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Humaira Ali was an actress, known for Akbari Asghari (2011), Kankar (2013) and Sammi (2017). She was married to Abid Ali . She died on 3 May 2025 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Badi Uzzaman was born on 8 March 1939 in Phulpur, Azangarh, India. He was an actor, known for Eastern Promises (2007), Red Eagle (1994) and Another Year (2010). He died on 14 June 2011 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Zeba Muhammad Ali migrated to Pakistan immediately after the partition of the Subcontinent in 1947 and settled in Hyderabad (Sindh), where he was introduced to Radio Pakistan by the then Director General Radio Pakistan Z A Bokhari. he was given a role of hero in the film titled 'Chirag Jalta Raha', directed by Sibtain Fazli in 1962. Formed a favourite couple with actress Zeba Dam Mast Qalandar. His last movie screened in late 1980s whereafter Ali led a secluded life and ran Ali-Zeb Foundation.

M. Sadiq was born on 10 March 1910 in Lahore, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan]. M. was a director and writer, known for Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), Bahu Begum (1967) and Baharo Phool Barsao (1972). M. died on 3 October 1971 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Santosh Kumar, whose real name was "Syed Musa Raza", son of Syed Daud Musa, successfully graduated with higher grades, from Usmania University, Hyderabad Deccan. After independence, Santosh migrated to Lahore, Pakistan, along with his family. "Ahensa" was the first film of Santosh as a hero, which was released in 1948, under the banner of "Kashmir films". Furthermore, film 'Shaam Dhalay' was the only movie in his film career, which he produced, directed and played the lead role, as well. Over and above, in Pakistan television's popular quiz show, 'Neelam Ghar', Santosh won the car by answering the required number of questions through his exceptionally high I.Q. and his immense general knowledge. Santosh left for the eternal journey on June 11, 1982.

He came, saw and conquered, this was Munawar Zareef. He was not only the younger brother of Zareef he was also a great fan and follower of his brother. His showbiz journey was started with film Dandian (1961).

Almost 300 films are on his credit, each and every one has excellent performance and it is very hard to tell which one is better. Out of 300 some of them are Mooj Mela, Pupli Saab, Bharia Mela, Hamrahi, Chakar Baaz, Banarsi Thug, Dou Putran Anarada, Manjhi Khitay Dhanwa, Bad Tameez, Shukan Melay Dee, Shararat, Daman Aur Chingari, Ishaq Deewana, Baharo Phool Barsao, Zeenath, Mastana Mahi, Heer Ranjaha etc.

He was awarded three times with the Nigar Award on his out-standing performance in Bharo Phool Barsao, Zeenath and Ishaq Deewana.

Saadat Hassan Manto was born in a village near Ludhiana. He had a wife and 3 daughters to support and lived the last years of his life in Lahore, Pakistan where he stayed politically very active till the last days of his life. He also played a commendable and very supportive role in helping to build the film industry in newly-created nation of Pakistan after 1947. Earlier during his stay in India, he had written the film story for an award-winning Indian movie Mirza Ghalib (1954) and then his original short story 'Jhumke' was adapted for Pakistani hit film Badnam (1966). He is known as the most controversial short story writer in Urdu language. Government of Pakistan issued a commemorative postage stamp honoring him in 2005. In 2012, President of Pakistan awarded him Nishan-I-Imtiaz (Distinguished Service to Pakistan Award) .When Manto died on January 18, 1955, at age 42, thousands of people in Lahore walked in his funeral procession, a rare tribute which the public pays to a writer.

Rangeela was born on 1 January 1937 in Nangarhar, Afghanistan. He was an actor and director, known for Dev.D (2009), Diya Aur Toofan (1969) and Rangeela (1970). He died on 24 May 2005 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Originally a resident of Karachi, Nusrat relocated to Lahore about 30 years ago, hoping to further her acting career. Life took a turn for the worse once Ainak Wala Jinn ended, forcing her into unemployment and poverty. Decades later, Nusrat is still struggling. To make matters worse, she has developed depression and related mental disorders over the course of time.

Nazir Ajmeri was a director and writer, known for Dil Ke Tukre (1965), Shohrat (1957) and Pardah (1966). He died on 9 January 1970 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Kamal Ahmad was born in 1937 in Gorgaun,U.P. ; British India. He was a composer, known for Aakhri Muqabala (1977), Basheera (1972) and Alladin (1981). He died on 22 July 1997 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

M. Ismail was an actor, known for Heer Ranjha (1929), Husn Ka Daku (1929) and Khazanchi (1941). He died on 22 November 1975 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Allauddin was born in 1923 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. He was an actor, known for Shama (1974), Dara Sikandar (1981) and Maa Baap (1967). He died on 13 May 1983 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Yusuf Khan was born in 1929 in Kasur, Punjab, British India. He was an actor, known for Allah Rakha (1987), Bikhare Moti (1971) and Bhavani Junction (1985). He died on 20 September 2009 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Maya Devi was an actress, known for Nooran (1957), Bhanwar (1947) and Pheray (1949). She died on 1 February 1967 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Meena Shorey was born on 15 September 1921 in Raiwind, Punjab, British India. She was an actress and producer, known for Aag Ka Dariya (1953), Ek Thi Larki (1949) and Sarfarosh (1956). She was married to Roop K. Shorey, Zahur Raja, Al Nasir, Raza Mir and Asad Bukhari. She died on 17 September 1987 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Ragni was born in 1925 in Gujranwala, Punjab, British India. She was an actress, known for Shahjehan (1946), Ishq Mera Naa (1974) and Saiqa (1968). She died on 27 February 2007 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Nazir,as film director,became well-known in Old India with the release of film Laila Majnu (1945) which celebrated its success with a Silver Jubilee.Nazir & Swaran Lata (husband & wife team) migrated to Pakistan in 1947 and made several commercially successful movies in Pakistan...Pheray (1949),Shehri Babu (1953),Heer (1955)and Noor-E-Islam (1957).Nazir was instrumental in building up the film industry based in Lahore,Pakistan...in the early years of Pakistan as a new country.Nazir and his wife Swaran Lata are credited with encouraging music director Ghulam Ahmad Chishti,playback singers Inayat Hussain Bhatti and Zubaida Khanum in the early years of their professional careers when they needed it most.He made his films both in the Punjabi and Urdu languages.Chhoti Begum (1956) was another landmark movie for him as an actor.His acting performance was widely acclaimed among the Pakistani public for this movie.He died in 1983 after a very successful professional career.Nazir is considered one of the pioneers and founders of Pakistan film industry.

Rehan was an actor, known for Zibahkhana (2007), Dara Sikandar (1981) and Babul Sadqay Teray (1974). He died on 21 March 2020 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Tariq Shah was an actor, known for Budha Gujjar (2002), Humayoon Gujjar (2001) and Malanga (1986). He died on 9 December 2011 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Habibur Rehman was born in 1931 in Patiala, Punjab, British India. He was an actor and producer, known for Jaag Utha Insan (1966), Ayaz (1960) and Malanga (1986). He was married to Naghma. He died on 25 February 2016 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Afzaal Ahmad was an actor, known for International Gorillay (1990), Aakhri Muqabala (1977) and Loha (1990). He died on 2 December 2022 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Najam Naqvi was born on 11 April 1913 in Muradabad, Uttar Pradesh, British India [now India]. He was a director and actor, known for Samrat (1954), Punar Milan (1940) and Naghma-E-Dil (1959). He died on 26 January 1982 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Syed lmtiaz Ali Taj, prose and drama writer, was born in Lahore on October 13, 1900. After his education, he was able to partake in his father's publishing institution, Dar-ul-Ishaat Punjab.

During his college days he showed his literary qualities by translating and directing several English plays, and then staging them for the college. He sometimes played female roles as girls in his time were not allowed to act.

His earliest involvement with publications began with 'Phool', a children's periodical and 'Tahzeeb-e-Niswan' for women readership.

In 1918 he began the literary magazine called 'Kehkashan' in collaboration with his friend, Maulana Abdul Majeed Salik. In Phool he had the assistance of the famous short story writer Ghulam Abbas Ahmed as well as young Ahmed Nadeem Oasmi.

He translated into Urdu Shakespeare's play 'A Mid Summer Nights Dream' and entitled it in 'Sawan Rain ka sapna'. In 1922 he wrote 'Anarkali', which became a landmark in Urdu drama writing. This was later adapted into feature films in India and Pakistan.

In 1926 he wrote a play 'Chacha Chhakan' which was similar to the famous characters 'Uncle Podger' of the English dramatist Jerome, Chacha Chhakan remains until today the most humorous character in the Urdu literature.

Apart from criticism on drama, he also wrote radio plays, novels, short stories and several film stories, some of them directed by him. As the Director of 'Majlis' he republished many critical works of Urdu literature.

After the establishment of Pakistan, Syed lmtiaz Ali Taj conducted a daily feature 'Pakistan Hamara Hai' for Radio Pakistan. It was no doubt a popular programme.

On 19th April, 1970 while he was asleep, he was shot dead by some unknown persons. His wife Hijab lmtiaz Ali was seriously wounded.

Sohail Asghar was born in Lahore, Pakistan. He was an actor, known for Teri Meri Love Story (2016), Laag (1998) and Lafangey (2022). He died on 13 November 2021 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.