Name Hakim Zaripov | ||
Hakim Karimovich Zaripov (variously Zaripov Khakim Karimovich) is an Uzbek circus performer. He was born 17 September 1924.
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Early life
Zaripov was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. His father was Karim Zaripov, an equestrian, humorist, and founder of the show Uzbekistan Vigitlari (Uzbekistan Lads). Zaripov's mother Zaripova Muborak was an equestrian and the first female Uzbek clown.
Career
Zaripov studied music at the Gliere Music College before beginning his circus career on 23 February 1937. He is a part of the Zaripov family dynasty has been performing in circuses for more than one hundred years.
Currently, Zaripov is the head of a new Uzbekistan Vigitlari group. He trains and performs with horses for circus shows and mentors students, many of whom have gone on to circus careers. One year, Zaripov played the role of Temur for Ulugbek's anniversary.
Awards
Zaripov has been given the following awards:
Family
Zaripov is married to Nina Dmitriyevna Zaripova, a ballet dancer. Zaripov has a sister, Kholida Zaripova, two daughters, Gavhar and Anvar Zaripova, and three grandchildren, Karima, Erkin, and Igor Zaripova.