Nazar
Stand-up comedian from Pakistan ๐ต๐ฐ
About Nazar
Nazar, who was born in 1920 and died on 20 January 1992, worked in Pakistani cinema as an actor and comedian. He made his debut in the Punjabi-language film Gul-Baloch (1944), the picture that also introduced the singer Mohammed Rafi as a playback voice.
He went on to comic parts in Teri Yaad, Pakistan's first feature film, and in Pheray (1949), its first silver jubilee film, and he took the lead in Judai (1950), directed by Amin Malik. In the early years of Pakistani cinema he worked steadily in Lollywood, often opposite the actress Zeenat. In 1960 he received the Nigar Award for best comedian for Humsafar.
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Who was the Pakistani comedian Nazar?
Nazar was an actor and comedian in Pakistani cinema. He was born in 1920 and died on 20 January 1992.
What was Nazar's first film?
His debut came in the Punjabi-language film Gul-Baloch (1944), the same picture that introduced Mohammed Rafi as a playback singer.
Which early Pakistani films was Nazar in?
He played comic parts in Teri Yaad, Pakistan's first feature film, and in Pheray (1949), its first silver jubilee film. He took the lead role in Judai (1950), directed by Amin Malik.
Did Nazar win a Nigar Award?
Yes. In 1960 he received the Nigar Award for best comedian for his work in Humsafar.
Who did Nazar often act with?
During the early years of Lollywood he frequently worked opposite the actress Zeenat.
