Waheed Murad
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| Waheed Murad | |
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 Chocolate Hero: Waheed Murad |
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| Born | October 2, 1938 Karachi, Pakistan |
| Died | November 23, 1983 (aged 45) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Other name(s) | Chocolate Hero |
| Occupation | Film actor, Producer |
| Years active | 1962 – 1983 |
| Spouse(s) | Salma Murad |
Waheed Murad (Urdu: وحید مراد) (October 2, 1938 - November 23, 1983) was a Pakistani film actor, producer and writer. 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.
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[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
Murad married out of Showbiz World. His wife Salma was daughter of a Karachi based industrialist Ibrahim Maker. 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.
Waheed Murad was died on November 23, 1983 of a heart attack at the age of 45. His last completed film Hero was released after his death in 1985.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Actor
- Ladla {1968}
- Dil mera dharkan teri{1969}
- Hero (1985)
- Aurat Raj (1979)
- Jaal (1973)
- Mastana Mahi (1971)
- Naseeb Apna Apna (1970)
- Andaleeb (1969)
- Ishara (1969)
- Samandar (1968)
- Rishta Hai Pyar Ka (1967)
- Doraha (1967)
- Ehsaan (1967)
- Armaan (1966)
- Aulad (1965)
[edit] Producer
- Hero (1985)
- Jaal (1973)
- Mastana Mahi (1971)
- Naseeb Apna Apna (1970)
- Ishara (1969)
- Samandar (1968)
- Ehsaan (1967)
- Armaan (1966)
- Jab Se Dekha Hai Tumhay (1962)
- Insaan Badalta Hai (1961)
- Bindya
[edit] Writer
MUHMEED HAMEED (1968)
[edit] Director
- Ishara (1969)
[edit] Dedication
WAHEED MURAD and ELVIS PRESLEY
by Saeed A Khan Hoti
The name, WAHEED MURAD like ELVIS PRESLEY,
Evokes memories of an era of romance and fairytale.
Bewitched by his charismatic persona,
Aristocratic bearing
And awe - inspiring portrayals,
Young boys, girls and even the elderly --
The gentry, bourgeoisie, literati and glitterati,
Would gravitate in scores to the movie theatre
And start dreaming in wakefulness
To see in action
The prince of their hearts,
Whom they lovingly called
Prince Charming, Mr Elegance
The chocolate Hero
And The Lady killer
Handsome, posh and stylish,
The iconic show - stopper
Always remained the arbiter of fashion
And the focus of the most observed;
A personage boyond compare
And an artist extraordinaire,
Who eclipsed many a showbiz maestro
And emulated famed celebrities
Like Elvis Presley, Charlton Heston,
James Dean, Laurence olivier and Al-Pacino
In popularity, as also
in portraying emotions and actions,
In his elegant, trademark style.
He saw on each outing,
His sports car and apparel
Sealed red with Kisses
By throngs of adoring female fans.
Warry of his irresistable charms,
Several jaundiced tinsel town husbands
Deprived their actress-spouses
Of the exhiliration of co-starring
With him -- their most beloved idol.
Every student's book and note-book
Carried his photograph
To the envy of his intriguing contemporaries,
Each one of whom
Tried to imitate him,
And dreamed to be him,
But it remained only a dream.
Pulsating in myriad forms
Of mind-blowing beauty,
He lives on forever
Alongside Elvis,
As the heartthrob,
The hero,
The king.
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