Sikandar Sanam
Sikandar Sanam (21 September 1960 – 5 November 2012) was a Pakistani stage artist, singer, actor and stand up comedian. In Pakistan, he was known as the artist who redefined on-stage mimicry. Sikandar sanam was a kutchi.[1][2]
Sikandar Sanam | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mohammad Sikandar 21 September 1960 Karachi, Pakistan |
| Died | 5 November 2012 (aged 52) Karachi, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, stage artist |
| Website | Sikandar Sanam Official Website |
Career
Sikander Sanam started performing on-stage as a child artist and singer. He preferred acting over singing and decided to enter show business. He changed his name from Mohammad Sikandar to Sikandar Sanam (Sanam meaning beloved in Urdu).[1][3]
Filmography
Stage shows
- Bohat Achay Bhai Bohat Achay
- Agwa Bara-e-Tawan
- Direct Hawaldar
- Kaloo Saloo Aur Maloo
- Comedy King's
- Behropia
- Chand Bar-e-Farokht
- One Day Eid Match
- Beauty Parlour
- Flight No 420
- Doctor Aur Qasai
- Eid Tere Naam
- Hanste Raho Chalte Raho
- Hum Sab Eik Hain
- Hum Se Milo
- Laal Qiley Ki Rani Lalokhet ka Raja
- Loot Sale
- Mamu Mazaq Mat Karo
- Akbar-e-Azam in Pakistan
- BEHRUPIYA UMER SHARIF
- Yeh Hai Naya Zamana
- Bakra Munna Bhai
- Paying Guest
- Dulha 2002
- Hanste Raho Chalte Raho
- Meri Bhi to Eid Karade
- Nayee Ammi Purane Abba
- Majno Laila Boyee Ghela (Memoni stage drama)
- Eid aashiqoon ki
- Good Luck Moin Akhter
- Eid Mubarak
- BEBIA MOIN AKHTER
- Bin Bulaye Baraati
Pakistani films
- Chorron ke Ghar Chorri
- Zoor
Parody films
° Tere Naam 2
- pgl 2
- Khal Nayak 2
- Muqaddar Ka Sikandar 2
- Bhola Te Billa
- Sholay 2
- Rambo 007
- Ghanjini 2
- Dabbang 2
- Bodyguard 2
- Singham 2
- Agneepath 2
- Billu Barber 2
- Ra one 2
- Hum Tum 2
Indian television
- Funjabi Chakde
- The Great Indian Laughter Challenge
- Comedy Champions
- Dabaangg 2
Death
In September 2012, Sanam was diagnosed with liver cancer. The actor was admitted to Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, although was later discharged.[4] He was taken to Mirpurkhas to visit a faith healer on 4 November 2012 and brought back to the city next morning. At around 3 pm, his condition deteriorated and he was rushed to the Civil Hospital, where he was officially pronounced dead.[5] The comedian lost his battle to cancer on 5 November 2012. He left behind his wife, four sons and two daughters.[6]
Sanam's funeral was offered at the Siddiqui Masjid in Bohra Pir. Several stage artists including Umer Sharif, Rauf Lala, Muhammad Ifraheem, Saleem Afridi, Shakeel Siddiqui and Aftab Alam attended the prayer. He was buried at the Korangi graveyard.[7]
References
- "Sikandar Sanam". sikandarsanam.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- Saadia Qamar; Web Desk; Rafay Mahmood (5 November 2012). "Sanam diagnosed with liver cancer". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2011.
- our correspondent. "Sanam – Name Meaning – beloved". theUrduDictionary. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- Qamar, Saadia. "Sikandar Sanam diagnosed with liver cancer – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- "Sikander Sanam's condition deteriorating". Thenews.com.pk. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- our correspondent (6 November 2012). "Sikandar Sanam died of liver cancer". The Dawn. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- our correspondent (6 November 2012). "Sikandar Sanam died of liver cancer". The News International. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2012.