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| Documentery on Legendary Comedian Manawar Zareef Posted: 29 Apr 2012 08:27 AM PDT  Munawar Zareef Comedian, Hero, Singer First film: Dandian (Punjabi - 1961) Last film: Lahu de rishte (Punjabi - 1980) Munawar Zarif was the all time greatest ever comedian/hero in Pakistani films (60s & 70s). He started his film career from a Punjabi film Dandian in 1961 and got breakthrough from film Hath Jori in 1964. After a marvelous film career as a top comedian, he became film hero - first as side-hero in Pardey mein rehne do and then in the title roles and hero in the same year 1973 in Banarsi Thugg and Jeera Blade. He appeared in more than 300 films in just 16 years from 1961-76. Here are some of his very famous films in different roles: In the title-roles: Rangeela aur Munawar Zarif, Banarsi Thag, Noukar Wohti da, Jeera Blade, Khushiya, Sheeda Pastol, Chakarbaaz, Heera Phumman, Mara naa Patey Khan, Hukam da Ghulam, Namak Haraam, Badtameez, Bande da Puttar, Ajj da Mehinwal, Sacha Jhoota, Ustad Shagird, Jano Kapatt, Manji kithey dahwani... As Hero/Comedian: Pyar ka Mousam, Shoukan mele di, Khoufnaak, Guddi, Gama B.A, Kill kill mera naa..... As Co-Hero/Comedian: Parde mein rehne do, Be-imaan, Imandaar, Baat puhnchi teri jawani tak, Nanha Farishta, Sharif Badmaash, Miss Hippy, Chitra te Shera, Rajjo, Wardat, Bhool... As a Comedian: Hath Jori, Pilpili Sahib, Jeedar, Aina, Bharya Mela, Zamindar, Lado, Mirza Jatt, Jigri Yaar, Do Mutiyaran, Badla, Bau Jee, Heer Ranjha, Sassi Punnu, Baharo Phool Barsao, Daman aur Chingari, Ishq Deewana, Jani Dushman, Lachhi, Jagg Biti, Tere Ishq Nachaya, Chann Makhna, Sajjan Pyara, Ishq na puchhe zaat, Jind Jan, Dhee Rani, Dia aur Toofan, Mukhra Chann warga, Genter Man, Sajna door deya, Rangeela, Dil dian lagian, Duniya Matlib di, Anwara, Insan aur Admi, Att Khuda da vair, Khamosh Nighaen, Dil aur Duniya, Geo Jatta, Sucha Souda, Aasoo Billa, Do Pattar Anaran de, Khan ChaCha, Sultan, Zulm da badla, Sajjan beparwah, Ziddi, Nagri Daata di, Hasde ao hasde jao and many many more... As villain-comedian: Zeanat, Puttar da pyar, Mastana Mahi... As an extra actor: Dandian, Mouj Mela, Daachi, Chacha Khamkhah, Malangi... As a guest actor: Sangdil, Do Rangeeley, Hamrahi... Munawar Zarif was born in Gujranwala on February 2, 1940 and died in the age of just 36 years by heart attack on April 29, 1976. He was younger brother of 50s great comedian Zarif (Mohammad Siddiq). His son Faisal Munawar Zarif was introduced as hero in two films in the 90s with Puttar Munawar Zarif da and Putter Jeerey Blade da, but he failed. Munir and Rasheed Zarif were his other brothers. His youngest brother Majeed Zarif is still in film industry as comedian/co-actor.  |
| Sultanat The Kingdom (2012) First Look - Pakistani Cinema Posted: 29 Apr 2012 01:07 AM PDT  Sneak & Preview Stars descend for the spectacular sneak preview of Sultanat, a mega budget Dubai-based cinematic production AB Pictures showcases one of the largest Indo-Pak productions from Dubai Pakistani Cast : Mona Lisa, Javed Sheikh, Silla Hussain, Mustafa Qureshi, Ayub Khoso, Ahsan Khan, Nayyar Ejaz, Aslam Bhatti, Zainab Qayum and Raheela Agha. Indian Cast: Shweta Tiwari, Akaash Deep , Govind Namdeo, Deepak Shirke, Achint Kaur and Chetan Hansraj Dubai, UAE - 1 March 2012: Famed celebrities from Bollywood and Lollywood added to the glitz and glamour at the exclusive first look of Sultanat held in Dubai at the Safinah Ballroom, Jumeriah Beach Hotel. Sultanat is one of the most extravagant productions done for TV. For the action/stunt sequences, internationally renowned/western crews were used. A creation of AB Pictures, it is an approximately 30-episode soap opera billed as one of the largest UAE-based productions starring Indian and Pakistani Film/TV actors.The glitzy evening also featured stars from the series and leading media personalities from India and Pakistan as well as diplomats from the two nations along with the glamorous Dubai glitterati at their finest.  The stars from the two nations who portrayed the key roles in this ensemble drama - former Bigg Boss winner Shweta Tiwari, Aslam Bhatti, Javed Sheikh, Deepak Shirke and Mustafa Qureshi, among others -- were present and leading the proceedings with the message of Indo-Pak peace. Some of the Bollywood and Lollywood stars at the event which included Bollywood biggies. Speaking at the sneak preview, Aslam Bhatti, Chairman of AB Pictures, who also plays the male lead in the series, said: "Sultanat is sure to appeal to every generation since it has everything, right from fast-paced action sequences to a gripping storyline that showcases myriad emotions as well ashighly entertaining features. This is a significant milestone for me and ABPictures as it is aimed at promoting harmonious Indo-Pak relations with itsmessage of peace, which is why we plan to broadcast as well as release it in in the UAE, Pakistan, India and the UK and America."  'Sultanat' is directed by Syed Faisal Bukhari, a prominent Pakistani film and television director, producer, and cinematographer. One more unique feature of this television drama is that it will also be re-edited and released in theatre spost its TV broadcast, which is why it features cinema-scale action sequences as well as a peppy dance number. Elaborating at the event, Faisal Bhatti -- CEO of AB Pictures, said: "We are proud to have accomplished one of the most expensive Dubai-based productions featuring talents from India and Pakistan. Sultanat showcases action sequence, locales and performances that will thrill everyone, both on televisions and in cinemas. Aside from India, the shooting locations included several world-class international locales like Dubai's very own Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai as well as London and Thailand."  For Aslam Bhatti, who also stars in the leading role, the decision to make this series was both an emotional and artistic one. The former due to the fact that his reel life portrayal is a fictionalized account of some significant incidents from his real life, and the latter because he believes art can be bridge the relations between India and Pakistan, which is why its characters are portrayed by artists from the two nations. Speaking at the event, the stars built on the significance of this venture and hoped that this will pave the way for many more joint Indo-Pak collaborations.  |
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