About Tariq Aziz
Tariq Aziz (born April 28, 1936) is a Pakistani television host known
for his work on the general-knowledge quiz show Neelam Ghar, later
renamed the Tariq Aziz Show and now known as Bazm-e-Tariq Aziz. Neelam Ghar first aired in 1975. Aziz received his early education in Sahiwal before starting his career at Radio Pakistan Lahore. When Pakistan started its Television
telecast in 1964 from Lahore, Aziz was the first male PTV announcer. He
was the first man to be seen on a Pakistan television (PTV) broadcast.
Aziz, along with Zeba, starred in "Insaniyat", a Pakistani film. Aziz
also starred in another Pakistani film "Haar Gaya Insaan". Aziz has
appeared on several local television programs and morning shows. He has
also organized telethons for charity purposes. In 1996, Aziz was elected
to the National Assembly from Lahore as a member of the Pakistan Muslim
League (N)[1]
Entertainment career
Tariq Aziz started his career from Radio Pakistan. He was member of
the very first team of Pakistan Television (PTV) when it started its
transmission in November 1964 from Lahore. He was the first newscaster
on PTV. He also acted in number of Pakistani films in late 60s and 70s
in side-roles. One of his famous movies was Saalgirah. He was one of the first anchors to gain commercial success by using
the platform of Neelam Ghar/Tariq Aziz Show. He interviewed many notable
intellectuals, sportsperson and celebrities.
Political career
Aziz is an orator par excellence. He mesmerised crowds with his
beautiful language and complimented with exemplary memory of poetry. He
was active in student politics and had joined Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's
Pakistan Peoples Party in 1970. However, later he parted his ways and
went back to glamour world. In 1996, he was elected member of Pakistan
National Assembly from Lahore. He has been part of political activists
who were charged of attacking Supreme Court of Pakistan in 1997. During
President Pervez Musharraf time, he joined Pakistan Muslim League (Q).
However he could not attain any status of note and returned to the
entertainment industry. However this time his career in entertainment
industry could not reach the high of 60s, 70s and 80s.
Aziz is a philanthropist, book-lover and also did well in poetry. His
dedication to the country and legendary contributions to entertainment
industry is well respected and well known. He has also received numerous
awards including the Presidential Pride of Performance Award.
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