In the memorable and highly popular Pakistan Television drama Aangan Terha, the character of ‘Akbar’ was portrayed by Saleem Nasir. After this, he not only gained nationwide fame but also received a great deal of love and respect. Actor Saleem Nasir passed away on October 19, 1989.
Saleem Nasir was born on November 15, 1944, in the famous city of Nagpur, in undivided India. After the creation of Pakistan, his family migrated to Karachi, where Saleem Nasir completed his education and training. He began his artistic career with the Lahore center of Pakistan Television in a drama called Lamp Post. In Karachi,
He played roles in various television dramas and captured the hearts of viewers with his ability to perform both serious and comedic roles simultaneously. Saleem Nasir worked in several popular dramas of his time, such as Dastak, Nishan-e-Haider, Aakhri Chattan, Ya Naseeb Clinic, Bandish, and Ankahi. However,
It was Anwar Maqsood’s script for Aangan Terha that brought him immense fame. In this drama, Saleem Nasir played the role of Akbar, a character full of femininity, whose comedic dialogues were beloved by viewers. Saleem Nasir was an artist from the era when PTV dramas were of the highest quality and carried important lessons, often cited as examples to this day. From the storylines to production and acting, that was considered the golden era of PTV, and Saleem Nasir brought life to his characters with realism.
The actor also showcased his talent in a few films. Saleem Nasir is laid to rest in the Defense Society Cemetery in Karachi.
