Waheed Murad (October 2, 1938 – November 23, 1983) was a legendary Pakistani film actor, producer and script writer. Waheed is considered to be one of the most famous and influential actors of subcontinent. Born in Sialkot,he was the only c
hild of well-off film distributor Mr. Nisar Murad. He got early education from Karachi Grammar School,Karachi, did graduation from S.M. Arts College Karachi, and then masters in English literature from University of Karachi.
He is well known for his charming expressions, attractive personality, tender voice and unusual talent for acting in films. His romantic style of acting made him popular amongst the young cinema viewers of south asia. Waheed was known as a cheque which could be cashed any where in the country and is the only actor of film industry to secure the highest number of platinum, diamond, golden and silver jubilees.
However,by late 1970s, Waheed was being cast in supporting roles either with Nadeem or with Mohammad Ali, or being offered roles by 'B class' film directors. Most of the leading heroines like Zeba, Shabnam and Nisho were not allowed to play lead roles with Waheed by their husbands. The heart-throbing actor Waheed Murad could not take such an ignominious treatment meted out to him by industry, but kept silent and did not seek help from his friends. Waheed had visibly became depressed.
On November 23, 1983, when Waheed did not wake up until late, the door was forced open and Waheed was found lying on the floor, dead for several hours. A paan leaf with 'something' in it was found in his mouth. Nobody knows for sure if it was a heart attack or suicide.He was buried near his father's grave in Gulberg Graveyard, Ali Zeb Road, Lahore.
In November 2010, 27 years after his death, Pakistani president Asif Zardari awarded him the Sitara-e-Imtiaz
He is well known for his charming expressions, attractive personality, tender voice and unusual talent for acting in films. His romantic style of acting made him popular amongst the young cinema viewers of south asia. Waheed was known as a cheque which could be cashed any where in the country and is the only actor of film industry to secure the highest number of platinum, diamond, golden and silver jubilees.
However,by late 1970s, Waheed was being cast in supporting roles either with Nadeem or with Mohammad Ali, or being offered roles by 'B class' film directors. Most of the leading heroines like Zeba, Shabnam and Nisho were not allowed to play lead roles with Waheed by their husbands. The heart-throbing actor Waheed Murad could not take such an ignominious treatment meted out to him by industry, but kept silent and did not seek help from his friends. Waheed had visibly became depressed.
On November 23, 1983, when Waheed did not wake up until late, the door was forced open and Waheed was found lying on the floor, dead for several hours. A paan leaf with 'something' in it was found in his mouth. Nobody knows for sure if it was a heart attack or suicide.He was buried near his father's grave in Gulberg Graveyard, Ali Zeb Road, Lahore.
In November 2010, 27 years after his death, Pakistani president Asif Zardari awarded him the Sitara-e-Imtiaz
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