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Anglo-Pakistani actor Zia Mohyeddin was born June 20, 1931 in Faisalabad, British India but lived his early life in Karachi, Pakistan. His father, Khadim Mohyeddin, was a mathematician and musicologist, and also a playwright and lyricist associated with various theatre groups.
Zia trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London from 1953-1956. Following important stage roles in "Long Day's Journey Into Night" and "Julius Caesar" in 1957, he made his West End bow as Dr. Aziz in "A Passage to India" in 1960.
After making his 1960 film debut in Pakistan, Mohyeddin made an impression as Tafas, Lawrence's ill-fated Arab guide, in the British classic film Lawrence of Arabia (1962). He continued with work on the BBC on several TV series including "Danger Man," "Sir Francis Drake" and "The Doctors and the Nurses." Other British films followed with supporting roles in A Boy Ten Feet Tall (1963), Behold a Pale Horse (1964), Deadlier Than the Male (1967), The Sailor from Gibraltar (1967), They Came from Beyond Space (1967) and Bombay Talkie (1970).
Zia returned to Pakistan at the request of the Bhutto regime in the late 60s and set up the PIA Arts and Dance Academy, which received critical merit for its classical as well as folk dances and music. He met the noted Kathak classical dancer Naheed Siddiqui and showcased her frequently in the company. They had a son, Hassan Mohyeddin, but later divorced. Zia also became a noted talk show figure on Pakistani TV (1969-1973).
Highly critical of the political regime, he left Pakistan in the late 1970's and returned to England, resuming his career there. Among his later films were Ashanti (1979), The Assam Garden (1985), and Immaculate Conception (1992), as well as the highly touted miniseries The Jewel in the Crown (1984), Masterpiece Theatre: Lord Mountbatten - The Last Viceroy (1986) and Shalom Salaam (1989), among other guest appearances on such TV programs as "Z Cars," "Minder" and "King of the Ghetto" (recurring).
Of his three marriages, Zia has four children. After divorcing second wife Sarwar Zamani, he married Azra Mohyeddin in the middle 1990's with whom he has a daughter, Aaliya Mohyeddin (born in 2002 when Zia was nearly 70). His other two children are sons Risha and Minos. In later years, he traveled the world promoting his Urdu poetry and prose recitations to international acclaim. His memoir, "A Carrot is a Carrot: Memories and Reflection," was published in 2012.
In February, the then President of Pakistan invited Mohyeddin to form the National Academy of Performing Arts in Karachi and thereafter became its president. The octogenarian has continued to appear as a lecturer/speaker, hosts occasional TV programs and narrates short films and commercials.- Music Artist
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was born on 13 October 1948 in Lyallpur, Punjab, Pakistan [now Faisalabad, Pakistan]. He was a music artist and composer, known for 2012 (2009), Blood Diamond (2006) and Natural Born Killers (1994). He was married to Naheed Nusrat. He died on 16 August 1997 in London, England, UK.- Music Artist
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was born in 1974 in Lyallpur, Punjab, Pakistan [now Faisalabad, Pakistan]. He is a music artist and composer, known for Dabangg (2010), Sultan (2016) and Bodyguard (2011).- Additional Crew
Indrajit Imroz was born on 26 January 1926 in Lyallpur, Punjab Province, British India. Indrajit is known for Aavishkar (1974). Indrajit died on 22 December 2023 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.- Actress
Resham was born on 10 September 1969 in Lyallpur, Punjab, Pakistan. She is an actress, known for Aashti (2009), Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster (2011) and Ghunghat (1996).- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Sarfraz Manzoor was born on 9 June 1971 in Lyallpur, Pakistan. He is a writer and director, known for Blinded by the Light (2019), The Dark Side of Porn (2005) and Dying to be Beautiful (2005).- Director
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Harnam Singh Rawail was born on 21 August 1921 in Lyallpur, Punjab, British India. Harnam Singh was a director and producer, known for Mere Mehboob (1963), Laila Majnu (1976) and Pocket Maar (1956). Harnam Singh died on 17 September 2004 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.- Director
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- Actor
S.D. Narang was born on 18 June 1918 in Lyallpur, Punjab, British India [now Faisalabad, Pakistan]. He was a director and producer, known for Dilli Ka Thug (1958), Anmol Moti (1969) and Shehnai (1964). He died on 25 January 1986 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.- Music Department
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Naqsh Lyallpuri was born on 24 February 1928 in Lyallpur, Punjab, British India. He was a writer, known for Deewaangee (1976), Paapi (1977) and Dil... Akhir Dil Hai (1982). He was married to Kamlesh. He died on 22 January 2017 in Andheri, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.- Ramiz Raja was born on 14 August 1962 in Lyallpur, Punjab, Pakistan. He is an actor, known for Dishoom (2016), Heera: One in a Million and World Championship of Cricket (1985).
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Mala was born on 9 November 1939 in Faisalabad, Pakistan. She had an older musician sister named Shamim Nazli who groomed her musical talents and trained her to be a film playback singer. Famed musician Ghulam Ahmad Chishti of_ Pheray (1949)_ fame first introduced her voice in his film Aabroo (1961). Chishti also suggested the professional film world name Mala for her which she adopted. Her big breakthrough came when she won the Pakistani nationally-known film world award- 'Nigar Award' for the year's best female playback singer for film Ishq Par Zor Nahin (1963). In 1965, she won the Nigar Award again, this time for the film Naila (1965). She really hit the jackpot by singing the all-time super-hit song 'Akelay Naa Jaana' in film Armaan (1966). Mala is also fondly remembered for singing many super-hit film songs in the Punjabi language films. Mala and Ahmed Rushdi became a 'well-sought-after' couple for singing film duets in Pakistan in the 1960's. Mala died on March 6,1990 at the age of 50. Her active singing career was from 1962 to 1972.- Romesh Chandra was born on 30 March 1919 in Lyallpur, Punjab, British India. He died on 4 July 2016 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.