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Lehri embarked upon a fabulous
show-biz career, which lasted 38 years, during which he worked
diligently in two hundred and twenty five memorable movies.
Here is an all-too-true assessment of
the life and times of Lehri:
Lehri is undoubtedly one of the
greatest comedian, the Pakistani cinema ever had:
The films 'Insaan badalta hai', 'Raat
kay rahi', Faisala', 'Jokar', 'Kaun kisi ka' and 'Aag'. Are vibrant
examples of his unparalleled acting.
Furthermore, Lehri replaced the late
comedian Yaqoob and assured the film-goers that he could be as good as
Yaqoob:
The film 'Tauba', 'Jaisay jaantay
nahi', 'Doosri maan', 'Ik nagina', 'Ik musafir ik haseena' and 'Choti
Ammi', indeed proved the above mentioned claim.
Lehri is the master of converting
fascinating, sarcastic dialogues into every day conversation in his
typical 'Lehri style'.
His fans were in for a treat in the
following films:
'Tum milay pyar mila', 'Bahadur',
'Naukar', Baharain phir bhi Aayein gee', 'Afshan' and 'Rim jhim'.
The following movies catapulted Lehri
to stratospheric heights as a highly distinguished comedian, he became
the necessity of every Pakistani film maker:
'Choti behan', 'Baalam', 'Jaltay suraj
kay neechay', 'Phool meray gulshan ka',' Unjaan' and 'Prince'.
Thinking of his thirty eight glorious
years of film acting, Lehri got nostalgic. He said in an interview that
he went to great lengths to be there. Much revered, Lehri reached his zenith
in the movies mentioned here below:
'Zameer', 'Aanj', 'Saima', 'Dil lagi',
'Aag ka darya' and 'Hamraz'.
The cine-goers in general and the
movie industry in particular, always feted Lehri on his highly refined
and sophisticated performance. His charismatic presence became all
the more conspicuous in the following films:
'Dewar bhabi', 'Daagh', 'Nai laila
naya mujnu', 'Bandhun', 'Tehzeeb' and 'Dulhan rani'.
The enthused movie buffs were thrilled
to watch the inimitable Lehri on the silver screen . Super-comedian, Lehri, unleashed all
his God-gifted talents in the following pictures:
'Zubeida', 'Zanjeer', 'Naya Andaaz',
'Bahu rani', 'Maum ki gurya' and 'Jalay na kyun perwana.
His innumerable fans thank him most of
all for his single-minded devotion to his profession. Lehri did full justice to each and
every movie in his prolonged film career. The Pakistani public watched his films
with an obvious hale and heartiness. The following films offer a glimpse
of his enormous acting potential:
'Garhasti', 'Ruswaaye', 'Badal gaya
Insaan', 'Apna paraya', 'Do baaghi' and 'Society'.
One reason, among many, for his
apparent, highly successful comedy, were his well-measured dialogues. In his entire acting career, he never
over-acted. Each sarcastic word from his lips was
a gem. Also, Lehri's continual hard work
enabled him to attain his cherished goals more efficiently and
expeditiously.
The following films speak for
themselves:
'Unhoni', 'Subha ka tara', 'Chahat',
'Nanha farishta', 'Gumrah' and 'Paalki'.
Vying for the top spot in the comedy,
Lehri overwhelmed his adorers in every single film in which he worked. His dialogue deliverance were, indeed,
superlative in the following movies:
'Esaar', 'Daman', 'Aanchal',
'Paigham', 'Kaneez' and 'Mein wo nahi'.
He underwent a dramatic rise with
every new movie. In fact, he was the best bet in all of
the town, when it came to attracting more public to the theatre. Lehri's sweet, serene, smile was his
hall-mark.
In the vast array of his movies,
following were outstanding:
'Saiqa', 'Anjuman' and 'Aaj aur kal'.
Lehri maintained his superiority in
the presence of such remarkable comedians like Zareef, Nazar, Asif Jah,
Munawwar Zareef, Nirala, Rangeela and Nanha.
First stroke and then vision problems
forced him to quit the cinema.
He won the prestigious Nigar award on
twelve movies and created a record. Up until 1999, no other Pakistani
comedian had been able to break Lehri's record.
Lehri received the Nigar award for
best comedian in the film 'Daman' in 1963.
Nigar award for best comedian in the
film 'Paigham' in 1964.
Nigar award for best comedian in the
film 'Kaneez' in 1965.
Nigar award for best comedian in the
film 'Mein wo nahi' in 1967.
Nigar award for best comedian in the
film 'Saiqa' in 1968.
Nigar award for best comedian in the
film 'Nai laila naya mujnu' in 1969.
Nigar award for best comedian in the
film 'Anjuman' in 1970.
Nigar award for best comedian in the
film 'Dil lagi' in 1972.
Nigar award for best comedian in the
film 'Aaj aur kal' in 1976.
Nigar award for best comedian in the
film 'Naya andaaz' in 1979.
Nigar award for best comedian in the
film 'Saima' in 1985.
Nigar award for best comedian in the
film 'Beewe ho to aisee' in 1986.
As a small, but very sincere token of
their gratitude, the Pakistan film industry presented him a special
award in 1993, for his splendid thirty eight years of flawless films.
Lehri the great has
doubtlessly found a permanent place in the hearts of his countless
admirers, which is enough to keep his legacy alive for an extended
period of time.
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