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Izhar Qazi
Izhar Qazi (16 September 1955 – 23 December 2007) was a Pakistani film and television actor and singer. He acted in more than 100 movies as well as numerous TV plays. In the latter category, his last major release was Syed Noor’s ''Zakham'' (1993), playing a vigilante. His most famous movies were ''Love In Nepal'', ''Aalmi Jasoos'', ''Khazana'', and ''Sar Kata Insaan''. He was a two-time recipient of the prestigious Nigar award. Most of his films were in Urdu, but he also appeared in several double version Urdu- Punjabi films and one Pashto film, ''Ghunghru do Kalashankoff.'' He was also a singer; he recorded a studio album, ''Zara Aake Dekho To,'' that was re-released by EMI Pakistan in 2014. Career Beginnings Qazi was born in Khadda Market, Karachi. He began his professional career as an engineer at Pakistan Steel Mills. He was later introduced to the famous TV drama writer Fatima Suraiyya Bajia by his manager, Syed Abdul Munim. Bajia was looking for a new face for te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former capital of Pakistan and capital of the province of Sindh. Ranked as a beta-global city, it is Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre, with an estimated GDP of over $200 billion ( PPP) . Karachi paid $9billion (25% of whole country) as tax during fiscal year July 2021 to May 2022 according to FBR report. Karachi is Pakistan's most cosmopolitan city, linguistically, ethnically, and religiously diverse, as well as one of Pakistan's most secular and socially liberal cities. Karachi serves as a transport hub, and contains Pakistan’s two largest seaports, the Port of Karachi and Port Qasim, as well as Pakistan's busiest airport, Jinnah International Airport. Karachi is also a media center, home to news channels, film and fashio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shafi Mohammad
Shafi Muhammad Shah (or Shafi Mohammad) ( ur, شفیع محمد شاہ) PP (7 September 1949–17 November 2007) was a Pakistani film and television actor. Popularly known as ''Shah-jee'', he was born in Kandiaro, Naushahro Feroze District, Sindh. Career Shafi began his career as a radio presenter from the Hyderabad radio station. He obtained a postgraduate degree from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. He later moved to Karachi and began his career as an actor. Shah was introduced by PTV producer late ' Shahzad Khalil' in his Urdu-drama serial "Teesra Kinara" from where he joined the elite club of the leading TV stars. Notable television plays *''Aanch'' *''Bund Gulab'' *''Chand Grehan'' *''Dairey'' *''Deewarain'' *''Jungle'' *''Adam Hawa aur shaitan'' *'' Zeenat'' *''Kali Dhoop'' *''Marvi'' *''Mohabbat Khawab Ki Surat'' * ''Mannat (Maa Aur Mamta)'' *''Tapish'' *''Teesra Kinara'' *''Zehar Baad'' *''Dhori'' (Ary Digital) *''Kaanton sey aagey'' (Tv one) #''Muhib Sheedi'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Insaniyat Kay Dushman
''Insaniyat kay Dushman'' (Urdu: ) is a 1990 Pakistani action film, directed by Hasnain and produced by Tariq Butt. The film stars actors Anjuman, Nadeem, Neeli, Sultan Rahi and Afzaal Ahmad. Cast * Anjuman - (Miss Rita) * Nadeem - (Deputy Shehzad Khan) * Neeli - (Bobby) * Sultan Rahi - (D.I.G Basheer) * Izhar Qazi - (Johnny) * Kanwal - (Jameela) * Albela * Masood Akhtar - (Adjacent) * Abid Ali - (Nawab Saab) * Afzaal Ahmed - (Chief) * Humayun Qureshi - (Alish) * Munawar Saeed - (Shaka) * Nasrrullah Butt - (King Kong) * Baadal - (Cobra) Crew *''Writer'' - Nasir Adib *''Producer'' - Tariq Butt *''Production Company'' - Rameez films *''Cinematographer'' - Saleem Butt *''Music Director'' - M. Ashraf *''Lyricist'' - Saeed Gilani *''Playback Singers'' - Noor Jehan, A. Nayyar, Ghulam Abbas Music and film songs * ''Gorey Badan Chon Masti'' ... Singer(s): Noor Jahan, A. Nayyar, Ghulam Abbas * ''Tu Meri Jan Meray Jeeney Ka Sahara'' ... Singer(s): Ghulam Abbas Awards This f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Model Colony
Model Colony Karachi is a neighborhood in Karachi, Pakistan, that is within . It is situated on the outskirts of the city about two miles northeast of , Karachi's international airport. Other important buildings in the vicinity are the Security Press, which is Pakistan's , and the SOS Village, which houses about 200 orphans. Currently, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulistan-e-Jauhar
Gulistan-e-Johar or Gulistan-e-Jauhar ( ur, ) is a neighborhood in the Karachi East district of Karachi, Pakistan. Administration It was previously administered as part of the Gulshan Subdivision borough, which was disbanded in 2011. Some blocks of the neighborhood fall into Faisal Cantonment Board's administration. See also * Gulshan-e-Iqbal * Gulzar-e-Hijri Gulzar-e-Hijri ( ur, ) is a neighborhood in the Karachi East district of Karachi, Pakistan. It was previously administered as part of the Gulshan Town borough, which was disbanded in 2011. Under the new local government system, Gulzar-e-Hijri li ... References External linksKarachi City Government Neighbourhoods of Karachi Gulshan Town {{Karachi-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigar Awards
The Nigar Awards ( ur, , translit=Inʿām Negār, lit=Picture Awards) were presented in an annual award show to recognize outstanding achievement in Pakistani cinema. The honors are awarded by Nigar Magazine founded in 1948. The Nigar Awards are Pakistan's version of the Academy Awards. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by prominent artists. The first Nigar Awards ceremony was held in 1957, to honor the accomplishments of Pakistani cinema for the year 1956. In 2002, following the 46th Annual Nigar Awards, Nigar Magazine announced its discontinuation of the awards due to the collapse of the Pakistani cinema industry. After a 15-year hiatus, with the revival of Pakistani cinema, the 47th Nigar Awards were announced to be held on 16 March 2017 in Karachi. History The Nigar Awards were introduced in 1957 by Ilyas Rashidi, also known as ''Baba-e-Filmi Sahafat'' (translation: The Father of Film Journalism) in Pakistan. The award was an extension of the Nigar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lux Style Awards
The Lux Style Awards is an award ceremony held annually in Pakistan since 2002. The awards celebrate "style" in the Pakistani entertainment industry, and it is the oldest event dedicated to cinema, television, fashion, music and film industry in Pakistan. Categories have changed over the years, but most are awarded by panels of judges who are experts in the respective industries, with some "people's choice" awards in the film and TV categories. The ceremonies, which are televised, have usually been held in Karachi, but in some years have taken place in Lahore, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai. History The Lux Style Awards were created and developed in 2002 by Naheed Chowdhry, the female executive who headed the Unilever Lux team at the time, in collaboration with Frieha Altaf, TV and event producer and former model. It is the largest annual awards ceremony held in Pakistan as well as the oldest. "I wanted to ensure that there was a sustainable legacy created that impartially assesse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SciFi
Science fiction (sometimes shortened to Sci-Fi or SF) is a genre of speculative fiction which typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, extraterrestrial life, sentient artificial intelligence, cybernetics, certain forms of immortality (like mind uploading), and the singularity. Science fiction predicted several existing inventions, such as the atomic bomb, robots, and borazon, whose names entirely match their fictional predecessors. In addition, science fiction might serve as an outlet to facilitate future scientific and technological innovations. Science fiction can trace its roots to ancient mythology. It is also related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Science fiction, in literature, film, television, and other media, has become popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sultan Rahi
Sultan Rahi ( ur, ﺳﻠﻄﺎﻥ ﺭﺍﮨﯽ ; June 24, 1938 – January 9, 1996) was a Pakistani actor, producer and screenwriter. He established himself as one of the leading and most successful actors of Pakistani and Punjabi cinema, and received a reputation as Pakistan's "Clint Eastwood". During a career spanning 40 years, he acted in some 703 Punjabi films and 100 Urdu films, winning around 160 awards. Rahi earned two Nigar Awards for his work in ''Babul'' (1971) and ''Basheera'' (1972). In 1975 he portrayed the character of Maula Jatt in ''Wehshi Jatt'', winning his third Nigar Award. He reprised the role in its sequel ''Maula Jatt''. Some of his other films include '' Sher Khan'', ''Chan Veryam'', ''Kaley Chore'', ''The Godfather'', '' Sharif Badmash'' and ''Wehshi Gujjar''. Life and career Rahi was born in Rawalpindi, British India, in 1938 to an Arain family during the British Raj. His father, Subedar Major Abdul Majeed, was a retired officer from the Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Mohammad
Jan Muhammad (Urdu:;1943–2002) was a Pakistani film director. He created more than 30 feature films. Early life Jan was born and brought up in Karachi. He got his early education from St Patrick's High School, Karachi, Pakistan and went to D. J. Science College for his bachelor's degree. He joined Pakistan film industry in 1967 as an assistant cameraman. Jan Mohammad received higher training in cinematography from Belgium and France and also took ''Agfa Gaevert'' Cinematographer's Course in England. Directing career Waheed Murad and Shamim Ara starrer film ''Salgira'' (1969), was his first film as an independent cinematographer followed by the film, ''Chand Suraj'' (1970) and a number of other films by reputed film makers like Rangeela. In 1972, he joined the rank of producer and made the film, ''Sehre Kay Phool'', as a co-producer, followed by ''Dilnasheen'' and ''Parda Na Uthao'' . As a film director, ''Dekha Jayega'' (1976), was his first film which proved to be a big bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salma Agha
Salma Agha ( ur, ; born 25 October 1956) is a British singer and actress who worked in Pakistani and Indian films in the 1980s and the early 1990s. She was born in Karachi and raised in London, where she received several film offers from Indian directors. Her first film was the romance ''Nikaah'' (1982), in which she starred as the female lead and also sang several of the film's songs herself. She was nominated for the Filmfare awards that year in both the Best Actress category and the Best Female Playback Singer category. It was for her singing that she won the Filmfare Best Female Playback Award. She is also known for her role in ''Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki'' (1984) opposite Mithun Chakraborty, and for her song "Come Closer" from the same film. Personal life Salma Agha was born and raised in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, to Liaqat Gul Agha and his wife Nasreen Agha. Liaqat Gul Agha was a tradesman dealing in rugs and belonged to an Urdu speaking Pathan Muslim family based in A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia. Modern humans arrived on the Indian subcontinent from Africa no later than 55,000 years ago., "Y-Chromosome and Mt-DNA data support the colonization of South Asia by modern humans originating in Africa. ... Coalescence dates for most non-European populations average to between 73–55 ka.", "Modern human beings—''Homo sapiens''—originated in Africa. Then, int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
