Tauqeer Nasir
Pakistani actor
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Tauqeer Nasir[3][4] (Punjabi, Urdu: توقیر ناصر) is a Pakistani actor who has mostly worked in television, in Urdu as well in Punjabi.
Born14 September 1957
EducationMaster's degree in Mass Communications, University of the Punjab
OccupationsActor, presenter, former Director General of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (2009 - 2011)[2]
Yearsactive1978 – present
Tauqeer Nasir | |
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| توقیر ناصر | |
| Born | 14 September 1957 |
| Education | Master's degree in Mass Communications, University of the Punjab |
| Occupations | Actor, presenter, former Director General of Pakistan National Council of the Arts (2009 - 2011)[2] |
| Years active | 1978 – present |
| Organization(s) | Pakistan Television Corporation, Pakistan National Council of Arts |
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He has served as Director General of Pakistan National Council of Arts for two years.[5]
Early life and education
Tauqeer Nasir was born in Dera Ghazi Khan.[1] He finished his basic education in the cities of Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh and Multan.[3][2][6] He graduated with a master's degree in Mass Communications from Punjab University, Lahore in 1981.[3][6] Before joining the entertainment industry he had aimed to join the Pakistan Armed Forces.[3]
Career
He started his career in 1978 with Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV).[3]
Awards and recognition
- Pride of Performance[6]
- Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) Award by the Government of Pakistan in 1999.[6][3]
- Nominee: Best Actor Drama Series in The 1st Indus Drama Awards 2005 for Maa Aur Mamta (Mazloom)
- Hilal-i-Muzaffargarh Award in 2019.[2][4]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Parwaaz | – | PTV | Acting debut.[7] |
| 1981 | Dehleez | Nasir | Social drama exploring family and societal dynamics. | |
| Kaanch Ka Pul | Gullu | Long-play Drama 81[8][9] | ||
| Mata-e-Ghuroor | ||||
| 1982 | Sona Chandi | Popa | Hugely popular serial that brought him national recognition. | |
| 1983 | Samundar | Tanveer | ||
| 1983 | Anjany Main | Babar | Long-play Drama 83[9] | |
| 1984 | Khul Ja Sim Sim | – | Long-play Drama 84 | |
| Nasoor | Qaidi Number 9 | Anthology: Andhera Ujala[9] | ||
| 1985 | Raat Gaye | Hameed | Long-play Drama 85[10] | |
| Dard Aur Darmaan | Wazeer | |||
| 1987 | Darya | Sanwal | Drama about the emotional journey of characters living in the Cholistan desert. | |
| 1988 | Zangar | Amir Sheikh | ||
| 1990 | Fishaar | Waleed | A youth-centered drama directed by Ayub Khawar. | |
| Raig Zaar | Imtiaz | Play about complexities of feudalism, power struggles, and human greed. | ||
| 1992 | Phul Pathar | Arshad | Anthology: Qissa Kahani[9] | |
| Saver Da Bhulea | – | Anthology: Ajj Di Kahani[9] | ||
| 1993 | Sifarish | Aftab | Anthology: Raas[9] | |
| Kashkol | Mehmood | Played a morally conflicted character in this acclaimed social drama. | ||
| 1995 | Raiza Raiza | Muneer | [11] | |
| Hamaam Main | Mohsin Adeel | Long-play Kahani Ghar | ||
| 1996 | Ishq Ka Ain | Peer Bakhsh | ||
| Dastak | Qaiser | Long-play | ||
| 1998 | Rahain | Zahoor Bhatti | Played a village elder caught between rural traditions and urban change. | |
| Jeet | Nasir | |||
| Kala Dayra | – | |||
| 1999 | Chandpur Ka Chandoo | Deewan Ferozi | ||
| Kikar Kanday | Shafiq | Punjabi drama directed by Sharafat Ali Naqvi. | ||
| Baal-o-Par | Maulvi Sahib | [9] | ||
| Ghareeb-e-Shehar | Aslam | |||
| 2002 | Landa Bazar | Yawar Kamal | Iconic Punjabi-language role portraying a complex patriarch. | |
| 2004 | Dil Hai Ke Diya Hai | Daniyal | ||
| Aag | Sabir | |||
| Tapdi Chhaan | – | Punjabi drama | ||
| 2005 | Kaun Hai | Khawar | Telefilm | |
| Kuch Bhi Na Kaha | Mohi-ud-din | |||
| 2007 | Koi Tay Hai | Mehmood Nishtar | Apna TV | |
| 2009 | Yaad Piya Ki Aye | Faraz | PTV | |
| 2010 | Jinhain Rastay Main Khabar Hui | – | ||
| 2012 | Thakan | Kaashan Azmat | ARY Digital | Featured as a father struggling with generational change. |
| 2013 | Dil Awaiz | Meer Amraiz | PTV Home | Played a key supporting role in a family-centered serial. |
| 2017 | Namak | Sikandar Hayat | ||
| Khamoshi | Sabir | Hum TV | Portrayed an emotionally layered father figure. | |
| Laal Ishq | Yawar Kamal | A-Plus | Reprised his role from Landa Bazar in this sequel series. | |
| 2018 | Visaal | Shabbeer | ARY Digital | |
| Bisaat e Dil | Malik | Hum TV | ||
| 2020 | Jhooti | Akbar | ARY Digital | |
| Humraaz | Ahmed | Apna TV |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Qayamat ke Baad | Hamid | Punjabi | Played an investigative journalist, the movie was written by Syed Noor. |