Asim Bukhari

Asim Bukhari
PP
عاصم بخاری
Born(1944-08-29)29 August 1944
Lahore, Punjab, British India
Died11 March 2026(2026-03-11) (aged 81)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Playwright
  • Poet
Years active1965–2026
Notable workSona Chandi
Ainak Wala Jin
Zard Dopehar
Janjal Pura
Children4, including Ajlal and Moattar
AwardsPride of Performance Award (2014)
Writing career
Language
Genre
Subject
Years active1996–2026
Notable worksDohrian Shaklaan (2000)[1]
Soch Udaari[1]
Dil Chirian Da Aahlna[2]

Asim Bukhari (Punjabi, Urdu: عاصم بخاری‎; 29 August 1944 – 11 March 2026) was a Pakistani television and film actor, and Punjabi poet.[3][4]

Early and personal life

Asim Bukhari belonged to Lahore. He studied at Lahore, Sargodha and Karachi. He got a job in the National Bank while still studying. He married on 31 March 1974 and had four children.[5]

Acting career

Asim Bukhari started his acting career with Pakistan Television (PTV) in 1965. In his long career, he has acted in more than 50 stage plays, 250 films and more than 600 TV dramas. He hosted a program called "Punjab Rang" for Radio Pakistan. He also wrote plays for radio and TV.[6]

While he acted, a top drama Janjaal Pura, was regarded as one of his most famous works. He also played in another popular drama, Sona Chandi.[6]

His son Ajlal Bukhari and daughter Moattar also acted as child-actors in PTV dramas in the 90s.[7]

Poetic works

Asim Bukhari started Punjabi poetry in 1996. The spiritual dimension of his personality is clearly visible in his poetry. Three collections of his Punjabi poetry "Dohrian Shaklaan", "Soch Udaari", and "Dil Chirian Da Aahlna" were published.[1][2]

Awards and recognition

  • Pride of Performance Award for Asim Bukhari was announced by the Government of Pakistan on 14 August 2014 and the award was conferred on 23 March 2015.[8]
  • Punjabi Cultural Award: A special event "An Evening with Asim Bukhari" was organized by Punjab Institute of Language Art and Culture on 20 June 2019.[9] In this prestigious event, he was honored with the "Punjabi Cultural Award" in recognition of the promotion of Punjabi language, literature and Punjabi Sufi poetry.[10]

Death

Bukhari died in Lahore on 11 March 2026.[6][11] His son, Ajlal Bukhari, confirmed the news on social media.[12][13]

Filmography

Television series

Punjabi dramas

References

  1. ^ a b c "Asim Bukhari - Interview". Express News. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  2. ^ a b Pakistani Punjabi poetry book review: 'Dil Chirhiyan Da Ahlna'
  3. ^ "Veteran actor Asim Bukhari passes away after prolonged illness". The Express Tribune. 12 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  4. ^ "Senior actor Asim Bukhari passes away". Geo News. 12 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  5. ^ "عاصم بخاری ایک حقیقی اداکار". Daily Dunya (in Urdu). 29 March 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  6. ^ a b c TV, SAMAA. "Veteran actor Asim Bukhari passes away". SAMAA TV. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Ajlal Bukhari, Music of My Life". Radio Faza. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  8. ^ "President decorates 159 with civil awards". The News International. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  9. ^ "Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture, function in honor of Asim Bukhari". Nawa-i-waqt. 23 June 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  10. ^ "An Evening With Asim Bukhari". Punjab Institute of Language, Art & Culture. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  11. ^ Batool, Hadia (12 March 2026). "Veteran actor Asim Bukhari passes away". Minute Mirror. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  12. ^ Staff, Images (12 March 2026). "Actor Asim Bukhari passes away in Lahore". Images. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  13. ^ "Veteran Actor Asim Bukhari passes away". The Current. 11 March 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
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