Khalil Qaiser
Khalil Qaiser | |
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| Born | Pakistan |
| Died | Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer |
| Years active | 1959 – 1966 |
| Awards | Nigar Awards in 1959 and 1961 |
Khalil Qaiser was a Pakistani film director, producer and screenwriter. Between 1961 and 1967, he directed seven films including Clerk (1960), Doshiza (1962), Shaheed (1962) and Farangi (1964). He also wrote story of Fashion (1965).[1]
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
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| # | Title | Year | Director | Producer | Screenwriter | Actor | Ref(s) |
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| 1 | Kismet | 1956 | 
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| 2 | Nagin | 1959 |
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| 3 | Ajab Khan | 1961 |
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| 4 | Shaheed | 1961 |
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| 5 | Clerk | 1960 |
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| 6 | Dosheeza | 1962 |
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| 7 | Farangi | 1964 |
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References
- ^ a b "Literary Radicalism and the tools of its articulation" (PDF). pu.edu.pk. University of the Punjab.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Winifred Holmes, British Film Institute (1959). Orient: A Survey of Films Produced in Countries of Arab and Asian Culture. The Institute.
- ^ 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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