Munawar Zarif
Munawar Zarif منور ظریف | |
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| Born | Muhammad Munawar 2 February 1940[1] |
| Died | 29 April 1976 (aged 36)[2][1] |
| Cause of death | cirrhosis of the liver |
| Resting place | Bibi Pak Daman Cemetrry, Lahore, Pakistan |
| Nationality |  Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Comedian |
| Years active | 1961–1976[1] |
| Known for | Comedy |
| Notable work | Heer Ranjha (1970 film) |
| Spouse | Bilquis Khanum |
| Children | 2 daughters 1 son |
| Parent(s) | Father: Chaudhary Abdul Haq Rehmani Mother: Barkat Bibi |
| Relatives | Brother of Muhammad Siddiq (late film comedian Zarif from the 1950s) Munir Zarif Majeed Zarif Rasheed Zarif |
| Awards | 3 times Nigar Awards winner |
Munawar Zarif (Urdu: منور ظریف) (2 February 1940 – 29 April 1976) was a Pakistani comedian and film actor. He was a versatile[2] actor and comedian best known for his work in the Pakistani cinema of the 1970s. Munawar Zarif was one of the most famous comedians of south asia. His fans named him ‘Shehenshah-i-Zarafat’ or the ‘King of Humor’.[3][1]
Early life and career
He was born on 2 February 1940 in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan.[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.[4] 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]
Death
On 29 April 1976, he died in Shalimar Hospital, Lahore due to Cirrhosis of the liver.[5][2]
Filmography
His films include:
| Title | Language | Year |
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| Malangi | Punjabi | 1965 |
| Bharia Mela | Punjabi | 1966 |
| Imam Din Gohavia | Punjabi | 1967 |
| Diya Aur Toofan (1969 film) | Urdu | 1969 |
| Banarsi Thug | Punjabi | 1973 |
| Manjhi Khitay Dhanwan | Punjabi | 1974 |
| Baharo Phool Barsao | Urdu | 1972 |
| Heer Ranjha | Punjabi | 1970 |
| Dil Aur Duniya | Urdu | 1971 |
| Naukar Wohti Da | Punjabi | 1974 |
| Jeera Blade | Punjabi | 1973 |
| Khusiya | Punjabi | 1973 |
| Janu Kapatti | Punjabi | 1976 |
| Zeenat | Urdu | 1975 |
| Rangila Aur Munawar Zarif | Punjabi/Urdu | 1973 |
| Ajj Da Mahinwal | Punjabi | 1973 |
| Sheeda Pastaol | Punjabi | 1975 |
| Dandiyan | Punjabi | 1961 |
| Haath Jori | Punjabi | 1964 |
| Parde Min Rehny Do | Urdu | 1968 |
| Shaukan Mele Di | Punjabi | 1975 |
| Hasday Aao Hasday Jao | Punjabi | 1974 |
| Ziddi | Punjabi | 1973 |
| Sharif Badmash | Punjabi | 1975 |
| Chitra Tay Shera | Punjabi | 1976 |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f Munawar Zarif remembered The News International (newspaper), Published 30 April 2018, Retrieved 5 August 2018
- ^ a b c 39th death anniversary of Munawar Zarif today Dunya News, Published 29 April 2015, Retrieved 5 August 2018
- ^ "'Remembering Munawwar Zarif', Profile and obituary". ARY News. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ Profile and filmography of Munawar Zarif on livetv.pk website Retrieved 5 August 2018
- ^ In memory of comedian Munawar Zarif on his 42nd death anninversary Pakistan Today (newspaper), Published 29 April 2018, Retrieved 5 August 2018
External links
- Munawar Zarif at the Internet Movie Database
- Filmography of Munawar Zarif on Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website
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