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{{Use Pakistani English|date=January 2019}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=January 2019}}
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| name = Jamshed Ansari<br>{{nastaliq|جمشید انصاری}}
| name = Jamshed Ansari<br>{{nastaliq|جمشید انصاری}}
| image = File:Jamshed_Ansari.jpg
| image = File:Jamshed_Ansari.jpg
| caption =
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| birthname = Jamshed Ansari
| birthname = Jamshed Ansari
| birth_date = 31 December 1942<ref name="nation">[http://nation.com.pk/islamabad/25-Aug-2012/death-anniversary-of-jamshed-ansari-observed Death Anniversary of Jamshed Ansari Observed] ''The Nation'' 25 August 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2016</ref>
| birth_date = 31 December 1942<ref name="nation">[http://nation.com.pk/islamabad/25-Aug-2012/death-anniversary-of-jamshed-ansari-observed Death Anniversary of Jamshed Ansari Observed] ''The Nation'' 25 August 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2016</ref>
| birth_place = [[Saharanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[British India]] (now [[India]])
| birth_place = [[Saharanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[British India]]
| death_date = {{Death date|2005|8|24|df=y}}
| death_date = {{Death date|2005|8|24|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]], [[Pakistan]]
| death_place = [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]], [[Pakistan]]
| othername =
| othername =
| yearsactive = 1968–2005
| yearsactive = 1968–2005
| spouse =
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| children = 3: 1 son and 2 daughters
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'''Jamshed Ansari''' ({{lang-ur|{{nastaliq|جمشید انصاری}}}}) (31 December 1942 in [[Saharanpur]] – 24 August 2005 in [[Karachi]])<ref name="nation"/> was a Pakistani [[Cinema of Pakistan|film]], [[Pakistan Television Corporation|television]] and radio [[actor]].<ref name="Dawn">{{cite news|url=http://archives.dawn.com/2005/08/25/top14.htm|title=Jamshed Ansari passes away|date=25 August 2005|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]]|accessdate=21 December 2010}}</ref> He is remembered for his numerous performances on both radio and television including Safdar in [[Hamid Mian Kay Haan]] and Hasnat Bhai on [[Uncle Urfi]].
'''Jamshed Ansari''' ({{langx|ur|{{nastaliq|جمشید انصاری}}}}) (31 December 1942 in [[Saharanpur]] – 24 August 2005 in [[Karachi]])<ref name="nation"/> was a Pakistani [[Cinema of Pakistan|film]], [[Pakistan Television Corporation|television]] and radio [[actor]].<ref name="Dawn">{{cite news|url=http://archives.dawn.com/2005/08/25/top14.htm|title=Jamshed Ansari passes away|date=25 August 2005|work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|DAWN]]|accessdate=21 December 2010}}</ref>
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 [[Pakistan Television|PTV]] drama ''[[Uncle Urfi]].''


==Background==
==Background==
Born in [[Saharanpur]], [[United Provinces of Agra and Oudh|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.<ref name="nation"/>
He was born in [[Saharanpur]], [[United Provinces of Agra and Oudh|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.<ref name="nation"/>

In his early adulthood, he moved to London, where he completed television production courses, worked in stage shows and with the [[BBC]] as well, returning to Pakistan in 1968, launching his acting career the same year''.''<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2022 |title=Jamshed Ansari remembered |url=https://nation.com.pk/amp/2022/08/25/jamshed-ansari-remembered/ |website=The Nation}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Radio===
===Radio===
Ansari is remembered for his role as Safdar in [[Pakistan Radio|Pakistan Radio's]] longest running programme, ''Hamid Mian Kay Haan'' (In Hamid Mian's house).<ref name="nation"/>
Ansari is remembered for his role as Safdar in [[Radio Pakistan]]'s longest running programme, ''Hamid Mian Kay Haan'' (At Hamid Mian's house).<ref name="nation"/>


===Television===
===Television===
Ansari made his debut in 1968 with Lahore Centre's drama, ''Jharokay''.<ref name="nation"/> His first drama from Karachi Centre was [[Agha Nasir|Agha Nasir's]] ''{{lang|ur|Ghora ghaas khata hai}}'' ("The horse eats grass"). He worked in more than 200 TV plays including some popular dramas like, "[[Uncle Urfi]]", "[[Ankahi]]", "[[Tanhaiyaan]]", etc.<ref name="nation"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Biography of Jamshed Ansari |url=http://www.pak101.com/c/celebrities/bio/297/Actors/Jamshed_Ansari |website=Pak101.com |access-date=4 October 2021}}</ref>
Ansari made his debut in 1968 with the drama ''Jharokay''.<ref name="nation"/>
His first drama from PTV's Karachi Centre was [[Agha Nasir|Agha Nasir's]] ''{{lang|ur|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.<ref name="nation" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Biography of Jamshed Ansari |url=http://www.pak101.com/c/celebrities/bio/297/Actors/Jamshed_Ansari |website=Pak101.com |access-date=4 October 2021}}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
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Latest revision as of 04:53, 5 November 2024

Jamshed Ansari
جمشید انصاری
Born
Jamshed Ansari

31 December 1942[1]
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, British India
Died(2005-08-24)24 August 2005
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Years active1968–2005

Jamshed Ansari (Urdu: جمشید انصاری) (31 December 1942 in Saharanpur – 24 August 2005 in Karachi)[1] was a Pakistani film, television and radio actor.[2]

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.

Background

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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.[1]

In his early adulthood, he moved to London, where he completed television production courses, worked in stage shows and with the BBC as well, returning to Pakistan in 1968, launching his acting career the same year.[3]

Career

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Radio

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Ansari is remembered for his role as Safdar in Radio Pakistan's longest running programme, Hamid Mian Kay Haan (At Hamid Mian's house).[1]

Television

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Ansari made his debut in 1968 with the drama Jharokay.[1]

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.[1][4]

Death

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Ansari died of a brain tumour on 24 August 2005.[2] Funeral prayers were held at Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi followed by burial at Khurshidpura Graveyard in Hub, Balochistan.[2]

Awards

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He was awarded 55 national and 2 international awards.[1]

Selected filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1970 Saughat
1977 Aj Diyan Kurrian Punjabi
1977 Begum Jaan Urdu
1979 Pakeeza

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
Jharokay
Ghora Ghans Khata Hai
1970s Zair, Zabar, Pesh
1973 Kiran Kahani Safdar PTV
1972 Uncle Urfi Hasnat Ahmed
1982 Ankahi Tameez ud din (Timmy)
1985 Tanhaiyaan Buqrat
1988 Yes Sir No Sir Himself Television show
Half Plate
1991 Kohar
Shiddat

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Death Anniversary of Jamshed Ansari Observed The Nation 25 August 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2016
  2. ^ a b c "Jamshed Ansari passes away". DAWN. 25 August 2005. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
  3. ^ "Jamshed Ansari remembered". The Nation. 25 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Biography of Jamshed Ansari". Pak101.com. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
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