Legendary actor Yousuf Khan remembered on his 14th death anniversary
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Prolific artiste’s film career spans 46 years. He was equally perfect in Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto films
LAHORE (Dunya News) – People observe on Wednesday (today) 14th death anniversary of prolific actor Yousuf Khan who died on Sept 20, 2009 in Lahore, Dunya News reported.
The Lollywood legend appeared in more than 400 films in Urdu, Punjabi and Pashto languages in his 46-year film career.
Yousuf Khan made his debut in film ‘Parwaaz’ in 1954. He started his film career as a supporting actor in films but later he played leading roles in movies.
He made a name for himself first as a romantic hero of Urdu language films but later on, in the late 1970s and 1980s, he gained popularity as an action hero in Punjabi and Pashto films.
Hasrat (1958), Khamosh Raho (1964), Malangi (1965), Maa Baap (1966), Imam Din Gohavia (1967), Ziddi (1973), Jawab Do (1974), Sharif Badmash (1975), Chitra Te Shera (1976), Warrant (1976), and General Bakht Khan (1979) are his among popular films.
He was given Nigar Award for Best Actor in the Punjabi language film Ziddi (1973 film), and Pride of Performance Award in 2004.
