''Nigār'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistan-based

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magazine published weekly from its head office in

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History and profile

''Nigar'' was the brainchild of

Ilyas Rashidi Ilyas Rashidi ( ur, ) was a Pakistani publisher and editor in chief, editor who founded Nigar (magazine), dedicated exclusively to films and film personalities, in 1948 and the historic and prestigious Nigar Awards on 17 July 1957. The ''Ilyas ...

, also known as the 'Pioneer of Film Journalism' () in Pakistan. Ilyas Rashidi acquired experience in entertainment journalism through his association with Umer Azad (his older brother) and his daily newspaper ''Anjum'', which had shifted its offices from

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in 1947. Ilyas had been inspired by ''

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'' magazine and thus purchased a children's magazine ''Monthly Nigar'' from his friend Ibne Hassan Nigar, and re-branded it as a weekly film magazine. In 1957, the

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 a ...

were founded, as an extension of ''Nigar'' magazine. The magazine has news and feature articles relating to

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, and recently, it has added

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as well. The magazine includes extensive photography of actors and actresses.

References

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