The great actor and director, Abid Ali, passed away five years ago, yet his fans cherish the memory of Abid Ali in their hearts even today. One of the most respected and all-rounded personalities in the entertainment industry of Pakistan, Abid Ali, got the soul of every character that he performed. His work in television, movies, and radio brought him the love of the Pakistani media people.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Abid Ali hails from the city of Quetta. He later shifted to Lahore and this is where his journey in the arts began. He took his first steps towards Radio Pakistan, an institution where his voice created a deep and rather convincing impression on the auditory. The year 1973 proved a turning point in the life of Abid Ali when he joined Pakistan Television (PTV), which is the government run TV network. This was the beginning of his long and successful career in the Pakistani television industry.
As for the initial years at PTV, Abid Ali occupied several positions, which, however, did not deprive him of the opportunities to reveal all shades of his acting skills. His involvement made him impressive, multifaceted, and skilled. This stood out and started to earn him the respect of his colleagues and people’s views.
Rise to Fame: The Drama “Waris” Here Comes Abid Ali. The playwright’s career took an upturn in the late seventies when he directed a popular drama “Waris”. The show turned out to be a phenomenon and made Abid Ali a household name. In “Waris”, Abid was seen playing the role of Dilawar Khan, a personality who indelibly imprinted the mind of every viewer especially because of Abid’s monster act.
Apart from reinforcing Abid Ali’s position as an actor of repute in Pakistan, the film “Waris” ushered in the dawn of glory in his profession. He was appreciated for the perspectives he offered for each of the characters, transcending dwelling paper dolls into living 3D characters on screen.
A Legacy of Numerous Impactful Dramas
With a career lasting for decades, Abid Ali was featured in many renowned dramas that have had a prominent place in the history of Pakistani showbiz. Some of his most popular dramas contain:
Piyas A very tragic yet engaging play that demonstrated both Abid Ali’s range and depth as an emoter.
Dooriyan is A family drama that connects with people dealing with relationships and social issues.
Mehndi A family drama that deals with family values and customs that were loved due to Abid Ali’s acting.
Diyar-e-Dil This drama is one of the few titles playing complex family genes in the story and it had Abid Ali playing one of the central characters.
Identically with these dramas, there was also war and a variety of other facets which brought out different styles of Abid Ali. From love to horror, more often than not the audiences would be spellbound with his work.
Contributions to Pakistani Cinema
Abid Ali remained incomparable success in the Television medium but he was not confined to that medium alone. There is no denying that his main focus in his career remains in television, however in Pakistani movies at that period, he delivered some remarkable roles which would further just prove his stature as a great actor. He shared the screen with the crème de la crème of the film fraternity. And every time his work was up to the standard of their performances.
Directorial Achievements
Abid Ali was not only an actor but also a director. There are many dramas he directed on television and his creative abilities and his fastidiousness could be observed. He had directed many appreciated works, well in this regard. It was assumed that the main highlight of these films was how safely the audience was tortured.
The Legend Lives On
Even though Abid Ali’s death was five years ago, his legacy endures in the hearts of fans and colleagues. Young actors, directors, and artists continued to look up to him, beleaguered by his commitment, hard work, and artistry. His role in regular and television drama serials during the golden age of PTV will be cherished for years to come.
There was a pain of absence in the entertainment industry due to Abid Ali’s death. And a sense of abiding appreciation towards his work endured. Unlike today’s flicks and soap operas, his performances—both on television. And in movies—too will be transcendental, and so will his contribution to the television industry.
Enduring Contribution to Pakistani Media
To this day, Abid Ali stands out as an exemplary Pakistani actor. And his impeccable performance in all his roles makes him ageless. Through the years in Radio Pakistan then sheer brilliance in various television dramas. And films his work is timeless and cuts across the age divide. His name will be preserved and his life history documented not only in the records of Pakistani media. Who doped his fans religiously but also the people he stroked.
