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'''Safirullah Siddiqui''', aka '''"Lehri"''' (2 January 1929 – 13 September 2012) was a leading comedian and actor in [[Urdu]] [[Lollywood|film industry]] of [[Pakistan]].

==Early life==

Safirullah was born on 2 January 1929 in [[Kanpur]], [[British India]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mazhar Iqbal |url=http://mazhar.dk/film/urdu/actors/Lehri.html |title=A tribute to the comedy legend LEHRI |publisher=Mazhar.dk |date=2012-09-13 |accessdate=2013-10-14}}</ref> After [[Independence of Pakistan|independence]], he migrated to [[Pakistan]] and settled in [[Karachi]]. With a struggling youth, he performed on radio and stage before setting foot in the film industry.

==Works==

His film career started in the 1950s and lasted until the 1980s. He won the [[Nigar Award]]<ref>{{cite book|title=Pakistan cinema, 1947-1997|page=98|year=1997|publisher=[[Oxford University Press]]|isbn=978-0-19-577817-5}}</ref> 11 times for various films between 1964 and 1986. His first film, ''Anokhi'', was released in 1956, and his last production was "Dhanak" in 1986. The vast majority of his films have been in [[Urdu]], though he did perform in a few [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] productions.

Lehri has his own style and he has the ability to convert fascinating, sarcastic dialogues into every day conversation to amuse the people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pak101.com/c/celebrities/bio/154/Comedians/Lehri |title=Lehri biography, complete biography of Comedians Lehri |publisher=Pak101.com |date=1956-01-21 |accessdate=2013-10-14}}</ref> Lehri’s forte was the quip and in his monotone, his audience became used to finding a brand of quiet, almost surreptitious humour. To critics and to his fans, his restrained style came to personify the ‘decency’ of times gone by. After mid-80s, Lehri was reduced to occasional appearances on television and newspaper columns. By the time private-sector television arrived, though, the film industry was struggling and all that it had once encompassed was looked upon both with a sense of loss and with fondness.<ref>[http://dawn.com/2012/09/14/lehri-the-man-with-the-longest-quip/ ]{{dead link|date=October 2013}}</ref>

==Death==

After his retirement, his health started deteriorating, The then [[Prime Minister of Pakistan|Prime Minister]] [[Benazir Bhutto]] set up a monthly stipend of [[Pakistani rupee|Rs.]] 2,500, which he continues to receive, though there has been no increase in the amount.

[http://www.awamiweb.com/famous-tv-actor-lehri-passes-away-54012.html Lehri] died on 13 September 2012 in [[Karachi]], aged 83. He had been under treatment in a private hospital at the time of his death.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.radio.gov.pk/newsdetail-25798|title=Renowned film comedian Lehri has been admitted to a private hospital in Karachi|work=[[Radio Pakistan]]|date=12 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-67518-Legendary-actor-Lehri-passes-away-|title=Legendary actor Lehri passes away|work=[[The News International]]|date=13 September 2012|accessdate=13 September 2012}}</ref>

==Awards==

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Daman’ in 1963.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Paigham’ in 1964.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Kaneez’ in 1965.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Mein wo nahi’ in 1967.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Saiqa’ in 1968.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Nai laila naya mujnu’ in 1969.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Anjuman’ in 1970.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Dil lagi’ in 1974.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Aaj aur kal’ in 1976.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Naya andaaz’ in 1979.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Saima’ in 1980.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Beewe ho to aisee’ in 1982.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=1523938}}
{{Pride of Performance for Arts}}
{{NigarAwardBestComedian}}

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Revision as of 09:24, 5 January 2016

Lehri
Born
Safirullah Siddiqui

(1929-01-02)2 January 1929
Kanpur, erstwhile British India
Died13 September 2012(2012-09-13) (aged 83)
Karachi, Pakistan
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1956–1986
Awards12 Nigar Awards

Safirullah Siddiqui, aka "Lehri" (2 January 1929 – 13 September 2012) was a leading comedian and actor in Urdu film industry of Pakistan.

Early life

Safirullah was born on 2 January 1929 in Kanpur, British India.[1] After independence, he migrated to Pakistan and settled in Karachi. With a struggling youth, he performed on radio and stage before setting foot in the film industry.

Works

His film career started in the 1950s and lasted until the 1980s. He won the Nigar Award[2] 11 times for various films between 1964 and 1986. His first film, Anokhi, was released in 1956, and his last production was "Dhanak" in 1986. The vast majority of his films have been in Urdu, though he did perform in a few Punjabi productions.

Lehri has his own style and he has the ability to convert fascinating, sarcastic dialogues into every day conversation to amuse the people.[3] Lehri’s forte was the quip and in his monotone, his audience became used to finding a brand of quiet, almost surreptitious humour. To critics and to his fans, his restrained style came to personify the ‘decency’ of times gone by. After mid-80s, Lehri was reduced to occasional appearances on television and newspaper columns. By the time private-sector television arrived, though, the film industry was struggling and all that it had once encompassed was looked upon both with a sense of loss and with fondness.[4]

Death

After his retirement, his health started deteriorating, The then Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto set up a monthly stipend of Rs. 2,500, which he continues to receive, though there has been no increase in the amount.

Lehri died on 13 September 2012 in Karachi, aged 83. He had been under treatment in a private hospital at the time of his death.[5][6]

Awards

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Daman’ in 1963.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Paigham’ in 1964.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Kaneez’ in 1965.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Mein wo nahi’ in 1967.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Saiqa’ in 1968.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Nai laila naya mujnu’ in 1969.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Anjuman’ in 1970.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Dil lagi’ in 1974.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Aaj aur kal’ in 1976.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Naya andaaz’ in 1979.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Saima’ in 1980.

Nigar award for best comedian in the film ‘Beewe ho to aisee’ in 1982.

References

  1. ^ Mazhar Iqbal (2012-09-13). "A tribute to the comedy legend LEHRI". Mazhar.dk. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  2. ^ Pakistan cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. 1997. p. 98. ISBN 978-0-19-577817-5.
  3. ^ "Lehri biography, complete biography of Comedians Lehri". Pak101.com. 1956-01-21. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  4. ^ [1][dead link]
  5. ^ "Renowned film comedian Lehri has been admitted to a private hospital in Karachi". Radio Pakistan. 12 August 2012.
  6. ^ "Legendary actor Lehri passes away". The News International. 13 September 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2012.

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