Asim Bukhari
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Pakistani actor (1944–2026)
Asim Bukhari (Urdu: عاصم بخاری; 29 August 1944 – 12 March 2026) was a Pakistani television and film actor.[1][2]
Bukhari started his acting career with Pakistan Television (PTV) in 1965. While he acted in more than 200 films, a top drama Janjaal Pura, was regarded as one of his most famous works. He also played in another popular drama, Sona Chandi.[3]
Bukhari died in Lahore on 12 March 2026.[3][4] His son, Ajlal Bukhari, confirmed the news on social media.[5]
Television series
| Year | Drama | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Karay Ka Ghar | PTV | ||
| 1966 | Lakhon Main Teen | PTV | ||
| 1970s | Bhola Khanjar | PTV | ||
| 1970s | Ali Baba Chalees Chor | Ali Baba | PTV | |
| 1975 | Shanna-e-Saba | without name | PTV | Aik Mohabbat Sau Afsanay |
| 1975 | Zood-e-Pasheman | without name | PTV | Aik Mohabbat Sau Afsanay |
| 1975 | Daze Kol | Saith | PTV | Aik Mohabbat Sau Afsanay |
| 1980 | Teesra Kinara | Ameer-ud-Din | PTV | |
| 1981 | Zindgi Bandgi | Doctor | PTV | Long-play: Drama 81 |
| 1981 | Darwaza | Sultan's father | PTV | Long-play: Drama 81 |
| 1981 | Dehleez | PTV | ||
| 1982 | Sarab | Doctor | PTV | Long-play: Drama 82 |
| 1982 | Alif Noon | Patient's father | PTV | Episode: Eye Clinic Main |
| 1983 | Sona Chandi | Shamas | PTV | |
| 1983 | Anjanay Main | Samia's father | PTV | Long-play: Drama 83 |
| 1983 | Wadi-e-Purkhar | Professor | PTV | Long-play: Drama 83 |
| 1983 | Pholon Wala Rasta | Mohsin | PTV | Long-play: Drama 83 |
| 1984 | Dukhon Ki Chadar | Chauhdry Niaz | PTV | Long-play: Drama 84 |
| 1984 | Status | Nasir | PTV | Long-play: Drama 84 |
| 1984 | Zindgi | Professor | PTV | Anthology: Andhera Ujala |
| 1984 | Sanpolia | Faizan's father | PTV | Anthology: Andhera Ujala |
| 1984 | Naseeb | Naseer | PTV | Anthology: Andhera Ujala |
| 1984 | Zar Zameen | Afzal Ahmad | PTV | Anthology: Andhera Ujala |
| 1984 | Awaz | Ahsan | PTV | Anthology: Andhera Ujala |
| 1984 | Akaas Bail | Rahim Bakhsh | PTV | Anthology: Andhera Ujala |
| 1984 | Mirza And Sons | Chauhdry Rehmat Ullah | PTV | Long-play: Drama 84 |
| 1984 | Sahil | Malik Manzoor | PTV | |
| 1985 | Tota Kahani | Saeen Rahat | PTV | Long-play: 11th story |
| 1985 | Apnay Log | Kulsoom's father | PTV | Long-play: Drama 85 |
| 1985 | Dasht-e-Tanhai | Farasat Ali | PTV | Long-play: Drama 85 |
| 1985 | Dubai Chalo | Peter | PTV | Long-play: Drama 85 |
| 1986 | Fehmida Ki Kahani Ustani Rahat Ki Zubani | Lawyer | PTV | Long-play: Drama 86 |
| 1986 | In Se Miliay | Danish | PTV | Long-play: Drama 86 |
| 1986 | Khwabon Ka Jungle | Hashmi | PTV | Long-play: Drama 86 |
| 1986 | Lekin | Fazal Hussain | PTV | Long-play: Drama 86 |
| 1986 | Rishtay Aur Rastay | Qasim Baig | PTV | Chinese Collaboration |
| 1986 | Hazaron Raaste | Doctor | PTV | |
| 1987 | Dhund Ke Us Paar | Mateen | PTV | Long-play: Drama 87 |
| 1988 | Sooraj Kay Sath Sath | Sardar Khan | PTV | |
| 1988 | Bakht Nama | Major William | PTV | |
| 1988 | Do Dhari Talwar | Fazal Kareem | PTV | Anthology: Band Gali |
| 1988 | Mama Seemi | Uncle Rehbar | PTV | Anthology: Band Gali |
| 1989 | Hisar | Talib Hussain | PTV | |
| 1989 | Neelay Hath | Noman Siddiqui | PTV | |
| 1990 | Khoji | PTV | ||
| 1991 | Ghar Se Niklay | Bukhari | PTV | |
| 1991 | Ghenti | Sultan Ali | PTV | Long-play |
| 1992 | Haveli | Nasir's father | PTV | |
| 1992 | Rustam Aur Sohrab | Noor Anwar | PTV | Long-play |
| 1992 | Wisal | Qadir | PTV | |
| 1992 | Nashaib | Shaikh Mazhar-ud-Din | PTV | |
| 1993 | Ainak Wala Jin | Bazurg | PTV | |
| 1993 | Khuwahish | Rasheed | PTV | |
| 1994 | Mann Chalay Ka Souda | Chauhdri Nazeer | PTV | Episode: 3 |
| 1994 | Takmeel | Professor | PTV | Long-play: Tele Theater |
| 1994 | Lawrence Of Thalebia | Malik | PTV | Anthology: Qasimi Kahani |
| 1994 | Adam Zad | Master Wan Tang | PTV | Anthology: Hairat Kadah |
| 1994 | Paigham Zubani Aur Hai | Anwaar | PTV | Anthology: Hairat Kadah |
| 1995 | Zard Dopehar | Jawad | PTV | |
| 1995 | Akhri Kirdar | Tariq Naseem Qureshi | PTV | Anthology: Suragh |
| 1995 | Uran | Darwesh Kamal | PTV | PIA series |
| 1996 | Zaroorat | Mirza | PTV | Long-play |
| 1996 | Foul Play | Baig Sahib/Refree | PTV | Long-play |
| 1996 | Apnay Aur Sapnay | Sufi Nazeer | PTV | Long-play |
| 1996 | Mein Ik Darya Ke Paar Utra | Editor | PTV | Long-play |
| 1996 | Lab-e-Sahil | Chief Secretary II | PTV | Long-play |
| 1996 | Ranjish | Sadiq | PTV | |
| 1996 | Janjal Pura | Sheikh Shiraakat | PTV | |
| 1997 | Rehaai | Baba Manni | PTV | Anthology: Sachi Kahanian |
| 1997 | Faimly Front | Malik Iqbal | PTV | Sitcom |
| 1998 | Ghulam Gardish | Nawazish Ali | PTV | |
| 1999 | Dhund | Siddiqui | PTV | Telefilm |
| 1999 | Musafatain | PTV | ||
| 1999 | Ghareeb-e-Shehar | Political leader | PTV | |
| 2000 | Us Paar | Malik/Baba Jani | PTV | Docudrama |
| 2001 | Bila Unwan | Mazhar Ali Khan | PTV | Telefilm |
| 2001 | Kajal Ghar | Hakeem Abdullah | PTV | |
| 2002 | Nazdeek | PTV | Long-play | |
| 2003 | Shampak Shoo | Shair Sultan | PTV | |
| 2003 | Shanakht | Turkey Baba | PTV | |
| 2003 | Dil Ye Kehta Hai | PTV | ||
| 2003 | Babay | Mirza | PTV | Long-play |
| 2004 | Ta Hadd-e-Nigah | Laajpat | PTV | Kashmir based, Long-play |
| 2006 | Malangi | Shah Sahib | PTV | |
| 2009 | Saray Gamay | Maulana Shams-ud-Din | PTV | |
| 2010 | Pal Bhar Main | ATV | ||
| 2011 | Chand Mera Bhi To Hey | Baba Garvi Wala | PTV | |
| 2012 | Bano Bazar | Agha Ji | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2012 | Maya | Noorani | ARY Digital | |
| 2015 | Aik Sitam Aur Sahi | Syed Sabtain Shah | Express Entertainment | |
| 2015 | Be Parwahian | PTV | ||
| 2016 | Akeli Reh Gai Mein | Aaj Entertainment | ||
| 2016 | Mohabbat Behta Darya | Aziz | TV One | |
| 2019 | Tootay Pattay | Agha Ji | PTV | |
| 2019 | Apni Jannat | Sheikh Sahib | Inner Pakistan | Web series |
| 2020 | Ghenti | Doctor | PTV | Kashmir based, Short-play |
| 2022 | Ishq Pagal Karay | Waheed | TV One | |
| 2022 | Qalandar | Baba Ji | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2023 | Sehan | Khairoo Baba | PTV |
Punjabi dramas
| Year | Drama | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Aapay Ranjha Hoi | PTV | ||
| 1992 | Beopari | Master Fazal | PTV | Anthology: Ajj Di Kahani |
| 1992 | Jhalla | Haji Ikhlaq | PTV | Anthology: Ajj Di Kahani |
| 1995 | Treth | PTV | Long-play | |
| 1997 | Hook | Police officer | PTV | |
| 1999 | Laat | PTV | ||
| 2004 | Wadi Eid | Haneef | PTV | Long-play |
| 2006 | Agg Da Darya | Chauhdry Hayat MPA | Apna Channel | |
| 2007 | Makaan Tay Makeen | Baba Jee | PTV | Anthology: Jag Beeti |
| 2007 | Saya | Saleem | PTV | Anthology: Jag Beeti |
| 2007 | Pachhtaway Di Agg | Afzal | PTV | Anthology: Jag Beeti |
| 2007 | Zaat Da Qarz | Master Ameen | PTV | Anthology: Jag Beeti |
| 2007 | Jugnoo | Professor | PTV | Anthology: Jag Beeti |
| 2007 | Oukhay Painday | Peer Jee | PTV |
References
- ↑ "Veteran actor Asim Bukhari passes away at 76 after prolonged illness". The Express Tribune. 12 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ↑ "Senior actor Asim Bukhari passes away". Geo News. 12 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- 1 2 TV, SAMAA. "Veteran actor Asim Bukhari passes away at 82". SAMAA TV. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ↑ Batool, Hadia (12 March 2026). "Veteran actor Asim Bukhari passes away at 76". Minute Mirror. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ↑ Staff, Images (12 March 2026). "Actor Asim Bukhari passes away in Lahore". Images. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
External links
- Asim Bukhari at IMDb