Raza Mir | |
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| Born | (1927-11-04)4 November 1927 |
| Died | 15 September 2002(2002-09-15) (aged 74) Calgary, Canada |
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| Years active | 1943 – 2002 |
| Spouse(s) | [1] |
| Children | Asif Raza Mir , Ahsan Raza Mir (sons)(Daughter) Amera Raza Mir |
| Relatives | Ahad Raza Mir (grandson)Adnan Raza Mir (grandson) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance by thePresident of Pakistan (1999)[2] |
Raza Mir (1927 – 15 September 2002) was a Pakistani cinematographer, film producer and director.
He was the cinematographer of the Pakistan's first ever filmTeri Yaad (1948). He is best known forLakhon Mein Aik (1967), which was based on Hindu-Muslims relations.[3] His work as a cinematographer earned him threeNigar Awards.[4] He was also awarded with the President'sPride of Performance.[2]
Mir was born in 1927 atLahore,Punjab,British India.[2]
Mir first joined The Pancholi Studio as a cameraman in 1943.[5]Shehar Se Door (1946) is his only film as an actor, where he played the lead role oppositeMeena Shorey.[2][6] He was the cinematographer of Pakistan's first ever filmTeri Yaad (1949) in whichAsha Posley andNasir Khan were the leads. He had a difficult time while filming with the poor technology and cameras due to which the film received average reviews.[7][8] His work as a director inLakhon Mein Aik (1967) was met with mostly positive critical reception.[9][10]
Mir first married the actressMeena Shorey, however they divorced later, before theindependence of Pakistan.[2][11] His son from second marriage,Asif Raza Mir is a famous television and film actor. Acclaimed actorAhad Raza Mir is his grandson.[12][13]
Mir died on 15 September 2002, inCalgary, Canada, which became his final resting place.[2]
| Year | Film | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Shehar Se Door | Urdu | [2][14] |
| Year | Film | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Teri Yaad | Urdu | |
| 1949 | Pheray | Punjabi | |
| 1950 | Laray | Punjabi | |
| 1958 | Aakhri Nishan | Urdu | [15] |
| 1959 | Neend | Urdu | |
| 1960 | Rahguzar | Urdu | |
| 1963 | Seema | Urdu | |
| 1966 | Aag Ka Darya | Urdu | |
| 1967 | Zinda Laash | Urdu |
| Year | Film | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Beti | Urdu | [5][16] |
| 1967 | Lakhon Mein Aik | Urdu | [16][17] |
| 1969 | Aasra | Urdu | [18] |
| 1969 | Aneela | Urdu | [19] |
| 1971 | Parai Aag | Urdu | |
| 1972 | Naag Muni | Urdu | |
| 1973 | Wichhria Sathi | Punjabi | |
| 1975 | Arzoo | Urdu | |
| 1975 | Professor | Urdu | |
| 1976 | Sohni Mehinwal | Punjabi | |
| 1978 | Dil Kay Daagh | Urdu | |
| 1981 | Posti | Punjabi | |
| 1993 | Anhoni | Urdu | [20] |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Nigar Awards | Best Cinematographer | Aakhri Nishan | Won | [4][21] |
| 1963 | Seema | Won | |||
| 1966 | Aag Ka Darya | Won | |||
| 1999 | Pride of Performance Award | Arts | Contribution to Pakistani cinema | Won | [2] |
Director Raza Mir, a leading cinematographer, has acquitted himself well as the director though he could be more subtle in his handling.