Nazir Kashmiri was a prolific character actor in Hindi cinema who appeared in over 100 films. His career extended from 1941 to 2008 spanning 67 years.
He started his career in Lahore. He appeared in several Lahore productions before moving to Bombay with Noor Jehan's production company. He appeared in Noor's Indian films Zeenat (1945) and Jugnu (1947).
Through the 1950s and 1960s he was frequently seen in a wide variety of roles. Kashmiri was particularly a fixture of B. R. Chopra films appearing in most of Chopra's films from Ek Hi Raasta (1956) to Kaala Patthar (1979). Kashmiri was also seen in many Dev Anand, Guru Dutt and I. S. Johar films.
Selected Filmography
- Kabhie Kabhie (1976)
Dharmputra 1961
Ek Hi Raasta 1956
Zameer 1975
Naya Daur 1957
Dastaan 1972
Chaudhvin Ka Chand 1960
Lajwanti 1958
Vakil Babu 1982
Sadhna 1958
Aap Ki Parchhaiyan 1964
Kohinoor 1960
Doli 1969
Aaye Din Bahar Ke 1966
- Darwaza (1978)
- Mere Huzoor (1968)
- Hatyara (1977)
Zeenat 1945
- Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962)
Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke 1969
Romeo and Juliet 1947
Chandan Ka Palna 1967
Jwaar Bhata 1973
Bahurani 1963
Mere Hamdam Mere Dost 1968
Baharon Ke Sapne 1967
Dus Lakh 1966
Return of Mr. Superman 1960
Badnam Farishte 1971
Neel Kamal 1968
Half Ticket 1962
- Kaneez (1949)
Char Paise 1955
Ek Saal 1957
Amrapali 1966
Devar 1966
Daku Mangal Singh 1966
Ek Phool Do Mali 1969
Faulad 1963
Nadaan 1971
Raj Hath 1956
Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere 1960
Pyaar Ka Saagar 1961
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? 1970
Dilruba 1950
Kanyadaan 1968
Karigar 1958
Baghdad Ka Jadoo
Vallah Kya Baat Hai
Ladka Ladki 1966
Char Dervesh 1964
Cobra Girl
- Aadmi Sadak Ka (1977)
- Immaan Dharam (1977)
References
External links
- Nazir Kashmiri at IMDb
