Ashir Azeem
| Ashir Azeem | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Ashir Azeem Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan |
| Nationality |
 Pakistan  Canada |
| Education | Institute of Business Administration, Karachi |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 1993–1994; 2015–present |
| Employer | Federal Board of Revenue |
| Religion | Roman Catholic Christian |
| Spouse(s) | Bushra Ashir Azeem |
| Children | 2 |
Ashir Azeem is a Pakistani-Canadian film and television director, actor and writer who rose to fame through television series Dhuwan in 1994.[1]
Early life and career
Ashir Azeem was born in Quetta where he attended early schooling. He has done aeronautical engineering from Pakistan Air Force and has received degree of BBA from Institute of Business Administration, Karachi. In 1988, Ashir joined Central Superior Services of Pakistan. While working in there, he wrote a story about the Pakistan Armed Forces. Later one of is colleagues advised him to create a television serial on his story.[2] The serial titled Dhuwan based on his story was aired on Pakistan Television Corporation (now PTV Home) in 1994. He appeared in the serial as the lead actor and gained public recognition. Dhuwan became popular all over the country and received positive response. Ashir then moved to Canada. In 2015, he announced his debut film Maalik which he wrote in 1993.[3] The film was directed written and co-produced by Ashir and was released on 8 April 2016.[4][5] Ashir will also act in Hassan Rana's upcoming film Yalghaar.[6]
Civil Service
In addition to his media work, Ashir Azeem is a Pakistani civil servant. In 2015, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) ordered that Ashir be investigated for "corrupt practices and misuse of authority in awarding a contract for computerisation of the FBR department to a foreign company."[7] In 2016, the Federal Board of Revenue disciplined Ashir for "inefficiency, misconduct and corruption."[8]
Personal life
He is married with two children and is a dual Pakistani-Canadian citizen. He is a Roman Catholic Christian.
Filmography
| No. | Film | Role | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Maalik | Major Asad | 2016 | director, producer, writer |
| 2. | Yalghaar | Maj. Gen. Ahmed | TBA | upcoming film |
Television
| No. | Serial | Role | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dhuwan | Azhar | 1994 | writer |
References
- ↑ "Pakistnai Christian actor and writer – Ashir Azeem". .christiansinpakistan.com. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ↑ Syeda Zehra (4 March 2016). "INGENUITY, THY NAME IS – Ashir Azeem". Mag The Weekly. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ↑ Ally Adnan (13 February 2015). "Pakistani drama is stifling creativity". The Friday Times. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ↑ "'Maalik' to hit theatres on April 8". The Express Tribune. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ↑ Hasan Ansari (30 October 2015). "Clearing the smoke on 'Maalik'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ↑ Ayan Mirza (9 August 2014). "Breaking! Ashir Azeem of 'Dhuwan' returns in Yalgaar". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ↑ "NAB orders inquiry against three former FBR chairmen". Dawn. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ "Ashir Azeem's promotion withheld for three years; two other customs officers awarded stoppage of increment". PKRevenue.com. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2016.