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Agha Talish
Pakistani actor (1923–1998) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Agha Ali Abbas Qizilbash (also known as Agha Talish) (Punjabi, Urdu: آغا طالِش) (13 November 1923 – 19 February 1998) was a Pakistani actor who made his debut in 1947 and was mostly known and recognized in Pakistan for playing character actor or villain roles. Talish was honoured by a Pride of Performance award, by the Government of Pakistan in 1989.[1]
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Life and career
Talish was born in Ludhiana, British Raj into a Qizilbash family in 1923.[2][3] His breakthrough film in Pakistan was film producer Saifuddin Saif's Saat Lakh (1957) where his on-screen performance for this popular hit song was widely admired, Yaaro Mujhe Maaf Rakho Mein Nashe Mein Hoon.[2]
On 5 January 1962 Shaheed was released, his biggest hit film. A film on the relevant theme of Palestine with a script by Riaz Shahid and music by Rasheed Attre; it was produced and directed by Khalil Qaiser. The highlight was the instant hit Uss Be-wafa Ka Sheher Hai Aur Hum Hain Dosto by renowned poet Muneer Niazi, music by Rasheed Attre.[4][5]
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Death
Talish died on 19 February 1998 after a long illness at Lahore, Pakistan. He had a 50-year-long film career.[5][2][1]
Filmography
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Awards and recognition
- Six Nigar Awards in the years 1961, 1962, 1965, 1972, 1975 and 1994[8]
- Pride of Performance award by the President of Pakistan in 1989[1]
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