Khalil Qaiser
Khalil Qaiser was a Pakistani film director, actor, producer, and screenwriter who worked in the 1950s and 1960s. Known for his politically charged and socially conscious films, his promising career was cut short when he was murdered at his home in 1966 by unknown assailants. Between 1961 and 1966, he directed seven films including Clerk, Doshiza, Shaheed and Farangi. He also wrote story of Fashion.
Career
Khalil Qaiser began his career in the mid-1955 as an assistant to director Anwar Kamal Pasha. In 1955, Qaiser had a supporting role in Qatil, an Urdu film which was directed by his mentor, Anwar Kamal Pasha. By the late 1950s, he had emerged as an independent director, making a name for himself with films that were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.A defining feature of Qaiser's work was his frequent collaboration with writer and dialogue specialist Riaz Shahid. Their partnership resulted in several "leftist" and "revolutionary" films that tackled political and social issues. Many of Qaiser's movies were a direct critique of British rule in India.