Shakeel, born as Yousuf Kamal (born 29 May 1943, Bhopal), is a Pakistani television actor best known for his roles in Uncle Urfi and Mehboob Ahmed in Aangan Terha. He has also acted in a number of local films as well as an English film, Jinnah and Traffic Serial for BBC Channel-4. He is also known for his philanthropic activities.
Background
Shakeel and his family migrated to Karachi, Pakistan in 1952.[1] He was born as Yusuf Kamal in Bhopal, British India.[3]
He received his primary education from an English medium school in prepartition India and a French missionary school in India.[2]
Career
Films
He made his debut in the film, Honehar in 1966.[2]
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Josh-e-intiqaam (1968)
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Nakhuda (1968)
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Papi (1968)
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Zindigi (1968)
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Dastaan (1969)
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Insaan aur gadha (1973)[4]
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Badal aur bijli (1973)[4]
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Chahat (1973)[4]
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Traffic Movie – TV Serial (BBC Channel-4 )[4]
. wapsi (in 2006-07)
Television
Television roles:[6]
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Honeymoon
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Tick Tick Company
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Mantorama[4]
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Afshan[4]
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She jee[4]
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Zameen[4]
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Doosri Aurat[4]
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Aandhi[4]
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Tum say mil kar[4]
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Saaye[4]
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Jab Jab Dil Miley[4]
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Chaudhwee ka Chand[4]
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Colony 52[4]
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Dhoop Mein Sawan[4]
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Kothi No 156[4]
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Qutubuddins[4]
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Zer Zabar Pesh[4]
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Naam Dar[4]
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Ankahi[4]
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Uraan
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Anaa
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The Castle: Aik Umeed
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Uroosa[4]
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Chand Grahan
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Uraan[4]
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Tapish.
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Parchaiyan.
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Ankahi
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Koi to Barish
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Dil Ko Manana Nahi Aya
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Aansoo (Cameo)
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Umrao Jaan Ada (Cameo)
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Meri Zaat zara e benishan (Cameo)
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Mujhe Khuda Pe Yakeen Hai
Awards
In recognition of his contribution to show business, he was awarded the Pride of Performance in 1992.[2]