un-nisa’ was an enjoyable and sharp surprise. Theatrical release of ‘Zaib-un-nisa’ was in 1976,director, Fareed Ahmed, cast included, Waheed Murad- Shamim Ara- Aaliya- Saleem Nasir. • His immense acting potential was soon recognized by Pakistani television. His fabulous acting in the comedy drama serial, ‘Aangan tera’, captivated a nation. Saleem Nasir played the role of a servant, Akbar, in ‘Aangan tera’. As the story goes, Akbar used to be a dancer, before he was hired as a servant, by a retired civil service employee, Shakeel, dubbed as Mehboob Ahmed. Akbar also acted as Mehboob’s advisor on different matters. Directed by Qaiser Farooq, writer, Anwar Maqsood, cast included Saleem Nasir- Bushra Ansari- Shakeel- Arshad Mehmood. • Saleem Nasir was described best as an extraordinary artist and master of the highly specialized field of acting. His competency and artistic skills were unmatched. His greatness shines through in the television play ‘Dastak’. Cast included Saleem Nasir- Ayaz Naik- Shazia Akhtar- Qazi Wajid. • Small screen legend, Saleem Nasir, achieved so much fame so soon, which was quite a rarity. One marvels at his comprehension of words, as one watches his performances on television. He uttered the lyrics with complete understanding. Additionally, his voice had resonance, depth and strength, which was ideal for the various characters he was offered to play from time to time. • He was a man who had no desire to compare his special talents against his competitors because he had faith in his own abilities. One of those days, Saleem Nasir hosted a special Eid show. Dressed in all- white, he shared his feelings with his fellow artists. • Moreover, he built a phenomenal career on being versatile. His utterance of dialogues was remarkably authoritative in the prominent drama serial ‘Unkahi’. It is a story of ordinary people trying to make it against all odds. Beautifully written by Haseena Moin and a solidly researched play. Cast included Saleem Nasir as mamu, Shehnaz Sheikh as Sana Murad and Jibran. • An artist of uncommon ability and magnetic personality, Saleem Nasir was the guest in Anwar Maqsood’s renowned stage show, ‘Silver Jubilee’, in 1983. For Saleem Nasir, it was not just about working hard. He had to make the public see him in a new way. • Along the way, he picked one success after another. Hence, his road to stardom was replete with success. His ultimate excellence was a product of total commitment and perseverance over the long-term. Pakistan’s fascination with Saleem Nasir is boundless. With his national fame at an all-time peak, he published his own entertainment magazine, ‘Jalwa’. • Once discussing his splendid artistry, Saleem Nasir opined that he did justice to every role that was offered to him. Super-performer of ‘Aakhri Chatan’, Saleem Nasir was super smartly dubbed as Sultan Jalal uddin Khwarzim Shah in one of Pakistan television’s greatest historical drama serial. Are we to marvel at the director’s uncanny ability to direct ‘Aakhri Chatan’ or applaud the brilliance of Saleem Nasir? • To recap the story, heroic Jalal desperately endeavors to unite the Muslims to crush the hoard of the barbarians, led by Genghis Khan. In fact, Jalal was the last hope of the then Islamic world to defeat the tartars. Jalal taught his brave soldiers that hope dies last. Hope does not trickle down. Hope springs up. • The heart broken lyrics in the last episode of ‘Aakhri Chatan’ are worth listening to. Too bad, none of the Muslim rulers came to the rescue of Jalal. In the final moments, Jalal was left alone with a handful of brave soldiers to embrace martyrdom. Poetry was undoubtedly integral to the success of the mega hit drama serial, ‘Aakhri Chatan’. It was this intrinsic poetic content in Mujeeb Alam’s vocalizing that elevated the background song to a near art form. • The promise of this drama serial—the reason it excites us so much—is that it allows for both micro and macro stories: the intimate dynamics of history. Writer, Naseem Hijazi, director, Qasim Jalali, cast included Saleem Nasir- Zahoor Ahmed- Talat Iqbal- Shaista Qaiser- Anwar Iqbal. We feel Saleem Nasir’s dialogues in ‘Aakhri Chatan’ have a special resonance today. • Between 1976 and 1989, Saleem Nasir’s output could only be described as prodigious. In terms of emotion and prowess, there is no equal to the talents of Saleem Nasir. Pakistani television icon, Saleem Nasir, played the character of a cruel brother, in the television drama, ‘Jangloos’ in 1989, which happened to be his last television play as well. • He had also suffered a heart attack around September 1989 and was receiving medical treatment. On Thursday, October 18, 1989, Saleem Nasir experienced signs of extreme heart congestion around noon. He was rushed to hospital but he expired before any medical treatment could be given to him: • Hamaray liye bus itni dua karo keh Khuda-e-buzrug-0-berter hamay izzat ki maut say mehroom na karay. • He was 45 years of age .He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. A grand era had ended. I thought this as I stared with disbelieve at the television broadcasting the news of his death in 1989. Fifteen years have not diminished the enormous impact of Saleem Nasir. He had developed a reputation that preceded him. • After his death, the innumerable admirers remember him for his single- minded devotion to make Pakistani television the best.