Nisar Qadri (1940/1941 – 24 December 2023) was a Pakistani radio, stage, and television actor. He was honoured with the Pride of Performance Award in 2016.
Nisar Qadri | |
|---|---|
| نثار قادری | |
| Born | 1940/1941 |
| Died | (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1966–2023 |
| Television | PTV |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award (2016) |
Life and career edit
Qadri started his career in 1966 at Radio Pakistan, Rawalpindi. Later, he starred in numerous TV dramas, movies, and radio plays. In the TV play "Aik Haqeeqat Aik Afsana", his catchy phrase "Machis hogi aap ke paas?" (Would you have a matchbox?) went viral among the viewers.[1][2][3][4][5]
Qadri suffered from facial palsy during the mid-2010s and was absent from the screen during this time.[1] He died on 24 December 2023, at the age of 82.[6]
Filmography edit
Television edit
- Aik Haqeeqat Aik Afsana
- Samundar (1983)
- Karawaan (1985)
- Bahadur Ali
- Nijaat (1993)
- Angar Wadi (1994)
- Aadhi Dhoop
- Pooray Chand Ki Raat (2004)
- Aatish
- Khuwahish (1993) most popular role (Shukiya)
Film edit
- Khamosh Pani (2003)
- Hum Ek Hain (2004)
Awards edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pride of Performance Award | Arts | Won | [1][7][8] |
References edit
- ^ a b c Yasin, Aamir (3 March 2016). "In the past, dramas would have a lesson, says veteran actor Nisar Qadri". Dawn.
- ^ "Tributes paid to renowned actor". Dawn. 19 March 2016.
- ^ "PNCA pays tribute to Nisar Qadri". Pakistan Today. 26 January 2012.
- ^ "Centre stage: Rekindling the flame of yesteryears". The Express Tribune. 14 August 2015.
- ^ Kunjahi, Amin (10 August 2020). "زندگی کے پُر فریب رنگ". Daily Jang (in Urdu).
- ^ "Renowned actor Nisar Qadri passes away aged 82". Samaa. 24 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Award for excellence: Over 150 people to be conferred civil awards". The Express Tribune. 14 August 2015.
- ^ "فلم ضرار میں نثار قادری بھی شامل". Daily Jang (in Urdu). 21 March 2017.
External links edit
- Nisar Qadri on IMDb