Tanveer Jamal moved to Japan for his treatment of cancer in May this year.
Veteran actor Tanveer Jamal passes away. Pakistani Producer Tanveer Jamal on Wednesday passed away in Tokyo, Japan after a long fight with cancer.
The “Teri Raza” actor moved to Japan for his treatment of cancer in May this year, and he had asked his fans to pray for his speedy recovery.
He was first diagnosed with the disease in 2016 but he had recovered from it and made a comeback to TV dramas.
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It is recalled that Jamal suddenly fell ill during the shooting of his play “Mere Apne” and he was later replaced by Firdous Jamal.
He has performed key roles in various prominent dramas, including “Godfather” and “Tasweer”, in his 35-year-long career.
Tanveer Jamal moved to Japan for his treatment of cancer in May this year.
Who is Tanveer Jamal?
Tanveer Jamal worked in the Pakistan entertainment industry for more than three decades. The actor was 60 years of age.
He made his debut as a director in the drama Junglos, released on PTV in 1990. Soon, Jamal became part of some memorable plays like Jalta Suraj, Janam Jalli, Antha, Babur, Samjhauta, and Jinnah.
Tanveer Jamal with the cast of Dil Kiya Karey.
The veteran actor had started his own production company in 1993 and ventured into directions.
He starred in dozens of films and drama series, including the mega drama serial ‘Godfather.’ Similarly, he has directed and produced so many hit series. One of his famous roles is in ‘Ab Pember Nahi Aaye Gein.’
Jamal had recently directed the soon-to-be-released film titled ‘Japan Connection.’ His team said the movie will be completed in 2020 and is a big-budget project.
Tanveer Jamal with the cast of Japan Connection.
Speaking exclusively to the media, Jamal said his new project is lovely with an exciting story based on the drug mafia. The film’s leading actors are Timur Khan and Myra Khan.
The film will also feature Japan’s leading businessman and Pak Japan Business Council President Rana Abid Hussain.
Besides acting, Tanveer has an association with the hotel sector. He has worked in Japan for years and also holds Japanese citizenship.
Fans Mourn For Tanveer Jamal’s Wife & Family
Actor Tanveer Jamal was happily married with children. He wedded a Japanese woman at a young age.
According to the news, Jamal’s wife and children still reside in Japan. He has a son who is married to a Japanese-American, while his daughter is married to a Pakistani-Japanese man.
In an interview last year, Tanveer Jamal claimed that a Japanese woman had converted to Islam to wed him. Before getting married, they were dating.
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