Nazir Ahmed Khan
Nazir | |
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| Born | 1904 |
| Died | 26 August 1983 (aged 78–79) |
| Other names | Baau Jee (a popular nickname for him in the Pakistani film industry) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, film director, film producer |
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| Children | Afzal Nazir, Akhtar Nazir (Cooki), Suraiya Nazir (w/o Nasir Khan), Aslam Nazir, Ismat Nazir and 2 others Asif Nazir Khan (Grandson, CEO Nazir Asif Arts) |
| Awards | Nigar Award 'Special Nigar Award for 30 years of Excellence' in Pakistani film industry in 1982 |
Nazir Ahmed Khan (1904 – 26 August 1983) (Urdu: نذیر احمد خان) was one of the founding fathers of Pakistan film industry. He was a versatile filmmaker, actor, director and producer.
Personal life
[edit]Nazir was born in 1904 in a Kakazai Pathan family in Lahore, Punjab, British India.[1][2][3] He had at least three wives over the years. He was first married to his cousin Sikandara Begum (who was the sister of K. Asif, the legendary director of 1960 film Mughal-e-Azam). He later had a very short marriage with Sitara Devi, the legendary Kathak dancer. After their divorce, Sitara Devi married none other than Nazir's cousin K. Asif himself. In other words, she married first the husband and then the brother of Sikandara Begum. Nazir's last wife was film actress Swaran Lata.[2][4]
Nazir was the father of several children. He gave one of his daughters in marriage to actor Nasir Khan, (brother of Dilip Kumar).
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Nigar Award 'Special Nigar Award for 30 years of excellence' in Pakistani film industry in 1982.[5]
Career
[edit]In 1929, Nazir left the city of Lahore to go to Calcutta to achieve his dream of making movies.[1] His first film role, as an actor, came from another Lahori friend, veteran film producer/director A. R. Kardar in the 'Silent-era' film Sarfarosh (Brave Heart) in 1929.[1][3] Then he acted in several films including the notable Baghban (1938 film) which was a success at the box-office as well.[6][7][1] Nazir then started producing and directing films under the banner of "Hind Pictures' and also established a film studio in Bombay.[1]
In 1947, Nazir decided to migrate to newly-independent Pakistan and settled in Lahore. After making some mediocre films with meager resources, he made the first silver jubilee film of Pakistani cinema in Punjabi language, Pheray (1949 film).[1]
During his career spanning 55 years, Nazir had done more than 200 films.[3]
Death
[edit]Nazir Ahmed Khan died on 26 August 1983.[1][2][4]
Filmography
[edit]- Sawaal (1966)[8]
- Azmat-e-Islam (1965)[9]
- Haveli (1964)
- Billo Jee (1962)
- Shama (1959)
- Noor-e-Islam (1957)[8]
- Sabira (1956)
- Soteeli Maa (1956)
- Wehshi (1956)
- Hameeda (1956)[8]
- Nagin (1955)
- Naukar (1955)[8]
- Heer (1955)[9]
- Shehri Babu (1953)[10]
- Khatoon (1952)
- Bheegi Palkain (1950)
- Anokhi Dastan (1950)
- Humari Basti (1950)
- Ghalat Fahmi (1950)
- Laraay (1949)
- Pheray (1949)[1][2][8]
- Sachchai(1947)
- Heer (1946)
- Wamaq Azra (1946)[2][4]
- Gaon Ki Gori (1945)[2][4]
- Laila Majnu (1945)[2][4]
- Naatak (1944)
- Aabroo (1943)
- Ghar Sansar (1942)
- Maa Baap (1941)
- Swami (1941)
- Taj Mahal (1941)
- Apni Nagariya (1939)
- Joshe Islam (1938)
- Baghban (1938)[9][1][3]
- Bhabi (1938)
- Sitara Tanzi (1937)
- Dukhiyari (1936)
- Pratima (1935)
- Delhi Ka Thug (1934)
- Iraq Ka Chor (1934)
- Chandragupta (1934)[1][3]
- Sultana (1934)[1]
- Night Bird (1933)
- Abe Hayat (1933)[9]
- Lal-e-Yaman (1933)
- Zarina (1932)[1]
- Farebi Daku (1931)[1]
- Sarfarosh or (Brave Heart) (1929) (A Silent-era film) (Producer: A. R. Kardar)[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "A walk down memory lane with legendary filmmaker Nazir Ahmed Khan". Pakistan Today newspaper. 26 August 2011. Archived from the original on 21 June 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Profile of Nazir Ahmed Khan". Pakfilms.net website. 2 June 2016. Archived from the original on 1 July 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Arshad Bhatti (27 August 2013). "Bao Jee's (Nazir Ahmed Khan) anniversary goes unnoticed". The Nation newspaper. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Nazir Ahmed Khan's Profile". Urduwire.com website. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards (1957 - 2002)". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ Alan Goble. "Baghban (1938 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ Patel, Baburao (September 1938). "Bombay Calling (page 256)". Filmindia. 4 (4): 256. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Filmography of Nazir Ahmed Khan". PakFilms.net website. 1 March 2016. Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d Alan Goble. "Nazir Ahmed Khan's (Nazir) filmography on Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website". Archived from the original on 4 September 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ "Shehri Babu (1953 film)". Motion Pictures Archive of Pakistan (Mpaop) website. Archived from the original on 29 August 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
External links
[edit]- Nazir Ahmed Khan at IMDb, Nazir Ahmed Khan's Filmography
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