Uncle Urfi
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Written by Hasina Moin and directed by Mohsin Ali
and Shirin Vaqar Azim, Uncle Urfi was a Pakistan Television Corporation
serial drama of early seventies. It was aired in 1972 and had such a powerful appeal that it turned into an instant smasher. It twenty-six 30-minute episodes used to be telecasted once weekly. The lead role was played by Shakeel
as Uncle Urfi — a Pakistani expatriate in Canada who returns to Pakistan — and the character of Bina, the heroine, was performed by Shahla Ahmad. The supporting character of Hasnat, played by late Jamshed Ansari
, with his penknife, soon was the talk of the town and echoes of which could be heard even today. In fact, the whole serial was supported by a strong talented cast. All in all, the resplendent acting, powerful script and masterly skilled direction helped accomplishing one the most celebrated productions of PTV
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Mohsin Ali
Mohsin Ali Is a Pakistani track and field athlete. He won a gold medal in the 110 metre hurdles event of the 11th South Asian Federation Games in Dhaka in February 2010.- References :...
and Shirin Vaqar Azim, Uncle Urfi was a Pakistan Television Corporation
Pakistan Television Corporation
The Pakistan Television Corporation is Pakistan's national television broadcaster. The first live transmission of PTV began on November 26, 1964, in Lahore...
serial drama of early seventies. It was aired in 1972 and had such a powerful appeal that it turned into an instant smasher. It twenty-six 30-minute episodes used to be telecasted once weekly. The lead role was played by Shakeel
Shakeel
Shakeel, born Yusuff Kamal , is a Pakistani television actor best known for his roles in Uncle Urfi and Mehboob Ahmed in Aangan Terha. He has also acted in a number of local films as well as an English film, Butterflies are Free...
as Uncle Urfi — a Pakistani expatriate in Canada who returns to Pakistan — and the character of Bina, the heroine, was performed by Shahla Ahmad. The supporting character of Hasnat, played by late Jamshed Ansari
Jamshed Ansari
Jamsheed Ansari was a Pakistani film, television and radio actor.-Death:Ansari died of a brain tumour on August 24, 2005. Prayers were held at Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi followed by burial at Khurshidpura Graveyard in Hub, Balochistan.-External links:...
, with his penknife, soon was the talk of the town and echoes of which could be heard even today. In fact, the whole serial was supported by a strong talented cast. All in all, the resplendent acting, powerful script and masterly skilled direction helped accomplishing one the most celebrated productions of PTV
Pakistan Television Corporation
The Pakistan Television Corporation is Pakistan's national television broadcaster. The first live transmission of PTV began on November 26, 1964, in Lahore...
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