LAHORE: He was born as a hero, with a proverbial silver spoon in his mouth; he
lived as a hero and died as a hero, though a tragic one. He was none other than
our own Waheed Murad.
Waheed Murad’s style of acting and his picturisation of songs in films were
inimitable and were even copied in the Indian film industry. Murad is still
remembered as the chocolate hero of the Pakistani silver screen.
Murad was born on October 2, 1938 in Karachi. He did his Masters in English from
the Karachi University in 1963 and then took over his father Nisar Murad’s
business – a film production house, Film Arts Karachi. Murad’s fan following
still exists in huge numbers in Pakistan and India. The chocolate hero saw the
zenith of Pakistani cinema.
In the late 70s, he faced a bad patch in film industry that led him to
seclusion. He got disheartened with the Lollywood people and on November 23,
1983 news of his death left many eyes brimming with tears His death created such
a vacuum in the Pakistani film industry that is not still filled.
Talking about the legendary hero, senior film journalist Yaseen Goreeja said
Waheed Murad’s glamour world career and life has striking similarity to American
star Elvis Presley. Both Murad and Persley enjoyed early success, the status of
being the most mesmerising personalities of their own countries, great fame and
then sudden fall and tragic death. Both the shared many commonalities in life,
Mr Goreeja told Daily Times.
Mr Murad acted in 123 feature films and earned 32 awards for his unmatchable
performance. His colleague and a super star in his own right, Nadeem told a TV
programme recently: “It was only Waheed Murad who deserved to be a super star”.
This was a tribute from a great actor to another great actor. Murad is still
loved by Pakistanis as the best entertaining artiste even today.
Film critic Tufail Akhtar told Daily Times Waheed Murad was a one such hero whom
Indian film stars Rajesh Khana and Jateendra copied but they could not give even
a single performance like him. He said the late actor’s style of song
picturisation was unique.
Murad started his film career by producing a film named Insan Badalta Hey.
As an actor he started his film career from SM Yousaf’s Aulad. Then came Daman
in which he played second hero opposite Neelo with Sabiha and Santosh in the
main lead. He appeared as lead hero in a Heera Aur Pathar opposite Zeba. The
director, music composer and songwriter of the film were Pervaiz Malik, Suhail
Rana and Masroor Anwar respectively. This team led by Murad as hero and producer
again created magic in the shape of film Arman which turned out to be first
platinum jubilee film in Pakistan. Its song Akeley Naa Jana is still fresh and
hummed by many even after almost forty years. The team produced Ehsan which was
again a huge box-office hit.
Murad performed in many other fine films opposite heroines such as Zeba, Shamim
Ara, Rani, Shabnam, Deeba, Babra Sharif, Naghama Aaliya, Sangeeta, Kaveeta Aasia,
Rukhsana, Bahar, Neelo and Rozina. Though, he was a Karachi-based artiste and
was not that well versed with the Punjabi language however, he gave some
memorable performances in Punjabi films such as Mastana Mahi, Ishq Mera Naan,
Sayyo Ni Mera Mahi, Akh Lari Badobadi and Jogi opposite film stars Naghama and
Aaliya, Mumtaz Aasia and Anjuman.
Mr Murad was a celebrated hero when it came to the picturisation of romantic
songs. He was the star of many of the golden oldies of Pakistani cinema and he
enlivened the silver screen with his extraordinary talent in acting and song
picturisation. Some of the songs that still turn many nostalgic are Tumhain
Kaisay Bata Doon, Kuch Log Rooth Kar Bhi, Dil Tumko Dey Diya, Ko Ko Korina,
Jhoom Aye Dil Wo Mera Jan-e- Bahar Aye Ga , Beetay Huway Khuch Din Aisay Hain
Tanhai Jinhain Duhrati hey, Mujhe Tum Nazar Say Gira To Rahay Ho, Yun Kho Gaiy
Teray Pyar Mein Hum and Socha Tha Piyar Na Karan Gain, Khamosh Hein Nazaray, and
Aye Abre Karam Aaj Itna baras. Murad’s favourite song was film Do Raha’s Bhooli
Hui Hoon Dastan as he told to Khush Bakhat Shujaat in a radio interview a couple
of years before his death.
In the 1970s, Pakistani cinema was all the rage. The dressing style, the hair
cut and melodious songs used to be liked and followed by people. Mr Murad’s hair
cut was very popular among the young and was called the “Waheed Murad cut”.
Murad’s Rishta Hey Pyar Ka was the first Pakistani movie which was shot abroad.
His first film as director was Ishara for which he also lent his voice as a
singer.
Film critic Khalid Ibrahim told Daily Times that in his hey day Mr Murad once
went to Sadar area of Karachi in his white car. Realising it was Murad’s car, a
group of 30 college girls covered the vehicle with lipstick kisses.
Waheed Murad got married to Salma, daughter of a Karachi-based industrialist on
17 September 1964. His son Adil Murad, who acted in a film, Raja Sahib, opposite
actress Sahiba, is a computer engineer and lives in the United States. His
daughter Aaliya who is married to a businessman, lives in Karachi with her
mother. On Friday (November 20), a Quran Khawani was held for Murad at the Shah
Noor Studios. The film people also arranged a condolence meeting for the late
actor. “Waheed Lovers Forum” representatives also laid a floral wreath at his
grave at the Gulberg graveyard.
Murad was one of the few educated actors in Pakistan. Despite his hectic film
schedule he used to read newspapers and literary books. His favourite poet was
Keats and favourite singer was Ume Kulsoom of Egypt. In colognes he liked Paco
Roban and his favourite writer was Erica Jones.
Murad’s important films included Mamta, Bahu Begum,Saaz Aur Awaz,Eid Mubarak,
Kaneez, Honhar, Bhiya, Jaag Utha Insaan, Dewar Bhabi, Insaniyat, Phir Subha Hogi,
Maan Baap, Jan-e-Arzoo, Samandar, Dil Mera Dharkan Teri, Jahan Tum Wahan Hum,
Ishara, Saalgira, Tum Hi Ho Mehboob Meray, Ladla, Andleeb, Ik Nagina, Maan Beta,
Afsana, Baywafa, Naseeb Apna Apna, Phir Chand Niklay Ga, Chand Sooraj, Neend
Hamari Khwab Tumharay, Rim Jhim,, Afshan, Anjuman, Khalish, Naag Muni, Hill
Station, Daulat Aur Duniya, Bandagi, Zindagi Aik Safar Hey, Mulaqat, Baharo
Phool Barsao, Khwab Aur Zindagi, Unhoni, Jaal, Tum Salamat Raho, Phool Meray
Gulshan Ka, Mastani Mehbooba, Jab Jab Phool Khilay, Nishani, Pyari, Apnay Huay
Paraiy, Izzat, Shabana, Zubaidah, Deedar, Surriya Bhopali, Nazrana, Parkh, Wada,
I Love You, Muhbbat Zindagi Hey, Hero and many others.
(Courtesy: Daily Times, PK)
1. Late legendary film actor Waheed
Murad was born on 2nd october,1938 at Karachi, Pakistan.
2.The only movie actor in the Indo pak.
Subcontinent who during his twenty three year film career 1960 - 1983.) worked
as an actor,director, producer and script writer.
3. Near and dear ones called him "Veedu"
4. Only child of Mr. and Mrs. Nisar Murad.
5. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
6. Favorite color: Light blue.
7. Favorite proverb: Live and let live.
8. He was in love with three ladies:
Mother:Shireen Murad, Wife: Salma and daughter: Aliya.
9.First fell in love with salma, when both
were in grade nine in Grammar school, Karachi.
10. Had hatred for those who lied
11. Usually slept after midnight.
12. Favorite past time: Reading English
books.
13. Favorite personality: Hitler.
14. In 1967 he said in an interview that
Dilip Kumar, too, is not an immortal actor.
15. Waheed Murad's debut: S.M. Yusuf's Aulad
in 1962.
16. Once he really wept while shooting of a touching
scene in: Maan Beta.
17. It goes to his credit to act in the first color movie of Pakistan: Eid
Mubarak (only a short scene was colored)
18. It was difficult to make friends with Waheed Murad.
19.Rarely danced in clubs, on weekends.
20. Rendered a song (duet) in : Ishara, which was also directed by him.
21. The only highly qualified actor in Pakistan film industry: Masters in
English Literature.
22. Between 1960 and 1970 he was the richest actor, director, producer and
script writer of the pakistan film industry.
23. He was a cheque which could be cashed any where in the country.
24. Favorite dish: Fried shrimp/ fish with rice.
25. Likes Japan on top.
26. Always punctual on the sets.
27. His four favorite movies were: Armaan, Insaniyat,Anjuman and Andaleeb.
28. Armaan had such a tremendous impact on him that he named his house in
Lahore Qasr - e - Armaan.
29. He never talked unnecessarily.
30. Favorite hair - dresser:Rafiq hair dresser in Karachi and Khursheed hair
dresser in Lahore.
32. Hero of Pakistan's first platinum jubilee film: Armaan.
33. Acted in one hundred and twenty three films.
34. Performed the role of a villain in only one film:Sheshey Ka Ghar.
35. Most popular hero after Dilip Kumar, whose hair style has been adopted
by people in and outside Pakistan.
36. Favorite pakistani singer: Ahmed Rushdi.
37. Play back songs picturised on him always carry a touch of reality and
vividness which no other Pakistani hero has ever been able to accomplish.
38. Hero of the first Pakistani movie : Rishta Hai pyar ka, which was shot
outside Pakistan. (In England)
39. Hero of the Pakistan's first tableeghi film: Khuda Aur Mohabbat.
40. Naag Muni: Pakistan's first urdu film in which both waheed Murad and the
lead actress performed double roles.
41. Hero of Chand Sooraj, the first Pakistani movie which was based on two
different stories.
42. He directed eleven films, starting with Insan Badalta Hai(1961).
43. He acted in one hundred and fourteen urdu films, eight punjabi films and
one pushto film.
44. He performed in thirty eight black and white films and eighty five color
films.
45. His fifty nine films attained silver jubilee, thirty three golden
jubilee, six platinum jubilee and one diamond jubilee.
46. He received three nigar awards for best actor and one for best producer.
47. The only film actor of Pakistan film industry to secure the greatest
number of paltinum, diamond, golden and silver jubilees.
48. The youngest film producer of Pakistan film industry: He was twenty
three, when he produced Insan Badalta Hai.
49. Akele Na Jana: Armaan: The song and the film that immortalised him.
50. In 1972 three of his films: Khalish, Daulat Aur Duniya and Baharo Phool
Barsao did golden jubilees.
51. He was short - tempered in his youth.
52. Waheed introduced Sohail Rana in 1962 for " Jab se dekha hai tumhe's"
music.
53. He invited Shabnam to then west Pakistan in 1968 and gave her a role in
'Samandar'.
54. He introduced his peon- cum- driver Badr Munir to the filmdom (Pushto
film hero)
55. He flatly refused to picturise a song of film "Izzat" on him, because
its lyrics were vulgar.
56. He was the only hope of Pakistan film industry who could have appeared
in a film utterly different from the ones which were in vogue in his hay days.
57. "Maang Meri Bhar Do" was the last film released during his life time.
58. Some people misjudged his sober mood for his proudness.
59. It goes to his credit to introduce numerous people to the filmdom,
strangely enough , all these so - called friends left him alone, when he was
most in need of their support.
60. In 1976,Waheed's fourteen films were released,maximum in any one year,
during his twenty three year career.
61. Waheed and Zeba used to get extremely tired after a day's shooting,so
much so that while boarding a flight from Lahore to Karachi at 12 .00 midnight
, occasionally he used to rest his head over Zeba's shoulder and vice versa.
Such was the understanding and sincerity between them.
62. He was keenly desirous to publish all his memorable experiences of film
industry,Waheed disclosed this to Mr. Elias Rashdi month before his death.
63. Always respected his parent's, elders teachers , and senior's.
64. He possessed a vast collection of of English literature books and
cassettes of Urdu and English songs and music.
65. He acquired his early education from Mary Colaso school and in 1952 he
passed Matriculation from here.
66. He did B.A. from S.M. Science college.
67. He married Salma on Thursday , the 17th of September, 1964 at Nisar
Murad's house in Tariq Road , Karachi.
68. His native language was Punjabi.
69. His height was 5' 11"
70. In 1981, when he was healthy, his weight was 158 lbs.
71. He used to drive his car very fast.
72. He was very kind hearted by nature, however, he did not wanted to expose
these feelings.
73. He preferred not to wear vest.
74. While at home, he mostly liked to wear shalwar kameez, but in functions
he preferred to wear three piece suit.
75. He enjoyed chewing paan, qawam and used to drink tea.
76. He never smoked cigarette.
77. He usually took two and a half hours to sleep,once he was in bed. During
this time, he liked to listen to music and read English books.
78. The two foreign magazines which he regularly scanned were Time and
Newsweek.
79. His favorite poet was Keats.
80. His favorite city in Pakistan was Karachi.
81. His hobbies were cricket, music and photography.
82. He did not enjoyed watching T.V.
83. His favorite foreign singer was Egypt's Um -e- Kulthum.
84. He never grabbed any body's money and never allowed anybody to do it to
him.
85. His first breakthrough came in 1960, when as a producer he produced his
first film "Insaan Badalta Hai"
86. His second breakthrough came in 1961, when director S.M. Yusuf selected
him for "Aulad"(Waheed's first movie as an actor.
87. With the release of "Heera Aur Pathar" waheed achieved overnight fame.
88. He was the hero, script writer and producer of Pakistan's first platinum
jubilee film 'Armaan'
89. He wrote the script for Armaan, Ehsaan, Ishara, and Hero.
90. His first punjabi film was 'Mastana Mahi.'
91. The film distributor who possessed the majority of his films is Ever
ready pictures.
92. Of all his films which he had produced, he was particularly proud of 'Ehsaan'
whose topic was women who had lost their husbands.
93. Radio Pakistan have so far presented forty three interviews of Waheed
Murad which is a record.
94. On five occasions he appeared on Pakistan Television, twice in Neelam
Ghar twice in geet mala and once in silver jubilee.
95. He never overacted in any movie;
96. He received the title of " Master of song picturisation"
97. He had been suffering from peptic ulcer for quite a while.
98. He suffered a serious accident at Ravi Road, Lahore in November 1983.
99. He was to undergo plastic surgery at Mid East hospital, Clifton,
Karachi, on Thursday,24th of November, 1983, which never took place.
100. He had been living with his self professed sister Mrs, Mumtaz Ayub at
Defence housing society, Karachi in his last days.
101. In an interview he had said: No one understands me . This legendary
actor in Armaan (1966) had earnestly urged Zeba not to go alone for how will he
be able to live without her. Ironically, on Wednesday, the 23rd of November ,
1983, presumably between 2.00 a.m. and 3.00 am in the morning he decided to
leave for the farewell journey all alone leaving millions of his admirers in
tears.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Waheed Murad Waheed Murad
Waheed Murad (Urdu: وحید مراد) (October 2, 1938 - November 23, 1983) was the producer, writer, and protagonist of many film musicals. The only son of well-off film distributor Mr. Nisar Murad, born in Karachi, he got early education from Karachi Grammar School and did B.A. from S.M. Science College Karachi. Then did MA in English from University of Karachi.
He is best known for the romantic film Armaan. The successful combination of actor Waheed Murad, director Pervaiz Malik, poet Masroor Anwar, musician Sohail Rana and singer Ahmad Rushdi combined to create a number of Pakistan's most successful films during the 1960s and 1970s. Evergreen & most popular song'Socha tha piyar na karengy'Of 'Ladla' written by Kaif Rizvani; turned him much popular in youngsters.
He was the first Rock n' Roll dancing star in South Asia. He was also famously known as the "chocolate hero". He is considered one of the best actors produced by the Pakistani film industry. His style of acting is characterised by rich dialogues in Urdu and a poetic manner of delivery. His acting has influenced his successors and many actors look up to him and try to emulate his style. Contents [hide]
* 1 Film career * 2 Personal life * 3 Filmography o 3.1 Actor o 3.2 Producer * 4 Writer o 4.1 Director * 5 External links
[edit] Film career
Waheed started his film career by producing a film named 'Insan Badalta Hey' .As an actor his first film was 'Aulad' by SM Yousaf. His next was 'Daman' opposite Neelo. Santosh was the lead in the movie. Waheed was the lead hero in a Heera Aur Pathar opposite Zeba. Waheed Murad performed in many hit films opposite heroines such as Zeba, Shamim Ara, Rani, Naghama Aaliya, Sangeeta, Kaveeta Aasia,, Shabnam, Deeba, Babra Sharif, Rukhsana, Bahar, and Neelo.
Over his career Waheed Murad acted in 123 feature films and earned 32 film awards. He tended to be cast in movies as a 'gentle' hero with pathos rather than an action star.
[edit] Personal life
Waheed Murad married out of Showbiz World. His wife Salma was daughter of a of a Karachi based industrialist. Their marriage took place on September 17,1964. He had two children Adil Murad and Aaliya. His son Adil Murad lives in Pakistan. He acted in an Urdu film Raja Sahib but did not had much success. His daughter Aaliya lives in Karachi and is married to a businessman.
He died in November 1983. He seriously got injured in a road accident at Ravi Road, Lahore.
Waheed Murad: Legacy of a generous heart By Anis Shakur
Teray sheher ki galyaan choroon kaisay Dil yahan, rooh yahan, jaan yahan.
Pakistani show business is rich with tales of legendary artists who risked all to chase their dreams. Their vision and perseverance won them success. Here is a true-life story of one such actor, the great Waheed Murad.
'The brain is wider than the sky.' Said Emily Dickinson. Let us explore how the great Waheed Murad used his intelligence to come up with the greatest movies of all time.
Waheed Murad was born with a silver spoon in his mouth on Wednesday, October 2, 1938, in Karachi. He was the only child of Nisar Murad and Shireen Murad.
Nisar Murad used to be a reputed film distributor in his time. Waheed Murad, who is popularly known as Veedu, passed his matriculation examination in 1954 from the Marie Colaco School, Karachi. He received his bachelor's degree from S.M. College and master's degree in English literature from Karachi University in 1963.
Waheed Murad stepped into Pakistani cinema as a filmmaker. His first film as producer was 'Insaan badalta hai', in 1961. His second production was 'Jab say dekha hai tumhain', in 1963.
Noticed by visionary film director, S.M. Yusuf, Waheed Murad was offered a secondary role in the film 'Aulad'.
Hence, Waheed Murad debuted as an actor in the film 'Aulad', in 1962, in which he played the screen son of Habib and Nayyar Sultana.
He was always ambitious and motivated, and he passed on his optimism and faith to his colleagues. He incorporated the essentials of the movie business rapidly. Waheed Murad played a side role in 'Daman' in 1963.
He learned some thing new every day and shared his thoughts with his co-workers. 'Now that the Pakistani public is acquainted with me I will endeavor to work even harder.' Waheed Murad said modestly in the early 1960s.
'Heera aur pathar', golden jubilee, was his first film as lead actor, in 1964, which established Waheed Murad as hero and put him on the road to lasting fame.
Waheed Murad was married to Salma on Thursday, September 17, 1964, in Karachi. His daughter, Sadia, died in infancy, and both Waheed Murad and Salma were inconsolable. However, their two children, Aalia and Adil brought happiness and comfort to their lives.
Waheed Murad's romantic-tragic characters created Pakistani cinema's most enduring and beloved personas.
Essentially, Waheed Murad's movies are the essence of his creative spirit, the vital force of the human heart. Also, partly it was the sheer novelty of him.
Waheed Murad was an actor who stood out in 1964.
His role came precariously close to reality in the film 'Doctor', in 1964. Waheed Murad was very fond of reading English novels and his favorite poet was Keats.
His hobbies included playing cricket, listening to music and photography.
Renowned Egyptian singer, Umme-e- Kulthum, was his favorite singer.
Reverting to the show business, movies like 'Eid Mubarak', 1965 and 'Kaneez', 1965, are still fresh in the minds of moviegoers. They have stories to tell.
For the sake of record, Waheed Murad and Zeba paired off in seventeen movies. Waheed Murad and Shabnam teamed off in thirteen movies.
Waheed Murad and Rani worked together in twenty movies.
Waheed Murad and Shamim Ara appeared together in twelve movies.
Waheed Murad and Deeba acted together in thirteen movies.
'Armaan' is the most popular film of Waheed Murad and Zeba, which also happens to be the first platinum jubilee film of Pakistan.
In fact, Waheed Murad captured the high spirits of one of the country's most- loved songs, while picturing 'Akele na jana' on him and Zeba. He was absolutely, unequivocally as successful as an actor could be in the Pakistani movies.
Of all the artists we have seen, none hold a place in our hearts like Waheed Murad. He has achieved almost reverential status and rightly so.
His role of a dedicated doctor in 'Insaniyat', 1967, golden jubilee, was remarkable enough to attract a huge crowd to the cinema halls. Perhaps, Waheed Murad was never closer to perfection as he was in 'Insaniyat.'
At this point, dear reader, let me concede one truth regarding Waheed Murad: He loved to drive very fast. He mostly drove a Mercedes and a Volk's wagon One feels nostalgic as one encompasses all those shared moments about Waheed Murad, like the films 'Jaag utha insaan', 1966, golden jubilee, and 'Dewar bhabhi', 1967, golden jubilee.
Dwelling on his personal life, Waheed Murad's mother tongue was Punjabi. His height was five feet, eleven inches and his weight was one hundred fifty eight pounds, when he was in good health. He addressed his wife, Salma, as 'Bibi' at home.
In his twenty- three- year movie career, 1960- 1983, Waheed Murad worked in one hundred twenty three movies.
Movie buffs definitely enjoyed watching movies like 'Ehsaan', 1967, silver jubilee, 'Rishta hai pyar ka', 1967, silver jubilee and 'Doraha', 1967, silver jubilee.
The magnificence of his acting led to one success after another. Where- ever Waheed Murad went, the limelight flooded him.
Waheed Murad, whose life had been a long, exciting trip in the real world, was a graceful man with the smarts to succeed. Such is the greatness of that irreplaceable super performer.
Successive movies continued to garner popularity. One may recall many movies to exemplify this point. Below are two examples:
'Phir subha ho gee.' 1967, golden jubilee.
'Samandar', 1968, silver jubilee.
Equally impressive was the film 'Dil mera dharkan teri', 1968, golden jubilee. With his national renown at an all- time peak, Waheed Murad worked in 'Jahan tum wahan hum', 1968, silver jubilee.
Waheed Murad's caricature of an obedient son in 'Maan beta', 1969, silver jubilee, made him a great movie hero to exultant countrymen. In one scene in 'Maan beta', Waheed Murad cries bitterly. Those were genuine tears welling up in his eyes during one of his greatest performances.
In terms of emotion and prowess, there was no equal to the talents of Waheed Murad. Truly was Waheed Murad a charismatic actor.
Just think of the spell he cast through movies like 'Saalgira', 1969, golden jubilee. In reality, he came to the Pakistani film industry with the essence of acting and production. Most of all, with his impeccable Urdu diction.
Additionally, his unparalleled style in the then Pakistan's vibrant cinema appealed to the masses. In the words of Ilyas Rashdi, founder of Nigar Awards, 'Waheed Murad was a born hero.'
In the long list of mega hits are films like 'Andaleeb', 1969, golden jubilee.
His hairstyle became one of his great personal strength. Basically, it was the profound faith of cine- goers in Waheed Murad's ability that kept him going.
Moreover, a seemingly endless procession of releases appeared in the years to follow. He had emerged as a hugely powerful actor in 'Ik nagina', 1969, silver jubilee. He worked in 'Afsana', 1970, silver jubilee, in the spirit of those days gone by.
He made a splash in the film 'Phir chand niklay ga', 1970, silver jubilee, and a role in the film 'Naseeb apna apna', 1970, silver jubilee, took him even farther.
He learned from life then moved on. Furthermore, he showed a watchful intelligence, which struck chord in cine- goers that still resonates as one recalls his movie 'Anjuman, 1970, platinum jubilee. In one scene in 'Ajuman', Waheed Murad drank to drown his sadness. No other actor could have done it the way he did that part.
Most of all, the vibrancy of Waheed Murad's profound presentation is all the more evident in the 1971, golden jubilee film 'Neend hamari khwab tumharay.'
Waheed Murad, the great, glittering star on the horizon of movies delivered dialogues with inspiring conviction. It stirred the movie lovers like nothing else.
That made him a very special person.
The 1971, silver jubilee film, 'Afshan', is an example of Waheed Murad's effective presentation.
A yardstick does not measure great artists. It is all the more true to Waheed Murad, who remained peerless throughout his life. Making film after hilarious film, Waheed Murad became the most enchanting star of the Pakistanipublic.'Mastana mahi', 1971, golden jubilee, is a classic movie to be enjoyed for generations.
He was very-almost insanely-passionate about picturing songs on himself. His genius for song picturing earned him the title of 'King of song picturing.' Such an uncommon dazzle was a rarity then.
No statistics could measure the fame he achieved as an actor. The scent of his memory never leaves its presence.
There had never been an actor like Waheed Murad and there never will be.
Waheed Murad's myriad of fans take pleasure in the fact that he never let them down. The film 'Khalish', 1972, golden jubilee, is a case in point. His very attractive voice and great looks made him the super star.
He maintained his national reputation and his popularity skyrocketed and extended beyond his life. To an extent, where a street was named as Waheed Murad Road in Karachi.
Waheed Murad's favorite Pakistani city was Karachi, where he was born and died. His favorite foreign country was Japan. His favorite color was blue, and his favorite foods were fish, shrimp and rice.
He continued to challenge himself in his later films, such as in 'Daulat aur duniya', 1972, golden jubilee, and 'Bandagi', 1972, silver jubilee.
Waheed Murad left behind an enormous and varied legacy of great performances, like the 1972, golden jubilee film 'Baharo phool barsao.'
Additionally, he scored big at the cinema with the theatrical release of 'Ishq mera naa', 1974, platinum jubilee.
His adoring admirers are proud of the fact that Waheed Murad never badmouthed any body and he kept his distance from hypocrites.
Thus, to his loyal fans, Waheed Murad personified the most ideal actor. His adorers stockpile his memories like firewood, to relight the blaze of their devotion to him.
Moreover, Waheed Murad is still remembered for his role in the film 'Tum salamat raho', 1974, golden jubilee.
He let the performance speak, and he felt good with that. A quick example is 'Phool meray gulshan ka', 1974, golden jubilee.
He made a series of outstanding movies like 'Dushman', 1974, golden jubilee. In order to exhibit good performance, Waheed Murad kept himself utterly committed, willing and trusting to his character. He gave the film below an audience appeal that is worth praising:
'Shama', 1974, golden jubilee.
He increasingly found opportunities to show his dramatic abilities, notably in the film 'Jogi', 1975, golden jubilee.
His stories and images continue to keep his memories fresh. Particularly when one thinks of the 1975, golden jubilee movie, 'Mohabbat zindigi hai.'
As the topmost artist, Waheed Murad took tremendous interest in his profession. The public applauded his ability to improvise.
Besides, his looks scored with the show business people and the audience alike. The three movies below accorded Waheed Murad instant fame, which he well deserved:
'Surat aur seerat', 1975, golden jubilee.
'Jab jab phool khilay', 1975, golden jubilee.
'Shabana', 1976, diamond jubilee.
If you are a long time adorer of Waheed Murad, then you must have observed that he could inflame any audience through his highly refined acting.
Heartthrob of millions of moviegoers, Waheed Murad's fame knew no bounds soon after the theatrical release of the three movies below:
'Saheli', 1978, golden jubilee.
'Parakh', 1978, golden jubilee.
'Khuda aur mohabbat', 1978, golden jubilee.
Acting had been the most pleasing occupation of this chocolate hero's life and the most congenial to his temperament as well.
Also, Waheed Murad's focused determination took him where he wanted to go - to the top in the Pakistani movie industry.
As usual, the utmost admiration of his loyal fans was commendable immediately after the release of the three movies below:
'Aawaz', 1978, platinum jubilee.
'Behan bhai', 1979, golden jubilee.
'Aurat raaj', 1979, golden jubilee.
The unrequited love and total admiration which innumerable adorers lavished on Waheed Murad made him the Pakistani Elvis Presley.
His fans can't say enough good things about the actor who gave so much of himself to the public.
Memories of ones childhood floods back as one listens to the familiar mega hit songs pictured on the great Waheed Murad.
Recall the enormous impact he made with his role in the film 'Pyari', 1980, golden jubilee.
In mainstream movie arena, and even more so, in popular entertainment, Waheed Murad came out number one. Intelligent, charming and driven-he had an extraordinary gift of performance.
Excellence of his huge acting potential was evident in the film 'Kala dhanda goray loag', 1981, golden jubilee.
Waheed Murad owed much of his optimism, tenacity and admirable thought to his loving parents and his beloved wife, Salma.
Waheed Murad, who became a time, honored insignia of success brought respect and credibility to the Pakistani movies through his unique acting and vast knowledge of filmmaking.
His dedication was absolute on the movie shoot of 'Kiran aur kali', 1981, golden jubilee.
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but also to reveal to him his own riches.. This is precisely what Waheed Murad did in his fabulous movie career. He introduced talented young people like Sohail Rana and Badar Muneer to Pakistani show business. Such people reaped enormous fame in times due course.
Waheed Murad earned the Nigar Award in 1964 for best actor in 'Heera aur pathar'.
Waheed Murad earned the Nigar Award in 1966 for best actor in 'Armaan.'
Waheed Murad earned the Nigar Award in 1969 for best actor in 'Andaleeb.'
Waheed Murad earned the Nigar Award in 1971 for best actor in 'Mastana mahi.'
The matinee idol, Waheed Murad, whose movies provide countless hours of pleasure to millions of moviegoers left for his final journey on November 23, 1983.
He was forty- five years of age.
Hearts heavy, his admirers lamented his death. His last film was 'Hero', which was released after his death.
The intensity of response to the passing of the great Waheed Murad, an extremely likeable actor, seemed to surprise even his fans.
Memories of the blissful moments which public enjoyed with him come crowding over them, especially on his death anniversary.
Hopefully, Waheed Murad's lovely and romantic remainders of bygone days will be allowed to survive.
Kuchh saathi chutay chutay say kuchh rishtay tutay tutay say Kuchh bigri bigri taswerain kuchh naqsh ye hairaan hairaan say Kuchh aks ye larzaan larzaan say kuchh itnay dhundlay saaye hain Kuchh moti dhalkay dhalkay say kuchh Aansu chalkay chalkay say
Soon after his death, it occurred to every one who ever knew him that in dying, Waheed Murad had taught others how to live.
Waheed Murad was the most popular and stylish romantic
film hero in Pakistani Urdu films. He was born in a wealthy family at Sialkot.
His father was a film distributor in Karachi.
His first two films were as producer Insaan badalta hai (1961)
and Jab
se dekha hai tumhein (1963).
Waheed Murads first two films as actor "Aulaad" (1962)
and "Daaman" (1963)
were as co-actor and he introduced him selv as hero in film Heera
aur Pathar in
1964. He got breakthrough from the first ever Platinum Jubilee
Urdu film "Armaan" in
1966. He was also producer and writer of this film.
His pair with Zeba and Rani was a great success
Waheed Murad appeared as villain in film Sheeshe ka Ghar.
His last film was "Hero",
which was released after his death in 1985.
He was well-dressed, handsome and attractive personality. He had extremely popular
hair style. His nickname was "Chocolate Romantic Hero".
Waheed Murad died by heart attack in Karachi on November 23, 1983.
The phenomenon called Waheed Murad took the country by storm -
across class and across locations - and I would venture to say that
certainly no film-star in Pakistan has had the sway over the public
imagination that he had at his peak; for many, the myth reigns still.
The one movie star who was greater-than-life in somewhat similar dimensions (and more literally) was Sultan Rahi, but he too was defined by a niche constrained by language (Punjabi in his case), and to a large extent class.
These, of course, are subjective judgements. Do you think there were other ‘heart throbs’ of this stature before him? After him?
To me, the image of Waheed Murad is forever linked to such classic songs as ‘ko-ko-korina’ and ‘aakailey na jaana’ … or just about anything from the magic team of Waheed Murad and Ahmad Rushdi. Here is a little taste of vintage Waheed Murad, from the movie Ladla. The print quality is not very good and this is certainly not the best of Waheed Murad. However, it is representative of the Waheed-Rushdi genre.
Plus, I like the song, and I find the quaint ‘twist’ dance routine
amusing. Indeed, the whole ambiance of the song is worth thinking about
in terms of what was. Enjoy, ’socha tha piyar na karain gay’.
As an added treat, here is another video clip of an old song. This is really much more about Madam (Noor Jahan, of course, see here) and about Shamim Ara (who, by the way, may be the most phenomenal of women in Pakistani
film, having reigned the screen first as a top heroine and then as a
top Producer and Director). Movie buffs, note also the ‘young’ Rangeela.. and his antics with Waheed Murad, who here is portraying his ‘chocolate’ mood: melow, sensitive, smooth, and silent. To me, at least, ‘abhi dhoond he rahi thi’ is a truly beautiful song; one from an era when Pakistani film music was at its best.
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Re: Remembering The Chocolate Hero
Bhaizan thanks for the Chocolate Hero thread.
____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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Re: Remembering The Chocolate Hero
Waheed Murad’s 25th death anniversary
The 25th death anniversary of celebrated film star of Pakistan Waheed Murad and well known singer Ahmed Rushdee will be observed this year.
This was announced in a statement of the Ahmed Rushdee Welfare Academy. It said Ahmed Rushdee had sung as many as 200 songs for Waheed Murad.
Ahmed died on April 11 in 1983 whereas Waheed Murad expired on November 23 in the same year. It was announced that special functions would be organised to pay tributes to these artists.
____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
Hero, Villain, Producer, Writer and Singer First film: Aulaad (Urdu - 1962) Last film: Hero (Urdu - 1985) Waheed Murad is The All Time Greatest Pakistani Film Hero. He was born in a wealthy family at Sialkot. His father was a film distributor in Karachi.His first two films were as producer "Insaan badalta hai" (1961) and "Jab se dekha hai tumhein" (1963). Waheed Murad´s first two films as actor "Aulaad" (1962) and "Daaman" (1963) were as "side hero".
He became famous hero in film "Heera aur Pathar" in 1964 and got breakthrough in Pakistan´s first ever Platinum Jubilee Film "Armaan" in 1966. He was also producer and writer of this film. Here is a brief film career record of Waheed Murad: Diamond Jubilee Film: Shabana (1976) Platinum Jubilee Films: Armaan (1966), Anjuman (1970), Ishq Mera Naa (1974), Aawaz (1979) Golden Jubilee Films: Aulaad (1962), Daaman (1963), Kaneez (1965), Insaniyat and Dever Bhabhi (1967), Dil mera dharkan teri (1968), Andleeb (1969), Neend hamari khwab tumhare and Mastana Mahi (1971), Daoulat aur Duniya and Baharo Phool Barsao (1972), Tum salamat raho, Dushman and Shama (1974), Jab jab Phool khile and Phool mere Gulshan ka (1975), Waqt and Surayya Bhoopali (1976) and other musical films are Doraha (1967), Tumhi ho mehboob mere (1969), Salgirah, Khalish and Khwab aur Zindgi (1972). His pair with Zeba and Rani was a great success Waheed Murad was villain in film "Sheeshe ka Ghar". His last film was "Hero", which was released after his death in 1985. He was well-dressed, handsome and attractive personality. He had extremely popular hair style. His nickname was "Chocolate Romantic Hero". Waheed Murad died by heart attack in Karachi in 1983
____________ Music forms a part of me again It gives Shape to my faceless Expressions...To my Thoughts. {Alochana}
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le and were even copied in the Indian film industry. Murad is still
Mr Murad was a celebrated hero when it came to the picturisation of romantic
Murad’s important films included Mamta, Bahu Begum,Saaz Aur Awaz,Eid Mubarak,
Adil Najam
These, of course, are subjective judgements. Do you think there were other ‘heart throbs’ of this stature before him? After him?
