Renowned TV presenter Dildar Pervaiz Bhatti's death anniversary today
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Bhatti died of brain hemorrhage soon after performing at an event in New York
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Renowned TV and radio presenter Dildar Pervaiz Bhatti is being remembered on his 29th death anniversary today (Monday).
He was born in Gujranwala on Nov 30, 1948 and got his early education from the same city. Dildar received many trophies by winning debating contests throughout his school and college days.
Bhatti started his career as an English lecturer from the Government College, Sahiwal.
After one year, he joined the historic Government College, Lahore and started his new life.
His career in the entertainment industry started from Radio Pakistan in early 70s, when he hosted a programme 'Sohni Dharti'. He also worked in the PTV.
Bhatti got an opportunity to host a university challenge style TV show ‘Takra’, which made him a household name of that time. It was the first quiz programme in the Punjabi language.
Bhatti also hosted the programmes ‘Mela’, ‘Yadish Bakhair’ and ‘Panjnad’ which gave him huge fame and respect worldwide.
He died of brain haemorrhage soon after performing at an event in New York on Oct 30, 1994 at a young age.
