Ismail Tara
Ismail Tara (Urdu: اسماعیل تارا; 16 November 1949 – 24 November 2022) was a Pakistani actor and comedian.[1] He worked in stage plays, television and Lollywood films. He was a five time Nigar Awards winner for the best comedian in Haathi Mere Saathi (1993), Aakhri Mujra (1994), Munda Bigra Jaye (1995), Chief Sahib (1996) and Deewarein (1998). He was well known for his best work in Fifty Fifty, which aired on PTV in the 1980s.[2]
Ismail Tara | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ismail Tara 16 November 1949 |
| Died | 24 November 2022 (aged 73) Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Known for | Fifty Fifty (TV comedy show) |
| Awards | 5 Nigar Awards |
Career
Ismail Tara worked in the film and television industry from 1964 until his death, as well as in stage plays and TV dramas. He ended up writing some scripts of the popular TV show Fifty Fifty along with fellow TV comedian Majid Jehangir, when the original scriptwriter Anwar Maqsood had a fall-out with the show's cast in 1981.[3]
Personal life and death
Tara had to perform a comedy theater the same day his 8 year’s old son died. After his performance, he told the audience about his son’s death.[4]
Tara died due to kidney failure in Karachi on 24 November 2022, at the age of 73.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Haathi Mere Saathi | |
| 1994 | Aakhri Mujra | |
| 1995 | Munda Bigra Jaye | |
| 1996 | Chief Sahib | |
| 1997 | Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin | |
| Jan Jan Pakistan | ||
| Raju | ||
| 1998 | Deewarein | |
| Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa | ||
| 1999 | Mujhe Jeene Do | |
| 2000 | Mujhe Chand Chahiye | |
| 2002 | Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa | |
| 2008 | Khulay Aasman Ke Neechay | |
| 2013 | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Malick Khalid |
| 2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | |
| Halla Gulla | ||
| 2016 | Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka | |
| 2018 | Jackpot | Mr.China |
| The Donkey King | Pehalwan Chacha | |
| 2019 | Ready Steady No |
Television
- Fifty Fifty - 1980s[3]
- Gharama - 1987
- Rubber Band - 2005
- Mamoo -2007
- Choki number 420 - 2008
- Yeh Zindagi Hai - 2008
- Nadaaniyan
- One Way Ticket - 2012
- Pak Villa - 2012
- Dheeli Colony - 2012
- Orangi Ki Anwari 2013
- Bulbulay
- Jinn Ki Aayegi Baraat 2018
- Mirchiyaan 2018
- Namak Paray 2018
- Barfi Laddu 2019
- Bhai Bhai 2019
- Woh Pagal Si 2022
Stage plays
- Soney Ki Chirya (Punjabi)
- Mehndi Lagi Mere Hath (Punjabi)
- Wah Wah Moin Akhtar (Urdu)
- Tere Nakhre Hazar (Punjabi)
Cartoon
- Donkey Raja Chacha character on Geo TV
Awards and nominations
- Nigar Awards: Winner for best comedian for Haathi Mere Saathi in 1993
- Nigar Awards: Winner for best comedian for Aakhri Mujran 1994
- Nigar Awards: Winner for best comedian for Munda Bigra Jaye in 1995
- Nigar Awards: Winner for best comedian for Chief Sahib in 1996
- Nigar Awards: Winner for best comedian for Deewarein in 1998
- The first Indus Drama Awards: Nominated for Best Actor Sitcom in a Leading Role and received Award for TV Comedy Series Fifty Fifty (1980s)
- The 1st Indus Drama Awards: Nominated for Best Actor Sitcom in a Leading Role and received Award for TV Comedy Series Fifty Fifty (1980s)
References
- ^ "Biography of Ismail Tara". tv.com.pk website. from the original on 3 April 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- ^ "Majid Jehangir-Ismail Tara: damp squib". Dawn (newspaper). 20 March 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Death of a comic genius (Ismail Tara and Majid Jehangir took over the writing duties of 'Fifty-Fifty' TV show from Anwar Maqsood)". Dawn (newspaper). 23 April 2011. from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- ^ "Ismail Tara: A famed comedian who did theater despite son's death". ARY News. 26 November 2022.
- ^ "Pakistani actor Ismail Tara passes away in Karachi". Daily Pakistan. 24 November 2022.
External links
- Ismail Tara at IMDb