Khaled Anam facts for kids

Khaled Anam (Urdu: خالد انعم) is a Pakistani actor, producer and singer.

He has acted in various dramas, like Kahi Unkahi, Muqaddas, Bhaagti Bareera.

As a singer, he's best known for his rendition of Shah Hussain's kalam Peera Ho during the 1990s.

After a decade of working in advertising and communications, Anam pursued a career in the media industry, working in operations and content head with local media houses and successfully launched children’s television shows. He received the Pride of Performance Award in 2018 for his contributions in the media industry and for promoting education through children’s TV shows.

Early life and career

Born and raised in Karachi, he is the youngest of six siblings. His father, originally from Madras, was in the British Army. His mother, originally a teacher who also sang for Radio Pakistan in the 1950s, was a Kashmiri who hailed from Sialkot. His family being inclined to arts, he himself learned to play the guitar and did theatre early on.

He earned his Master's in journalism from the Karachi University.

He has been associated with the TV industry since 1982.

Family

Anam's sons, Ammar and Komail Anam, are both musicians. In addition to being a musician, his son Komail is also an actor, making his acting debut from Hum TV's Chamak Damak.

Book

Bachon kay Geet [Songs for Children], Oxford University Press, 2014. Illustrated children book containing songs and a hamd.

Selected filmography

Television serials

Films