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Munawar Zarif (Punjabi, Urdu: منور ظریف) (25 December 1940 – 29 April 1976) was a Pakistani film actor and comedian. His fans named him Shahenshah-e-Zarafat (Urdu: شہنشاہِ ﻇﺮﺍﻓﺖ), meaning The Emperor of Humor or the King of Humor.[3][1]

Munawar Zarif
منور ظریف
Munawar Zarif in 1973
Born
Muhammad Munawar

2 February 1940[1]
Gujranwala, Punjab, British India
(now in Punjab, Pakistan)
Died29 April 1976(1976-04-29) (aged 36)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Resting placeBibi Pak Daman Cemetery, Lahore, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Other namesShahenshah-e-Zarafat (Urdu: شہنشاہِ ﻇﺮﺍﻓﺖ)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1961 – 1976[1][2]
Known forA versatile comedian
WorksPerformances
SpouseBilquis Khanum
Children3, including Faisal Munawar Zarif
RelativesZarif (brother)
Munir Zarif (brother)
Rasheed Zarif (brother)
Majeed Zarif (brother)
Awards3 Nigar Awards

He was one of the most popular and highest paid actors of the 1970s and is considered one of the greatest comedians of South Asia.[4]


Early life and career


Munawar Zarif was born on 2 February 1940 in Gujranwala, Punjab.[1][2] He started his film career with a Punjabi film Dandian (1961). His breakthrough film was 1964's Hath Jori. After starting as a comedian, he was promoted to playing second leads starting with the film Parday Mein Rehnay Do (1973). Subsequently, he was cast as the lead actor in films such as Banarsi Thug (1973) and Jeera Blade (1973). Possibly his most popular role was in 1974's Naukar Wohti Da, which became a runaway hit.[5]

He received his first Nigar Award in "Special Award" category for his performance in Ishaq Deewana (1971). He won the Nigar Award in the "Best Comedian" category for Baharo Phool Barsao (1972) and Zeenat (1975). He appeared in more than 300 films in the span of just 15 years from 1961 to 1976.[6] He was well-known for his Ad-Lib dialogue delivery.


Personal life


Munawar Zarif was younger brother of popular comedian Zarif. He was lifelong friend of fellow comedian Ali Ejaz.[7] His son Faisal Munawar Zarif debuted as an actor with films like Puttar Munawar Zarif da and Putter Jeerey Blade da, but he couldn't find success.


Death


Zarif's grave at BiBi Pakdaman graveyard Lahore
Zarif's grave at BiBi Pakdaman graveyard Lahore

Zarif's family announced his death in Pakistan, on 29 April 1976. He died in Lahore due to Cirrhosis of the liver.[3] He was laid to rest at Bibi Pak Daman Cemetery, Lahore.[2][4]


Legacy


Munawar Zarif is often regarded as one of the greatest comedians ever in Pakistani films.[6] Fellow comedian and friend Ali Ejaz recalled his ability to improvise lines on the spot and called him an 'extempore' comedian.[8] Radio Pakistan Multan programme manager Asif Khan Khaitran reminisced about the success of Munawar Zarif and said: "There was a time in his career when writers would develop script with Munawar Zarif's personality in mind."[9] Comedian Umer Shareef called him "Mount Everest" of comedy and said that "for attaining fame in the field of comedy one must follow Munwer Zareef’s School of thought."[10]


Filmography



1960s


YearTitleRoleNotes
1961Dandiyan[1]
1964Haath Jori[1][3]Beeru
1965Malangi
1966Bharia Mela
1967Imam Din GohaviaShamaulu
1968Bau Jee
1969Diya Aur ToofanAbdullah

1970s


YearTitleRoleNotes
1970Heer RanjhaSaida Khera
RangeelaJosheela
1971Dil Aur DuniyaParwana
Ishq Deevana[2]Maqbool "Qoola" AhmedSpecial Nigar Award
1972Baharo Phool Barsao[2]MirzaNigar Award for Best Comedian
1973ZiddiShaadi
Parday Mein Rehnay DoQurban
Ajj Da MehinwalIzzat "Izzy" Baig
Banarsi Thug[2][3]Sheeda
KhushiaKhushi
Rangeela Aur Munawar ZarifMunawar Zarif / Khan Bahadur Ishtiaq Ali
Jeera Blade[2]Shafqat / Jeera Blade
1974Manji Kithay DahwanRahmat
Naukar Wohti DaBhola / Munawar
ChakkarbazIqbal "Baala" Hassan
Hasday Aao Hasday JaoMhanna
1975Pyar Ka MousamMunawar
ZeenatShaukatNigar Award for Best Comedian
Sharif BadmashMisrri
ShararatSherwani
Sheeda PastolSheeda Pastol / JeedaDouble role
Shoukan Melay DiBahadar
1976Hukam Da GhulamJani
Jano KapattiJano / Jani
AnjaamKhaleel
Ustad ShagirdJani
Chitra Tay SheraBoota Singh
BadtameezAfzal
Reshma Tay SheraJimmy

Awards and honours


Nigar Awards

See also



References


  1. (Associated Press of Pakistan) Munawar Zarif remembered The News International (newspaper), Published 30 April 2018, Retrieved 31 January 2022
  2. In memory of comedian Munawar Zarif on his 42nd death anninversary Pakistan Today (newspaper), Published 29 April 2018, Retrieved 31 January 2022
  3. "'Remembering Munawwar Zarif', Profile and obituary". ARY News website. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  4. 39th death anniversary of Munawar Zarif today Dunya News, Published 29 April 2015, Retrieved 31 January 2022
  5. "9 Most Iconic Films in the History Of Pakistani cinema". pakistanicinema.com. 31 January 2022.
  6. Profile and filmography of Munawar Zarif on livetv.pk website Retrieved 31 January 2022
  7. "Comedian Ali Ejaz passes away". Dawn (newspaper). Pakistan. 19 December 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  8. "Dunya News Special Documentary on Munwar Zareef". dailymotion.com website. 4 May 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  9. Chand Shakeel (29 April 2019). "Munawar Zarif Left an Indelible Impression on Film Industry". UrduPoint website. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  10. Kamran Khamiso Khowaja (29 April 2021). "Remembering Munawar Zareef who had a unique comic disposition". Daily Times (newspaper). Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  11. "The Nigar Awards 1957-71". www.thehotspotonline.com. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  12. "Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 12 June 2020.




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