Karachi: Renowned actor Shakeel Ahmed passed away today, he was 85 years old, sources said.
Legendary actor has been hospitalized in a private hospital for a few days. Actor Shakeel has left behind sorrowful a son, daughter and a widow.
The actor got fame after acting in 1970’s play “uncle urfi” written by legendary writer Hasina Moeen. He has shown his mettle of acting in the classic comedy drama “Angan Terha” in the role of Mahboob Ahmed.
Versatile writer, actor, host, comedian and orator Anwar Maqsood had written the classic comedy series “Angan Terha”
A lot of hit dramas are on Shakeel credit which included “Shahzori”, Chand Girhan, Ankahi,
He has also acted in a number of local films as well as the role of First Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaqat Ali Khan along with Christopher Lee in the biographical English film detailing the life of founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Jamil Dehalvi’s Jinnah (1998) And Traffic serial for BBC Channel-4.
He is also known for his philanthropic activities.
His real name was Yousuf Kamal.
Pride of performance
In recognition of his contributions to show business, he was awarded the Pride of Performance in 1992.
Nominee: Best Actor Drama Series in a Supporting Role in The 1st Indus Drama Awards in 2005.
Plays and Drama
Television roles in the following TV dramas:
Naya Raasta (1971), written by the famous Pakistani TV writer Hasina Moin, Shakeel’s first TV play, Honeymoon, Tick Tock Company, Mantorama, Afshan, She jee, Zameen, Doosri Aurat, Aandhi
Bulbulay, Ankahi as (Taimoor Ahmad)
Besides that Gharoor, Tum say mil kar, Saaye, Jab Jab Dil Miley, Shehzori
Happy Eid Mubarak, Chaudhween Ka Chand, Colony 52, Dhoop Mein Sawan, Kothi No 156, Bulbulay
Qutubuddins, Zair, Zabar, Pesh (1974), Naam Dar, Ankahi, Uraan, Ishq Ki Inteha, Ana (1984 TV series) , The Castle: Aik Umeed, Aroosa, Chand Grehan, Uraan, Uncle Urfi (1972), Tapis, Kohar, Parchaiyan, Kaghaz Ke Phool (2009) PTV, Ankahi, Aangan Terha (1989), Koi to Barish, Dil Ko Manana Nahi Aya, Aansoo (Cameo appearance), Umrao Jaan Ada (Cameo appearance), Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (Cameo appearance)
Dil E Muztar, Kankar, Mujhe Khuda Pe Yaqeen Hai, Phir Kab Milo Ge, Tere Baghair, Teri Chah Main, Udaari, Sila
Before dramas he has made his name in Pakistanis movies as well which included following.
Films
He made his debut in the film, Honehar in 1966, Josh-e-intiqaam (1968), Nakhuda (1968), Papi (1968), Zindagi (1968), Dastaan (1969), Insaan aur gadha (1973), Badal aur bijli (1973), Chahat (1973)[3], Jeedar (1981), Traffic Movie – TV Serial (BBC Channel-4 ), Jinnah (1998) as Liaquat Ali Khan, Zeher-e-Ishq (2016)
