Sudhir (Pakistani actor)
Sudhir | |
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Born | Shah Zaman Khan Afridi 25 January 1921 |
Years active | 1940s – 1990s |
Spouse(s) |
Zeba |
Awards | Nigar Awards in 1970, 1974 and 1981 |
Shah Zaman Khan Afridi better known as Sudhir (
.Sudhir was a highly respected film personality.[1][2][3]
With his film roles symbolizing valour and bravery,
Early life
He was born as Shah Zaman Khan Afridi into a Pashtun family on 25 January 1921 in Lahore, where he lived for much of his life.[1]
Career
Cinema
Sudhir started his career with a role in a
He was an "action films hero", but appeared as
His film Jeedar (1965) was the first to reach a
Television
At a very old age, he had a special appearance on PTV and was interviewed by Izhar Bobby.[6]
Personal life
Sudhir married four times, twice within his extended family. These two marriages were 'arranged marriages' by his elders, which is commonly practiced in Pakistani culture, then with fellow actress Shammi and finally with Pakistani film actress Zeba. His marriage with Zeba lasted a very short time. Zeba later went on to marry actor Mohammad Ali.[5] Sudhir had four sons out of these marriages. He had his elder son Noor Zaman Khan from his first wife. He had one son from his second wife namely Meer Zaman also an actor. He had two sons from actress Shammi – Nadir Zaman Khan and Sikandar Zaman. His younger son Sikandar Zaman Khan is married to renowned playback singer Noor Jehan's granddaughter Fatima. He had no children with Zeba.[4]
Death
Sudhir died on 19 January 1997 and was laid to rest at Defense Society Graveyard in Lahore, Pakistan.[4][5]
Awards and nominations
- 1970 - Nigar Awards (Punjabi films)-Best Actor Award for the film Maa Puttar[7]
- 1974 - Nigar Awards (Punjabi films)-Best Actor Award for the film Lottery
- 1981 - Nigar Awards-Special Award for 30 years of excellence.[7]
References
- ^ a b c Parvez, Amjad (18 June 2020). "Sudhir — the first action-hero of Lollywood". Daily Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 6 October 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Muhammad Suhayb (28 March 2021). "FLASHBACK: THE EPIC STORY OF AJAB KHAN (scroll down to read about Sudhir in Ajab Khan (1961 film))". Dawn newspaper. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Sudhir's profile". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Sudhir (profile)". Cineplot.com website. 27 September 2009. Archived from the original on 10 October 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Filmography of actor Sudhir". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- Pakistan Televisionvideoclip on YouTube.
- ^ a b "Pakistan's "Oscars": The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Online Film Reviews website. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
External links
- Sudhir at IMDb