Khalil Qaiser
Khalil Qaiser was a Pakistani film director, producer and screenwriter. Between 1961 and 1967, he directed seven films including Clerk (1962), Doshiza, Shaheed and Farangi. He also wrote story of Fashion.[1]
Khalil Qaiser | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pakistan |
| Died | Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Film director, producer |
| Years active | 1959 – 1966 |
| Awards | Nigar Awards in 1959 and 1961 |
Biography
Most of his films revolve around politics and social issues. He was killed at his home by an unidentified person or a group of people in 1966.[2][3][4]
As a film director, he created films criticising British rule in India.[5]
Awards and recognition
- Nigar Awards for Best Director in films Nagin (1959 film) and Shaheed in 1961.[6]
Filmography
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| # | Title | Year | Director | Producer | Actor | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nagin | 1959 |  |
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| 2 | Ajab Khan | 1961 | |
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| 3 | Shaheed | 1961 | |
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| 4 | Clerk | 1962 | | |||
| 5 | Dosheeza | 1962 | |
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| 6 | Farangi | 1964 | |
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References
- "Literary Radicalism and the tools of its articulation" (PDF). pu.edu.pk. University of the Punjab.
- Rabe, Nate (5 August 2017). "Sound of Lollywood: In Pakistan's version of 'Lawrence of Arabia', a stirring lament for love". Scroll.in. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- Gul, Aijaz (10 March 2019). "Tribute to Riaz Shahid - Lahore". The News International. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- "Khalil Qaiser profile". Pakistan Film Magazine website. 1 May 2016. Archived from the original on 29 June 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- Bharat, M.; Kumar, N. (2012). Filming the Line of Control: The Indo–Pak Relationship through the Cinematic Lens. Taylor & Francis. p. 180. ISBN 978-1-136-51605-4. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- "Pakistan's "Oscars": The Nigar Awards". Hot Spot Film Reviews website. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- Ahmed, Shoaib (16 November 2020). "Celebrated film director Iqbal Kashmiri passes away". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- Suhayb, Muhammad (28 March 2021). "FLASHBACK: THE EPIC STORY OF AJAB KHAN". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- Alavi, Suhayb (7 October 2017). "Looking back at a classic". The News International. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
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