Nirala
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Born | Syed Muzaffar Husain Zaidi 8 August 1937 British India |
Died | 9 December 1990 (aged 53)[1] , Pakistan |
Occupation | film actor (comedian) |
Years active | 1960-1985 |
Nirala, real name Syed Muzaffar Husain Zaidi (
Early life and acting career
He was born in Uttar Pradesh on 8 August 1937.[4] Nirala was raised in India and then moved to Pakistan along with his family elders after the independence of Pakistan in 1947. They settled in Karachi in a rented house located at Abyssinia Lines (now known as Shahrah-e-Faisal Road) in Karachi.
Syed Muzaffar Husain Zaidi was known for his jokes and gimmicks since his earlier days. In the year 1959, he was invited to an entertainment program in Karachi. At that event, he entertained the public with his comedy. The audience was all praise for Muzaffar's one particular comedy, in which he acted as a professional pigeon caretaker. That caretaker's entire life revolves around pigeons.
A year later, Syed Muzaffar Husain Zaidi took the professional name Nirala and debuted in the 1960 film Aur Bhi Gham Hain, producer, Danish Dairwee, director, A.H. Siddiqui. In his debut movie, Nirala played the role of that same pigeon-lover, who was obsessed with pigeons. Nirala's interest was to create laughter, and he was highly successful at it.
Besides working in the movies, Nirala performed comedy routines at private parties, social events and stage shows around the country. In the 1970s, he married an Indian woman and had many children. He continued his profession as a comedian until his death in 1990.[3]
Filmography
- Aur Bhi Gham Hain (1960)[3]
- Insan Badalta Hai (1961)
- Choti Behan (1964)[5]
- Heera Aur Pathar (1964)[6]
- Aisa Bhi Hota He (1965)[6]
- Eid Mubarak (1965)
- Armaan (1966)[7]
- Hum Dono (1966)[7]
- Doraha (1967)[8]
- Ehsaan (1967)[8]
- Ustadon ke Ustad (1967)[8]
- Jahan Tum Wahan Hum (1968)[9]
- Assalam Alekum (1969)[10]
- Ghar Damad (1969)[11]
- Salgira (1969)[11]
- Jhuk Gaya Aasman (1970)[12]
- Mr 420 (1970)[13]
- Naseeb Apna Apna (1970)[12]
- Shama Parwana (1970)[12]
- Eik Sapera (1971)[14]
- Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare (1971)[15]
- Aas (1973)
- Shararat (1975)
- Mr. 420 (1992)
Stage plays
- Bakra Qiston Per with comedian Umer Sharif[3]
Death
In the 1980s, Nirala moved to Karachi and made stage appearances with comedian
Awards
- Nigar Award for Best Comedian for the film, Armaan (1966 film).[16]
See also
- List of Lollywood actors
References
- ISBN 978-969-9454-00-4, Page-679
- ^ "Filmhistory: Armaan of a nation". Dawn (newspaper). Pakistan. 14 March 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Profile of Nirala". Cineplot.com website. 7 May 2010. Archived from the original on 11 October 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Profile of Nirala". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 23 June 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
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- ^ "Nirala's Nigar Award as Best Comedian in 1966". Cineplot.cm website. 13 May 2010. Archived from the original on 10 October 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2022.