Iqbal Kashmiri
Iqbal Kashmiri | |
|---|---|
| اقبال کشمیری | |
| Born | Iqbal Kashmiri 1942 |
| Died | 15 November 2020 (aged 69–70) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Film director and actor |
| Awards | Nigar Awards in 1971 |
Iqbal Kashmiri (1942 Lahore – 15 November 2020) was a Lollywood film director. Kashmiri died as a result of kidney disease. Kashmiri “delivered a total of 84 films, in Urdu, Punjabi and Pashto.”[1]
Early life and career[]
Kashmiri's father, Karim Bakhsh, ran a hotel near Delhi Darwaza, Lahore, Pakistan. His first foray in film was as an extra in the 1954 movie Deewar. Taxi Driver was his first film as a director, in 1970 followed by Babul (1971) and Banarsi Thag (1973).[1][2]
As a young man, he was fond of movies, and was introduced to the Pakistani actor Ilyas Kashmiri who used to live in his neighborhood in Lahore. He later started living with this actor and felt honored to become his assistant of sorts.[2] With Ilyas Kashmiri's help, he was able to play a small role in a Punjabi-language film Yakke Wali (1957). He later worked as an assistant to many veteran Pakistani film directors Amin Malik, M. J. Rana, Khalil Qaiser, Aslam Irani and Aziz Meeruthi.[2]
Iqbal Kashmiri played a key role in developing the film career and popularizing two major actors of Pakistani film industry – Sultan Rahi and Munawar Zarif.[1] He is also credited with introducing actress Neeli in his film Choron Ki Baraat in 1987.[3]
Death[]
Iqbal Kashmiri was suffering from chronic kidney disease for some time. He was hospitalized in critical condition in the first week of November 2020. He was treated in the hospital's intensive care unit but he died on 15 November 2020. His survivors include two sons and four daughters.[4]
Filmography[]
Selected Filmography
As a film director[]
- Musalman (film) (2001)
- Ghar Kab Aao Gay (2000)[1]
- Ham Khilari Pyar Kay (2000)
- Jo Darr Gya Woh Marr Gya (1995)[1]
- International Luteray (1994)
- Sarfarosh (1989 film)[1][3]
- Rangeelay Jasoos (1989 film)[3][4]
- Choron Ki Baraat (1987 film)[3]
- Bhabhi Dian Choorian (1986 film)[3]
- Hum Aik Hain (1986 film), this film won eight Nigar Awards including Best Film and Best Director for Iqbal Kashmiri.[2][1]
- Choron Ki Baraat won seven Nigar Awards[2][3]
- Qismet (1985 film) (this was a highly successful platinum jubilee film)[3]
- Black Warrant (1982 film)[3]
- Sharif Badmash (1975 film)[1]
- Jadoo (1974 film)[2]
- Banarsi Thag (1973)[2]
- Ziddi (1973 film)[2]
- Sasta Khoon Mehnga Pani (1974 film)[4]
- Babul (1971 film)[5]
- Taxi Driver (1970) (his debut film as a film director)[2][1][3]
As an actor[]
Awards and recognition[]
- Nigar Awards for Best Director in 1971 for Babul (1971 film)[5]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Lodhi, Adnan (16 November 2020). "Legendary director Iqbal Kashmiri passes away". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Ahmed, Shoaib (16 November 2020). "Celebrated film director Iqbal Kashmiri passes away". Dawn. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Zulqarnain Shahid (19 September 2009). "Iqbal Kashmiri (profile)". Cineplot.com website. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ a b c "Film producer, director Iqbal Kashmiri dies". The News International (newspaper). 16 November 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ a b Nigar Award as Best Director for Iqbal Kashmiri for Babul (1971 film) Cineplot.com website, Published 13 May 2010, Retrieved 1 July 2021
- 1942 births
- 2020 deaths
- Pakistani film directors
- Film directors from Lahore
- Urdu-language film directors
- Punjabi-language film directors
- People from Lahore
- Nigar Award winners