Pakistani actors who deceased in 2005
Here are 2 famous actors from Pakistan died in 2005:
Saeed Khan Rangeela
Saeed Khan Rangeela (January 1, 1937 Parachinar-May 24, 2005 Lahore) also known as Mohammad Saeed Khan, Rangeela or سعید خان رنگیلا was a Pakistani singer, film director, actor, film producer and screenwriter.
He started his career as a playback singer in the Pakistani film industry and soon became popular for his lively and peppy songs. Rangeela made his acting debut in the late 1950s and went on to star in over 300 films in his career. He was famous for his comic roles and was known as the king of comedy in Pakistani cinema.
Apart from acting and singing, Rangeela was also a prolific film director and screenwriter. He directed and produced several hit films throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He even received the Nigar Award for Best Director for the film "Jange Pakistan" in 1997.
Rangeela's contribution to the Pakistani entertainment industry was immense, and his legacy lives on even after his death. The government of Pakistan awarded him with the Pride of Performance Award in recognition of his services to the industry.
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Percy Brandt
Percy Brandt (November 7, 1922 Lahore-December 4, 2005 Gothenburg) was a Pakistani actor. His child is called Paula Brandt.
Percy Brandt began his acting career in the early 1940s in India's film industry, commonly referred to as Bollywood. He was primarily known for his supporting roles in films and was highly regarded for his ability to bring depth and emotion to his performances. After the partition of India in 1947, he moved to Pakistan with his family and continued to act in Pakistani films. He acted in over 100 films in his career and also directed a few films. Besides acting, he was also a producer and a writer. In recognition of his contributions to the film industry, he was awarded the prestigious Pride of Performance Award by the government of Pakistan in 1987. Percy Brandt passed away in 2005 at the age of 83 in Gothenburg, Sweden, where he had been living with his daughter.
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