Abid Kashmiri (Urdu: عابد کاشمیری; 4 May 1950 – 11 October 2024) was a Pakistani film, television and stage actor, known for his career as a comedian.[1][2] He worked in Pakistani Urdu films and dramas as well as working in stage dramas.[3]
Life and career
Kashmirir was born on 4 May 1950 in Lahore, Punjab. He was married and had two sons and two daughters.[4]
He started his acting career as a comedian from the early 1980s.[4]
Death
At the age of 74, Kashmiri died on October 11, 2024, from a heart attack.[5][6][4]
Filmography
- Aahat, 1982
- Bazar-e-Husn, 1988
- Ainak Wala Jin, 1995
- Jeety Hain Shaan Se, 1996
- Kites Grounded
Television
- Samundar
- Suraj Key Sath Sath[7]
- Teesra Kinara
- Apnay Log
- Lahori Gate
- Home Sweet Home
- Samundar (character Gullu Badshah)
- S.H.E
Awards
- 1988 - Nigar Award for Best Comedian - Bazar-e-Husn[6]
References
- ^ Ali Usman (6 July 2010). "Lost in city lights". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Profile of Abid Kashmiri on stage.pk website Retrieved 6 August 2018
- ^ "Archived copy (Profile of Abid Kashmiri)". Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ a b c Ahmed, Shoaib (12 October 2024). "Abid Kashmiri passes away". Dawn. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Ali, Naveen (11 October 2024). "Incredible actor Abid Kashmiri passes away in Lahore". Geo News. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Legendary Pakistani actor Abid Kashmiri passes away at 74". The Express Tribune. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Archived copy of Abid Kashmiri's television dramas". Archived from the original on 14 November 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2018.