Khaled Anam (Urdu: خالد انعم) is a Pakistani actor, producer and singer.[1]
Khaled Anam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 May 1960 |
| 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]
Early life and career
editFamily background
editBorn 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]
Education
editHe earned his Master's in journalism from the Karachi University and later did theatrical training courses with Grips Theatre in Germany.[1]
Family
editHis wife Tehmina Khaled is an entertainment journalist and choreographer who’s the daughter of the late actor Latif Charlie, himself the son of comedian Noor Mohammed Charlie.[7]
His 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]
Career
editHe has been associated with the TV industry since 1982.[12]
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.
Awards and nominations
editHe received the Pride of Performance Award in 2018 for his contributions in the media industry and for promoting education through children’s TV shows.[1]
Book
edit- Bachon kay Geet [Songs for Children], Oxford University Press, 2014. Illustrated children book containing songs and a hamd.[1]
Selected filmography
editTelevision 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) |
Films
edit| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Glassworker | Tomas Oliver (voice) | [13] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "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.
- ^ "Twitter: Latif Charlie will be missed". Dawn News. 30 July 2011.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Buraq Shabbir (4 March 2019), "Has Pakistani television seen a rise over the years?", The News International. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ Ali, Muhammad Jawad (20 April 2024). "Khaled Anam, Mooroo among others to star in 'The Glassworker' Urdu version". Minute Mirror. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
External links
edit- Khaled Anam at IMDb