Hassan Tariq

Hassan Tariq
Born 22 October 1927
Died 24 April 1982 (aged 54)
Occupation(s) Film director, film producer, screenwriter
Years active 1959 – 1982
Spouse(s) Nighat Sultana
Emi Minwala
Rani
Children Rabia Tariq (with Rani)
Tahir Hassan (with Nighat)
Awards 3 Nigar Awards in 1968, 1970 and 1982

Hassan Tariq (22 October 1934 – 24 April 1982) was a Pakistani film director, film producer and screenwriter who was famous for making films like Anjuman, Kaneez, Baharo Phool Barsao and Devar Bhabi.

Early life and career

Hassan was born on 22 October 1934 in Amritsar, India. He migrated to Pakistan after its establishment. He started his career as an assistant director. He directed his first film, Neend (Sleep) in 1959 and became a successful director. He made around 40 films in Pakistan film industry and was the main reason behind the success of his wife Rani.

Most of his films revolve around the falling women characters or a prostitute with a heart of gold, such as Anjuman (1970), Umrao Jaan Ada (1972) and Surraya Bhopali (1976).

Personal life

Hassan married three times. He was married with actress Nighat Sultana, dancer Emi Minwala and actress Rani.

Death

He died on 24 April 1982 at Lahore, Pakistan.

Awards and recognition

Filmography