Tauseeq Haider (born 19 February 1970) is a Pakistani radio and television anchor, show host, and actor. He has the honour of being the first voice to be aired on FM Radio. Currently, he anchors a morning show "Rising Pakistan" on PTV Home. Since 2005, he is the CEO and founder of Black Box Sounds. He has directed documentary The Story of a Banyan Tree.[1]
Tauseeq Haider | |
|---|---|
| توثیق حیدر | |
| Born | 19 February 1970 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Radio and TV presenter |
| Years active | 1987 – 2024 |
| Television | Pakistan Television |
| Awards | Superstar Award 2022 by Radio Pakistan |
Life and career
editTauseeq was born on 19 February 1970 in Rawalpindi.[2]
He started his career as an English newscaster at Radio Pakistan in 1987. When Radio Pakistan experimentally started its FM channel in 1993, he was the first anchor to be aired on it. Later, he presented many programs on radio and hosted several talk shows on Pakistan Television.[3][4][5] Presently, he is anchoring a morning show "Rising Pakistan" at PTV home.[6]
He also works as a public communication trainer and attended a training workshop on "How to become a good Compere / Presenter", held in March 2022 at Pakistan Broadcasting Academy, Islamabad.[7]
Recently,[when?] Tauseeq has been cast in a forthcoming Turkish drama Koyu Beyaz along with actress Atiqa Odho.[6][8][9][10]
Television shows
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rising Pakistan | Himself | PTV |
| 2024 | Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum | Hania Amir's father | ARY DIGITAL TELEVISION NETWORK |
| 2024 | Jafaa | Hum TV[11] | |
| 2024 | Duniya Pur | Green Entertainment |
Awards and recognition
editIn August 2022, Tauseeq was honored by Radio Pakistan with Superstar Award on occasion of the Diamond Jubilee Awards 2022 ceremony.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Anchored: A Conversation with Tauseeq Haider". The Friday Times. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Tauseeq Haider Celebrates Birthday With Friends". Reviewit.pk. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ Qadeer, Abdul Rehman (10 June 2018). "توثیق حیدر بچپن کا سفیر". Hum Sab (in Urdu). Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ Ali, Muhammad (19 June 2020). "Anchored: A Conversation with Tauseeq Haider". The Friday Times.
- ^ "The expressive Tauseeq Haider". Dawn. 16 May 2010.
- ^ a b "Tauseeq Haider debuts his international acting career in a Turkish Drama Serial". The AZB. 7 December 2022.
- ^ "One-day training workshop on "How to become a good Compere / Presenter" held at PBA". radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Tauseeq Haider Debuts his International Acting Career in a Turkish Drama Serial". INCPAK. 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Tauseeq Haider will mark his international debut to Turkish media". BOL News. 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Atiqa Odho to star in a Turkish drama 'Koyu Beyaz'". The Express Tribune. 24 November 2022.
- ^ "Tauseeq Haider on Why He Was Scared of Acting Before KMKT | Reviewit.pk". 9 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Radio Pakistan organizes colorful Diamond Jubilee Awards 2022". radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 7 December 2022.