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Google remembers late legendary puppeteer on his 78th birthday falls on October 31

Farooq Qaiser with his alter ego Uncle Sargam | Guddu Film Archive Pakistan Television has produced countless gems over a period of time but not all of them were timeless. Characters such as Uncle Jedi, Qabacha and Hasnat Bhai inspired a generation but ultimately faded away with the passage of time. But one character never faded from memory — Uncle Sargam, created by the legendary Farooq Qaiser, became a household name the moment the character debuted in 1976. Those were the days when music d...

Daily Times May 21, 2021 It takes patience, practice and persistence to create a fictional character, add life to it, and elevate its status to that of a national figure. Farooq Qaiser was able to achieve all this and more during his lifetime. A creative genius by birth – and a passionate learner – Farooq Qaiser advanced the thoughts of the youth as well as the intellectual capacity of adults through his well-scripted puppet shows. Indeed, his television show, Kaliyan, was a novel concept w...

He leaves behind a son and two daughters. He was born on Oct 31, 1945 in Lahore and began his career as an artist after completing graduation from National College of Arts in Lahore. He also obtained a Master’s in Graphic Arts from Romania (1976) and another postgraduate degree in Mass Communication from the University of Southern California, the US, (1999). He was a columnist, director, puppeteer, scriptwriter and a voice-over artist. He also wrote several humorous books and provided educa...

Goodbye, Uncle Sargam May 16, 2021 Those who grew up in the 1970s and even the 80s can’t possibly forget the puppet show Kaliyan and its main characters such as Uncle Sargam and Maasi Museebatey. They kept in thrall children and adults alike and provided much needed comic relief in the dark years of General Ziaul Haq. Kaliyan’s creator Farooq Qaiser passed away on May 14, 2021, in Islamabad, leaving his admirers and family friends devastated. Qaiser was 75 years old and had been sufferin...

Daily Times Family confirm death of Farooq Qaiser in Islamabad   Farooq Qaiser, the man behind the legendary Uncle Sargam character and one of the pioneers of puppetry and art in Pakistan, has passed away in Islamabad on Friday night, his family confirmed. The TV icon died of a cardiac arrest in Islamabad. Uncle Sargam, who was a household name for children, women and even for some seniors of the 80s and 90s, was born on October 31, 1945 in Lahore. He began his career as an artist after comple...

Not just a performer: PM Imran Khan saddened over Farooq Qaisers death By PM Imran Khan says Qaiser would constantly raise awareness about social injustices and issues. The premier sends his condolences and prayers to the legendary puppeteers family. Qaiser died of cardiac arrest in Islamabad at the age of 76 today. Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Pakistani TV icon Farooq Qaiser — popularly known as Uncle Sargam. Qaiser, who is regarded as on...