Anwar Iqbal

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Muhammad Anwar iqbal
Born(1949-12-25)December 25, 1949
Karachi, Pakistan
DiedJuly 1, 2021(2021-07-01) (aged 71)
Alma materUniversity of Karachi
OccupationActor, director, producer
Years active1979–2021
Known forHammal o Mahganj, Shama
Akhri Chattan, Babur
Spouse(s)Anika Anwar
ChildrenZabad Anwar, Dreen Anwar, Mahrang Anwar, Ayesha Anwar
Parent(s)Haji Muhammad Iqbal Baloch

Anwar Iqbal Baloch (Urdu: انور اقبال) (December 25, 1949 – July 1, 2021[1]) was a Pakistani television actor and director,[2][3] who achieved fame with the hit Pakistani drama series "Shama." Afterwards he went to star in "Akhri Chattan" (آخری چٹان)[4] by Naseem Hijazi in the early 1980s. He was credited with the production of the first Balochi feature film, Hammal o Mahganj in Pakistan.[2]

Early Life[]

Iqbal is the son of a well-known politician from Balochistan, Mr. , who played prominent role in the independence of Pakistan as well as in highlighting the importance of "Gawadar" port to the Pakistani government.[5] He graduated with Masters degree from University of Karachi and subsequently started pursuing his career in acting and theatre.

Career[]

He began his career in 1976 with the production of "Hammal o Mahganj" which he also acted in. He then went on to produce the Sindhi drama "Dosten jo Piar" three years later. Despite working in plenty of series, his actual breakthrough was with the popular family drama series Shama, which became an immediate success and household name throughout the nation in the late 1970s and early 1980s and is still loved by many even now. He cited his initial success on the silver screen as a result of encouragement by the famous Pakistani writer Fatima Surayya Bajia and veteran director and producer .[6] He rapidly emerged as a prominent actor with his memorable role in Shama as "Nana ki Jan Qamru (The beloved grandson of Qamar)". His debut as a director began with the Drama "Ishq Pecha" in 1984. Since then, he has acted in countless Urdu and Sindhi dramas and directed a few. He was also a popular teacher, teaching at a private school and working with a private TV channel.

He was particularly noted for his historical roles, by not only the public but also veteran PTV director Agha Nasir for his impressive portrayal of "Shiwani Khan (Muhammad Shaybani" in the PTV Series "Babur" (life story of the first Mogul emperor Babur).[7]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Television[]

Year Title Role Language Notes
1976 Shama Urdu
1979 Dosten Jo Pyaar Sindhi
1984 Ishq Pecha Urdu
1985 Akhri Chattan[4] Urdu
1992 Shehzada Urdu
1994 Aitraaf Urdu
1997 Babar Shiwani Khan Urdu
Malka e Alam Urdu
Pul Siraat "Farrukh" Urdu
2012 Aks Urdu
2013 Mere Harjai Urdu
Adhoori Aurat Urdu
Meri Maa Sultan Urdu
2014 Bashar Momin Bakhtiyar Urdu
Sultanat-e-Dil Urdu
2015 Anaya Tumhari Hui Ejaz Ahmed Urdu
Sada Sukhi Raho Urdu
Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai Urdu
2016 Jhoot Farooq Urdu
Thora Sa Aasman Masood Urdu
Rishta Anjana Se Urdu
2017 Dil-e-Jaanam Azeem Urdu
Ek Hi Bhool Waqar Urdu
Shaadi Mubarak Ho Urdu
Hina Ki Khushboo Samad Urdu
Mera Haq Zaheer Urdu
2018 Silsilay Urdu
2020 Mohabbat Khel Tamasha Akbar Khan Urdu


References[]

  1. ^ "Famed TV star Anwar Iqbal dies". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved Jul 3, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "A new lease of life for Balochi cinema?". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved Jul 3, 2021.
  3. ^ "Anwar Iqbal". IMDb. Retrieved Jul 3, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Akhri Chattan / آخری چٹان". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved Jul 3, 2021.
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-03-23. Retrieved 2017-03-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ "Tribute paid to producer Qasim Jalali". DAWN.COM. Jun 19, 2011. Retrieved Jul 3, 2021.
  7. ^ "- YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved Jul 3, 2021.


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