Renowned TV and radio compere, columnist, author, and actor Dildar Pervaiz Bhatti was remembered on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Thursday.

Born in Gujranwala on November 30, 1948, Dildar Parvaiz Bhatti, got his early education in Gujranwala. After completing Master’s in English Literature, Bhatti started his career as English lecturer at Government College Sahiwal.

He step-in in his entertainment career from Radio Pakistan in early 70s, where he hosted a program called Sohni Dharti.

His known for his university challenge style TV show ‘Takra’, which made him a household name.

He also wrote daily columns and worked with different newspapers. He also authored books, including Amna Samna, Dildarian and Dilbar Dildar. Dildar Pervaiz compared many live entertainment shows presenting various talented artists of Pakistan.

In 1994, Dildar Pervaiz Bhatti died due to brain haemorrhage in New York City.

Farooq Qaiser was a Pakistani artist, newspaper columnist, TV show director, puppeteer, script writer, and voice actor. He was known as the creator of the fictional puppet character Uncle Sargam introduced in 1976 in children’s television show Kaliyan. 

Born: October 31, 1945, Sialkot

Died: May 14, 2021, Islamabad

Education: National College of Arts, Lahore (NCA) 

Awards: Pride of Performance, Sitara-i-Imtiaz

Known for: Uncle Sargam (Creator)

The 29th death anniversary of legendary TV, Radio anchor, columnist, author and actor Dildar Pervaiz Bhatti was observed on Monday.

People from various walks of life through media platforms paid him glowing tributes for his unforgettable services in the entertainment industry.

Dildar Parvaiz Bhatti was TV and radio composer, who was home to hundreds of hearts in short stories, was unparalleled in his present response.

Dildar Pervez Bhatti also authored books which include ‘Dildaris’, ‘Aamna Saamna’ and ‘Dilbar Dilbar’.