'Ko Ko Korina' and the class that was Waheed Murad
Iconic film star who took Pakistani entertainment to new heights is fondly remembered by fans and colleagues
With over 125 films under his belt, Murad’s most-popular projects will be screened at cinemas across Lahore this week. PHOTO: FILE
LAHORE:
The 35th death anniversary of yesteryear actor Waheed Murad will be celebrated today. Widely remembered as the Chocolate Hero of his times, the evergreen star’s charming expressions, attractive personality and tender voice are qualities that will resonate with his loved ones forever.
More than three decades have gone by since his passing but Murad remains one of the luckiest Lollywood actors, still remembered by his fans and colleagues alike.
A week of Waheed Murad movies
With over 125 films under his belt, Murad’s most-popular projects will be screened at cinemas across Lahore this week, while his fans will be coming together at Lakshmi Chowk to cut a cake and recall fond memories of him. Actors and film-makers will be holding discussions on Murad’s personal and professional life.
During his career, Murad appeared in films with top heroines of his time including Shabnam, Durdana Rahman, Babra Sharif and Shamim Ara. “Waheed was one of the first educated actors in our film industry. During his time, every actress wanted to be paired opposite him. No Lollywood hero has ever gotten the fame he did and he really set an example for everyone to follow,” actor Durdana Rahman told The Express Tribune.
Discovering Waheed Murad’s inspirations
The Heera Aur Pathar star belonged to a family familiar with the film business. “Waheed was blessed with every kind of talent that is necessary in the film industry. He was an actor, producer, director and scriptwriter, while his father was a film distributor and producer. He was a talented gentleman and there is no doubt that there has been no one else like him,” added senior film director Altaf Hussain.
The jack of all trades kicked off his film career as a producer. He first joined Film Art Productions – a company established by his father Nasar Murad – and made his production debut with Insaan Badalta Hai. He appeared in many super hit films and TV serials including Armaan, Doraha, Raaste Ka Pathar, Badnaam, Gun Man, Zanjeer and Zameer, amongst many others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9QW9pBmf1U
“Every year we miss Waheed sir on his death anniversary and arrange his films shows at cinemas in Lahore. This year, his blockbusters will be screened as well and a programme will also be held in honour of his death anniversary,” said senior film producer Chaudhry Ejaz Kamran.
Film enthusiasts find Waheed Muraad’s Armaan a treat
On the insistence of late actor Mohommad Ali’s wife Zeba Begum, Murad ventured into acting in 1962. He starred opposite Zeba in Heera aur Pathar and was also presented with the Nigar Award for his stellar performance. He was also given the Sitara-i-Imtiaz for his services to Lollywood.
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The 35th death anniversary of yesteryear actor Waheed Murad will be celebrated today. Widely remembered as the Chocolate Hero of his times, the evergreen star’s charming expressions, attractive personality and tender voice are qualities that will resonate with his loved ones forever.
More than three decades have gone by since his passing but Murad remains one of the luckiest Lollywood actors, still remembered by his fans and colleagues alike.
A week of Waheed Murad movies
With over 125 films under his belt, Murad’s most-popular projects will be screened at cinemas across Lahore this week, while his fans will be coming together at Lakshmi Chowk to cut a cake and recall fond memories of him. Actors and film-makers will be holding discussions on Murad’s personal and professional life.
During his career, Murad appeared in films with top heroines of his time including Shabnam, Durdana Rahman, Babra Sharif and Shamim Ara. “Waheed was one of the first educated actors in our film industry. During his time, every actress wanted to be paired opposite him. No Lollywood hero has ever gotten the fame he did and he really set an example for everyone to follow,” actor Durdana Rahman told The Express Tribune.
Discovering Waheed Murad’s inspirations
The Heera Aur Pathar star belonged to a family familiar with the film business. “Waheed was blessed with every kind of talent that is necessary in the film industry. He was an actor, producer, director and scriptwriter, while his father was a film distributor and producer. He was a talented gentleman and there is no doubt that there has been no one else like him,” added senior film director Altaf Hussain.
The jack of all trades kicked off his film career as a producer. He first joined Film Art Productions – a company established by his father Nasar Murad – and made his production debut with Insaan Badalta Hai. He appeared in many super hit films and TV serials including Armaan, Doraha, Raaste Ka Pathar, Badnaam, Gun Man, Zanjeer and Zameer, amongst many others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9QW9pBmf1U
“Every year we miss Waheed sir on his death anniversary and arrange his films shows at cinemas in Lahore. This year, his blockbusters will be screened as well and a programme will also be held in honour of his death anniversary,” said senior film producer Chaudhry Ejaz Kamran.
Film enthusiasts find Waheed Muraad’s Armaan a treat
On the insistence of late actor Mohommad Ali’s wife Zeba Begum, Murad ventured into acting in 1962. He starred opposite Zeba in Heera aur Pathar and was also presented with the Nigar Award for his stellar performance. He was also given the Sitara-i-Imtiaz for his services to Lollywood.
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