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Munawar Zarif
منور ظریف
File:Munawar Zarif.jpg
Born
Muhammad Munawar

25 December 1940[1]
Gujranwala, Punjab, British India
(now in Punjab, Pakistan)
Died29 April 1976(1976-04-29) (aged 35)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Resting placeBibi Pak Daman Cemetery, Lahore, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Other namesShahenshah-e-Zarafat (Urdu: شہنشاہِ ﻇﺮﺍﻓﺖ)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1961–1976[1]
WorksPerformances
SpouseBilquis Khanum
Children3, including Faisal Munawar Zarif[2]
RelativesZarif (brother)[3]
Munir Zarif (brother)[4]
Rasheed Zarif (brother)[5]
Majeed Zarif (brother)[6]
AwardsNigar Awards

Munawar Zarif (Urdu: منور ظریف) (25 December 1940 – 29 April 1976) was a Pakistani film actor and comedian. His fans named him Shahenshah-e-Zarafat (Urdu: شہنشاہِ ﻇﺮﺍﻓﺖ), meaning The Emperor of Humor or the King of Humor.[7][1] He was one of the most popular and highest paid actors of 1970s and considered as one of the greatest comedians of South Asia.[8][9]

Early life and career

He was born on 25 December 1940 in Gujranwala, Punjab.[1] He started his film career from a Punjabi film Dandian in 1961 and got a breakthrough in the film Hath Jori in 1964. After a film career as a comedian, he became a film actor, first as a side-hero in film Pardey mein rehney doe (1968) and then in the title roles and hero in the same year in film Banarsi Thugg (1973) and Jeera Blade (1973). He was awarded the Nigar Award on his outstanding performance in Baharo Phool Barsao (1972), Zeenat (1975) and Ishaq Deewana (1971). He appeared in more than 300 films in just 16 years from 1961–76.[10] He was also famous for his Ad-Lib dialogue delivery. Often he would improvise so much that his fellow actors would have trouble keeping up with him.[1][9][1]

Personal Life

Munawar Zarif was younger brother of popular comedian Zarif. He was lifelong friend of fellow comedian Ali Ejaz.[11] His son Fiasal Munawar Zarif debuted as main lead with film like Puttar Munawar Zarif da and Putter Jeerey Blade da, but he was declined by the audiences.[2] Munir Zarif, Rasheed Zarif and Majeed Zarif were also his brothers.

Death

Munawar Zareef was unable to live a longer life, Because of his liver problems[12] On 29 April 1976, he died in Lahore due to Cirrhosis of the liver.[13] Munawar Zarif was laid to rest at Bibi Pak Daman Cemetery, Lahore.[14][9]

Legacy

Actor and comedian Sohail Ahmed compared him with Charlie Chaplin and called him the most powerful artist of Indo-Pakistan.[15] Journalist Tahir Sarwar Mir called him Neil Armstrong of comedy,[16] While comedian Ali Ejaz called him an extempore comedian.[16] Bollywood actors Dharmendra, Johnny Lever and Govinda were among his admirers.[16] Munawar Zarif was only star comedian who was casted more then anyone in title roles in film industries of South Asia.[16] Actor Habib said that his style was different then the likes of Johnny Walker, Rangeela and Mehmood.[16] Famous actress Babra Sharif stated that Nobody can reach his level and that there will not be another Munawar Zarif.[16]

He has also set the trend of a comedian lead actor.[17] Zarif's partnership with Rangeela is considered as one of the best comedy duos of the subcontinent.[7]

Filmography

His films include:

1960s

Year Title Role Language
1961 Dandiyan Punjabi
1964 Haath Jori Punjabi
1965 Malangi Punjabi
1966 Bharia Mela Punjabi
1967 Imam Din Gohavia Punjabi
1968 Parde Min Rehny Do Urdu
Bau Jee Punjabi
1969 Diya Aur Toofan Urdu

1970s

Year Title Role Language
1970 Heer Ranjha Saida Khera Punjabi
Rangeela Urdu
1971 Dil Aur Duniya Urdu
Ishq Deevana Punjabi
1972 Baharo Phool Barsao Urdu
1973 Ziddi Punjabi
Ajj Da Mehinwal Punjabi
Banarsi Thug Punjabi
Khushia Punjabi
Rangeela Aur Munawar Zarif Munawar Zarif/Khan Bahadur Ishtiaq Ali Urdu
Jeera Blade Shafqat/Jeera Blade Punjabi
1974 Manji Kithay Dahwan Punjabi
Naukar Wohti Da Munawar Punjabi
Hasday Aao Hasday Jao Punjabi
1975 Zeenat Urdu
Sharif Badmash Misrri Punjabi
Sheeda Pastol Sheeda Pastol/Jeeda Punjabi
Shoukan Melay Di Punjabi
1976 Hukam Da Ghulam Punjabi
Jano Kapatti Jano/Jani Punjabi
Anjaam Punjabi
Chitra Tay Shera Boota Singh Punjabi
Badtameez Punjabi
Reshma Tay Shera Punjabi

Awards and honours

Nigar Awards

Won

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Munawar Zarif remembered The News International (newspaper), Published 30 April 2018, Retrieved 5 August 2018
  2. ^ a b "Pakistan Artists Database Entry for Faisal Munawar Zarif". Pakistan Film Magazine. Retrieved 11 August 2020
  3. ^ "Pakistan Artists Database Entry for Zarif". Pakistan Film Magazine. Retrieved 11 August 2020
  4. ^ "Pakistan Artists Database Entry for Munir Zarif". Pakistan Film Magazine. Retrieved 11 August 2020
  5. ^ "Pakistan Artists Database Entry for Rasheed Zarif". Pakistan Film Magazine. Retrieved 11 August 2020
  6. ^ "Pakistan Artists Database Entry for Majeed Zarif". Pakistan Film Magazine. Retrieved 11 August 2020
  7. ^ a b "'Remembering Munawwar Zarif', Profile and obituary". ARY News. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  8. ^ https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/613343-the-15-great-comedians-of-pakistani-film,-tv-and-stage
  9. ^ a b c 39th death anniversary of Munawar Zarif today Dunya News, Published 29 April 2015, Retrieved 5 August 2018
  10. ^ Profile and filmography of Munawar Zarif on livetv.pk website Retrieved 5 August 2018
  11. ^ "Comedian Ali Ejaz passes away". Dawn. Pakistan. 19 December 2018. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
  12. ^ https://arynews.tv/en/remembering-munawar-zareef/
  13. ^ https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/04/29/in-memory-of-comedian-munawar-zarif-on-his-42nd-death-anniversary/
  14. ^ In memory of comedian Munawar Zarif on his 42nd death anninversary Pakistan Today (newspaper), Published 29 April 2018, Retrieved 5 August 2018
  15. ^ "Hasb E Haal's Tribute to Munawar Zarif". dailymotion.com.
  16. ^ a b c d e f "Dunya News Special Documentary on Munwar Zareef". dailymotion.com.
  17. ^ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4VN0tsMqf3I
  18. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20080803194443/http://www.thehotspotonline.com/moviespot/bolly/Lollywood/NigarAwards.htm
  19. ^ "Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 12 June 2020.


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