Hassan Tariq (22 October 1934 – 24 April 1982) was a Pakistani film director, film producer and screenwriter who was famous for making films like Anjuman, Kaneez, Baharo Phool Barsao and Devar Bhabi.
Hassan Tariq | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 October 1927 |
| Died | 24 April 1982 (aged 54) |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1959 – 1982 |
| Spouse(s) | Nighat Sultana Emi Minwala Rani |
| Children | Rabia Tariq (with Rani) Tahir Hassan (with Nighat) |
| Awards | 3 Nigar Awards in 1968, 1970 and 1982 |
Early life and career
editHassan was born on 22 October 1934 in Amritsar, India. He migrated to Pakistan after its establishment. He started his career as an assistant director.[1] He directed his first film, Neend (Sleep) in 1959 and became a successful director. He made around 40 films in Pakistan film industry and was the main reason behind the success of his wife Rani.[2][3]
Most of his films revolve around the falling women characters or a hooker with a heart of gold, he who had freely explored and exposed the masses to the nawab-tawaif(courtesan) culture.[4][5][6] His three famous films,such as Anjuman (1970), Umrao Jaan Ada (1972) and Surraya Bhopali (1976) all tell the story of tawaif.[7][8]
Personal life
editHassan married three times. He was married with actress Nighat Sultana, dancer Emi Minwala and actress Rani.[9][2][10][3]
Death
editAwards and recognition
edit- Nigar Award for Best Director in film Behan Bhai (1968).[11]
- Nigar Award for Best Director in film Anjuman (1970 film).[11]
- Nigar Award for Best Director in film Sangdil (1982).[11]
Filmography
edit- Neend (1959)[2]
- Banjaran (1962) (a golden jubilee film)[2]
- Phannay Khan (1964) (a Punjabi language film)
- Kaneez (1965)[2]
- Devar Bhabi (1967)
- Behan Bhai (1968)
- Mera Ghar Meri Jannat (1968)
- Anjuman (1970)[2]
- Tehzeeb (1971)
- Umrao Jaan Ada (1972)[2][10]
- Baharo Phool Barsao (1972)
- Bahisht (1974)
- Aik Gunnah Aur Sahi (1975)
- Surraya Bhopali (1976)[10]
- Begum Jaan (1977)
- Seeta Maryam Margaret (1978)
- Sangdil (1982)
References
edit- ^ "نامور ہدایتکار حسن طارق کی 35ویں برسی آج منائی جائے گی". Daily Pakistan. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Film director Hasan Tariq's death anniversary observed". Samaa TV News website. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ a b Alavi, Omair (10 May 2015). "Pakistani showbiz: Mum's the word". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ Gönül Dönmez-Colin (2004). Women, Islam and cinema. London: Reaktion Books. p. 29. ISBN 1-86189-220-9. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ Aijaz Gul (5 June 2016). "Mandwa screens film 'Surriya Bhopali'". The News. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "FLASHBACK: QUEEN OF HEARTS".
- ^ "Sound of Lollywood: Listen to a song from the Pakistani film 'Umrao Jaan Ada'".
- ^ "Sound of Lollywood: The tawaif song gets a twangy country music twist in 'Anjuman'".
- ^ Jafri, Aqeel (2010). Pakistan Chronicle. Karachi: Virsa/Fazli Sons. p. 527. ISBN 978-969-9454-00-4.
- ^ a b c d Jajja, Sumaira (25 May 2014). "In memoriam: The Rani of our hearts lives on". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ a b c "Pakistan's "Oscars": The Nigar Awards". Hot Spot Film Reviews website. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
External links
edit- Hassan Tariq at IMDb
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