Pakistani actors who deceased in 1997
Here are 1 famous actors from Pakistan died in 1997:
Sudhir
Sudhir (January 25, 1922 Lahore-January 19, 1997 Lahore) a.k.a. Shah Zaman Khan Afridi, Lala Sudhir or Shah Zaman Khan was a Pakistani actor, film producer and film director. He had three children, Shah Zaman, Meer Zaman and Sikandar Zaman.
Sudhir was born in Lahore, British India, which is presently in Pakistan. He started his career as an actor in the 1940s and starred in more than 200 Pakistani films. Sudhir was known for his versatile acting and was equally popular among different generations of film-goers. He was also a skilled filmmaker and produced and directed a number of successful movies.
Sudhir's contribution to the film industry was widely recognized, and he was awarded several awards for his outstanding work. In 1964, he received the President's Pride of Performance Award. He was also honored with the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, the highest civil award of Pakistan.
Besides his work in films, Sudhir was active in social work and was involved in many social welfare activities. He was a strong advocate of promoting Pakistani cinema and was instrumental in establishing the first-ever Pakistan Film Festival in London in the 1970s.
Sudhir passed away on January 19, 1997, in Lahore, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional work in the film industry and a reputation as one of the most talented actors and filmmakers in Pakistani cinema.
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