Munawar Zarif
Munawar Zarif منور ظریف | |
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| File:Actor Munawwar zarif in 1965.jpg | |
| Born | Muhammad Munawar December 25, 1940 |
| Died | April 29, 1976 (aged 35) |
| Cause of death | cirhosis |
| Resting place | Bibi Pak Daman Cemetrry, Lahore, Pakistan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Comedian |
| Years active | 1961-1976 |
| Notable work | Heer Ranjha (film) |
| Spouse | Bilquis Khanum |
| Children | 2 daughters 1 son |
| Parent(s) | Father: Chaudhary Abdul Haq Rehmani; Mother: Barkat Bibi |
| Relatives | Brother of Muhammad Siddiq (Zarif), Munir Zarif, Majeed Zarif, Rasheed Zarif |
| Awards | 3 times Nigar Awards |
Munawar Zarif (Urdu: منور ظریف) ( December 25, 1940 - April 29, 1976) was a Pakistani comedian and film actor. He was a versatile[1] actor and comedian best known for his work in the Pakistani cinema of the seventies. Zarif is one of the most famous comedians of south asia[2] and appeared in more than 300 films.[3] His fans named him ‘Shehenshah-i-Zarafat’ or the ‘King of Humor’.[4]
Early life, family background and career
He was born on December 25, 1940 in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan.He was belonged to a noble family and coste Kumhar/Rehmani(کمہار)[5] and he married in Tehsil Kamoniki(تحصیل کامونہکی)[6] . He started his film career from a Punjabi film Dandian in 1961 and got breakthrough in the film Hath Jori in 1964. After a film career as a comedian, he became a film actor, first as side-hero in film Pardey mein rehney doe and then in the title roles and hero in the same year Banarsi Thugg (1973) and Jeera Blade (1973).He was awarded three times with the Nigar Award on his out-standing performance in Bharo Phool Barsao, Zeenath and Ishaq Deewana.. He appeared in more than 300 films in just 16 years from 1961-76.[7] He was also famous for his Ad-Lib dialogue delivery. Often he would improvise so much that his fellow actors would have trouble keeping pace[8]
Death
On 29 April 1976 he died in Shalimar Hospital, Lahore due to Cirhosis.[9]
Filmography
His films include:
| Title | Language |
|---|---|
| Malangi | Punjabi |
| Imam Din Gohavia | Punjabi |
| Banarsi Thug | Punjabi |
| Manjhi Khitay Dhanwa | Punjabi |
| Baharo Phool Barsao | Urdu |
| Heer Ranjha | Punjabi |
| Naukar Wohti Da | Punjabi |
| Jeera Blade | Punjabi |
| Khusiya | Punjabi |
| Janu Kapatti | Punjabi |
| Zeenat | Urdu |
| Rangila Aur Munawar Zarif | Punjabi/Urdu |
| Ajj Da Mahinwal | Punjabi |
| Sheeda Pastaol | Punjabi |
| Danndiyan | Punjabi |
| Haath Juri | Punjabi |
| Parde Min Rehny Do | Urdu |
| Ishq Deewana | Punjabi |
| Bala Taleiyan Wala | Punjabi |
| Ziddi | Punjabi |
| Sharif Badmash | Punjabi |
| Chitra Tay Shera | Punjabi |
See also
References
- ^ http://dunyanews.tv/en/Entertainment/276410-39th-death-anniversary-of-Munawar-Zarif-today
- ^ Munawwar Zarif.http://mazhar.dk/film/magazine/review/jano.htm
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0953429/bio
- ^ "Remembering Munawwar Zarif". ARY News. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ Wikipedia.com/Kumhar/Rehmani(کمہار)
- ^ Tehsil Kamoniki(تحصیل کامونہکی)
- ^ http://www.livetv.pk/comedian/munawar_zarif.html
- ^ "Munawwar Zarif Biography". Retrieved 06/03/2013.
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