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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 director Sohail Rana used to do a weekly music show Saaray Dost Hamaray from Pakistan Television’s (PTV’s) Karachi centre. The kids who participated in the show addressed Sohail Rana as ‘uncle’, and used to sway sideways while singing. When Kaliyaan debuted in 1976, Uncle Sargam made sure the puppets performed in the same manner as the kids in the music show, and sang, ‘Aao mil ke gayein, aayen baayen shaayen, sur ka tiah paancha kar ke waapas ghar ko jayein’ [Come let us si ....
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 completing graduation from the National College of Arts in Lahore. Children’s show Kaliyan, Sargam Sargam and Daak Time are popular TV shows of the late artist. ....
Not just a performer : PM Imran Khan saddened over Farooq Qaiser s 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 puppeteer s 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 one of the pioneers of puppetry and art in Pakistan, died of cardiac arrest in Islamabad at the age of 76 today. ....