The first romantic hero of Pakistan

Friday marked the 28th death anniversary of Pakistani actor Syed Musa Raza, better known as Santosh Kumar, who passed away in 1982.

Kumar was born in 1925 in Lahore, and graduated from Osmania University Hyderabad. He was married to the renowned film actress Sabiha Khanum.

Kumar was active in Pakistani cinema during the 1950s and 60s and is considered to be the first romantic hero of Pakistan. His first film was "Ahensa" made in 1947 in India, and his first film in Pakistan was "Beli".


Kumar also starred in the first ever silver jubilee Urdu film "Do Aansoo" in 1950. The very first Nigar Award for best actor was rewarded to Santosh Kumar for the film "Waada".

"Shaam Dhalay" is the only movie he produced, directed and played the lead role.

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