Raza Mir
Pakistani director
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Raza Mir (1927 – 15 September 2002) was a Pakistani cinematographer, film producer and director.
- Cinematographer
- director
- actor
- producer
Raza Mir | |
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| Born | 4 November 1927 |
| Died | 15 September 2002 (aged 74) Calgary, Canada |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1943 – 2002 |
| Spouse(s) | [1] |
| Children | Asif Raza Mir , Ahsan Raza Mir (sons) (Daughter) Amera Raza Mir |
| Relatives | Ahad Raza Mir (grandson) Adnan Raza Mir (grandson) Mehreen Mir (granddaughter) Khushbakht Mir (granddaughter) Mohsin Butt (grandson) Qasim Butt (grandson) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan (1999)[2] |
He was the cinematographer of the Pakistan's first ever film Teri Yaad (1948). He is best known for Lakhon Mein Aik (1967), which was based on Hindu-Muslim relations.[3] His work as a cinematographer earned him three Nigar Awards.[4] He was also awarded with the President's Pride of Performance.[2]
Early life
Mir was born in 1927 at Lahore, Punjab, British India.[2]
Career
Mir first joined The Pancholi Studio as a cameraman in 1943.[5] Shehar Se Door (1946) is his only film as an actor, where he played the lead role opposite Meena Shorey.[2][6] He was the cinematographer of Pakistan's first ever film Teri Yaad (1949) in which Asha Posley and Nasir Khan were the leads. He had a difficult time while filming with the poor technology and cameras due to which the film received average reviews.[7][8] His work as a director in Lakhon Mein Aik (1967) was met with mostly positive critical reception.[9][10]
Personal life
Mir first married the actress Meena Shorey, however they divorced later, before the independence of Pakistan.[2][11] His son from his second marriage, Asif Raza Mir is a famous television and film actor. Acclaimed actor Ahad Raza Mir is his grandson.[12][13]
Death
Filmography
as an actor
as a cinematographer
| Year | Film | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Teri Yaad | Urdu | |
| 1949 | Pheray | Punjabi | |
| 1950 | Laray | Punjabi | |
| 1958 | Aakhri Nishan | Urdu | [15] |
| 1959 | Neend | Urdu | |
| 1960 | Rahguzar | Urdu | |
| 1963 | Seema | Urdu | |
| 1966 | Aag Ka Darya | Urdu | |
| 1967 | Zinda Laash | Urdu |
as a director
| Year | Film | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Beti | Urdu | [5][16] |
| 1967 | Lakhon Mein Aik | Urdu | [16][17] |
| 1969 | Aasra | Urdu | [18] |
| 1969 | Aneela | Urdu | [19] |
| 1971 | Parai Aag | Urdu | |
| 1972 | Naag Muni | Urdu | |
| 1973 | Wichhria Sathi | Punjabi | |
| 1975 | Arzoo | Urdu | |
| 1975 | Professor | Urdu | |
| 1976 | Sohni Mehinwal | Punjabi | |
| 1978 | Dil Kay Daagh | Urdu | |
| 1981 | Posti | Punjabi | |
| 1993 | Anhoni | Urdu | [20] |
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Nigar Awards | Best Cinematographer | Aakhri Nishan | Won | [4][21] |
| 1963 | Seema | Won | |||
| 1966 | Aag Ka Darya | Won | |||
| 1999 | Pride of Performance Award | Arts | Contribution to Pakistani cinema | Won | [2] |