Talat Hussain (actor)

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Talat Hussain
طلعت حسین
Born
Talat Hussain Warsi

(1940-09-18)18 September 1940
Delhi, British India
Died26 May 2024(2024-05-26) (aged 83)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Alma materLondon Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
OccupationActor
Years active1964–2024
Children3
AwardsSitara-i-Imtiaz (2021)
Pride of Performance (1982)

Talat Hussain Warsi (18 September 1940 – 26 May 2024) was a Pakistani actor. He was the son of Altaf Hussain Warsi and Shaista Begum, who was one of the pioneering voices of Radio Pakistan, Karachi.[1]

Career[edit]

Talat Hussain worked in several foreign films, television drama serials and long plays, including Channel Four's television serial Traffik and Family Pride. In 2006, Hussain won the Amanda Award for the Best Supporting Role in the Norwegian film Import-export (2005).[1] He also appeared in the Indian film Sautan Ki Beti and made a guest appearance in Jinnah (1998).[1]

Talat Hussain's career was recorded by the author Huma Mir in the book Yeh Hain Talat Hussain. In 2014, tributes were paid to him at an event at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, by many television personalities, including playwright Haseena Moin, veteran TV actor/playwright of Alif Noon (1982) fame; Kamal Ahmed Rizvi; journalist Mazhar Abbas; and veteran TV actor Qazi Wajid.[2]

Personal life[edit]

Hussain was married to Rakhshanda Hussain, a professor of psychology at the University of Karachi. They had three children, two daughters and one son: Tazeen, the eldest daughter, was a television actress before quitting after her wedding, while younger daughter Roohaina, has a few television plays to her credit.[1]

In 2012, he was a faculty member at the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) in Karachi where he taught acting.[1][3]

In February 2012, Talat Hussain revealed that he had caught a skin allergy in 2010, which developed complications due to incorrect treatment by a local cosmetologist. He said "I couldn't even talk properly, let alone walk or sit after the treatment."[3]

Hussain died in Karachi on 26 May 2024, at the age of 83.[4]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Channel Notes Ref
Arjumand PTV
1976 Bandish Shahzad PTV
Des Perdes PTV
Doordesh PTV
1985 Karawaan Tofeeq Ahmed PTV
Eid Ka Jora PTV
Fanooni Latifey PTV
1989 Traffik Drug lord Tariq Butt Channel 4 [1]
1997 Hawain Meer Muhammad PTV
Ik Naye Morr Pe PTV
1993 Kashkol NTM [1]
1976 Parchaiyan PTV [1][3]
Panchwan Mausam PTV
1998 Siah Sufaid PTV
2002 Thori Khushi Thora Gham PTV
Tariq bin Ziad PTV
The Castle: Aik Umeed PTV [5]
Typist (TV series) PTV
Night Constable PTV
Insaan aur Aadmi PTV [1]
Raabta (TV series) PTV
Dard ka Shajar PTV
2005 Riyasat ARY TV
2004 Meharun Nisa Yousuf Indus TV/ Zee TV
2004 Ana Agha Jalal Khan ARY Digital
2000 Aansoo PTV
2011 Dolly Aunty Ka Dream Villa Malik Nazeer Geo TV
2016 Mann Mayal Rehman Hum TV Ifti's father (Dead)
2019 Damsa Sohail ARY Digital Saman's father
2023 Na Tumhain Khabar Na Humien Khabar Mansoor Aan TV

Films[edit]

Stage[edit]

  • Andhera Ujala
  • Raz o Niaz
  • Guriya Ghar
  • Lao Tau Qatalnama Mera
  • Sufaid Khoon
  • Khalid Ki Khala
  • Jo Chalay To Jaan Sey Guzar Gayey

Awards and nominations[edit]

Lux Style Awards[edit]

Source:[10][11]

Ceremony Category Project Result
3rd Lux Style Awards Best Film Actor Laaj Nominated
4th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor (Satellite) Ana
5th Lux Style Awards Yeh Bhi Kisi Ki Bayti Hai Won
Riyasat Nominated
8th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) Kabhi Aye Na Judai Won

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l InpaperMagazine, From (20 October 2012). "Profile: The pause factor". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  2. ^ Drama is reflection of society: Talat Hussain The News International (newspaper), Published 12 April 2017, Retrieved 25 August 2022
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Rafay Mahmood (20 February 2012). "Celebrated TV star waits to light up screens again (Talat Hussain)". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  4. ^ Dawn.com (26 May 2024). "Veteran actor Talat Hussain passes away in Karachi". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  5. ^ The Castle: Aik umeed - Haseena Moin's Masterpiece Daily Times (newspaper), Published 3 July 2016, Retrieved 25 August 2022
  6. ^ a b c d e "Filmography of Talat Hussain". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  7. ^ Talat Hussain stars in Project Ghazi Retrieved 25 August 2022
  8. ^ Humayun, Sheheryar and Saira team up for Pakistan's 'first ever superhero film' The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 14 July 2016, Retrieved 25 August 2022
  9. ^ Pakistan Day: Ali Zafar, Humayun Saeed, Bushra Ansari, others honoured with civil awards The News International (newspaper), Published 23 March 2021, Retrieved 25 August 2022
  10. ^ Winners announced for the 8th Lux Style Awards Archived 30 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ Lux Style Awards for the year 2004 Archived 15 July 2003 at the Wayback Machine

External links[edit]

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