Khalil Qaiser was a Pakistani film director, producer and screenwriter. Between 1961 and 1967, he directed seven films including ''Clerk (1962)'', ''Doshiza'' (1962),
''Shaheed'' (1962) and ''
Farangi
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'' (1964). He also wrote story of ''Fashion'' (1965).
Biography
Most of his films revolve around politics and
social issues
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. He was killed at his home by an unidentified person or a group of people in 1966.
As a film director, he created films criticising
British rule in India.
Awards and recognition
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Nigar Awards for Best Director in films ''Nagin'' (1959 film) and
Shaheed in 1961.
Filmography
References
External links
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Year of birth missing
Year of death missing
Urdu-language film directors
Pakistani film directors
Nigar Award winners
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