Sharif Nayyar


Sharif Nayyar, was a Pakistani film director. Having a career spanning over four decades, he directed his first film in 1947 in British India and directed a total of 13 films including a Punjabi film. In Pakistani cinema, Nayyar is known for directing one of Lollywood's earliest colour films, Naila and a Diamond jubilee film Dosti. For directing these films, he received two Nigar Awards.

Life and career

Nayyar was born in Lahore. He began his career from acting in Laila Majnu, starring Swaran Lata and Nazer while Yadgaar was his first film as a director. He rose to fame from commercially successful Naila which released in 1965 and was based on the novel of the same name by Razia Butt. In 1966, he directed his first Punjabi film Laado. In 1971, he directed Dosti which was the second Diamond Jubilee film in the cinema at that time.

Filmography

#TitleYearDirectorScreenwriterNotes
1Yadgar1947Hindi film
2Anokhi Dastaan1950First film in Pakistan
3Bheegi Palkein1952
4Mehfil1955
5Masoom1957
6Ishq Par Zor Nahi1963
7Naila1965
8Laado1966Punjabi film
9Naaz1969
8Dosti1971
11Ek Thi Ladki1973co-director
12Shirin Farhad1975
13Jhoomar Chor1986

Awards and nominations

Nayyar received three Nigar Awards in his career;