Sudhir (Pakistani actor)

For the Malayalam film actor, see Sudheer (Malayalam actor).

Sudhir
Born
Shah Zaman Khan Afridi

(1921-01-25)25 January 1921
Lahore, British India (now in Pakistan)
Died19 January 1997(1997-01-19) (aged 75)
Lahore, Pakistan
Resting placeLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Other namesShah Zaman Khan
Occupation(s)Film Actor, Producer, Director
Years active1940s – 1990s
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1953; death 1997)​

Zeba
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(m. 1964; div. 1966)​
AwardsNigar Awards in 1970, 1974 and 1981

Shah Zaman Khan Afridi better known as Sudhir (Urdu: سدھیر) or Lala Sudhir (25 January 1921 – 19 January 1997) was a Pakistani actor, director and producer.

Sudhir was a highly respected film personality.[1][2][3]

With his film roles symbolizing valour and bravery,[4][3] he is known as the first action-hero of Pakistani cinema, appearing in 173 films, including 101 in Punjabi, 70 in Urdu, one in Pashto and one Bollywood before Partition.[1]

  1. ^ a b Parvez, Amjad (18 June 2020). "Sudhir — the first action-hero of Lollywood". Daily Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 6 October 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
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  3. ^ a b "Sudhir's profile". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
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