38th death anniversary of Waheed Murad observed today
38th death anniversary of Waheed Murad observed today
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The 38th death anniversary of legendary Pakistani film actor‚ producer and script writer Waheed Murad is being observed on Tuesday.
Born in Sialkot in 1938, he was popular for his attractive personality‚ tender voice and unusual talent for acting in films.
He received many prestigious awards including the Sitara-e-Imtiaz which was awarded to him posthumously.
He subsequently began his film career as a producer with 1961’s Insaan Badalta Hai, followed by Jab Se Dekha Hai Tumhe.
His first film Aulaad (1962) proved to be a super hit at the box office and so started what would be a long, decorated film career that many still aspire to emulate today.
Thereafter, he played the male lead in Heera Aur Pathar (1964), which also became a hit.
Then, in 1966, he acted in and produced Armaan which broke all previous records of Pakistani cinema, playing in theatres for 75 weeks. Murad received two Nigar Awards for the film as well.
The late artist has other mega hits like Doraha, Devar Bhabi, Ehsaan, Yahan Tum Wahan Hum, Usse Dekha Usse Chaha and Dushman to his credit, wherein he worked with all the leading female stars of his time, including Neelo, Shamim Ara, Zeba, Aliya, Shabnum, Sangeeta, Kaveeta and Babra Shariff. In total, he worked on 124 films in his career.
Murad, who became known as the ‘Chocolate Hero’ of Pakistan, passed away on November 23, 1983, at 45 years of age.
