fiction.wikisort.org - ActorEjaz Durrani (18 April 1935[1] – 1 March 2021), known mononymously as Ejaz, was a Pakistani film actor, director and producer active from 1956 to 1984. He was married to legendary Pakistani actress-singer Noor Jehan. He is mostly remembered for his portrayal of Ranjha in the film Heer Ranjha (1970). He was especially known for portraying Punjabi culture folk heroes in epic love stories such as Heer Ranjha and Mirza Sahiban.
Pakistani actor (1935–2021)
Ejaz Durrani |
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Born | Ejaz Durrani 18 April 1935
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Died | 1 March 2021 (aged 85)
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Occupation | film actor film producer |
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Years active | 1956–1984 |
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Spouses |
* Was later married to film director Sharif Nayyar's daughter |
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Children | Hina Durrani (daughter), Shazia (daughter), Nazia Ejaz Durrani (daughter) |
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Awards | Nigar Award in 1969 for film Dilan De Sauday |
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Life and career
He was born in a village in Jalalpur Jattan, Gujrat District in Pakistan in 1935.[2] He was married to Noor Jehan (21 September 1920 – 23 December 2000) in 1959.[3] and had three daughters with her.[4] His three daughters with Noor Jehan are Hina, Shazia and Nazia. They eventually divorced. Noor Jehan got the custody of their daughters and raised them on her own.[5] He later married film actress Firdous.[2]
Legal troubles
Ejaz was detained for smuggling canabis at the London Heathrow Airport. He was arrested and subsequently spent a few years in prison for it.[5][6][7]
Career
As an actor
As a producer
Some of his hits as a producer are Heer Ranjha (1970), Dosti (1971), Sholay (1984) and Maula Bakhsh (1988)
Other activities
He was elected as the vice president of the Pakistan Film Producers Association in Pakistan.[25]
References
- "Profile of Ejaz". Pakistan Film Magazine website. 14 July 2020. Archived from the original on 14 July 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- Gabol, Imran (1 March 2021). "Heer Ranjha star Ejaz Durrani passes away in Lahore". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- Melody Queen Noor Jehan being remembered today Samaa TV News, Published 21 September 2013, Retrieved 16 February 2020
- Bapsi Sidhwa (1 October 2005). City of sin and splendour: writings on Lahore. Penguin Books via GoogleBooks. ISBN 978-0-14-303166-6. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- Khalid Hasan. "Ejaz Durrani and Noor Jehan as husband and wife". Academy of the Punjab in North America website. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- Qutubuddin Aziz (1 December 1989). Pakistan and the British media. Royal Book Co. via GoogleBooks. ISBN 9789694070889. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- Pakistan economist. Published by S. Akhtar Ali, for and on behalf of Finance and Industry Publications. January 1978. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- "Filmography of Ejaz Durrani". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 28 March 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 248. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 247. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 249. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 250. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 251. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 252. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 253. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
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- V. T. Joshi (1 August 1995). Pakistan, Zia to Benazir. Konark Publishers. ISBN 9788122003901. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
External links
Special Awards from Nigar Awards |
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Special Awards | 1965–1967 |
- Noor Jehan (1965) (for 1965 war-time national songs)
- Sohail Hashmi (1966) (for film 'Jaan Pehchaan')
- Master Rufi (1966) (for film 'Lori')
- Allauddin (1966) (for film Badnaam)
- Sabiha Khanum (1967) (for film 'Devar Bhabi')
- Anwar Hussain (1967) (for film 'Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah')
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1968–1970 |
- Kamal (1968) (for film Behan Bhai)
- Rani (1968) (for film 'Mera ghar meri jannat')
- Babu Jugnu (1968) (for film Mera ghar meri jannat)
- Shabnam (1969) (for film Andaleeb)
- Firdous (1969) (for film Chan Veer)
- Ejaz (1969) (for film Dilan De Sauday)
- A. J. Kardar (1969) (for film 'Qasam us waqt ki')
- Habib Wali Mohammad (1970) (for singing 'Aashian jal gaya')
- M. Ajmal (1970) (for film 'Heer Ranjha')
- Deeba (1970) (for film 'Sajna Door Daya')
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1971–1975 | |
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1976–1978 |
- Roohi Bano (1976) (for film 'Insaan aur Farishta')
- Sangeeta (1976) (for film 'Society Girl')
- Alamgir (1977) (for singing in Aaina)
- Shahzeb (1977) (for film Aaina)
- Mumtaz (1978) (for film 'Haider Ali')
- Ghulam Mohiuddin (1978) (for film 'Mutthi bhar chaawal')
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1979–1983 |
- Ashar (1979) (for film 'Aag')
- Nazir Chan (1979) (for film 'Miss Hong Kong')
- Diana Kristina (1980) (for film 'Bandish')
- Faisal Rehman (1980) (for film 'Nahin Abhi Nahin')
- Master Khurram (1981) (for film 'Qurbani')
- Rangeela (1982) (for film 'Naukar tay malik')
- Master Shahbaz (1983) (for film 'Kabhi alvida na kehna')
- Sangeeta (1983) (for film 'Sona Chandi')
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1984–2000 | |
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For 30 Years of Excellence | |
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Millennium Award | |
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Ilyas Rashidi Gold Medal | |
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Honorary gold medal awarded | |
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Legend awards | |
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Lifetime Achievement Award | |
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Authority control |
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General | |
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National libraries | |
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