Rahat Kazmi
Rahat Kazmi () is a Pakistani actor, TV news presenter anchorman, and an academician. He has worked in several TV serials for PTV such as 1967's "Mayaar", 1974's "Qurbatain aur Faaslay" and 1976's Pakistan's first coloured and classical serial Parchaiyan. After these TV Dramas, he worked in PTV's many other TV dramas such as the late 1970's "Teesra Kinara", 1980's "Ehsaas", and Dhoop Kinare (1985). Early life and education. Rahat Kazmi was born at Shimla, Punjab, British India on 30 June 1946. Rahat's father was a lawyer by profession, and he  wanted his son to follow his footsteps. Rahat completed his high school education in Rawalpindi from Gordon College. He successfully completed and received his law degree (LLB) in Lahore. Additionally, Rahat received his master's degree in political science from Government College University, Lahore and a master's degree in English literature from Punjab University. Career. He worked for Pakistan Television Network and appeared in famous drama serials such as Qurbatein aur Faslay, Teesra Kinara, Parchayian, Dhoop Kinaray, Raghon mein andhera, Ehsas, Zikar hay kayi saal ka, Nangay Paon, Saraab and others. Currently Rahat is working as an administrative director  for L'ecole for Advanced Studies (LAS), an academic institute in Karachi. He also teaches English Literature and Drama to A level students at LAS, Karachi. Rahat Kazmi is also a director at the National Academy of Performing Arts. He has previously taught at Avicenna School and Hamdard University (Clifton Campus, Karachi) in 2001. Family. Rahat married Sahira Kazmi in 1974 who herself is an accomplished actress in Pakistan and daughter of actress Mumtaz Qureshi (Taji) and her first husband, actor Shyam. They first met on the sets of PTV in 1971. They have a son Ali Kazmi and a daughter  (Nida Kazmi). Nida worked in PTV serials such as "Hawaa Ki Beti" and Zaibunisa. Later she quit acting, while Ali Kazmi continued his acting career.