Hassan Tariq (22 October 1934 – 24 April 1982) was a Pakistani

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and

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who was famous for making films like Anjuman, Kaneez,

Baharo Phool Barsao ''Baharo Phool Barsao'' (), is a 1972 Pakistani Urdu-language romance film produced and directed by Indian director Mehmood Sadiq (a.k.a. M. Sadiq). He had come from India to produce and direct this film, but died halfway through its production ...

, ''Dewar Bhabhi''.

Early life and career

Hassan was born on 22 October 1934 in

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. He migrated to Pakistan after its

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. He started his career as an

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. He directed his first film, ''Neend'' (Sleep) in 1959 and became a successful director. He made around 40 films in

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and was the main reason behind the success of his wife

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Personal life

Hassan married three times. He was married with actress

Nighat Sultana Nighat Sultana was a Pakistani actress. She acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for her roles in films ''Chann Mahi'', ''Umar Marvi'', ''Saat Lakh'', ''Insaf'', ''Insan Badalta Hay'', ''Neend'', '' Dil Mera Dharkan Teri'', ''Afsana ...

, dancer Emi Minwala and actress

Death

He died on 24 April 1982 at

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, Pakistan.

Awards and recognition

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for Best Director in film ''

Behan Bhai ''Behan Bhai'' is a 1968 Pakistani drama film directed by Hassan Tariq who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars an ensemble cast of Nadeem, Kamal, Rani, Deeba, Ejaz, Husna, Aliya Begum and Aslam Pervaiz. The music was composed by ...

'' (1968). *

for Best Director in film Anjuman (1970 film). *

for Best Director in film ''Sangdil'' (1982).

Filmography

* ''

Neend ''Neend'' is a Pakistani drama film directed by Hassan Tariq in his directorial debut and released in 1959. Based on a story and screenplay by Riaz Shahid, the films stars Noor Jehan, Neelo and Aslam Pervaiz with Nighat Sultana, Allauddin and ...

'' (1959) * ''

Banjaran ''Banjaran'' (बंजारन) (transl. ''Wanderer'') is a 1991 Hindi-language Bollywood romance film. It was directed by Harmesh Malhotra. Rishi Kapoor and Sridevi played the main lead roles. Laxmikant–Pyarelal were the music directors ...

'' (1962) (a

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film)Remembering renowned film director Hassan Tariq on his 30th anniversary
Pakistan Film Magazine website, Published 24 April 2012, Retrieved 7 February 2022 * ''Phannay Khan'' (1964) (a Punjabi language film) * ''Kaneez'' (1965) * ''Devar Bhabi'' (1967) * ''

'' (1968) * ''Anjuman'' (1970) * ''Tehzeeb'' (1971) * ''Umrao Jaan Ada'' (1972) * ''

'' (1972) * ''Ek Gunah Aur Sahi'' (1975) * '' Surraya Bhopali'' (1976) * '' Begum Jaan'' (1977) * ''Sangdil'' (1982)

References

External links

* 1927 births 1982 deaths Artists from Amritsar Urdu film producers Pakistani film directors Punjabi people Nigar Award winners {{Pakistan-bio-stub