Khalil Qaiser

Khalil Qaiser
Born1930
Lahore, British India (present day Pakistan)
DiedSeptember 21, 1966(1966-09-21) (aged 35–36)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Resting placeLahore
Other namesKhalil Kaiser
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Film director
  • Producer
  • Screenwriter
Years active1955 – 1966
AwardsNigar Awards in 1959 and 1962

Khalil Qaiser (1930-1966) was a Pakistani film director, actor, producer, and screenwriter who worked in the 1950s and 1960s.[1] Known for his politically charged and socially conscious films, his promising career was cut short when he was murdered at his home in 1966 by unknown assailants.[2] Between 1961 and 1966, he directed seven films including Clerk (1960), Doshiza (1962), Shaheed (1962) and Farangi (1964). He also wrote story of Fashion (1965).[3]

Career

Khalil Qaiser began his career in the mid-1955 as an assistant to director Anwar Kamal Pasha.[4] In 1955, Qaiser had a supporting role in Qatil, an Urdu film which was directed by his mentor, Anwar Kamal Pasha. By the late 1950s, he had emerged as an independent director, making a name for himself with films that were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.[5][6]

A defining feature of Qaiser's work was his frequent collaboration with writer and dialogue specialist Riaz Shahid.[7] Their partnership resulted in several "leftist" and "revolutionary" films that tackled political and social issues.[8] Many of Qaiser's movies were a direct critique of British rule in India.[9]

Death

In 1966, Khalil Qaiser was murdered in his home at Lahore by unidentified assailants, cutting his career short.[10][11]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

# Title Year Director Producer Screenwriter Actor Ref(s)
1 Qatil 1955
2 Kismet 1956 [12]
3 Nagin 1959 [13]
4 Yaar Beli 1959
5 Clerk 1960 [3][11]
6 Ajab Khan 1961 [14]
7 Shaheed 1962 [3][11]
8 Dosheeza 1962 [3][11]
9 Farangi 1964 [15]
10 Haveli 1964
11 Fashion 1965
12 Maa Baap 1967

Awards and recognition

Year Award Category Result Title Ref.
1959 Nigar Awards Best Director Won Nagin [16]
1962 Won Shaheed

Legacy

After his death, his collaborator Riaz Shahid continued to carry forward their legacy of anti-imperialist filmmaking, directing the blockbuster film Zarqa (1969).[17] Although details about Qaiser's personal life are scarce, his professional impact on Pakistani cinema is well-documented, particularly for his contributions to socially and politically conscious filmmaking.[18]

References

  1. ^ Outlook - Volume 47, Issues 14-22. Hathway Investments Pvt Limited. p. 72.
  2. ^ 1st SAARC Film Festival, Colombo, 17-24th September 1999. Festival Organizing Committee, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications & the Media. p. 82.
  3. ^ a b c d "Literary Radicalism and the tools of its articulation" (PDF). pu.edu.pk. University of the Punjab.
  4. ^ Cinemaya: The Asian Film Magazine - Issues 33-34. A. Vasudev. p. 1962.
  5. ^ Gul, Aijaz (10 March 2019). "Tribute to Riaz Shahid - Lahore". The News International. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Khalil Qaiser profile". Pakistan Film Magazine website. 1 May 2016. Archived from the original on 29 June 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  7. ^ Forms of the Left in Postcolonial South Asia: Aesthetics, Networks and Connected Histories. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 132.
  8. ^ Understanding Pakistan: Emerging Voices from India. Taylor & Francis. p. 206.
  9. ^ Bharat, M.; Kumar, N. (2012). Filming the Line of Control: The Indo–Pak Relationship through the Cinematic Lens. Taylor & Francis. p. 180. ISBN 978-1-136-51605-4. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  10. ^ The Detective - Volume 12, Issues 1-17. East Pakistan Police Co-operative Society. p. 17.
  11. ^ a b c d Rabe, Nate (5 August 2017). "Sound of Lollywood: In Pakistan's version of 'Lawrence of Arabia', a stirring lament for love". Scroll.in. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  12. ^ Winifred Holmes, British Film Institute (1959). Orient: A Survey of Films Produced in Countries of Arab and Asian Culture. The Institute.
  13. ^ Ahmed, Shoaib (16 November 2020). "Celebrated film director Iqbal Kashmiri passes away". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  14. ^ Suhayb, Muhammad (28 March 2021). "FLASHBACK: THE EPIC STORY OF AJAB KHAN". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  15. ^ Alavi, Suhayb (7 October 2017). "Looking back at a classic". The News International. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ Lahore: Glimpses of a Glorious Heritage. Sang-e-Meel Publications. p. 404.
  18. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 92. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
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