Well-known broadcaster, Urdu poet, theatre and film actor Aslam Farshoribreathed his last in Hyderabad on January 9. He was 74.
He was famous as nazim of mushairas in Hyderabad. His career spanned decades and left an indelible mark on radio, television, theatre and literature.
Born on July 8, 1951, Farshori started his career when he was in his teens as a casual announcer at All India Radio. He graduated from AnwarulUloom College where he was also elected president of Student Union for three years. He did MA from Osmania University.
He was active in the Telangana agitation of 1969. He co-founded the Zinda Dilan-e-Hyderabad, world’s first humour society. He also served as the secretary for the Fine Arts Academy, Hyderabad’s famous cultural society.
He became popular as an anchor on radio and television. While working as a producer at All India Radio, he acted as Lala Bhai in the popular daily iconic show ‘ChhotiChhotiBaatein.’
He directed, produced and acted in many plays. He later became the Programme Executive at All India Radio.
Farshori was one of the founders and head of ETV Urdu, the first exclusive Urdu television channel launched in 2001.
In 2017, he received Telangana State Literary award at the hands of then Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. The state government in 2020 released a stamp in honour of Farshori’s service and dedication to the state, Urdu language and media.
The namaz-e-janaaza was performed at Suncity Masjid and burial took place at Dargah-e-Yusufain, Nampally.
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