Nazar-ul-Islam (1939 – 11 January 1994) was a Pakistani film director known for his movies like, "Ehsaas"(1972), "Sharafat"(1974), "Aina", and "Bandish"(1980).[1]
Nazar-ul-Islam | |
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| Born | 1939 |
| Died | 11 January 1994 (aged 54–55) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
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| Years active | 1966 – 1994 |
| Awards | Won 4 Nigar Awards during his career |
Early life edit
Nazar-ul-Islam was born in Calcutta in 1939 and later migrated to East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). In 1971, after the separation of East Pakistan, he settled in Lahore.[2]
Career edit
Nazar-ul-Islam started his career as a film editor in the 1960s in Dhaka. He directed his first Urdu movie, "Kajal" in 1966. His other notable Urdu movie in Dhaka was, "Piyasa"(1969). After 1971, he became the most successful film director of Lollywood in the decades of 1970s and 1980s. His successful films include: Ehsaas (1972), Sharafat (1974), Ambar (1979), Bandish (1980), Nahin Abhi Nahin (1980), Do Deewane (1982), and Kalay Chor (1991). Nazar-ul-Islam brought a realistic approach to filmmaking and experimented with new themes for Urdu movies.[3][4][5][2] His movie, "Aina"(1977) became a record-setting mega-hit in the history of Pakistani cinema. It reigned on the box office for a total of 401 weeks after being released on 18 March 1977.[6]
Filmography edit
Nazar-ul-Islam directed 30 Urdu, Bengali, and Punjabi films. Some of his popular movies are:[7]
- 1970: Darpochurno (Bengali)
- 1971: Shorolipi (Bengali)
- 1972: Ehsaas (Urdu)[7]
- 1974: Sharafat (Urdu)[7]
- 1974: Haqeeqat (Urdu)
- 1977: Aaina (Urdu)[7]
- 1978: Amber (Urdu)[7]
- 1978: Zindagi (Urdu)[7]
- 1980: Bandish (Urdu)[7]
- 1980: Nahin Abhi Nahin (Urdu)[7]
- 1982: Aangan (Urdu)
- 1983: Love Story (Urdu)
- 1985: Deewanay Do (Urdu)
- 1985: Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (Urdu)
- 1985: Zamin Aasman (Urdu)
- 1989: Madam Bawari (Punjabi)
- 1989: Barood Ki Chhaon Mein (Urdu)
- 1991: Kalay Chor (Punjabi)[7]
Awards edit
Nazar-ul-Islam received 4 'Best Director' Nigar awards for the following movies:[8]
- Ehsaas (1972)
- Sharafat (1974)
- Aaina (1977)
- Madam Bawari (1989)
Death edit
Nazar-ul-Islam died on 11 January 1994, and was buried in Lahore.[9]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ ""Dil se na Bhulana... Film Director Nazar-ul-Islam ki Yaad Main"". Radio Pakistan. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ a b "ہدایت کار نذرالاسلام اور ان کا ویژن". express news. 8 January 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "On Ibn-e-Insha and Nazarul Islam's death anniversaries". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Nazrul Islam and film 'Ehsas'". The News. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "لالی وڈ کے دادا ۔۔۔۔ یادگار فلموں کے خالق نذرالاسلام". Roznama Duniya. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Aaina". Pakistan Film Magazine. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Nazrul Islam: Filmography". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 5 May 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". The Hot Spot Online website. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Arts councils pay tribute to filmmaker Nazrul Islam". Daily Times. 12 January 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2021.