Khaled Anam (Urdu: خالد انعم) is a Pakistani actor, producer and singer.[1]
Khaled Anam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 May 1960 Karachi, Pakistan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Producer Singer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Notable work | Kahi Unkahi Bhaagti Bareera Muqaddas |
He has acted in various dramas, like Kahi Unkahi, Muqaddas, Bhaagti Bareera.[2][3][4]
As a singer, he's best known for his rendition of Shah Hussain's kalam Peera Ho during the 1990s.[5]
After a decade of working in advertising and communications, Anam pursued a career in the media industry, working in operations and content head with local media houses and successfully launched children’s television shows. He received the Pride of Performance Award in 2018 for his contributions in the media industry and for promoting education through children’s TV shows.
Early life and career edit
Born and raised in Karachi, he is the youngest of six siblings. His father, originally from Madras, was in the British Army. His mother, originally a teacher who also sang for Radio Pakistan in the 1950s, was a Kashmiri who hailed from Sialkot. His family being inclined to arts, he himself learned to play the guitar and did theatre early on.[6]
He earned his Master's in journalism from the Karachi University.[1]
He has been associated with the TV industry since 1982.[7]
Family edit
Anam's sons, Ammar and Komail Anam, are both musicians.[8][9] In addition to being a musician, his son Komail is also an actor, making his acting debut from Hum TV's Chamak Damak.[10][11]
Book edit
Bachon kay Geet [Songs for Children], Oxford University Press, 2014. Illustrated children book containing songs and a hamd.[1]
Selected filmography edit
Television serials edit
| Year | Drama | Role | Original network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Ehsaas | Nadeem | PTV |
| 1999 | Sila | PTV World | |
| 2011 | Parsa | Gopal | Hum TV |
| Humsafar | Khirad's Father | ||
| 2012 | Kahi Unkahi | Parvez | |
| 2015 | Muqaddas | Jahanzeb | |
| 2016 | Pakeeza | Ahmer | |
| Dekho Chaand Aaya | Asif | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2020 | Dilruba | Junaid's Father | Hum TV |
| Pyar Ke Sadqay | Shanzey's Father | ||
| Ishqiya | Khalid | ARY Digital | |
| Uraan | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Raja Ki Raji | Sadiq Hussain | ARY Digital | |
| Bulbulay (season 2) | Sidduiqi (Khoobsurat's father) |
References edit
- ^ a b c "Profile". Karachi Literature Festival. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Children CDs Launch by Khalid Anam". www.fashioncentral.pk. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- ^ "Copyrights feud: Khaled Anam upset with 'Peera Ho' in Moor". www.dawn.com. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- ^ "Khalid Anum Biography | Tv.com.pk". www.tv.com.pk. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- ^ Hasan Ansari (30 July 2015), "Khaled Anum wants more from ‘Peera Ho’", The Express Tribune. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ Haider, Haider (1 June 2018). "I want to open an acting academy for street children: Khaled Anam". Daily Times. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024.
- ^ Buraq Shabbir (4 March 2019), "Has Pakistani television seen a rise over the years?", The News International. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ "The Anams are here!" (22 June 2014), Dawn News. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ Shahzeb Shaikh (20 July 2014), "The Anams: A boy band like no other", Dawn News. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ Maliha Rehman (14 August 2022). "STARDUST: A PACE OF ONE'S OWN". Dawn. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "The teaser for upcoming drama Wehshi, starring Khushhal Khan as boy-turned-brute Asif, is out". Dawn Images. 16 August 2022.
External links edit
- Khaled Anam at IMDb