ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Famous director and broadcaster Agha Nasir died in Islamabad on Tuesday. His Namaz-e- Janaza would be held in the Federal Capital after Namaz-e-Asr.
Agha Nasir was one of the Pakistan’s legend and one of the oldest directors and had been associated with the Pakistan television for long time.
He was born on 9th February 1937 in Mumbai, India.
He started off as a broadcaster for the Pakistan Radio in 1955, and by the time television came to Pakistan in 1964, he had already made known for himself as a radio writer, broadcaster and producer.
Agha Nasir has directed different Pakistani movies, and has worked with Pakistani stars including Waheed Murad and Talat Iqbal.
Apart from direction, he was also a much admired writer. His cultural pieces were very prominent, and he also used to write poetry.
Agha Nasir also contributed in the design of the logo of PTV. Agha also produced drama serials, such as Girah and Pani Peh Naam.
One of his directions, Taleem-e-Balighan, is considered as the one of the best stage dramas ever to have aired on PTV. He also received President Pride of Performance Award.
Ishaq Dar expresses sorrow over demise of Agha Nasir
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the sad demise of Agha Nasir and also sympathized with the bereaved family.
In a message, the minister lauded services of late Agha Nasir in the field of broadcasting, saying that in his death we have lost a great personality who would be remembered for his long association with PTV and Radio Pakistan.
