Rafi Khawer (Urdu: رفیع خاور; died June 2, 1986) popularly known as Nanna (Urdu: ننھا), was a renowned comedy actor of Pakistani films and tv drama.
[edit] Career
His first Urdu film was Watan ka sipahi, released in 1966. Nanna got breakthrough from film Noukar in 1975. He was hero in film Tehka Pehlwan in 1979 and same year his film Dubai Chalo was super hit on box office. His pair with Ali Ejaz was popular since film Insaniyat in 1967.
He was regarded as an exceptional comedy talent and for many years was the star of the hit TV show " Alif Noon" that ran across three seasons during the 70s and 80s. He was a familiar face, well known and loved by all. He was a respected figure in his community.
On June 2,1986, Nanna committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. There was an unconfirmed reason to his death but many people find the reason to be a woman.[1]
[edit] Filmography
| Year |
Film |
| 1976 |
Naukar |
| 1979 |
Dubai Chalo |
| 1980 |
Sohra Te Jawai |
| 1981 |
Sala Sahib |
| 1982 |
Dostana |
| Naukar Te Malik |
| 1983 |
Sona Chandi |
| 1985 |
Choorian |
[edit] Awards
| Year |
Award |
Group |
Film |
Result |
| 1977 |
Nigar Award |
Best Supporting Actor |
Bharosa |
Won |
| 1983 |
Nigar Award |
Best Comedian |
Love Story |
Won |
[edit] References
- ^ Nanha on Film magazine Retrieved 12 July 2010.
[edit] External links
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Khawer, Rafi |
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June 2, 1986 |
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