Pakistani Film ACTOR LEHRI DIED
Veteran Actor Safirullah LEHRI Dies After Prolonged Illness
The
legendary comedian Safirullah Siddiqui popularly known as Lehri has
passed away in Karachi after a prolonged illness Thursday morning, a
private TV reported.
The actor, 83, was fighting for his life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Karachi’s private hospital for last few months.
According
to the report, his son-in-law Asad Mehboob told that the actor was on
the ventilator for the past many days after his health deteriorated.
Political leaders and people from all walks of life expressed grief over the actor’s demise.
Lehri was
one of the country’s greatest comedians who made his name in Urdu films.
His film career started in the 1950s and lasted until the 1980s.
Lehri won
the Nigar Award for around a dozen films. The late Prime Minister
Benazir Bhutto provided him with a monthly stipend of Rs 2,500 during
her first tenure, which he continued to receive, though there has been
no increase in the amount.
Pakistani Actor Lehri’s real name is “Safirullah Siddiqui”
Lehri’s
first film “Anokhi” was released in 1956, and his last production was
Dhanak in 1986. The vast majority of his films were in Urdu, though he
did perform in a few Punjabi productions as well. via: nation.com.pk
BIOGRAPHY OF COMEDIAN ACTOR LEHRI:
Real NAME ————————- Safirullah Siddiqui
Dof Birth ————————- January 2, 1929, British India
Died —————————— September 13, 2012 (aged 83), Karachi
Residence ————————- Pakistani
Occupation ———————— Actor, Comedian
Years active ———————- 1956-1986
Awards —————————- 12 times Nigar Awards
Dof Birth ————————- January 2, 1929, British India
Died —————————— September 13, 2012 (aged 83), Karachi
Residence ————————- Pakistani
Occupation ———————— Actor, Comedian
Years active ———————- 1956-1986
Awards —————————- 12 times Nigar Awards
Safirullah Siddiqui ‘Lehri’ (January 2,
1929 – September 13, 2012) was one of Pakistan’s greatest comedians who
made his name in Urdu films. His film career started in the 1950s and
lasted until the 1980s. He passed away on Sept. 13, 2012 in Karachi
after a prolonged illness. He was 83.
Lehri won
the Nigar Award for around a dozen films. The late Prime Minister
Benazir Bhutto provided him with a monthly stipend of Rs. 2,500 during
her first tenure, which he continues to receive, though there has been
no increase in the amount.
Lehri’s
first film “Anokhi” was released in 1956, and his last production was
Dhanak in 1986. The vast majority of his films have been in Urdu, though
he did perform in a few Punjabi productions.
DEATH:
On January
2, 2012, Nawaz Sharif and members of his party visited Lehri at his
“rihaish gah” or residence, enjoyed his jokes, and wrote him a check for
Rs. 25 lakh. Lehri died on 13 September 2012 at 9 am in Karachi. He had
been under treatment in a private Karachi hospital at the time of his
death.
AWARDS:
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.
