Waheed Murad is widely
regarded as one of the most iconic romantic heroes in Pakistani cinema. His
film career began with “Aulad” in 1962, and he soon gained attention as a
supporting actor in “Daaman” (1963). However, it was his role as the lead in “Heera
Aur Pathar” (1964) that marked his emergence as a star. His major breakthrough
came with the blockbuster hit “Armaan” in 1966, cementing his place as a
leading man. Murad's peak period stretched through the 1960s and early 1970s,
but by 1974, his career began to decline as he was gradually relegated to
supporting roles. By the late 1970s, he was largely sidelined from the
industry, and his last years were marked by personal and professional
struggles. He passed away on November 23, 1983, in Karachi.
Murad’s filmography includes
numerous celebrated films such as “Kaneez” (1965), “Insaniyat”, “Dever Bhabhi”
(1967), “Dil Mera Dharkan Teri” (1968), “Salgira”, “Andaleeb” (1969), “Anjuman”
(1970), “Neend Hamari Khawab Tumharay”, “Mastana Mahi” (1971), “Baharo Phool
Barsao” (1972), “Tum Salamat Raho”, “Dushman”, “Shama” (1974), “Mohabbat
Zindagi Hay”, “Jab Jab Phool Khilay”, “Soorat Aur Seerat” (1975), “Shabana”
(1976), “Saheli”, “Awaz” (1978), “Behan Bhai” (1979), “Pyari” (1980), “Kala
Dhanda Goray Log”, and “Kran Aur Kali” (1981). His final film, “Zalzala”, was
released posthumously in 1987.
Born on October 2, 1938, in
Sialkot to film distributor Nisar Murad, Waheed Murad was a man of both talent
and education, holding a master’s degree in English literature. He married
Salma Murad, and their son, Adil Murad, also ventured into acting, debuting as
a hero in “Raja Sahib” (1996). Waheed Murad was laid to rest in Lahore after
his death in 1983. His legacy as Pakistan's "Chocolate Hero" remains
unparalleled in the annals of Pakistani film history.
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