Anwar Solangi
Anwar Solangi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anwar Solangi 1944 |
| Died | 3 April 2008 (age 64) |
| Other name | Anwar Solangi |
| Occupations | Actor, producer, director and writer |
| Pride of Performance Award Recipient | |
|---|---|
| Date | 14-08-2010 |
| Country | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
| Presented by | Asif Ali Zardari |
Anwar Solangi (1944–2008) was a Pakistani television and radio performer. He was born in Shahdadpur, in Sindh.
Life
[edit]Solangi became an anchorperson at the Radio Pakistan's Hyderabad station during Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s government but was sacked by the subsequent Ziaul Haq regime.[citation needed] With about 500 plays in both Urdu and Sindhi languages to his credit, Solangi was twice awarded PTV Awards for best actor and best supporting actor.[citation needed]
He also acted in the Urdu film Khwahish, as well as in ten Sindhi-language films.[citation needed] Solangi wrote a book called Wateyoo Veh Gadroo ('Dishes of Poison'), which includes his collection of articles which were published in various newspapers, his poetry, and essays based on his personal life.[citation needed]
Solangi died after a long illness at the Civil Hospital, Karachi on 3 April 2008.[1] He was 64, Anwar was buried at the Sakhi Hassan Graveyard. He was survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.[citation needed]
Awards
[edit]- 2010: Pride of Performance[2]
Noted television plays
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Renowned drama artist Anwar Solangi dies - the Sindh Times". The Sindh Times. 5 April 2008. Archived from the original on 7 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ↑ "Zardari confers civil, military awards on Pak Day". Daily Times. 24 March 2010. Archived from the original on 14 July 2010. Retrieved 16 December 2023. [failed verification]