2nd OCTOBER 1938- 23rd NOVEMBER 1983 WAHEED MURAD
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Waheed Murad (Urdu: وحید مراد) (October 2, 1938 - November 23, 1983) was a famous Pakistani film actor, producer and script writer. Born in Sialkot, Pakistan [5] Waheed was the only child of well-off film distributor Mr. Nisar Murad. He got early education from Karachi Grammar School[6][7] or Marie Colaco School[8][9][10][2], Karachi, did graduation from S.M. Arts College Karachi, and then masters in English literature from University of Karachi.
He is well-known for his charming expressions, tender voice and unusual talent for acting in films. His romantic style of acting made him popular as well as controversial. One of his block buster films Armaan_(1966_film)]Armaan, which was produced by himself, made a pivotal impact on the sub-continental film industry such that the Pakistani film industry was considered as the rising sun after Indian film industry. Armaan_(1966_film)]Armaan[/url] made him asuperstar overnight and as equal to the Indian film titans such as Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Ashok Kumarand Prithviraj Kapoor. Once, in an interview in 1967, he said that Dilip Kumar, too, is not an immortal actor.[11]
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Film career
Waheed Murad and Zeba in Heera aur pathar, 1964
Waheed Murad started his film career in 1961 as producer of the film Insaan badalta hai. In his second movie as producer "jab se dakha ha hum ya" Darpan was hero in the picture with Zeba. Derpan gave hard time to Waheed Murad. Used to come on shooting late. Waheed got upset.During this Zeba suggested that in next movie you sign yourself as hero. First Waheed think that Zeba is making fun of him but when she said that she is serious and Pervaz Malik second it.Waheed said ok i will work if Zeba work with me which Zeba accept it.Waheed said if i sign myself in movie first, than people will say he signed himself because nobody is signing him so he approached his friend Yousaf to sign him for his movie which he did.Zeba was against this idea and insisted to work only in his own movie first.But he already sign the movie(According to Zeba Ali). As an actor he was firstly appeared in a supporting role in 1962's Aulad directed by S.M. Yousuf; the film got the Nigar award for the best film for the year. Heera aur pathar in 1964 was his first movie as lead actor and his major breakthrough film. He got the Nigar award in the best actor category for the same film.
In 1966, he acted in and produced /Armaan_(1966_film)]Armaanwhich was directed by Pervaiz Malik.Armaan_(1966_film)]Armaan broke all the box office records at that time and completed 75 weeks in theatres, gave him the status of superstar or perhaps the first superstar of Pakistani films. The film is a romantic and melodious love story. The songs like Koko korina..., Akele na jana..., Betaab ho udhar tum... and Zindagi apni thi ab tak... sung by legendary singer Ahmed Rushdi became extremely popular among the youth esp. among the college girls. He received two Nigar awards for the categories best producer and best actor for the film /Armaan_(1966_film)]Armaan[/url]. During the same year, he starred in another superhit film Jaag utha insaan with co-star Zeba.
In 1967, he appeared as leading actor in masterpieces like Devar bhabi, Doraha, Insaaniyat and Maan baap. Devar bhabi is considered as one of his best movies and completed 50 weeks in the cinemas. The story of Devar bhabi is based on Indo-Pak's unjust social thoughts and norms. Insaaniyat is also considered as one of his best movies in which he played a role of a dedicated doctor.
From 1964 to 1968, Waheed Murad and Pervaiz Malik made blockbusters like Heera aur pathar,Armaan_(1966_film)]Armaan[/url], Ehsaan, Doraha and Jahan tum wahan hum. The successful combination of Waheed Murad, Pervaiz Malik, Masroor Anwar, Sohail Rana, Ahmed Rushdi and Zeba created a number of successful films. Waheed Murad brought Malik, Anwar and Rana under the umbrella of 'Film Arts'. But in late 1960s, dissension grew between Waheed Murad and other three team members of 'Film Art'. Pervaiz Malik was not happy with Waheed's taking away the credit for all the success of movies and giving little recognition to others. So the Film Arts broke up and Pervaiz Malik started creating his own projects with new actors. A total of seven films, including two films, i.e., Usey dekha usey chaha and Dushman released after a long gap of 6 years in 1974, were produced with the combination of Waheed and Pervaiz. Ladla released in 1968 with a superhit song Socha tha piya na karengy....
Waheed Murad flirting Shabnam in the song Kuch log rooth kar bhi... in Andleeb, 1969
In 1969, Waheed produced, wrote and directed his own movie Ishaara but the movie flopped at box office. Andaleeb was released in 1969, which was directed by Fareed Ahmed. Other co-stars included Shabnam, Aliya, Talish andMustafa Qureshi. Andaleeb proved to be one of the greatest films of the year. Moviegoers loved his acting esp. in the song Kuch log rooth kar bhi... sung by Ahmed Rushdi in which Waheed is trying to flirt Shabnam in his red sports car.[2] Waheed Murad received Nigar award in the best actor category for that film. Critics are unanimous that SingerAhmed Rushdi had a significant role in the success of Waheed Murad. Rushdi's voice was tailor made for him.
From 1970 to 1979, many of his films were superhit like Naseeb apna apna and Anjuman in 1970; Neend hamare khuwab tumhare and Mastana mahi (Waheed's first Punjabi film) in 1971; Baharo phool barsao in 1972; Ishq mera naa (Punjabi film) and Shama in 1974; Jab jab phool khiley in 1975; Shabana in 1976; Saheli, Parakh and Khuda aur muhabbat in 1978; and Awaz and Bahan bhai in 1979. Mastana mahi was Waheed's first Punjabi film, which was also produced by him and directed by Iftikhar Khan. Mastana mahi was purely a romantic musical film. Waheed receivedNigar award for the best actor for Mastana mahi.
During late 1960s, Zeba, after her marriage with Mohammad Ali, was not allowed to work as heroine with Waheed Murad(rumour). Soon Shabnam's husband Robin Ghosh forced her to not work with Waheed. Even Nisho was not allowed to work with him. These were major setbacks for Waheed's career. Most of the top producers offered Waheed secondary roles in their films.First he was replaced by Muhammad Ali in late 60s and in mid seventies he had tough competition from Nadeem who replaced Muhammad Ali to became number one hero.Muhammad Ali came to his rescue to get few movies.But success didn't last. So Waheed had been casted by less popular directors and producers and had been given the role of 'stereotypical romantic hero'. Films like Naag Mani (1972), Mastani Mehbooba (1974) , Laila majnu (1974), Izzat (1975), Dilruba (1975), Raaste ka pathar (1976), Mehboob mera mastana (1976), and Naag aur nagan (1976) gave him major setbacks. By late 1970s and early 1980s, Waheed was being casted in supporting roles either with Nadeem or with Mohammad Ali in the films like Parastish (1977), Aadmi (1978), Khuda aur mohabbat (1978), Awaz (1978), Behan Bhai (1979), Wadey ki zanjeer (1979), Raja ki aaye gi barat (1979), Zameer (1980), Badnaam (1980), Gun man (1981), Kiran aur kali (1981), Gherao (1981), Ahat (1982) and Maang meri bhar do (1983). The films Hero (1985) and Zalzala (1987) were released after his death. Films Muqaddar, Aankhon ke taare, Aas paas and Andaaz were either incomplete films or not released by the producers.] Hero was the last film of Waheed's life, directed by Iqbal Yousuf. The film was released after almost two years of Waheed's death in 1985. Another Waheed's delayed film Zalzala was released after 4 years of his death in 1987, which was also directed by Iqbal Yousuf. Zalzala did nothing on the box office, however, Hero completed its Silver Jubilee in Karachi.
Waheed Murad, in his entire 25-year career, paired with several actresses like Zeba, Shamim Ara, Rani, Naghma, Aaliya, Sangeeta, Kaveeta, Aasia, Shabnam, Deeba, Babra Sharif, Rukhsana, Bahar, and Neelo. He acted in a total of 124 films (2 films were released after his death) of which 38 were black and white and 86 were in colour. He acted in 115 Urdu films, 8 Punjabi films and 1 Pushto film, and earned 32 prestigious film awards including ones for best producer and for best actor.
Film Art productions
Waheed Murad produced several films under his father's established 'Film Art'. He was the youngest film producer in the industry at that time.As producer, Waheed Murad was a successful producer. Most of his produced films were either Golden Jubilee or Silver Jubilee. During 1960s and early 1970s, he produced films like Insaan badalta hai (1961) (his first film as producer), Armaan (1966), Ehsaan (1967), Naseeb apna apna (1970) and Mastana mahi (Punjabi film of 1971). However, during his days of struggle, in late 1970s and early 1980s, he produced few films, including his last film Hero (1985).
As director, he had directed and also produced Ishaara (1969) with co-star Deeba. The film failed to achieve the viewers' expectances.
Popularity
Waheed was the first Rock n' Roll dancing star in South Asia. He was famously known as the 'Chocolate Hero' and 'Lady Killer'. His dressing style, the hair style, dialogues and songs used to be liked and followed by people. Waheed's hair cut was very popular among the young and was called the 'Waheed Murad cut'.In his hey days Waheed once went to Saddar area of Karachi in his white car. Realising it was Murad’s car, a group of 30 college girls covered the vehicle with lipstick kisses.
He enlivened the silver screen with his extraordinary talent in acting and picturisation esp. in romantic songs. Some of the songs that still turn many nostalgic are Tumhain kaisay bata doon, Kuch log rooth kar bhi, Dil tumko dey diya, Koko korina, Jhoom aye dil wo dera jaan-e-bahar aye ga, Beetay huway khuch din aisay hain tanhai jinhain duhrati hey, Mujhe tum nazar say gira to rahay ho, Yun kho gaiy teray pyar mein hum, Socha tha piyar na karan gain, Khamosh hein nazaray and Aye abre karam aaj itna baras.
Personal life
Early life
Waheed Murad was born on October 2, 1938 in Karachi.[13] He was the only son of the famous Pakistani film distributor Mr. Nisar Murad and Mrs. Shireen Murad. Since childhood he has been given an exposure to famous actors who used to visit his father regularly and inspired him to pursue an acting career. In his childhood, he used to wear a guitar around his neck and was famous as a good dancer among his friends. In his school life he played parts in several plays, which made him more popular. His best friends were Iqbal Yousuf and Pervaiz Malik who joined the same profession Waheed joined and thus remained associated with him for the rest of his life. Waheed passed matriculation in 1954 from the Marie Colaco School, Karachi. Waheed's parents persuaded him to complete his education prior to embarking on a film career. He graduated in arts from S.M. Arts College, Karachi and then completed masters in English literature from the University of Karachi. A strong educational background placed Waheed Murad at an advantage compared to other film producers and actors of his time.
Marriage
Waheed Murad fell in love with Salma, a daughter of Karachi based industrialist and a Memon[citation needed]Ibrahim Maker, when both were in grade nine in Grammar School, Karachi. Their marriage took place on Thursday, September 17, 1964. The wedding ceremony was arranged at Nisar Murad's house in Tariq Road, Karachi. He addressed his wife as Bibi at home.They had two daughters (Aaliya and Sadia) and one son (Adil). Sadia died in infancy and both Waheed Murad and Salma were became inconsolable. However, their two children, Aalia and Adil brought happiness and comfort to their lives.
Days of struggle
By late 1970s, Waheed was being casted in supporting roles either with Nadeem or with Mohammad Ali, or being offered by 'B class' film directors. Most of the leading heroines like Zeba, Shabnam and Nisho were not allowed to play lead roles with Waheed by their husbands. The heart-throbing actor Waheed Murad could not take such an ignominious treatment meted out to him by industry, but kept silent and did not seek help from his friends. Pervaiz Malik, who was became an established director and producer by late seventies, wrote in a local newspaper: "Not even once during that time Waheed come to me seeking work in my films."Waheed was becoming depressed. His close friends revealed that he was becoming addicted to alcohol, oral tobacco and sleeping pills. Even his domestic life suffered and his wife Salma left for the United States. During this Muhammad Ali(actor) came to his rescue and insisted producer to sign Waheed with him.He got few movies but Waheed's had health problems because of drugs. He couldn't accept that people are ignoring him. One shouldn't blame others for you own fault, if Nadeem, Shahid and others can servive than why not Waheed.Why his friends didn't come to his rescue? Whatever is the reason we last a great star.
A combination of bad habits and stress caused ulceration in Waheed's stomach in 1981. He suffered from bleeding and had to undergo stomach removal to save his life. His many fans came to the hospital to donate blood to save the life of their favorite hero. Although, he recovered, he lost a significant amount of weight. Even then, Iqbal Akhtar and Iqbal Yousuf, who proved to be real friends in difficult times, cast Waheed Murad in their movies. Waheed appeared pathetic in Dil ney phir yaad keya and Ghairao. Even his loyal admirers felt that it was all over for him.
Waheed Murad in his last film
In 1983, Anwar Maqsood - a famous TV writer and anchor and a close friend , invited Waheed to his TV comedy show Silver Jubilee. At only 90 pounds, Waheed appeared pencil-thin on the screen, but attempted to put up a brave front.
However, the keen observers could see that Waheed would be unable to spellbind the public as he did in the past. Only during the singing of Tumhe kaisey bata doun...Aalamgir in the Silver Jubilee show, Waheed's smiles reflected a shadow of his former self-probably in his mind he was still the young hero 20 years earlier.
Babra Shareef, a top actress of the time, revealed that during filming of a scene of Hero, Waheed lost his balance while walking briskly toward her and fell down. He took several minutes to catch his breath prior to standing up on his feet again.
In July 1983, Waheed was driving his car too fast, one of his favorite hobbies, his car struck a big tree. Waheed had a narrow escape, but was left with a large scar on his face. A few days after the accident, Waheed asked his friend Pervaiz Malik for a role. Malik knowing that Waheed was not ready for an acting assignment said, "Veedu you get better and you will be the lead in my next film." With his still razor-sharp mind , he replied, "You give me the role and I will get better." He was going to Karachi to get the scar fixed in order to complete the last few scenes of Hero when he met the chief editor, Ilyas Rasheedi, of the film magazine 'Nigar' at the airport. Rasheedi wrote in his magazine:
During the flight Waheed was very bitter. He told Rasheedi that he was reduced to working in a Pushto film produced by Badar Muneer, who used to be his car driver and help him with his household work in the late sixties, and subsequently became a successful movie star.
"By chance a famous film producer was also present in the waiting area and Waheed put him on the spot by asking if he had a role for him for Javed Sheikh's father in his movie. The producer had a difficult time dodging Waheed."
Last days
Waheed's son Aadil was in Karachi staying with his grand mother. A day before his face surgery, Waheed celebrated his birthday. He bought several gifts for Aadil and wished him a happy year. He returned late to spend the night at Anita Ayub's mother Mumtaz Ayub's house. When Waheed did not wake up until late, the door had to be forced open and Waheed was found lying on the floor, dead for several hours. A paan leaf with 'something' in it was found in his mouth. Nobody knows for sure if it was a heart attack or suicide.[2 Legacy
| Dedication to Waheed Murad & Elvis Presley The name, Waheed Murad like Elvis Presley, Evokes memories of an era of romance and fairytale. Bewitched by his charismatic persona, Aristocratic bearing And awe - inspiring portrayals, Young boys, girls and even the elderly -- The gentry, bourgeoisie, literati and glitterati, Would gravitate in scores to the movie theatre And start dreaming in wakefulness To see in action The prince of their hearts, Whom they lovingly called Prince Charming, Mr Elegance The chocolate Hero And The Lady killer Handsome, posh and stylish, The iconic show - stopper Always remained the arbiter of fashion And the focus of the most observed; A personage boyond compare And an artist extraordinaire, Who eclipsed many a showbiz maestro And emulated famed celebrities Like Elvis Presley, Charlton Heston, James Dean, Laurence olivier and Al-Pacino In popularity, as also in portraying emotions and actions, In his elegant, trademark style. He saw on each outing, His sports car and apparel Sealed red with Kisses By throngs of adoring female fans. Warry of his irresistible charms, Several jaundiced tinsel town husbands Deprived their actress-spouses Of the exhiliration of co-starring With him -- their most beloved idol. Every student's book and note-book Carried his photograph To the envy of his intriguing contemporaries, Each one of whom Tried to imitate him, And dreamed to be him, But it remained only a dream. Pulsating in myriad forms Of mind-blowing beauty, He lives on forever Alongside Elvis, As the heartthrob, The hero, The king. |
| by Saeed A. Khan Hoti |
The rise and fall of Waheed is quite similar to that of Elvis Presley and analogies have been drawn between these two icons. According to a film critic, Waheed Murad was like Elvis Presley who enjoyed early success, the status of being the most
mesmerising personality of his country. He earned great fame and then faced a sudden fall and had an untimely death. Despite hardship later in Waheed's life and suffering such a tragic death, he is born again. His movies are repeatedly shown on film festivals, cinemas and TV and are well received.
Ilyas Rashidi, the founder of Nigar Awards, wrote in his magazine:
Rajesh Khanna, an Indian actor, said in his interview with Shama Delhi magazine:
"Waheed Murad was a born hero."
"After seeing a lot of movies of Waheed Murad, I admit he was a really great actor and I admire his matchless acting performance."
Ghulam Mohiuddin, a Pakistani film actor, said:
Lehri, a Pakistani film comedian, said:
"Waheed Murad was not an individual but he was an era in his own right which ended when he was sidelined by those who took over the industry in the early 1980s, ... he was a great artiste, who recreated the image of a romantic hero. His acting was natural; he had a great deal of musical sense and was matchless when it came to picturising a song."
Sangeeta, a Pakistani film director and actress, said:
"He was a great companion, an unforgettable friend and a humble man so rich in terms of money and fortunes."[16]
In the recent Hollywood film Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London, actress Leilah Isaac’s character Sabeen remembers Waheed Murad. Frankie Muniz, reprising his role as Agent Cody Banks, discloses to his cosmopolitan band members that he is a secret agent. To this, a Nigerian boy claims to be Spiderman while another girl calls herself Lara Croft. As the actors associate themselves with their favourite comic book characters, Sabeen says: "And I’m Waheed Murad." This entices all to ask "what?" to which she replies, "Famous Indian actor.
"For me, it was a great time when I had been working with him."
"Waheed Murad was a superb actor and probably one of the best who ever graced Lollywood. His failure in movies was not owing to lack of talent. In fact, he was the most stylish and original actor in Pakistan. He improved the image of industry by shining through their mediocre scripts; they repaid him by contributing to his downfall. Bad luck, his own strong personality and rendezvous with several actresses also ruined him. He, however, still lives on in the hearts of millions of fans. As his daughter Aaliya said, "If Dad knew that he had such a following, he would not have died."
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- Waheed Murad was the most popular and stylish romantic hero in Pakistan. His nicknames were “chocolate hero” and “romance ka shehzada”
- He was a handsome person also the most well dressed hero of its times
- He was a craze among his fans. He was the first actor in Pakistan whose fan clubs were made and still 25 years after his death, his fans celebrate a week by running his 7 movies on cinemas every year, also his hair style was adopted by people
- He was Pakistan’s most favourite hero among girls. In his hey-days once he went to Sadar area of Karachi in his white car, realizing it is Waheed Murad’s car, a group of 30 college girls covered the vehicle with lipstick kisses
- He is compared with Hollywood actor Elvis Presley due to some similarities between them. Both enjoyed early success, the status of being the most mesmerising personalities of their own countries, great fame and then sudden fall and tragic death
- He is the first rock‘n’roll dancing hero in Pakistan and he gave new style of pasteurizing songs
- He is the first Pakistani hero whose official website was launched at (www.waheedMurad.com)
Film career: - He appeared in a guest role in film Saathi (1959), then he started his carrier as a film producer with Insaan Badalta Hay (1961) through his father’s production house Film Arts
- As an actor he was casted in film Aulad (1962) in a supporting role, where he was the son of Habib and Nayyar Sultana.
- He got breakthrough from Heera aur Pathar (1964), which was the first movie by top director Pervez Malik.
- His film Armaan (1966) was first ever platinum jubilee Urdu film in Pakistan. With the success of this film Waheed Murad became the top most star in Pakistan film industry and ruled next 10 years. The team of Waheed Murad, director Pervez Malik, Musician Sohail Rana, Singer Ahmad Rushdi and Lyricist Masroor Anwar was very popular in late 60s and they produced some successful films, later they were separated. His other platinum jubilee urdu films were Anjuman and Aawaz, while Shabana was his only diamond jubilee film.
- Waheed Murad played villain role in Sheeshay ka Ghar.
- His first Punjabi film Mastana Mahi was super hit, his other Punjabi film Ishq Mera Naa (1974) celebrated platinum jublilee. He worked in 9 Punjabi and 1 Pashto film.
- His last released film in his life was Maang Meri Bhar Do (1983).
- Hero and Zalzala were released after his death
- He really wept while shooting of a touching scene in film Maa Beta
- His favourite movies were Armaan, Insaniyat, Anjuman and Andaleeb. Armaan had such a tremendous impact on him, he named his house in Lahore Qasr-e-Armaan
- His film Rishta Hay Pyar Ka(1967) was the first film of Pakistan which was shot abroad (In England)
- Film Naag muni (1972) was the first film in Pakistan, where hero and heroine played double roles, hero was Waheed Murad and heroine was Rani
- He was hero in Chand Sooraj (1970), the first Pakistani film which was based on two different stories.
- He invited Shabnam to then west Pakistan and cast her in film Samundar (1968)
- Top Pashto film hero Badar Munir was his driver before films, Waheed Murad introduced him in film Jehan Tum Wahan Ham (1968)
- He became the first personality in Pakistani films who was hero, director, producer, script writer and singer in the same film, which was Ishara (1969)
Privat life: - Waheed Murad was born into a wealthy family in Karachi on October 2, 1938. He was called as Veedu at home. His father Nisar Murad was a film distributor in Karachi. His mother’s name was Shireen Murad. He was the only child of his parents.
- He passed matric from Mary Colaso school, Karachi. He did B.A. in arts from S.M. college, then he did Masters in English literature from Karachi University.
- His house was at Tariq Road, Karachi.
- His height was 5’ 11”.
- He fell in love with Salma when he was in 9th class, finally they married on Thursday September 17, 1964. His wife was the daughter of an industrialist, who was the owner of H. M Silk Mills.
- His one daughter died in infancy, He had other two children Aalia and Adil Murad, who also worked in films.
- He suffered a serious accident at Ravi Road, Lahore in November 1983 but survived.
- He died by heart attack in Karachi on Wednesday, November 23, 1983 at the age of 45. His father died in 1982, he died in 1983 and his mother died in 1984. He was buried in Gulberg graveyard, Lahore.
- His wife Salma Murad could not see him after his death, when he died she was in USA, Salma’s sister phoned her, she couldn’t get flight but somehow reached London and then traveled to Karachi, when she reached here they had taken his body to Lahore, when she came Lahore he was buried.
Waheed Murad’s important films
1960s:
Heera aur pathar, Eid mubarak, Kaneez, Armaan, Jaag utha insaan, Dever bhabi, Ehsaan, Doraha, Maan baap, insaniyat, dil mera dharkan teri, Jehan tum wahan hum, Salgira, Andaleeb
1970s:
Afsana, Anjuman, Neend hamari khwab tumhare, Mastana mahi (Punjabi), Khalish, Naag muni, Daulat aur duniya, Baharo phool barsao, Ishq mera naa (Punjabi), Tum salamat raho, Mohabbat zindagi hai, Phool mere gulshan ka, Laila majnu, Dushman, Shama, Jab jab phool khile, Shabana, Awaz, Behan bhai
1980s:
Badnam, Dil ne phir yaad kiya, Gherao and Hero
Waheed Murad: As Producer, director, script writer
- He produced 11 films. The hero of his first 2 films was Darpan, since film Heera aur Pathar he was hero in all his produced films
- He introduced director Munawar Rasheed in Insaan badalta hai, musician Sohail Rana in Jab Say Dekha Hay Tumhen, top director Pervez Malik and script writer M. Aqeel khan in Heera aur Pathar.
- His last 2 films Jaal and Hero were color.
- His only 2 films were flop, Jab Say Dekha Hay Tumhen and Ishara.
- His produced films are Insaan Badalta Hai (1961), Jab Se Dekha Hai Tumhen (1963), Heera aur pathar (1964), Armaan (1966), Ehsaan (1967), Samundar (1968), Ishara (1969), Naseeb apna apna (1970), Mastana Mahi (1971), Jaal (1973) and Hero (1985)
- He directed only a single film Ishara in 1969, which was flopped.
- He wrote scripts for 4 films which were Armaan, Ehsaan, Ishara and Hero.
Waheed Murad's directors
Waheed Murad worked with 52 directors. His first director was S.M. Yousuf and last director was Iqbal Yousuf. His pair with director Pervez Malik was very popular in 60s, he also worked in some memorable films with director Hassan Tariq. Waheed Murad also directed his one film Ishara. Here is the list of his top director.
- Hassan Tariq (9 films – best film: Anjuman)
Other films: Kaneez, Dever Bhabhi, Maa Beta, Laila Majnu, Deedar, Dilruba, Naag aur Nagan, Suraiya Bhopali - Iqbal Yusuf (9 films – best film: Badnam)
Other films: Josh, Hill station, Surat aur Seerat, Khuda aur Mohabbat, Gun Man, Gherao, Hero, Zalzala - Iqbal Akhter (8 films – best film: Jab jab phool khile)
Other films: Anhoni, Mohabbat zindagi hai, Phool mere gulshan ka, Apne huye paraye, Zameer, Chhotay nawab, Dil ne phir yad kiya - Pervez Malik (7 films – best film: Arman)
Othr films: Heera aur Pathar, Ehsan, Doraha, Jehan tum wahan hum, Use dekha use chaha, Dushman - S. M. Yusuf (5 films – best film: Eid Mubarak)
Other films: Aulad, Honhaar, Zindagi ek safar hai, Goonj uthi Shehnai - Iftikhar Khan (5 films – best film: Mastana Mahi)
Other films: Sayyo ni mera Mahi, Raja ki ayegi Barat, Parvah nein - Nazar Shabab (5 films – best film: Shabana)
Other films: Shama, Nazrana, Behan Bhai, Tarana - Shabab Kiranvi (4 films – best film: Insaniyat)
Other films: Tum hi ho Mehboob mere, Saheli, Waday ki Zanjeer - M. A. Rasheed (4 films – best film: Dil mera dharkan teri)
Other films: Tum salamat raho, Rastay ka Pathar, Aadmi
He also worked with other top directors like Khalil Qaiser, Luqman, S. Suleman, K. Khurshid, Jameel Akhtar, Raza Mir, M. Sadiq, M. Akram, Nazar-ul-Islam, Haider Chaudhary, Aslam Daar, Zafar Shabab, Shamim Ara, Rangeela, Javed Fazil and M. J Rana.
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One Hndred Facts About Waheed Murrad
.1. Late legendary film actor Waheed Murad was born on October 2,1938 at Karachi, Pakistan.
2.The only movie actor in the Indo pak. Subcontinent who during his twenty-three year film career 1960 - 1983.) Worked as an actor, director, producer and scriptwriter.
3. Near and dear ones called him "Veedu"
4. Only child of Mr. and Mrs. Nisar Murad.
5. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
6. Favorite color: Light blue.
7. Favorite proverb: Live and let live.
8. He was in love with three ladies: Mother: Shireen Murad, Wife: Salma and daughter: Aliya.
9.First fell in love with Salma, when both were in grade nine in Grammar school, Karachi.
10. Had hatred for those who lied
11. Usually slept after midnight.
12. Favorite past time: Reading English books.
13. Favorite personality: Hitler.
14. In 1967 he said in an interview that Dilip Kumar, too, is not an immortal actor.
15. Waheed Murad's debut: S.M. Yusuf's Aulad in 1962.
16. Once he really wept while shooting of a touching scene in: Maan Beta.
17. It goes to his credit to act in the first color movie of Pakistan: Eid Mubarak (only a short scene was colored)
18. It was difficult to make friends with Waheed Murad.
19.Rarely danced in clubs, on weekends.
20. Rendered a song (duet) in: Ishara, which was also directed by him.
21. The only highly qualified actor in Pakistan film industry: Masters in English Literature.
22. Between 1960 and 1970 he was the richest actor, director, producer and scriptwriter of the Pakistan film industry.
23. He was a cheque, which could be cashed any where in the country.
24. Favorite dish: Fried shrimp/ fish with rice.
25. Likes Japan on top.
26. Always punctual on the sets.
27. His four favorite movies were: Armaan, Insaniyat, Anjuman and Andaleeb.
28. Armaan had such a tremendous impact on him that he named his house in Lahore Qasr - e - Armaan.
29. He never talked unnecessarily.
30. Favorite hair - dresser: Rafiq hairdresser in Karachi and Khursheed hairdresser in Lahore.
31. Favorite song: Bhooli Hoi Hoon Dastan: Do-Raha.
32. Hero of Pakistan's first platinum jubilee film: Armaan.
33. Acted in one hundred and twenty three films.
34. Performed the role of a villain in only one film: Sheshey Ka Ghar.
35. Most popular hero after Dilip Kumar, whose hairstyle has been adopted by people in and outside Pakistan.
36. Favorite Pakistani singer: Ahmed Rushdi.
37. Play back songs pictured on him always carry a touch of reality and vividness, which no other Pakistani hero has ever been able to accomplish.
38. Hero of the first Pakistani movie: Rishta Hai pyar ka, which was shot outside Pakistan. (In England)
39. Hero of the Pakistan's first tableeghi film: Khuda Aur Mohabbat.
40. Naag Muni: Pakistan's first Urdu film in which both Waheed Murad and the lead actress performed double roles.
41. Hero of Chand Sooraj, the first Pakistani movie that was based on two different stories.
42. He directed eleven films, starting with Insan Badalta Hai (1961).
43. He acted in one hundred and fourteen Urdu films, eight Punjabi films and one Pushto film.
44. He performed in thirty-eight black and white films and eighty-five color films.
45. His fifty nine films attained silver jubilee, thirty three golden jubilee, six platinum jubilee and one diamond jubilee.
46. He received three Nigar awards for best actor and one for best producer.
47. The only film actor of Pakistan film industry to secure the greatest number of platinum, diamond, golden and silver jubilees.
48. The youngest film producer of Pakistan film industry: He was twenty-three, when he produced Insan Badalta Hai.
49. Akele Na Jana: Armaan: The song and the film that immortalized him.
50. In 1972 three of his films: Khalish, Daulat Aur Duniya and Baharo Phool Barsao did golden jubilees.
51. He was keenly desirous to publish all his memorable experiences of the film industry; Waheed disclosed this to Elias Rashdi shortly before his death.
52. He was short - tempered in his youth.
53. Waheed introduced Sohail Rana in 1962 for " Jab se dekha hai tumhe's" music.
54. He invited Shabnam to then West Pakistan in 1968 and gave her a role in 'Samandar'.
55. He flatly refused to picture a song of film "Izzat" on him, because its lyrics were vulgar.
56. He was the only hope of Pakistan film industry that could have appeared in a film utterly different from the ones, which were in vogue in his hay days.
57. "Maang Meri Bhar Do" was the last film released during his life - time.
58. Some people misjudged his sober mood for his being proud.
59. It goes to his credit to introduce numerous people to the filmdom, strangely enough, all these so - called friends left him alone, when he was most in need of their support.
60. In 1976,Waheed's fourteen films were released, maximum in any one year, during his twenty-three year career.
61. Waheed and Zeba used to get extremely tired after a day's shooting, so much so that while boarding a flight from Lahore to Karachi at 12 .00 midnight, occasionally he used to rest his head over Zeba's shoulder and vice versa. Such was the understanding and sincerity between them.
62. While signing Zeba for "Armaan", Waheed had asked her to wear only a cotton sari for the film, since she was to perform the role of a poor girl. (Zeba had dutifully worn that sari.)
63. Always respected his parent's, elder's teachers, and senior's.
64. He possessed a vast collection of English literature books and cassettes of Urdu and English songs and music.
65. He acquired his early education from Mary Colaso School and in 1952 he passed Matriculation from here.
66. He did B.A. from S.M. Science College.
67. He married Salma on Thursday, the 17th of September 1964 at Nisar Murad's house in Tariq Road, Karachi.
68. His native language was Punjabi.
69. His height was 5' 11"
70. In 1981, when he was healthy, his weight was 158 lbs.
71. He used to drive his car very fast.
72. He was very kind hearted by nature; however, he did not wanted to expose these feelings.
73. He preferred not to wear vest.
74. While at home, he mostly liked to wear shalwar kameez, but in functions he preferred to wear three piece suit.
75. He enjoyed chewing paan, qawam and used to drink tea.
76. He never smoked cigarette.
77. He usually took two and a half hours to sleep, once he was in bed. During this time, he liked to listen to music and read English books.
78. The two foreign magazines which he regularly scanned were Time and Newsweek.
79. His favorite poet was Keats.
80. His favorite city in Pakistan was Karachi.
81. His hobbies were cricket, music and photography.
82. He did not enjoyed watching T.V.
83. His favorite foreign singer was Egypt's Um -e- Kulthum.
84. He never grabbed any body's money and never allowed anybody to do it to him.
85. His first breakthrough came in 1960, when as a producer he produced his first film "Insaan Badalta Hai"
86. His second breakthrough came in 1961, when director S.M. Yusuf selected him for "Aulad"(Waheed's first movie as an actor.
87. With the release of "Heera Aur Pathar" Waheed achieved overnight fame.
88. He was the hero, scriptwriter and producer of Pakistan's first platinum jubilee film 'Armaan'
89. He wrote the script for Armaan, Ehsaan, Ishara, and Hero.
90. His first Punjabi film was 'Mastana Mahi.'
91. The film distributor who possessed the majority of his films is Ever ready pictures.
92. Of all his films which he had produced, he was particularly proud of 'Ehsaan' whose topic was women who had lost their husbands.
93. Radio Pakistan have so far presented forty-three interviews of Waheed Murad, which is a record.
94. On five occasions he appeared on Pakistan Television, twice in Neelam Ghar twice in geet mala and once in silver jubilee.
95. He never overacted in any movie.
96. He received the title of " Master of song picturisation"
97. He had been suffering from peptic ulcer for quite a while.
98. He suffered a serious accident at Ravi Road, Lahore in November 1983.
99. He was to undergo plastic surgery at Mid East hospital, Clifton, Karachi, on Thursday, November 24, 1983, which never took place.
100. He had been living with his self professed sister Mrs., Mumtaz Ayub at Defense housing society, Karachi in his last days.
101. In an interview he had said: No one understand me. This legendary actor in Armaan (1966) had earnestly urged Zeba not to go alone for how will he be able to live without her. Ironically, on Wednesday, the 23rd of November, 1983, presumably between 2.00 a.m. and 3.00 am in the
morning he decided to leave for the farewell journey all alone leaving millions of his admirers in
.1. Late legendary film actor Waheed Murad was born on October 2,1938 at Karachi, Pakistan.
2.The only movie actor in the Indo pak. Subcontinent who during his twenty-three year film career 1960 - 1983.) Worked as an actor, director, producer and scriptwriter.
3. Near and dear ones called him "Veedu"
4. Only child of Mr. and Mrs. Nisar Murad.
5. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
6. Favorite color: Light blue.
7. Favorite proverb: Live and let live.
8. He was in love with three ladies: Mother: Shireen Murad, Wife: Salma and daughter: Aliya.
9.First fell in love with Salma, when both were in grade nine in Grammar school, Karachi.
10. Had hatred for those who lied
11. Usually slept after midnight.
12. Favorite past time: Reading English books.
13. Favorite personality: Hitler.
14. In 1967 he said in an interview that Dilip Kumar, too, is not an immortal actor.
15. Waheed Murad's debut: S.M. Yusuf's Aulad in 1962.
16. Once he really wept while shooting of a touching scene in: Maan Beta.
17. It goes to his credit to act in the first color movie of Pakistan: Eid Mubarak (only a short scene was colored)
18. It was difficult to make friends with Waheed Murad.
19.Rarely danced in clubs, on weekends.
20. Rendered a song (duet) in: Ishara, which was also directed by him.
21. The only highly qualified actor in Pakistan film industry: Masters in English Literature.
22. Between 1960 and 1970 he was the richest actor, director, producer and scriptwriter of the Pakistan film industry.
23. He was a cheque, which could be cashed any where in the country.
24. Favorite dish: Fried shrimp/ fish with rice.
25. Likes Japan on top.
26. Always punctual on the sets.
27. His four favorite movies were: Armaan, Insaniyat, Anjuman and Andaleeb.
28. Armaan had such a tremendous impact on him that he named his house in Lahore Qasr - e - Armaan.
29. He never talked unnecessarily.
30. Favorite hair - dresser: Rafiq hairdresser in Karachi and Khursheed hairdresser in Lahore.
31. Favorite song: Bhooli Hoi Hoon Dastan: Do-Raha.
32. Hero of Pakistan's first platinum jubilee film: Armaan.
33. Acted in one hundred and twenty three films.
34. Performed the role of a villain in only one film: Sheshey Ka Ghar.
35. Most popular hero after Dilip Kumar, whose hairstyle has been adopted by people in and outside Pakistan.
36. Favorite Pakistani singer: Ahmed Rushdi.
37. Play back songs pictured on him always carry a touch of reality and vividness, which no other Pakistani hero has ever been able to accomplish.
38. Hero of the first Pakistani movie: Rishta Hai pyar ka, which was shot outside Pakistan. (In England)
39. Hero of the Pakistan's first tableeghi film: Khuda Aur Mohabbat.
40. Naag Muni: Pakistan's first Urdu film in which both Waheed Murad and the lead actress performed double roles.
41. Hero of Chand Sooraj, the first Pakistani movie that was based on two different stories.
42. He directed eleven films, starting with Insan Badalta Hai (1961).
43. He acted in one hundred and fourteen Urdu films, eight Punjabi films and one Pushto film.
44. He performed in thirty-eight black and white films and eighty-five color films.
45. His fifty nine films attained silver jubilee, thirty three golden jubilee, six platinum jubilee and one diamond jubilee.
46. He received three Nigar awards for best actor and one for best producer.
47. The only film actor of Pakistan film industry to secure the greatest number of platinum, diamond, golden and silver jubilees.
48. The youngest film producer of Pakistan film industry: He was twenty-three, when he produced Insan Badalta Hai.
49. Akele Na Jana: Armaan: The song and the film that immortalized him.
50. In 1972 three of his films: Khalish, Daulat Aur Duniya and Baharo Phool Barsao did golden jubilees.
51. He was keenly desirous to publish all his memorable experiences of the film industry; Waheed disclosed this to Elias Rashdi shortly before his death.
52. He was short - tempered in his youth.
53. Waheed introduced Sohail Rana in 1962 for " Jab se dekha hai tumhe's" music.
54. He invited Shabnam to then West Pakistan in 1968 and gave her a role in 'Samandar'.
55. He flatly refused to picture a song of film "Izzat" on him, because its lyrics were vulgar.
56. He was the only hope of Pakistan film industry that could have appeared in a film utterly different from the ones, which were in vogue in his hay days.
57. "Maang Meri Bhar Do" was the last film released during his life - time.
58. Some people misjudged his sober mood for his being proud.
59. It goes to his credit to introduce numerous people to the filmdom, strangely enough, all these so - called friends left him alone, when he was most in need of their support.
60. In 1976,Waheed's fourteen films were released, maximum in any one year, during his twenty-three year career.
61. Waheed and Zeba used to get extremely tired after a day's shooting, so much so that while boarding a flight from Lahore to Karachi at 12 .00 midnight, occasionally he used to rest his head over Zeba's shoulder and vice versa. Such was the understanding and sincerity between them.
62. While signing Zeba for "Armaan", Waheed had asked her to wear only a cotton sari for the film, since she was to perform the role of a poor girl. (Zeba had dutifully worn that sari.)
63. Always respected his parent's, elder's teachers, and senior's.
64. He possessed a vast collection of English literature books and cassettes of Urdu and English songs and music.
65. He acquired his early education from Mary Colaso School and in 1952 he passed Matriculation from here.
66. He did B.A. from S.M. Science College.
67. He married Salma on Thursday, the 17th of September 1964 at Nisar Murad's house in Tariq Road, Karachi.
68. His native language was Punjabi.
69. His height was 5' 11"
70. In 1981, when he was healthy, his weight was 158 lbs.
71. He used to drive his car very fast.
72. He was very kind hearted by nature; however, he did not wanted to expose these feelings.
73. He preferred not to wear vest.
74. While at home, he mostly liked to wear shalwar kameez, but in functions he preferred to wear three piece suit.
75. He enjoyed chewing paan, qawam and used to drink tea.
76. He never smoked cigarette.
77. He usually took two and a half hours to sleep, once he was in bed. During this time, he liked to listen to music and read English books.
78. The two foreign magazines which he regularly scanned were Time and Newsweek.
79. His favorite poet was Keats.
80. His favorite city in Pakistan was Karachi.
81. His hobbies were cricket, music and photography.
82. He did not enjoyed watching T.V.
83. His favorite foreign singer was Egypt's Um -e- Kulthum.
84. He never grabbed any body's money and never allowed anybody to do it to him.
85. His first breakthrough came in 1960, when as a producer he produced his first film "Insaan Badalta Hai"
86. His second breakthrough came in 1961, when director S.M. Yusuf selected him for "Aulad"(Waheed's first movie as an actor.
87. With the release of "Heera Aur Pathar" Waheed achieved overnight fame.
88. He was the hero, scriptwriter and producer of Pakistan's first platinum jubilee film 'Armaan'
89. He wrote the script for Armaan, Ehsaan, Ishara, and Hero.
90. His first Punjabi film was 'Mastana Mahi.'
91. The film distributor who possessed the majority of his films is Ever ready pictures.
92. Of all his films which he had produced, he was particularly proud of 'Ehsaan' whose topic was women who had lost their husbands.
93. Radio Pakistan have so far presented forty-three interviews of Waheed Murad, which is a record.
94. On five occasions he appeared on Pakistan Television, twice in Neelam Ghar twice in geet mala and once in silver jubilee.
95. He never overacted in any movie.
96. He received the title of " Master of song picturisation"
97. He had been suffering from peptic ulcer for quite a while.
98. He suffered a serious accident at Ravi Road, Lahore in November 1983.
99. He was to undergo plastic surgery at Mid East hospital, Clifton, Karachi, on Thursday, November 24, 1983, which never took place.
100. He had been living with his self professed sister Mrs., Mumtaz Ayub at Defense housing society, Karachi in his last days.
101. In an interview he had said: No one understand me. This legendary actor in Armaan (1966) had earnestly urged Zeba not to go alone for how will he be able to live without her. Ironically, on Wednesday, the 23rd of November, 1983, presumably between 2.00 a.m. and 3.00 am in the
morning he decided to leave for the farewell journey all alone leaving millions of his admirers in
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