Waheed Murad
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Biography
Career
Waheed Murad and Zeba acted in Heera aur pathar,
Waheed Murad and Zeba in Heera aur pathar, 1964Waheed Murad started his film career by joining his father's established 'Film Art' in 1961 as producer of the film Insaan badalta hai. In his second film as producer Jab se dakha hai tumhein he casted Darpan with Zeba as heroine. Afterwards, Darpan most of the time started coming late at studio. Zeba suggested Waheed to cast himself as hero in his next film. Waheed was not ready to sign himself in his own movies. But when the same suggestion came from his old good friend Pervaiz Malik, he accepted it on the condition that if Zeba would be his co-star, Zeba accepted in return(according to Zeba). As a result he firstly appeared in a supporting role in 1962's Aulad. The film was directed by his friend S.M. Yousuf. Aulad got much more acclaims from critics, and it also got the Nigar award in the best film's category for the year. Heera aur pathar was his first movie as a leading actor and considered to be his major breakthrough. He got the Nigar award in the best actor category for the same film.
In 1966, he acted in Armaan under his production which was directed by Pervaiz Malik. Armaan broke all the box office records at that time and completed 75 weeks in theatres, gave him the status of superstar or perhaps the first superstar of Pakistani films. The film is a romantic and melodious love story. The songs like Koko korina..., Akele na jana..., Betaab ho udhar tum... and Zindagi apni thi ab tak... sung by legendary singer Ahmed Rushdi became extremely popular among the youth esp. among the college girls. He received two Nigar awards for the categories best producer and best actor for the film Armaan. During the same year, he starred in another superhit film Jaag utha insaan with co-star Zeba. This fact is on record that in Zeba's success, Waheed had a very important contribution as he casted her in his films and brought country wide fame for her.
In 1967, he appeared as leading actor in masterpieces like Devar bhabi, Doraha, 'Insaaniyat' and 'Maan baap'. Devar bhabi is considered as one of his best movies and completed 50 weeks in the cinemas. The story of Devar bhabi is based on Indo-Pak's unjust social thoughts and norms. Insaaniyat is also considered as one of his best movies in which he played a role of a dedicated doctor.
From 1964 to 1968, Waheed Murad and Pervaiz Malik made blockbusters like Heera aur pathar, Armaan, Ehsaan, Doraha and Jahan tum wahan hum. The successful combination of Waheed Murad, Pervaiz Malik, Masroor Anwar, Sohail Rana, Ahmed Rushdi and Zeba created a number of successful films. Waheed Murad brought Malik, Anwar and Rana under the umbrella of 'Film Arts'. But in late 1960s, dissension grew between Waheed Murad and other three team members of 'Film Art'. Pervaiz Malik was not happy with Waheed's taking away the credit for all the success of movies and giving little recognition to others. So the Film Arts broke up and Pervaiz Malik started creating his own projects with new actors. A total of seven films, including two films, i.e., Usey dekha usey chaha and Dushman released after a long gap of 6 years in 1974, were produced with the combination of Waheed and Pervaiz (but not under 'Film Art' Production).
Waheed Murad flirting Shabnam in the song Kuch log rooth kar bhi... in Andleeb, 1969In 1969, Waheed produced, wrote and directed his own movie Ishaara but the movie flopped at box office. Andaleeb was released in 1969, which was directed by Fareed Ahmed. Other co-stars included Shabnam, Aliya, Talish and Mustafa Qureshi. Andaleeb proved to be one of the greatest films of the year. Moviegoers loved his acting esp. in the song Kuch log rooth kar bhi... sung by Ahmed Rushdi in which Waheed is trying to flirt Shabnam in his red sports car.[1] Waheed Murad received Nigar award in the best actor category for that film. Critics are unanimous that singer Ahmed Rushdi had a significant role in the success of Waheed Murad, and that Rushdi's voice was tailor made for him.
From 1970 to 1979, many of his films were superhit like Naseeb apna apna and Anjuman in 1970; Neend hamare khuwab tumhare and Mastana mahi (Waheed's first Punjabi film) in 1971; Baharo phool barsao in 1972; Ishq mera naa (Punjabi film) and Shama in 1974; Jab jab phool khiley in 1975; Shabana in 1976; Saheli, Parakh and Khuda aur muhabbat in 1978; and Awaz and Bahan bhai in 1979. Mastana mahi was Waheed's first Punjabi film, which was also produced by him and directed by Iftikhar Khan. Mastana mahi was purely a romantic musical film. Waheed received Nigar award for the best actor for Mastana mahi.
During early 1970s, he had no or very little choice in selecting his co-stars. Zeba, after her marriage with Mohammad Ali, was not allowed to work as heroine with Waheed Murad. Soon Shabnam's husband Robin Ghosh forced her to not work with Waheed. Even Nisho was not allowed to work with him. These were major setbacks for Waheed's career. Most of the top producers offered Waheed secondary roles in their films due to a monopoly against him. In addition, Nadeem was giving him a stiff competition in 1970s.[1] So Waheed had been casted by less popular directors and producers and had been given the role of 'stereotypical romantic hero'. Films like Naag Mani (1972), Mastani Mehbooba (1974) , Laila Majnu (1974), Izzat (1975), Dilruba (1975), Raaste ka pathar (1976), Mehboob mera mastana (1976), and Naag aur nagan (1976) gave him major setbacks.
By late 1970s and early 1980s, Waheed was being casted in supporting roles either with Nadeem or with Mohammad Ali in the films like Parastish (1977), Aadmi (1978), Khuda aur mohabbat (1978), Awaz (1978), Behan Bhai (1979), Wadey ki zanjeer (1979), Raja ki aaye gi barat (1979), Zameer (1980), Badnaam (1980), Gun man (1981), Kiran aur kali (1981), Gherao (1981), Ahat (1982) and Maang meri bhar do (1983). The films Hero (1985) and Zalzala (1987) were released after his death. Films Muqaddar, Aankhon ke taare, Aas paas and Andaaz were either incomplete films or not released by the producers.[8] Hero was the last film of Waheed's life, directed by Iqbal Yousuf. The film was released after almost two years of Waheed's death in 1985. Another Waheed's delayed film Zalzala was released after 4 years of his death in 1987, which was also directed by Iqbal Yousuf. Zalzala did nothing on the box office, however, Hero completed its Silver Jubilee in Karachi. Muqaddar, Aankhon Kay Taray, Aas Paas and Andaaz were the films that were either left incomplete or remain unreleased till todate.
Waheed Murad, in his 25-year career, paired with several actresses like Zeba, Shamim Ara, Rani, Naghma, Aaliya, Sangeeta, Kaveeta, Aasia, Shabnam, Deeba, Babra Sharif, Rukhsana, Bahar and Neelo. He acted in a total of 124 films (2 films were released after his death) of which 38 were black and white and 86 were in colour. Besides this he also appeared in 6 films as a guest star including his ever first and shortest appearance on silver screen in 1959's Saathi. He acted in 115 Urdu films, 8 Punjabi films and 1 Pushto film, and earned 32 prestigious film awards including ones for best producer and for best actor.[6]
Film Art productions
Waheed Murad produced eleven films under his father's established 'Film Art'. He was the youngest film producer in the industry at that time. As producer, Waheed Murad was a successful producer. Most of his produced films were either Golden Jubilee or Silver Jubilee. During 1960s and early 1970s, he produced films like Insaan badalta hai (1961) (his first film as producer), Armaan (1966), Ehsaan (1967), Naseeb apna apna (1970) and Mastana mahi (Punjabi film of 1971). However, after Mastana Mahi he produced no film except Hero which was produced in 1980s and was released after his death.
As director, he had directed as well as produced Ishaara (1969) with co-star Deeba. But the film failed to achieve the viewers' expectances.
Popularity
Waheed Murad is considered as one of the pioneering Rock n' Roll stars of Pakistan. Due to his romantic and subtle style of acting, he became famously known as the 'Chocolate Hero' and 'Lady Killer'. His hair cut, dressing style and even his conversation style were very popular among the youth. One can say that he was becoming the cultural icon of the Pakistani Film Industry. Once he went to Saddar area of Karachi in his white car. Realizing that it was his car, a group of 30 college girls covered the vehicle with lipstick kisses.
He enlivened the silver screen with his extraordinary talent in acting and picturisation esp. in romantic songs. Some of the songs that still turn many nostalgic are Tumhain kaisay bata doon, Kuch log rooth kar bhi, Dil tumko dey diya, Koko korina, Jhoom aye dil wo dera jaan-e-bahar aye ga, Beetay huway khuch din aisay hain tanhai jinhain duhrati hey, Mujhe tum nazar say gira to rahay ho, Yun kho gaiy teray pyar mein hum, Socha tha piyar na karan gain, Khamosh hein nazaray and Aye abre karam aaj itna baras.[9]
Personal life
Early life Waheed Murad was born on October 2, 1938 in Karachi.[9] He was the only son of the famous Pakistani film distributor Mr. Nisar Murad and Mrs. Shireen Murad. Since childhood he was being given an exposure to famous actors who used to visit his father regularly and inspired him to pursue an acting career. In his childhood, he used to wear a guitar around his neck and was famous as a good dancer among his friends. In his school life he played parts in several plays, which made him more popular. His best friends were Iqbal Yousuf and Pervaiz Malik who joined the same profession Waheed joined and thus remained associated with him for the rest of his life. Waheed passed matriculation in 1954 from the Marie Colaco School, Karachi. Waheed's parents persuaded him to complete his education prior to embarking on a film career. He graduated in arts from S.M. Arts College, Karachi and then completed masters in English literature from the University of Karachi. A strong educational background placed Waheed Murad at an advantage compared to other film producers and actors of his time.
Marriage
Waheed Murad had a sort of liking towards Salma, a daughter of Karachi based industrialist and a Memon[citation needed]Ibrahim Maker, when both were in grade nine in Karachi Grammar School. Their marriage took place on Thursday, September 17, 1964. The wedding ceremony was arranged at Nisar Murad's house at Tariq Road, Karachi. He addressed his wife as Bibi at home. They had two daughters (Aaliya and Sadia) and one son (Adil). Sadia died in infancy and both Waheed Murad and Salma became inconsolable. However, their two children, Aalia and Adil brought happiness and comfort to their lives.
Days of struggle
By late 1970s, Waheed was being casted in supporting roles either with Nadeem or with Mohammad Ali, or being offered by 'B class' film directors. Most of the leading heroines like Zeba, Shabnam and Nisho were not allowed to play lead roles with Waheed by their husbands. The heart-throbing actor Waheed Murad could not take such an ignominious treatment meted out to him by industry, but kept silent and did not seek help from his friends. Pervaiz Malik, who was became an established director and producer by late seventies, wrote in a local newspaper: "Not even once during that time Waheed come to me seeking work in my films." Waheed was becoming depressed. His close friends revealed that he was becoming addicted to alcohol, oral tobacco and sleeping pills. Even his domestic life suffered and his wife Salma left for the United States.
A combination of bad habits and stress caused ulceration in Waheed's stomach in 1981. He suffered from bleeding and had to undergo stomach removal to save his life. His many fans came to the hospital to donate blood to save the life of their favorite hero. Although, he recovered, he lost a significant amount of weight. Even then, Iqbal Akhtar and Iqbal Yousuf, who proved to be real friends in difficult times, cast Waheed Murad in their movies. Waheed appeared pathetic in Dil ney phir yaad keya and Ghairao. Even his loyal admirers felt that it was all over for him.
Waheed Murad in his last FILM
HeroIn 1983, Anwar Maqsood - a famous TV writer and anchor and a close friend , invited Waheed to his TV comedy show Silver Jubilee. At only 90 pounds, Waheed appeared pencil-thin on the screen, but attempted to put up a brave front.
However, the keen observers could see that Waheed would be unable to spellbind the public as he did in the past. Only during the singing of Tumhe kaisey bata doun... by Aalamgir in the Silver Jubilee show, Waheed's smiles reflected a shadow of his former self-probably in his mind he was still the young hero 20 years earlier.
Babra Shareef, a top actress of the time, revealed that during filming of a scene of Hero, Waheed lost his balance while walking briskly toward her and fell down. He took several minutes to catch his breath prior to standing up on his feet again.[
In July 1983, Waheed was driving his car too fast, one of his favorite hobbies, his car struck a big tree. Waheed had a narrow escape, but was left with a large scar on his face. A few days after the accident, Waheed asked his friend Pervaiz Malik for a role. Malik knowing that Waheed was not ready for an acting assignment said, "Veedu you get better and you will be the lead in my next film." With his still razor-sharp mind , he replied, "You give me the role and I will get better." He was going to Karachi to get the scar fixed in order to complete the last few scenes of Hero when he met the chief editor, Ilyas Rasheedi, of the film magazine 'Nigar' at the airport. Rasheedi wrote in his magazine:
"By chance a famous film producer was also present in the waiting area and Waheed put him on the spot by asking if he had a role for him for Javed Sheikh's father in his movie. The producer had a difficult time dodging Waheed."
During the flight Waheed was very bitter. He told Rasheedi that he was reduced to working in a Pushto film produced by Badar Muneer, who used to be his car driver and help him with his household work in the late sixties, and subsequently became a successful movie star.
Last days and Death
Waheed's son Aadil was in Karachi staying with his grand mother. A day before his face surgery, Waheed celebrated his birthday. He bought several gifts for Aadil and wished him a happy year. He returned late to spend the night at Anita Ayub's mother Mumtaz Ayub's house. When Waheed did not wake up until late, the door had to be forced open and Waheed was found lying on the floor, dead for several hours. A paan leaf with 'something' in it was found in his mouth. Nobody knows for sure if it was a heart attack or suicide. Waheed was buried near his father's grave in Gulberg Graveyard, Ali Zeb Road, Lahore.
Description
Waheed Murad (Urdu: وحید مراد) (October 2, 1938 - November 23, 1983) was a legendary Pakistani film actor, producer and script writer. Waheed is considered to be one of the most famous actors of subcontinent. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, he was the only child of well-off film distributor Mr. Nisar Murad. He got early education from Karachi Grammar School, Karachi, did graduation from S.M. Arts College Karachi, and then masters in English literature from University of Karachi.
He is well-known for his charming expressions, attractive personality, tender voice and unusual talent for acting in films. His romantic style of acting made him popular amongst the young cinema viewers of Pakistan. One of his blockbuster films is Armaan, which was produced by him, made a pivotal impact on the sub-continental film industry such that the Pakistani film industry was considered as the rising sun. Armaan made him a superstar overnight and as equal to the Indian film titans such as Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Ashok Kumar and Prithviraj Kapoor. Once, in an interview in 1967, he said that Dilip Kumar, too, is not an immortal actor. In November 2010, 27 years after his death, Pakistani president Asif Zardari awarded him the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the "star of excellence," an honour given for distinguished merit in the fields of literature, arts, sports, medicine, or science.
Milestones
BORN October 2, 1938(1938-10-02) Karachi, British India
Died-
November 23, 1983(1983-11-23) (aged 45) Karachi, Pakistan
Other names-
Chocolate Hero
Lady killer
Veedu
Occupation- Film actor
Producer
Screenwriter
Years active 1959–1983
Spouse- Salma Murad
Awards won
====Nigar AwardsWinner====
1964 - Best Actor for Heera aur Pathar
1966 - Best Actor for Armaan
1966 - Best Producer for Armaan
1969 - Best Actor for Andleeb
1971 - Best Actor for Mastana Mahi 2002 - Legend Award
Rooman AwardsWinner
1965 - Best Actor for Eid Mubarak
1966 - Best Actor for Armaan
1966 - Best Producer for Armaan
1969 - Best Actor for Andleeb
1974 - Best Actor for Phool Mere Gulshan Ka
Graduate AwardsWinner
1969 - Best Actor for Andleeb
1971 - Best Actor for Mastana Mahi
1975 - Best Actor for Jab Jab Phool Khile
Noor Jahan AwardsWinner
1966 - Best Actor for Armaan
1966 - Best Producer for Armaan
Mussawir AwardsWinner
1975 - Best Actor for Jab Jab Phool Khile
1983 - Life Time Achievement Award Sindh Awami AwardsWinner
1975 - Best Actor for Jab Jab Phool Khile
1976 - Best Actor for Shabana PIA Arts Academy AwardWinner
1978 - Best Actor for Awaz
1979 - Best Actor for Behen Bhai
AlFankar AwardsWinner
1978 - Best Actor for Awaz
1980 - Best Actor for Badnaam
Shabab Awards / Shabab Memorial AwardsWinner
1967 - Best Actor for Insaniyat
1985 - Best Supporting Actor for Anokha Daj
Other awardsWinner
1969 - Chitrali Award: Best Actor for Andleeb
1969 - Khalil Qaiser Award: Best Actor for Andleeb
1969 - Curtex Award: Best Actor for Andleeb
1975 - Aghaz Award: Best Actor for Jab Jab Phool Khile
1978 - Chaministan International Award for Public Popularity Competition: Most Popular Film Star
1979 - National Award: Best Actor for Behen Bhai
1981 - Riaz Shahid Award: Best Actor for Gherao
1982 - National Academy Award: Best Supporting Actor for Ahat ________________________________________
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Waheed Murad: One hundred and one facts
By Anis Ahmed Shakur
1. Late legendary film actor Waheed Murad was born on 2nd october,1938 at Karachi, Pakistan. 2.The only movie actor in the Indo pak. Subcontinent who during his twenty three year film career 1960 - 1983.) worked as an actor,director, producer and script writer. 3. Near and dear ones called him "Veedu" 4. Only child of Mr. and Mrs. Nisar Murad. 5. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth. 6. Favorite color: Light blue. 7. Favorite proverb: Live and let live. 8. He was in love with three ladies: Mother:Shireen Murad, Wife: Salma and daughter: Aliya. 9.First fell in love with salma, when both were in grade nine in Grammar school, Karachi. 10. Had hatred for those who lied 11. Usually slept after midnight. 12. Favorite past time: Reading English books. 13. Favorite personality: Hitler. 14. In 1967 he said in an interview that Dilip Kumar, too, is not an immortal actor. 15. Waheed Murad's debut: S.M. Yusuf's Aulad in 1962. 16. Once he really wept while shooting of a touching scene in: Maan Beta. 17. It goes to his credit to act in the first color movie of Pakistan: Eid Mubarak (only a short scene was colored) 18. It was difficult to make friends with Waheed Murad. 19.Rarely danced in clubs, on weekends. 20. Rendered a song (duet) in : Ishara, which was also directed by him. 21. The only highly qualified actor in Pakistan film industry: Masters in English Literature. 22. Between 1960 and 1970 he was the richest actor, director, producer and script writer of the pakistan film industry. 23. He was a cheque which could be cashed any where in the country. 24. Favorite dish: Fried shrimp/ fish with rice. 25. Likes Japan on top. 26. Always punctual on the sets. 27. His four favorite movies were: Armaan, Insaniyat,Anjuman and Andaleeb. 28. Armaan had such a tremendous impact on him that he named his house in Lahore Qasr - e - Armaan. 29. He never talked unnecessarily. 30. Favorite hair - dresser:Rafiq hair dresser in Karachi and Khursheed hair dresser in Lahore. 31. Favorite song: Bhooli Hoi Hoon Dastan: Do-Raha. 32. Hero of Pakistan's first platinum jubilee film: Armaan. 33. Acted in one hundred and twenty three films. 34. Performed the role of a villain in only one film:Sheshey Ka Ghar. 35. Most popular hero after Dilip Kumar, whose hair style has been adopted by people in and outside Pakistan. 36. Favorite pakistani singer: Ahmed Rushdi. 37. Play back songs picturised on him always carry a touch of reality and vividness which no other Pakistani hero has ever been able to accomplish. 38. Hero of the first Pakistani movie : Rishta Hai pyar ka, which was shot outside Pakistan. (In England) 39. Hero of the Pakistan's first tableeghi film: Khuda Aur Mohabbat. 40. Naag Muni: Pakistan's first urdu film in which both waheed Murad and the lead actress performed double roles. 41. Hero of Chand Sooraj, the first Pakistani movie which was based on two different stories. 42. He directed eleven films, starting with Insan Badalta Hai(1961). 43. He acted in one hundred and fourteen urdu films, eight punjabi films and one pushto film. 44. He performed in thirty eight black and white films and eighty five color films. 45. His fifty nine films attained silver jubilee, thirty three golden jubilee, six platinum jubilee and one diamond jubilee. 46. He received three nigar awards for best actor and one for best producer. 47. The only film actor of Pakistan film industry to secure the greatest number of paltinum, diamond, golden and silver jubilees. 48. The youngest film producer of Pakistan film industry: He was twenty three, when he produced Insan Badalta Hai. 49. Akele Na Jana: Armaan: The song and the film that immortalised him. 50. In 1972 three of his films: Khalish, Daulat Aur Duniya and Baharo Phool Barsao did golden jubilees. 51. He was short - tempered in his youth. 52. Waheed introduced Sohail Rana in 1962 for " Jab se dekha hai tumhe's" music. 53. He invited Shabnam to then west Pakistan in 1968 and gave her a role in 'Samandar'. 54. He introduced his peon- cum- driver Badr Munir to the filmdom (Pushto film hero) 55. He flatly refused to picturise a song of film "Izzat" on him, because its lyrics were vulgar. 56. He was the only hope of Pakistan film industry who could have appeared in a film utterly different from the ones which were in vogue in his hay days. 57. "Maang Meri Bhar Do" was the last film released during his life time. 58. Some people misjudged his sober mood for his proudness. 59. It goes to his credit to introduce numerous people to the filmdom, strangely enough , all these so - called friends left him alone, when he was most in need of their support. 60. In 1976,Waheed's fourteen films were released,maximum in any one year, during his twenty three year career. 61. Waheed and Zeba used to get extremely tired after a day's shooting,so much so that while boarding a flight from Lahore to Karachi at 12 .00 midnight , occasionally he used to rest his head over Zeba's shoulder and vice versa. Such was the understanding and sincerity between them. 62. He was keenly desirous to publish all his memorable experiences of film industry,Waheed disclosed this to Mr. Elias Rashdi month before his death. 63. Always respected his parent's, elders teachers , and senior's. 64. He possessed a vast collection of of English literature books and cassettes of Urdu and English songs and music. 65. He acquired his early education from Mary Colaso school and in 1952 he passed Matriculation from here. 66. He did B.A. from S.M. Science college. 67. He married Salma on Thursday , the 17th of September, 1964 at Nisar Murad's house in Tariq Road , Karachi. 68. His native language was Punjabi. 69. His height was 5' 11" 70. In 1981, when he was healthy, his weight was 158 lbs. 71. He used to drive his car very fast. 72. He was very kind hearted by nature, however, he did not wanted to expose these feelings. 73. He preferred not to wear vest. 74. While at home, he mostly liked to wear shalwar kameez, but in functions he preferred to wear three piece suit. 75. He enjoyed chewing paan, qawam and used to drink tea. 76. He never smoked cigarette. 77. He usually took two and a half hours to sleep,once he was in bed. During this time, he liked to listen to music and read English books. 78. The two foreign magazines which he regularly scanned were Time and Newsweek. 79. His favorite poet was Keats. 80. His favorite city in Pakistan was Karachi. 81. His hobbies were cricket, music and photography. 82. He did not enjoyed watching T.V. 83. His favorite foreign singer was Egypt's Um -e- Kulthum. 84. He never grabbed any body's money and never allowed anybody to do it to him. 85. His first breakthrough came in 1960, when as a producer he produced his first film "Insaan Badalta Hai" 86. His second breakthrough came in 1961, when director S.M. Yusuf selected him for "Aulad"(Waheed's first movie as an actor. 87. With the release of "Heera Aur Pathar" waheed achieved overnight fame. 88. He was the hero, script writer and producer of Pakistan's first platinum jubilee film 'Armaan' 89. He wrote the script for Armaan, Ehsaan, Ishara, and Hero. 90. His first punjabi film was 'Mastana Mahi.' 91. The film distributor who possessed the majority of his films is Ever ready pictures. 92. Of all his films which he had produced, he was particularly proud of 'Ehsaan' whose topic was women who had lost their husbands. 93. Radio Pakistan have so far presented forty three interviews of Waheed Murad which is a record. 94. On five occasions he appeared on Pakistan Television, twice in Neelam Ghar twice in geet mala and once in silver jubilee. 95. He never overacted in any movie; 96. He received the title of " Master of song picturisation" 97. He had been suffering from peptic ulcer for quite a while. 98. He suffered a serious accident at Ravi Road, Lahore in November 1983. 99. He was to undergo plastic surgery at Mid East hospital, Clifton, Karachi, on Thursday,24th of November, 1983, which never took place. 100. He had been living with his self professed sister Mrs, Mumtaz Ayub at Defence housing society, Karachi in his last days. 101. In an interview he had said: No one understands me . This legendary actor in Armaan (1966) had earnestly urged Zeba not to go alone for how will he be able to live without her.Ironically, on Wednesday, the 23rd of November , 1983, presumably between 2.00 a.m. and 3.00 am in the morning he decided to leave for the farewell journey all alone leaving millions of his admirers in tears.
