Firdous Jamal
Firdous Jamal | |
|---|---|
| فردوس جمال | |
| Born | 9 June 1954 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable work | Waris, Sayeeban Sheeshay ka, Man chale ka sauda, Mehboob, Pagal Ahmeq Bewakoof, Saahil, Piyari, Dhoop Deewar, Ruswaiyan[2] |
| Family | Hamza Firdous (son) Bilawal Firdous (son) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1986[2] |
Firdous Jamal (Urdu: فردوس جمال) is a Pakistani television, theatre, stage and film actor.
Career[edit]
Beginning his career with a Hindko drama serial called Badnami Dey Toway in the mid-1970s, he has acted in at least 300 TV plays, 150 stage plays, 200 radio plays and 50 films, with his work consisting of all the languages of Pakistan.[1][2][3][4]
Personal life[edit]
Family[edit]
His son Hamza Firdous is an actor,[5] an "award winning web drama producer and actor in Ireland"[6] who has had roles in dramas like O Rangreza or Ghughi, while another son, Bilawal Firdous, whose professional name is Bazil Firdous, is a model and aspiring actor, with whom he opened his own production house, Firdous Jamal Films.[7]
Health issues[edit]
He was diagnosed with colon cancer in December 2022[8][9] and currnetly going through remission.
Selected filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Film Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Muftbar | |
| 1984 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | |
| Doorian | ||
| 1985 | Direct Hawaldar | |
| 1987 | Silsila | |
| 1993 | Chandi | |
| 2016 | Revenge of the Worthless | Maulana Sufi Mohummed |
| Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal | Rasheed |
Television serials[edit]
| Year | Drama Title | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Waris[10][2] | PTV | Anwar |
| 1982 | Dhoop Dewar | Salman | |
| 1985 | Andhera Ujala | Arif | |
| 1986 | Hazaron Raaste | Adil Murad | |
| 1989 | Kiran | ||
| 1992 | Mann Chalay Ka Sauda | Muhammad Hussain Postman | |
| 1993 | Khuwahish | Anwar | |
| 1995 | Red Card | STN | |
| 2000 | Anna | PTV | |
| 2002 | Landa Bazar | PTV Home | Hayat |
| Nigah | |||
| 2006 | Kaanch Ke Jugnu | ATV | |
| 2007 | Sill | ||
| 2011 | Pani Jaisa Piyar | Hum TV | Adarsh's father |
| 2012 | Khalida Ki Walida | PTV Home | |
| Koi Meray Dil Sey Pouchay | |||
| 2013 | Dheeray Say | A-Plus TV | |
| Kamal-e-Sabt | |||
| Pyarey Afzal | ARY Digital | Maulvi Subhanullah | |
| 2016 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat[10] | Geo TV | Amjad Raza |
| Mera Yaar Miladay | ARY Digital | ||
| 2017 | Gustakh Ishq | Urdu 1 | |
| 2018 | Visaal | ARY Digital | |
| Romeo Weds Heer | Geo TV | ||
| Ishq Na Kariyo Koi | Express TV | ||
| 2019 | Hania | ARY Digital | Fareed |
| Gul-o-Gulzar | Iqbal | ||
| Zid | Express TV | ||
| Rani Nokrani | |||
| Wafa Lazim To Nahi | TV One | Shaukat (Sarah and Mani's father) | |
| 2019–2020 | Janbaaz | Express TV |
Awards[edit]
- Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1986.[2]
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Lux Style Awards[11] | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Woh Tees Din | Nominated |
| 14th Lux Style Awards[12] | Best TV Actor | Pyarey Afzal |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Tahir, Athar (2007). Frontier facets: Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province. p. 144.
- ^ a b c d e "Legendary Pakistani TV Actor-Firdous Jamal". Pakistan 360 degrees website. 2 December 2012. Archived from the original on 18 November 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ Ahmad, Bisma (13 March 2015). "Old but not forgotten: Top 10 Pakistani dramas to re-watch now". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ Lodhi, Adnan (13 August 2015). "Sad but true: Roohi Bano's lonely 55th birthday". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "In conversation with Hamza Firdous".
- ^ "HIP Exclusive: Hamza Firdous reveals all about himself!". 5 March 2017.
- ^ "Firdous Jamal opens up his own production house". 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Firdous Jamal diagnosed with cancer".
- ^ "Firdous Jamal gives update on his health". 31 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Profile of Firdaus Jamal". Vidpk.com website. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ "LUX Style Awards for the year 2004". 14 October 2003.
- ^ 14th Lux Style Awards 2015ebuzztoday.com Archived 7 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine
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