Jamshed Ansari () (31 December 1942 in Saharanpur – 24 August 2005 in Karachi) was a Pakistani film, television and radio actor.
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.
Early life and education 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.
In his early adulthood, he moved to London, where he completed television production courses, worked in stage shows and with the BBC, returning to Pakistan in 1968, and launching his acting career the same year.
Career Radio Ansari is remembered for his role as Safdar in Radio Pakistan's longest running programme, Hamid Mian Kay Haan (At Hamid Mian's house).
Television Ansari made his debut in 1968 with the drama Jharokay.
His first drama from PTV's Karachi Centre was Agha Nasir's ("The horse eats grass").
He worked in more than 200 TV plays including some popular dramas such as Uncle Urfi, Ankahi, Tanhaiyaan, etc.
Death Ansari died of a brain tumour on 24 August 2005. His funeral prayers were held at Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, followed by burial at Khurshidpura Graveyard in Hub, Balochistan.
Awards He was awarded 55 national and 2 international awards.
Selected filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 1970 Saughat 1977 Aj Diyan Kurrian Punjabi 1977 Begum Jaan Urdu 1979 Pakeeza
Television 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 List of Pakistani male actors
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