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| spouse = Bushra Ashir Azeem
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| website = [https://ashirazeem.com/, Ashir Azeem]
| website = [https://maalik.com.pk/, Maalik]
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'''Ashir Azeem Gill''' ({{Lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|عاشر عظیم}}}}) is a [[Pakistani Canadians|Pakistani-Canadian]] film and television director, actor, writer and former civil services officer who rose to fame through television series ''[[Dhuwan]]'' in 1994 and now hosts a political reform based web-series on his YouTube channel.
'''Ashir Azeem Gill''' ({{Langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|عاشر عظیم}}}}) is a [[Pakistani Canadians|Pakistani-Canadian]] film and television director, actor, writer and former civil services officer who rose to fame through television series ''[[Dhuwan]]'' in 1994. He now hosts a political reform based web-series on his YouTube channel.


==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
Ashir Azeem was born in [[Quetta]] in 1962 where he attended early schooling. He did not complete [[aeronautical engineering]] in 1981–1984 from [[Pakistan Air Force]] College of Aeronautical Engineering and later, he received degree of [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA]] from [[Institute of Business Administration, Karachi]] in 1984–1986. In 1988, Ashir joined [[Central Superior Services of Pakistan]]. While working in there, he wrote a story about the [[Pakistan Armed Forces]]. Later one of his colleagues advised him to create a television serial on his story.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Syeda Zehra |title=INGENUITY, THY NAME IS – Ashir Azeem |url=http://www.magtheweekly.com/27feb-04mar2016/interview.asp |website=Mag The Weekly |accessdate=30 March 2016 |date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414182943/http://www.magtheweekly.com/27feb-04mar2016/interview.asp |archivedate=14 April 2016 }}</ref> The serial titled ''[[Dhuwan]]'' based on his story was aired on [[Pakistan Television Corporation]] (now [[PTV Home]]) in 1994. He appeared in the serial as the lead actor and gained public recognition. ''[[Dhuwan]]'' became popular all over the country and received positive response. Ashir then moved to [[Canada]]. In 2015, he announced his debut film ''[[Maalik (2016 film)|Maalik]]'' which he wrote in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Ally Adnan|title=Pakistani drama is stifling creativity|url=http://www.thefridaytimes.com/tft/pakistani-drama-is-stifling-creativity/|website=[[The Friday Times]]|accessdate=30 March 2016|date=13 February 2015}}</ref> The film was directed written and co-produced by Ashir and was released on 8 April 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title='Maalik' to hit theatres on April 8|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1049871/maalik-to-hit-theatres-on-april-8/|website=[[The Express Tribune]]|accessdate=30 March 2016|date=18 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author1=Hasan Ansari|title=Clearing the smoke on 'Maalik'|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/982182/clearing-the-smoke-on-maalik/|website=[[The Express Tribune]]|accessdate=30 March 2016|date=30 October 2015}}</ref> Ashir also acted in [[Hassan Rana]]'s film ''[[Yalghaar]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Ayan Mirza|title=Breaking! Ashir Azeem of 'Dhuwan' returns in Yalgaar|url=http://galaxylollywood.com/2014/08/09/breaking-ashir-azeem-of-dhuwan-returns-in-yalgaar/|website=Galaxy Lollywood|accessdate=30 March 2016|date=9 August 2014}}</ref>
Ashir Azeem was born in [[Quetta]] in 1962 where he attended early schooling. He attended the [[Pakistan Air Force]] College of Aeronautical Engineering from 1981 to 1984.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-05-17|title=The story behind my film, Maalik – From the horse's mouth|url=http://tribune.com.pk/article/34559/the-story-behind-my-film-maalik-from-the-horses-mouth|access-date=2021-10-11|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref> Later, he received a degree in [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA]] from [[Institute of Business Administration, Karachi]] in 1984–1986. In 1988, Ashir joined [[Central Superior Services of Pakistan]] through "16th Common". While working there, he wrote a story about the [[Pakistan Armed Forces]]. Later, one of his colleagues advised him to create a television serial on his story.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Syeda Zehra |title=INGENUITY, THY NAME IS – Ashir Azeem |url=http://www.magtheweekly.com/27feb-04mar2016/interview.asp |website=Mag The Weekly |accessdate=30 March 2016 |date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414182943/http://www.magtheweekly.com/27feb-04mar2016/interview.asp |archivedate=14 April 2016 }}</ref> The serial titled ''[[Dhuwan]]'' based on his story was aired on [[Pakistan Television Corporation]] (now [[PTV Home]]) in 1994. He appeared in the serial as the lead actor and gained public recognition. ''[[Dhuwan]]'' became popular all over the country and received positive response. Ashir then moved to [[Canada]] in 2016. In 2015, he announced his debut film ''[[Maalik (2016 film)|Maalik]]'' which he wrote in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Ally Adnan|title=Pakistani drama is stifling creativity|url=http://www.thefridaytimes.com/tft/pakistani-drama-is-stifling-creativity/|website=[[The Friday Times]]|accessdate=30 March 2016|date=13 February 2015}}</ref> The film was directed, written and co-produced by Ashir. It was released on 8 April 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title='Maalik' to hit theatres on April 8|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1049871/maalik-to-hit-theatres-on-april-8/|website=[[The Express Tribune]]|accessdate=30 March 2016|date=18 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author1=Hasan Ansari|title=Clearing the smoke on 'Maalik'|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/982182/clearing-the-smoke-on-maalik/|website=[[The Express Tribune]]|accessdate=30 March 2016|date=30 October 2015}}</ref> Ashir also acted in [[Hassan Rana]]'s film ''[[Yalghaar]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Ayan Mirza|title=Breaking! Ashir Azeem of 'Dhuwan' returns in Yalgaar|url=http://galaxylollywood.com/2014/08/09/breaking-ashir-azeem-of-dhuwan-returns-in-yalgaar/|website=Galaxy Lollywood|accessdate=30 March 2016|date=9 August 2014}}</ref>


===Civil Service===
===Civil Service===
In addition to his media work, Ashir Azeem is a Pakistani civil servant. In 2015, the [[Federal Board of Revenue]] [[Pakistan]] Despite being a minority, he served in the civil service with his ability and honesty. He worked tirelessly to improve Pakistan’s economy and taken great steps by staying in Pakistan Customs and coordinating with CBR and other departments. During his service at Pakistan Customs, he developed software based on a system that clears containers in 4 hours. That previously used to be cleared in 27 hours so that Pakistan’s industry can proliferate rapidly.
In addition to his media work, Ashir Azeem was a Pakistani civil servant. He served in the civil service [[Federal Board of Revenue]] by being assiduous and honest. He worked tirelessly to improve Pakistan's economy and took steps by staying in [[Pakistan Customs]] and coordinating with CBR and other departments. During his service at [[Pakistan Customs]], in order for Pakistan's industry to proliferate rapidly, he developed a software based on a system that cleared containers in 4 hours where previously it used to be cleared in 12 days.
The project developed by Ashir and his colleagues was on par with developed countries like Australia and the United States. Due to this software, Pakistan Customs Department was moving towards transparency. But corrupted individuals after seeing a loss of their interests suspended Ashir from office by making baseless and false allegations. Here, he set a great example of the country’s love and did not hold any press conference, did not resort to any propaganda. He quietly fought for his rights in the court for three years.
The project developed by Ashir and his colleagues was on par with developed countries like Australia and the United States. Due to this software, [[Pakistan Customs]] Department was moving towards transparency. But corrupted individuals after seeing a loss of their interests suspended Ashir from office by making baseless and false allegations. Here, he set a great example of the country's love and did not hold any press conference, did not resort to any propaganda. He quietly fought for his rights in the court for three years.
Three years later, the court acquitted him and ordered to be reinstated in the post and dismissed all the allegations as false. But he resigned from his post and migrated with his family from Pakistan to Canada. Now he is a truck driver in Canada and expresses his views in the love of Pakistan through his video message on YouTube. Every video contains tips for the development of Pakistan and a hopeful message for the youth.
Three years later, the court acquitted him and ordered to be reinstated in the post and dismissed all the allegations as false. However, he resigned from his post<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aslam |first=Mashhud |date=2020-09-02 |title=Customs officers resigning as there is no carrier growth in the service |url=https://customnews.pk/2020/09/02/customs-officers-resigning-as-there-is-no-carrier-growth-in-the-service/ |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=CustomsNews.pk Daily |language=en-US}}</ref> and migrated with his family from Pakistan to Canada. Now he is a truck driver in Canada and expresses his views in the love of Pakistan through his video message on YouTube. Every video contains tips for the development of Pakistan and a hopeful message for the youth.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Web Desk |date=2018-07-16 |title='Dhuwan' fame actor Ashir Azeem is now a 'proud' truck driver in Canada |url=https://arynews.tv/dhuwan-fame-actor-ashir-azeem-is-now-a-proud-truck-driver-in-canada/ |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=ARY NEWS |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
He is married to Bushra Ashir Azeem, has two children and is a dual [[Pakistan]]i-[[Canada|Canadian]] citizen. He is a Christian.
He is married to Bushra Ashir Azeem, has two children and is a dual [[Pakistani]]-[[Canadians|Canadian]] citizen. He is a Roman Catholic Christian.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Junaid|first=Misha|date=2019-03-28|title=A Petition Filed in Punjab Assembly to Bring Back Ashir Azeem with Dignity|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1157260|access-date=2021-10-11|website=HIP|language=en}}</ref>


On 7 July 2017, through his Twitter account, Azeem revealed that he currently drives a 22-wheeler truck in Canada as his main source of income.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/en/dhuwan-fame-actor-ashir-azeem-is-now-a-proud-truck-driver-in-canada/|title=‘Dhuwan’ drama fame actor Ashir Azeem is now a ‘proud truck driver’ in Canada|date=16 July 2018|publisher=}}</ref> He also has a YouTube channel in which he discusses his views about governance, political, and societal issues of Pakistan.<ref name="auto"/>
On 7 July 2017, through his Twitter account, Azeem revealed that he currently drives a 22-wheeler truck in Canada as his main source of income.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://arynews.tv/en/dhuwan-fame-actor-ashir-azeem-is-now-a-proud-truck-driver-in-canada/|title='Dhuwan' drama fame actor Ashir Azeem is now a 'proud truck driver' in Canada|date=16 July 2018|publisher=}}</ref> He also has a [[YouTube]] channel in which he discusses his views about governance, political, and societal issues of Pakistan.<ref name="auto"/>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| 1. || ''[[Maalik (2016 film)|Maalik]]'' || Major Asad || 2016 || director, producer, writer
| 1. || ''[[Maalik (2016 film)|Maalik]]'' || Major Asad || 2016 || director, producer, writer
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| 2. || ''[[Yalghaar]]'' || Maj. Gen. Ahmed || 2017 || Cameo role as an Infantry General.
| 2. || ''[[Yalghaar]]'' || Maj. Gen. Ahmed || 2017 || Cameo role as an infantry general
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb name|6151553}}
*{{IMDb name|6151553}}
* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYEbvKwxoWzJbmmyQYx6U3A


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Latest revision as of 03:33, 18 December 2024

Ashir Azeem Gill
Born1962 (age 62–63)
Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan
NationalityPakistan
EducationInstitute of Business Administration, Karachi
Occupations
Years active1993–1994; 2015–present
EmployerFederal Board of Revenue
SpouseBushra Ashir Azeem
Children2
WebsiteMaalik

Ashir Azeem Gill (Urdu: عاشر عظیم) is a Pakistani-Canadian film and television director, actor, writer and former civil services officer who rose to fame through television series Dhuwan in 1994. He now hosts a political reform based web-series on his YouTube channel.

Early life and career

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Ashir Azeem was born in Quetta in 1962 where he attended early schooling. He attended the Pakistan Air Force College of Aeronautical Engineering from 1981 to 1984.[1] Later, he received a degree in BBA from Institute of Business Administration, Karachi in 1984–1986. In 1988, Ashir joined Central Superior Services of Pakistan through "16th Common". While working there, he wrote a story about the Pakistan Armed Forces. Later, one of his colleagues advised him to create a television serial on his story.[2] The serial titled Dhuwan based on his story was aired on Pakistan Television Corporation (now PTV Home) in 1994. He appeared in the serial as the lead actor and gained public recognition. Dhuwan became popular all over the country and received positive response. Ashir then moved to Canada in 2016. In 2015, he announced his debut film Maalik which he wrote in 1993.[3] The film was directed, written and co-produced by Ashir. It was released on 8 April 2016.[4][5] Ashir also acted in Hassan Rana's film Yalghaar.[6]

Civil Service

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In addition to his media work, Ashir Azeem was a Pakistani civil servant. He served in the civil service Federal Board of Revenue by being assiduous and honest. He worked tirelessly to improve Pakistan's economy and took steps by staying in Pakistan Customs and coordinating with CBR and other departments. During his service at Pakistan Customs, in order for Pakistan's industry to proliferate rapidly, he developed a software based on a system that cleared containers in 4 hours where previously it used to be cleared in 12 days. The project developed by Ashir and his colleagues was on par with developed countries like Australia and the United States. Due to this software, Pakistan Customs Department was moving towards transparency. But corrupted individuals after seeing a loss of their interests suspended Ashir from office by making baseless and false allegations. Here, he set a great example of the country's love and did not hold any press conference, did not resort to any propaganda. He quietly fought for his rights in the court for three years. Three years later, the court acquitted him and ordered to be reinstated in the post and dismissed all the allegations as false. However, he resigned from his post[7] and migrated with his family from Pakistan to Canada. Now he is a truck driver in Canada and expresses his views in the love of Pakistan through his video message on YouTube. Every video contains tips for the development of Pakistan and a hopeful message for the youth.[8]

Personal life

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He is married to Bushra Ashir Azeem, has two children and is a dual Pakistani-Canadian citizen. He is a Roman Catholic Christian.[9]

On 7 July 2017, through his Twitter account, Azeem revealed that he currently drives a 22-wheeler truck in Canada as his main source of income.[10] He also has a YouTube channel in which he discusses his views about governance, political, and societal issues of Pakistan.[10]

Filmography

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No. Film Role Year Notes
1. Maalik Major Asad 2016 director, producer, writer
2. Yalghaar Maj. Gen. Ahmed 2017 Cameo role as an infantry general

Television

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No. Serial Role Year Notes
1. Dhuwan Azhar 1994 writer

References

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  1. ^ "The story behind my film, Maalik – From the horse's mouth". The Express Tribune. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  2. ^ Syeda Zehra (4 March 2016). "INGENUITY, THY NAME IS – Ashir Azeem". Mag The Weekly. Archived from the original on 14 April 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  3. ^ Ally Adnan (13 February 2015). "Pakistani drama is stifling creativity". The Friday Times. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  4. ^ "'Maalik' to hit theatres on April 8". The Express Tribune. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  5. ^ Hasan Ansari (30 October 2015). "Clearing the smoke on 'Maalik'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  6. ^ Ayan Mirza (9 August 2014). "Breaking! Ashir Azeem of 'Dhuwan' returns in Yalgaar". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  7. ^ Aslam, Mashhud (2 September 2020). "Customs officers resigning as there is no carrier growth in the service". CustomsNews.pk Daily. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  8. ^ Web Desk (16 July 2018). "'Dhuwan' fame actor Ashir Azeem is now a 'proud' truck driver in Canada". ARY NEWS. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  9. ^ Junaid, Misha (28 March 2019). "A Petition Filed in Punjab Assembly to Bring Back Ashir Azeem with Dignity". HIP. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  10. ^ a b "'Dhuwan' drama fame actor Ashir Azeem is now a 'proud truck driver' in Canada". 16 July 2018.
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