Khalil Qaiser

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Born1930
Lahore, British India (present day Pakistan)
DiedSeptember 21, 1966(1966-09-21) (aged 35–36)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Resting placeLahore
OthernamesKhalil Kaiser
Khalil Qaiser
Born1930
Lahore, British India (present day Pakistan)
DiedSeptember 21, 1966(1966-09-21) (aged 35–36)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Resting placeLahore
Other namesKhalil Kaiser
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Film director
  • Producer
  • Screenwriter
Years active1955 – 1966
AwardsNigar Awards in 1959 and 1962

Khalil Qaiser (1930-1966) was a Pakistani film director, actor, producer, and screenwriter who worked in the 1950s and 1960s.[1] Known for his politically charged and socially conscious films, his promising career was cut short when he was murdered at his home in 1966 by unknown assailants.[2] Between 1961 and 1966, he directed seven films including Clerk (1960), Doshiza (1962), Shaheed (1962) and Farangi (1964). He also wrote story of Fashion (1965).[3]

Khalil Qaiser began his career in the mid-1955 as an assistant to director Anwar Kamal Pasha.[4] In 1955, Qaiser had a supporting role in Qatil, an Urdu film which was directed by his mentor, Anwar Kamal Pasha. By the late 1950s, he had emerged as an independent director, making a name for himself with films that were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.[5][6]

A defining feature of Qaiser's work was his frequent collaboration with writer and dialogue specialist Riaz Shahid.[7] Their partnership resulted in several "leftist" and "revolutionary" films that tackled political and social issues.[8] Many of Qaiser's movies were a direct critique of British rule in India.[9]

Death

In 1966, Khalil Qaiser was murdered in his home at Lahore by unidentified assailants, cutting his career short.[10][11]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

# Title Year Director Producer Screenwriter Actor Ref(s)
1Qatil 1955 Yes
2Kismet 1956 Yes [12]
3Nagin 1959 Yes [13]
4Yaar Beli 1959 Yes
5Clerk 1960 Yes Yes [3][11]
6Ajab Khan 1961 Yes [14]
7Shaheed 1962 Yes Yes [3][11]
8Dosheeza 1962 Yes [3][11]
9Farangi 1964 Yes Yes [15]
10Haveli 1964 Yes
11Fashion 1965 Yes
12Maa Baap 1967 Yes

Awards and recognition

YearAwardCategoryResultTitleRef.
1959Nigar AwardsBest DirectorWonNagin[16]
1962WonShaheed

Legacy

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