Jamshid Zokirov (sometimes spelled Dzhamshid Zakirov in English) (Uzbek: Jamshid Zokirov, Жамшид Зокиров; Russian: Джамшид Закиров) (July 11, 1948 – April 7, 2012) was one of the most highly acclaimed Uzbek film and theater actors.[1][2] He became a Meritorious Artist of Uzbekistan in 1995. Jamshid Zokirov died of cancer on April 7, 2012, in Tashkent.
Jamshid Zokirov | |
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| Born | (1948-07-11)July 11, 1948 Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | April 7, 2012(2012-04-07) (aged 63) Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1971—2012 |
| Spouse | Gavhar Zokirova |
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Jamshid Zokirov's spouse, Gavhar Zokirova, is a theater actress. The Zokirovs performed together in Uzbek theaters for many years.[3] Jamshid Zokirov was a younger brother of Botir Zokirov, an influential Uzbek singer and cultural figure, and an older brother of Farrukh Zokirov, the frontman of the famous Uzbek band Yalla.
Jamshid Zokirov died of cancer on April 7, 2012, in Tashkent.[4] He had been fighting the disease for about a year and had sought treatment abroad. His wife remained by his side during his time of illness. Jamshid Zokirov was buried alongside his father Karim Zokirov and brother Botir Zokirov at Chigʻatoy Cemetery in Tashkent.