KARACHI : Waheed Murad’s 26th death anniversary was observed today. He was also known as a chocolate hero. Waheed Murad was born on October 2, 1938 in Karachi and news of his death on November, 23, 1983 left many eyes brimming with tears. A star such as Waheed Murad is born once in a century.
He was a natural actor and ruled the film industry. He is among the few celebrities in the sub-continent, who remains famous even after death.
He was a well educated, cultured person and the one of the best romantic hero. He was the second actor after Dilip Kumar whose hairstyle was copied by several young boys. Waheed Murad’s fans have kept growing in numbers since his death.
His death created such a vacuum in the Pakistani film industry that is not still filled. Waheed Murad acted in 123 feature films and earned 32 awards for his unmatchable performance
Murad’s important films included Mamta, Bahu Begum,Saaz Aur Awaz, Kaneez, Honhar, Bhiya, Jaag Utha Insaan, Dewar Bhabi, Insaniyat, Phir Subha Hogi, Maan Baap, Jan-e-Arzoo, Samandar, Dil Mera Dharkan Teri, Jahan Tum Wahan Hum, Ishara, Saalgira, Tum Hi Ho Mehboob Meray, Ladla, Andleeb, Ik Nagina, Maan Beta, Afsana, Baywafa, Naseeb Apna Apna, Phir Chand Niklay Ga, Chand Sooraj, Neend Hamari Khwab Tumharay, Rim Jhim,, Afshan, Anjuman, Khalish, Naag Muni, Hill Station, Daulat Aur Duniya, Bandagi, Zindagi Aik Safar Hey, Mulaqat, Baharo Phool Barsao, Khwab Aur Zindagi, Unhoni, Jaal, Tum Salamat Raho, Phool Meray Gulshan Ka, Mastani Mehbooba, Jab Jab Phool Khilay, Nishani, Pyari, Apnay Huay Paraiy, Izzat, Shabana, Zubaidah, Deedar, Surriya Bhopali, Nazrana, Parkh, Wada, I Love You, Muhbbat Zindagi Hey, Hero and many others. (News sourced from Aaj TV website)
