Kemal Irani
# Kemal Irani

Syed Kamal Udin Safavi, (5 August 1932 – 12 September 1989) popularly known as Kamal Irani, was a Pakistani film actor who worked in over 244 films in various languages including Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto, and Sindhi.

## Life and career

Irani was born on 5 August 1932, in Hyderabad, India, and later moved to Karachi, Pakistan, with his family after the partition in 1947.

Irani started his acting career in the mid-1950s and quickly became one of the most popular actors of Pakistani cinema (Lollywood) during the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his versatility as an actor and appeared in a variety of roles ranging from romantic leads to villainous characters. Some of his notable films include "Shaheed," "Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat," "Safaid Khoon," "Aag Aur Aansoo," and "Dil Aur Duniya."

Apart from acting, Irani was also a skilled writer and director. He was recognized for his contributions to Pakistani cinema and received several awards, including the Nigar Award for Best Actor in "Safaid Khoon" and the Nigar Award for Best Supporting Actor in "Kaneez."

## Death

Kamal Irani died on September 13, 1989, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, at the age of 53 due to a heart attack. He is remembered as one of the greatest actors of Lollywood and his legacy continues to inspire many aspiring actors in Pakistan.

## Films

* Chiragh Jalta Raha (1962)
* Bees Din (1964)
* Heera Aur Pathar (1964)
* Tauba (1964)
* Aina (1966) (as K. Irani)
* Hum Dono (1966)
* Jaag Utha Insan (1966)
* Afsana (1970)
* Baharon Phool Barsao (1972)
* Khatarnak (1974)
* Aik Gunnah Aur Sahi (1975)
* Sohni Mahiwal (1976)
* Sargent (1977)
* Pakeezah (1979)
