Khalil Qaiser

Khalil Qaiser
Born
Pakistan
Died
Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Film director, producer
Years active1959 – 1966
AwardsNigar Awards in 1959 and 1961

Khalil Qaiser was a Pakistani film director, producer and screenwriter. Between 1961 and 1967, he directed seven films including Clerk (1960), Doshiza (1962), Shaheed (1962) and Farangi (1964). He also wrote story of Fashion (1965).[1]

Biography

Most of his films revolve around politics and social issues. He was killed at his home by an unidentified person or a group of people in 1966.[2][3][4]

As a film director, he created films criticising British rule in India.[5]

Awards and recognition

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
# Title Year Director Producer Screenwriter Actor Ref(s)
1 Kismet 1956 Yes [7]
2 Nagin 1959 Yes [8]
3 Ajab Khan 1961 Yes [9]
4 Shaheed 1961 Yes Yes [1][2]
5 Clerk 1960 Yes Yes
6 Dosheeza 1962 Yes
7 Farangi 1964 Yes Yes [10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Literary Radicalism and the tools of its articulation" (PDF). pu.edu.pk. University of the Punjab.
  2. ^ a b Rabe, Nate (5 August 2017). "Sound of Lollywood: In Pakistan's version of 'Lawrence of Arabia', a stirring lament for love". Scroll.in. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  3. ^ Gul, Aijaz (10 March 2019). "Tribute to Riaz Shahid - Lahore". The News International. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Khalil Qaiser profile". Pakistan Film Magazine website. 1 May 2016. Archived from the original on 29 June 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  5. ^ Bharat, M.; Kumar, N. (2012). Filming the Line of Control: The Indo–Pak Relationship through the Cinematic Lens. Taylor & Francis. p. 180. ISBN 978-1-136-51605-4. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars": The Nigar Awards". Hot Spot Film Reviews website. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  7. ^ Winifred Holmes, British Film Institute (1959). Orient: A Survey of Films Produced in Countries of Arab and Asian Culture. The Institute.
  8. ^ Ahmed, Shoaib (16 November 2020). "Celebrated film director Iqbal Kashmiri passes away". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  9. ^ Suhayb, Muhammad (28 March 2021). "FLASHBACK: THE EPIC STORY OF AJAB KHAN". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  10. ^ Alavi, Suhayb (7 October 2017). "Looking back at a classic". The News International. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
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