Talat Hussain Daughter, Wiki, Bio, Age, Family, Career, And Education

The Pakistani entertainment industry mourned the demise of veteran actor Talat Hussain, who passed away at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness. He was laid to rest at DHA Phase 8 graveyard in Karachi on Sunday. His funeral prayers were offered at Ayesha Mosque, Khayaban-e-Ittehad, which was attended by many artistes, relatives, fans and a large number of people from the Pakistani showbiz industry.

Legacy of Excellence

Talat Hussain leaves behind a rich legacy in the fields of television, film and stage acting. He is survived by his widow, two daughters and a son. His daughter, actress Tazeen Hussain, confirmed his death on Sunday.

Hussain’s career spanned several decades and he was known for his versatile acting across various mediums. He appeared in several notable films, including the Indian film “Sautan Ki Beti” and the Norwegian film “Import-Export”. Some of his most famous films were “Chirag Jalta Raha”, “Gumnaam”, “Insaan Aur Aadmi”, “Jinnah – The Movie”, “Laaj” and “Qurbani”.

Television icon

Talat Hussain was a popular figure in the field of television, known for his roles in popular dramas. Some of his most famous dramas include “Aansoo”, “Arjumand”, “Bandish PTV”, “Des Pardes”, “Eid Ka Jodaa”, “Funooni Latife”, “Hawaiyan”, “Ik Naye Mor Pe”, “Kashkol”, “Parchiyan”, “Tariq Bin Ziyad”, “The Castle – Ek Umeed”, “Traffic” on Channel Four and “Typist”.

Recognition and awards

Talat Hussain received many awards during his illustrious career. He was awarded the Pride of Performance Award in 1982, the Amanda Award for Best Supporting Role for “Import Express” in 2006, and the National Film Award for Best Actor in “Gumnaam” in 1985.

Early life and career

Born in Delhi, India, Talat Hussain’s family moved to Pakistan in 1947. He married Rakhshanda, who is a professor at Karachi University, in 1972. His journey in the entertainment industry began with his first television drama, “Arjumand”. To hone his skills, Hussain moved to England to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Contribution to religious narratives

Apart from acting, Talat Hussain also made significant contributions to religious narration. In the early 1970s, he recited the entire Holy Quran in Urdu, which was commercially produced on audiotapes and CDs. He also lent his voice to the character of Jesus in the Urdu dubbed version of the famous film “Jesus”.

Educational contributions

Hussain was very dedicated to arts and education. He worked with the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) in Karachi and contributed to the training and development of future generations of actors and artists.

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