Islamabad (Web Desk): The third death anniversary of renowned writer, columnist, puppeteer, TV producer, and creator of Uncle Sargam’s character, Farooq Qaiser was observed on Tuesday.
Qaiser was born in Lahore on October 31, 1945, and was educated at the National College of Arts. He also attained a Master's in Graphic Arts from Romania (1976) and another postgraduate degree in Mass Communication from the University of Southern California, USA, (1999).
He was a columnist, director, puppeteer, scriptwriter and a voice-over artist. He also wrote several humorous books and provided educational services in India for two years as part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Qaiser's portrayal of Uncle Sargam, a puppet character he created and also lent his voice to, became hugely popular in Pakistan and remained a household name for decades.
Uncle Sargam was first introduced in a television show for kids, Kaliyan, when it was broadcast on Pakistan Television (PTV) in 1976.
His duo with another character on the show, Maasi Museebatay, achieved legendary status over the years.
Farooq Qaiser received many awards in recognition of his services in the field of art including Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Pride of Performance.
He died in Islamabad on May 14, 2021 due to cardiac arrest.
