M. Akram (28 March 1934 – 3 April 2016) was a famous Pakistani film director.[1]

M. Akram
Born28 March 1934
Gujranwala, Pakistan
Died3 April 2016 (2016-04-04) (aged 82)
Lahore, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
EducationUniversity of the Punjab, Lahore
Occupation(s)Film editor, Film director
Years active1953 – 2001[1]
SpouseManzooran Begum (married 1957)
ChildrenJafar Akram, Sadiq Akram, Parvez Akram, Rubina Akram, Samina Akram
AwardsNigar Awards in 1960 and 1961

Early life and career

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Muhammad Akram was born in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. However, his family shifted to Lahore, when he was very young. He finished his basic education in Lahore. Veteran Pakistani film director Anwar Kamal Pasha first helped him get a film editor's job in his film Dilbar (1951). M. Akram was first a film editor in the beginning of his professional career from 1951 to 1958.[1] His first film as film director was Ghar Jawai (1958) and then he gained some fame from the Punjabi film Banki Naar in 1966. He was a brother of M. Parvez, who produced most of their common films.[1]

Major films

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Listed below are some of his successful films:

Awards and recognition

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Death

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He died on 3 April 2016 at Lahore, Pakistan.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Profile of film director M. Akram". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 22 June 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Filmography of M. Akram". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 5 May 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  3. ^ Film Sultan (1972) Golden Jubilee film info on IMDb website Retrieved 31 January 2022
  4. ^ Film Poster of Khan Chacha (1972 film) on Google website Retrieved 31 January 2022
  5. ^ Film Hathiar (1979) on IMDb website Retrieved 31 January 2022
  6. ^ a b "The Nigar Awards (1957 - 1971)". The Hot Spot Online website. 17 June 2002. Archived from the original on 24 July 2008. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
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