Azeem Sarwar was a Pakistani broadcaster, sports producer, columnist, and dramatist. He was the creator of Radio Pakistan's programs like Subh-e-Pakistan, Jaidi Ke Mehman, and Aalmi Sports Roundup. [1]
Azeem Sarwar | |
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| Born | 1 January 1943 |
| Died | 12 September 2021 |
| Resting place | Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, sports producer and columnist |
| Years active | 1958 – 2002 |
| Career | |
| Show | Aalami Sports Round-Up |
| Station | Radio Pakistan |
| Show | Subh-e-Pakistan |
Early life
editSarwar was born in Quetta, British India, in 1943. His family was originally from Sialkot. When he was 4, he lost his father who was an army contractor.[2]
Career
editSarwar was only 16 years old when he joined Radio Pakistan, Quetta, as an announcer on 4 April 1958. During his career spanning over 44 years, he conceived, anchored, and produced several radio shows such as Aalami Sports Round-Up, Awaz Khazana, Rang Hi Rang Jaidi Ke Sung, Jaidi Ke Mehman, and Subh-e-Pakistan. In 1974, he produced a live broadcast of the second Islamic Summit Conference held in Lahore. He is also credited to have scouted, trained, and groomed several youngsters who later became success stories in the media industry.[citation needed]
As a sports journalist, Sarwar covered Pakistan Cricket Team's tour to England (1987), Australia (1988-89), and South Africa (1998). He also participated as an Urdu commentator in Men's Hockey World Cup (1986) in England, Cricket World Cup in Australia, and FIFA World Cup (1990) in Italy.[citation needed]
As a dramatist, he wrote and performed several plays for Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television. One of his plays, "Khabar Azaad Hai" was named the best play of Radio Pakistan Karachi's 1969 Drama Festival. Since 1969, he had also been penning columns in the Urdu daily Jang.[citation needed]
At the age of 60, he took retirement from his position as Deputy Controller at Radio Pakistan on 2 August 2002. In the later years of his life, he managed to record Abul A'la Maududi's Quranic commentary Tafhim-ul-Quran and some other Islamic books in his voice.[3][4][2][5]
Death
editSarwar died on 12 September 2021 in Karachi at the age of 79.[4][6][7][8][9]
References
edit- ^ Renowned broadcaster Azeem Sarwar passes away, Radio Pakistan.
- ^ a b "براڈ کاسٹنگ کی دنیا کا ستارہ عظیم سرور". Akhbar-e-Jehan Weekly (in Urdu). 4 October 2021.
- ^ Sports broadcaster Azeem Sarwar passes away,The news international
- ^ a b Qadir Qureshi, Abdul (13 September 2021). "Pakistans most distinct voice of Azeem Sarwar is no more". Karachi Observer.
- ^ Arif, Arif ul Haq (19 September 2021). "عظیم سرور ، آواز کی دنیا کا مقبول نام". Jasarat (in Urdu).
- ^ "Famous broadcaster and columnist Azeem Sarwar has passed away, family sources said". IG News. 12 September 2021.
- ^ "معروف ریڈیو براڈ کاسٹر عظیم سرور انتقال کرگئے". Daily Pakistan. 12 September 2021.
- ^ "ریڈیو کی معروف شخصیت عظیم سرور چل بسے". BOL News. 12 September 2021.
- ^ "Renowned broadcaster Azeem Sarwar passes away". Journalism Pakistan. 13 September 2021.
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