Munawar Zarif | |
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منور ظریف | |
 Munawar Zarif in 1973 | |
| Born | Muhammad Munawar 2 February 1940[1] |
| Died | 29 April 1976 (aged 36) |
| Resting place | Bibi Pak Daman Cemetery, Lahore, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Shahenshah-e-Zarafat (Urdu: شہنشاہِ ﻇﺮﺍﻓﺖ) |
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| Years active | 1961 – 1976[1][2] |
| Known for | A versatile comedian |
| Works | Performances |
| Spouse | Bilquis Khanum |
| Children | 3, including Faisal Munawar Zarif |
| Relatives | Mohammad Zarif (brother) Munir Zarif (brother) Rasheed Zarif (brother) Majeed Zarif (brother) |
| Awards | 3 Nigar Awards |
Munawar Zarif (Punjabi, Urdu: منور ظریف) (25 December 1940 – 29 April 1976) was a Pakistani film actor and comedian. His fans named him Shahenshah-e-Zarafat (Urdu: شہنشاہِ ﻇﺮﺍﻓﺖ), meaning The Emperor of Humor or the King of Humor.[3][1]
He was one of the most popular and highest paid actors of the 1970s and is considered one of the greatest comedians of South Asia.[4]
- ^ a b c (Associated Press of Pakistan) Munawar Zarif remembered The News International (newspaper), Published 30 April 2018, Retrieved 31 January 2022
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- ^ 39th death anniversary of Munawar Zarif today Dunya News, Published 29 April 2015, Retrieved 31 January 2022