Renowned Pakistani actor and drama producer Manzoor Qureshi has announced his retirement from the showbiz industry, leaving fans and colleagues stunned. With a career spanning over six decades, Qureshi has been a household name in Pakistan, known for his impressive work in radio, television, and film.
His contributions to the industry have been immense, and his sudden retirement has raised questions about the reasons behind his decision. Qureshi’s announcement has sparked an outpouring of tributes and farewell messages from fans and colleagues alike.
Manzoor Qureshi has been seen in Pakistan’s entertainment industry for over sixty years. He originally stepped into radio industry as a broadcaster and an actor in Radio Pakistan, he was famous for his commanding voice and excellently delivered dialogues. He later joined television and acted in many dramas such as the all times ever green dramas ‘Kis Ki Aigi Baaraat’ and ‘Aasmanon Pe Likha’. He has also made television productions as director/producer in some television dramas like “Mushk” and “Yunhi”!
Besides the television, He has also been presented films such as “Jinnah” and “Armaan.” He has also served as dubbing director, dialogue of many films and so proving his versatility and talent. Over the years, Qureshi has won many awards and has been nominated for many more; some of the major awards include the Best Actor Award at the Pakistan Television Awards, Best Producer Award at the Pakistan Media Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hum Awards.
It has recently come as a shock to fans and co-workers alike when on 14th July 2024 during a Facebook post, Manzoor Qureshi stated that he has retired from the entertainment industry. It is also important to note that Qureshi wrote a warm post about the industry he was a part of and the people he has worked with, colleagues and friends, the fans who have supported the television shows he has been a part of for many years.
On his post, he wrote
“GOODBYE SHOWBIZ
Planning to retire from acting profession after completion of under production telefilm and One Tvc. Had a wonderful time in showbiz over 60 years and enjoyed utmost kindness and love of co-workers during services in Radio Pakistan, journalism and Pakistan Television.
Goodbye folks.”
The news of Manzoor Qureshi’s retirement sent shockwaves throughout the industry, with fans and colleagues alike taking to social media to pay tribute to his legendary career. Heartfelt messages and comments poured in, praising Qureshi’s immense talent, dedication, and contributions to the industry. “Stay blessed, healthy, and appy manzoor Sahab. All the best in whatever you do,” one fan wrote, Another fan said that “MashAllah May Allah bless you with health. Take care of your self and rest.”
As the tributes started coming in, there were rumors also that started making the round as to why Qureshi had to retire so early. Some mentioned sickness as their reason while others murmured that there had been family problems.
Qureshi has set benchmark for generations to come in the acting industry, both for the producers and directors. The amount of hard-work, love and discipline he brought in the set of Pakistani dramas and films has brought a new set of parameters which he left behind to pursue for years to come.
