Syed Noor facts for kids

Syed Noor (born Syed Ghulam Mohyuddin Noor) is a famous Pakistani film director from Lahore. He is also a writer, producer, and actor. He has made many popular films in Pakistan.

Syed Noor started his journey in the Pakistani film industry in 1970. He worked as an assistant to a director named S. Suleman. He helped with 18 movies before writing his first film script. This first script was for the movie Society Girl in 1976. This film was very successful and was even called the best film of that year. After this, Syed Noor became a top screenwriter in Pakistan. He wrote for many well-known directors.

From 1976 to 1992, Syed Noor wrote about 250 films. He wrote scripts in both Urdu and Punjabi. As a writer, he won many awards. These included the National Award and the Nigar Award. Even though he was offered acting roles, he always wanted to direct films. He had worked with director S. Suleman for five years to learn how to direct.

Syed Noor's Directing Career

In 1993, Syed Noor directed his first movie, Qasam. It was a big hit. At that time, Punjabi films were very popular in Pakistani cinemas. Syed Noor wanted to bring back Urdu cinema. His next films, "Jeeva" and Sargam, helped him do this. He also helped many new actors start their careers in his movies.

After Urdu films became popular again, Punjabi films started to be seen less. This happened especially after the death of the Punjabi film star, Sultan Rahi. So, Syed Noor decided to make Punjabi films again. His first Punjabi film as a director was "Choorian". It was a super hit and is still one of the most successful Pakistani films ever. After "Choorian", he made another successful Punjabi film called Majajan in 2006. This movie played in cinemas for an even longer time.

Teaching Filmmaking to New Generations

Syed Noor also wanted to teach young people about filmmaking. He started Paragon Studios and the Paragon Academy of Performing Arts. He worked with the Mass Communications department at Punjab University. There, he began teaching film as a subject. Around this time, new cinemas called multiplexes were built in Pakistan. Films also started to become digital. This created great new chances for filmmakers to make exciting projects.

Awards and Special Honors

Syed Noor has written almost 300 films and directed 55. He has won more than 10 National Awards and many other honors. In 2013, the Pakistani government gave him the "Sitara-i-Imtiaz" (Star of Excellence) Award. This is one of the highest awards a civilian can receive in Pakistan.

Filmography

As a Screenwriter

• Syed Noor wrote the script for director Sangeeta's successful film Society Girl in 1976. He then wrote over 250 more films.

As a Director

Awards and Recognition

• Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2013
• Nigar Award for Best Film Director in 1995, 1996 and 1997

Lux Style Awards

See also

• Lists of Pakistani films
• Pakistani films of 2010
• Majajan
• Choorian
• Cinema of Pakistan