Anwar Kamal Pasha facts for kids

Anwar Kamal Pasha (born February 23, 1925 – died October 13, 1987) was a very important and early Pakistani film director and producer. He is known as a pioneer in the Pakistan film industry. He was from Lahore, Pakistan.

Life and Career in Film

Anwar Kamal Pasha was a smart student. He studied at Forman Christian College in Lahore. After that, he earned two Master of Arts degrees from the University of the Punjab.

Pasha helped many new people start their careers in the Pakistan film industry. These people later became famous. Some of the film directors he trained were M. S. Dar, M. Akram, and Altaf Hussain. He also helped music directors like Master Inayat Hussain and his younger brother Master Abdullah.

He also introduced many famous Pakistani film actors. These included Aslam Pervaiz, Sabiha Khanum, Musarrat Nazir, Nayyar Sultana, Bahar Begum, and Rani. Anwar Kamal Pasha made a total of 24 movies during his career.

Family Life

Anwar Kamal Pasha was the son of a well-known poet and scholar named Hakim Ahmad Shuja. He was married to the film actress Shamim Bano. They had five children together: three sons and two daughters.

His Legacy

Anwar Kamal Pasha passed away on October 13, 1987, when he was 62 years old. He left behind a great legacy. He is remembered as one of the first and most important producers and directors in Pakistani cinema.

Movies by Anwar Kamal Pasha

Here are some of the main movies Anwar Kamal Pasha directed or produced. He made these films between 1949 and the 1980s:

• 1949: Shahida
• 1949: Do Ansoo
• 1950: Gabhroo
• 1951: Dilbar
• 1952: Dupatta (He helped the main director. His father, Hakim Ahmad Shuja, wrote the story.)
• 1953: Ghulam
• 1954: Gumnaam (The music was by Master Inayat Hussain. Some song words came from a famous poem by Hakim Ahmad Shuja.)
• 1955: Inteqam
• 1955: Qatil (This movie had two songs by composer Master Inayat Hussain and lyricist Qateel Shifai.)
• 1956: Dullah Bhatti (He wrote and co-directed this film with M.S. Dar.)
• 1956: Chann Mahi (This movie was in Punjabi.)
• 1956: Sarfarosh
• 1957: Zulfaan (This movie was also in Punjabi.)
• 1957: Laila Majnu
• 1958: Anarkali (The music for the songs was by Rasheed Attre and Master Inayat Hussain.)
• 1959: Gumrah
• 1960: Watan
• 1962: Mehboob
• 1963: Sazish
• 1964: Safaid Khoon
• 1966: Parohna
• 1974: Khana Dey Khan Parohne
• 1979: Wehshi Gujjar
• 1981: Sher Khan (This movie was in Punjabi.)
• 1983: Border Bullet

Awards and Special Recognition

Anwar Kamal Pasha received awards for his great work in films:

• Nigar Award for Best Scriptwriter for his film Watan (1960)
• Nigar Award Special Award for 30 Years of Excellence (1981)

See Also

• List of people from Lahore