M. Akram (28 March 1934 – 3 April 2016) was a famous Pakistani film director.[1]
M. Akram | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 March 1934 Gujranwala, Pakistan |
| Died | 3 April 2016 (aged 82) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | University of the Punjab, Lahore |
| Occupation(s) | Film editor, Film director |
| Years active | 1953 – 2001[1] |
| Spouse | Manzooran Begum (married 1957) |
| Children | Jafar Akram, Sadiq Akram, Parvez Akram, Rubina Akram, Samina Akram |
| Awards | Nigar Awards in 1960 and 1961 |
Early life and career
editMuhammad Akram was born in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. However, his family shifted to Lahore, when he was very young. He finished his basic education in Lahore. Veteran Pakistani film director Anwar Kamal Pasha first helped him get a film editor's job in his film Dilbar (1951). M. Akram was first a film editor in the beginning of his professional career from 1951 to 1958.[1] His first film as film director was Ghar Jawai (1958) and then he gained some fame from the Punjabi film Banki Naar in 1966. He was a brother of M. Parvez, who produced most of their common films.[1]
Major films
editListed below are some of his successful films:
- Ghar Jawai (1958)[2]
- Baanki Naar (1966)
- Charda Suraj (1970)[1]
- Uchha Naan Pyar Da (1971)
- Sultan (1972)[2][3][1]
- Khan Chacha (1972) A Diamond Jubilee film[2][1][4]
- Sidha Rasta (1974)
- Ishq Mera Naa (1974) A Platinum Jubilee film[2]
- Hathiar (1979)[2][5]
- Khuddar (1985 film) A Golden Jubilee film[2]
- Sanjhi Hathkadi (1986)[2]
Awards and recognition
edit- Nigar Award for Best Editing in film Shaam Dhalay (1960)[6]
- Nigar Award for Best Editing in film Gulfam (1961)[6]
Death
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "Profile of film director M. Akram". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 22 June 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Filmography of M. Akram". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 5 May 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ Film Sultan (1972) Golden Jubilee film info on IMDb website Retrieved 31 January 2022
- ^ Film Poster of Khan Chacha (1972 film) on Google website Retrieved 31 January 2022
- ^ Film Hathiar (1979) on IMDb website Retrieved 31 January 2022
- ^ a b "The Nigar Awards (1957 - 1971)". The Hot Spot Online website. 17 June 2002. Archived from the original on 24 July 2008. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
External links
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