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Pakistan’s film industry has produced blockbusters in all languages. After the industry matured, Pakistan made its name internationally and had superstars by the dozens. By late ’60s, Urdu films had Waheed Murad, Muhammad Ali, Nadeem and Kamal, while Punjabi films had Allauddin, Akmal, Habib and Kaifee who were ‘heroes’ of the day.
Most of them were able to ‘produce’ blockbusters either in Urdu or Punjabi. But there was only one actor and producer who was successful in both Urdu and Punjabi films. Like a true ‘hero’, Ejaz Durrani excelled in acting as well as production.
Bazme Sadaf International organises Urdu conference and poetry symposium
09 Feb 2021 - 8:52
Participants during Gulf Urdu Conference and Mushaira.
The Peninsula
Doha: Bazme Sadaf International (BSI) organised a first-of-its-kind Gulf Urdu Conference and Mushaira (poetry symposium) on February 5 and 6.
The online event was mainly facilitated by the Kuwait Chapter of BSI and watched by thousands via Facebook Live.
The theme of the first day’s international seminar was to highlight the achievements of various organisations active in GCC countries for the promotion of Urdu language and literature and recognise the individual writers and poets from each GCC nation.
The event was inaugurated by BSI Chairman, Shahabuddin Ahmad.
In her heyday, film star Neelo had the sass, the moves and the charisma to make it big in movies.
The 1960’s belonged to Neelo who could act, dance, had a captivating smile, and also had multiple hits to her credit. Photos: Guddu Film Archive
When the history of Pakistan’s film industry is compiled, the 1960s would be considered the most productive decade for films. The ’50s were the teething years for the industry while the ’70s were marred by the VCR invasion and action-based meaningless films.
The swinging ’60s saw many stars-in-the-waiting begin their career, who went on to rule filmdom for over two decades. Muhammad Ali, Waheed Murad, Nadeem, Zeba, Shabnam, Rani and many others all started out in the ‘sixties. However, the decade really belonged to one actress who could act and dance, had a captivating smile, could be termed a sex symbol and also had multiple hits to her credit. It was none other than Neelo.
Shaan Shahid requests late father to keep his mother happy in heaven
Actor pens emotional note for his late legendary parents, Riaz Shahid and Neelo, hoping their love story never ends
Legendary Pakistani star Neelo Begum passed away on Saturday after a prolonged illness, her son and actor Shaan Shahid announced on social media. It is with the saddest of heart I share the departure of my mother as she has gone to her creator .may Allah blesses her, the
Waar star had shared on Twitter.
On Tuesday, three days after her demise, the
Operation 021 star took to Twitter again and shared a memorable photo of his parents, penning an emotional note for both Riaz Shahid, his late legendary filmmaker father and Neelo, his iconic actor mother.