Khaled Anam
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| Born | (1960-05-29) 29 May 1960 (age 64)
Karachi, Pakistan
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| Occupation(s) | Actor Producer Singer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Notable work | Kahi Unkahi Bhaagti Bareera Muqaddas |
Khaled Anam (Urdu: خالد انعم) is a Pakistani actor, producer and singer.[1]
He has acted in various dramas, like Kahi Unkahi, Muqaddas, Bhaagti Bareera.[2][3][4]
As a singer, he's best known for his rendition of Shah Hussain's kalam Peera Ho during the 1990s.[5]
Born and raised in Karachi, he is the youngest of six siblings. His father, originally from Madras, was in the British Army. His mother, originally a teacher who also sang for Radio Pakistan in the 1950s, was a Kashmiri who hailed from Sialkot. His family being inclined to arts, he himself learned to play the guitar and did theatre early on.[6]
He earned his Master's in journalism from the Karachi University and later did theatrical training courses with Grips TheatreinGermany.[1]
His wife Tehmina Khaled is an entertainment journalist and choreographer who’s the daughter of the late actor Latif Charlie, himself the son of comedian Noor Mohammed Charlie.[7]
His sons, Ammar and Komail Anam, are both musicians.[8][9] In addition to being a musician, his son Komail is also an actor, making his acting debut from Hum TV's Chamak Damak.[10][11]
He has been associated with the TV industry since 1982.[12]
After a decade of working in advertising and communications, Anam pursued a career in the media industry, working in operations and content head with local media houses and successfully launched children’s television shows.
He received the Pride of Performance Award in 2018 for his contributions in the media industry and for promoting education through children’s TV shows.[1]
| Year | Drama | Role | Original network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Ehsaas | Nadeem | PTV |
| 1999 | Sila | PTV World | |
| 2011 | Parsa | Gopal | Hum TV |
| Humsafar | Khirad's Father | ||
| 2012 | Kahi Unkahi | Parvez | |
| 2015 | Muqaddas | Jahanzeb | |
| 2016 | Pakeeza | Ahmer | |
| Dekho Chaand Aaya | Asif | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2020 | Dilruba | Junaid's father | Hum TV |
| Pyar Ke Sadqay | Shanzey's father | ||
| Ishqiya | Khalid | ARY Digital | |
| Uraan | Geo Entertainment | ||
| Raja Ki Raji | Sadiq Hussain | ARY Digital | |
| Bulbulay (season 2) | Sidduiqi (Khoobsurat's father) |
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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| 2024 | The Glassworker | Tomas Oliver (voice) | [13] |
