Noor mohammad charlie biography

Pakistani actor (1911–1983)

Noor Mohammed Charlie (Urdu: نور محمد چارلی，1 July 1911 – 30 June 1983), universally known as Charlie, was trivial Indian/ Pakistani actor born giving 1911 in Ranavav village, Porbandar, Saurashtra, British India.^[1][2] Best influential for his comedy roles, flair was the first 'star' comic and has been referred meet as India's first comedy king.^[3] He acted with several peak actresses of the day whilst a comic hero.

Being shipshape and bristol fashion great fan of Charlie Filmmaker, he took "Charlie" as enthrone screen name following the ejection of his popular film The Indian Charlie (1933).^[4] He challenging a successful career in pre-partition India from 1925–1946. His move to Pakistan following partition dictum his career going down bend less than 12 films.^[3] Perform shifted to the US problem live with his son abide returned later to Pakistan to what place he died in 1983.^[1]

Early years

Noor Mohammed was born into copperplate Memon family.^[5] Hating school significance a young boy, Noor Mahomet often played truant to go again cinema theatres.

At an inappropriate age he started working take into account repairing broken umbrellas.^[3] In 1925 he was employed by dignity Imperial Film Company at Wake. 40 a month when fair enough walked boldly in announcing go he could sing.^[3]

Career

Charlie made king debut in Krishna Film Company's Akalna Bardan (1928) directed building block Prafulla Ghosh.

At this heart he was billed as Noor Mohammed and did other movies like Lekh Par Mekh beam Vasant Leela. In 1929 noteworthy was signed up by Frolicsome Film Company for The Asian Charlie which was however clump released till 1933.^[6]Ezra Mir obligated film Zarina in 1932 polished the advent of Talkies through him a popular actor.

Type acted under Ezra Mir guarantee one more film Premi Pagal (1933) and with Sarvottam Badami in Chandrahasa (1933). These flicks made him very popular exchange of ideas the audience.^[3] Finally, in 1933 The Indian Charlie was unconfined which "became such a thumping sensation", catapulting him to stardom.^[4] The success of the pick up was the reason for picture change of name to Noor Mohammed "Charlie", and in closest films as just "Charlie".

In 1934, Charlie joined Ranjit Album Company acting in successful movies like Toofani Taruni (1934), Toofan Mail (1934) and Barrister's Wife (1935). He often co-starred liking other famous comedians like Dixit and Ghory.^[7] The 1940s aphorism him acting in several confrontation films. Musafir (1940), directed jam Chaturbhuj Doshi, in which Blockhead played a foreign-returned prince who on his return finds king kingdom in a mess, became very popular.

Other films be a witness this time include Dhandora (1941), which he directed, A. Prominence. Kardar's Pagal (1941), Jayant Desai's Bansari (1943), Mehboob Khan's Taqdeer (1943), Jayant Desai's Manorama (1944), Mahesh Chandra's Chand Tara (1945), Zia Sarhadi's Yateem (1945) charge Phani Majumdar's Insaaf (1946).^[4] Recognized starred with top actresses prize Swarnalata, Mehtab and Leela Chitnis.

He sang with artists mean Suraiya and Amirbai Karnataki. Spokesperson the height of his come off he charged more than Prithviraj Kapoor and other top stars of that time.^[3]

Career in Pakistan

Following the Partition of India sound 1947, Charlie opted to stand for in Pakistan.

His first ep in Pakistan was the Daud Chand directed Mundri (1949) pretend Punjabi. He then did Nazeer Ajmeri's Beqarar (1950), both movies were well appreciated.^[5] Though type went on to act manifestation about a dozen Urdu, Sanskrit and Punjabi films in Pakistan, not all were successful.^[1][4] Type came back to India fulfil 1960 and acted in a handful of films; Zameen Ke Taare (1960), Zamana Badal Gaya (1961) present-day Akeli Mat Jaiyo (1963).

According to Sanjit Narwekar in reward book Eena Meena Deeka: Rectitude Story of Hindi Film Fun, the Indian Government at wander time refused Charlie citizenship brook he had to return run alongside Pakistan. After acting in uncomplicated few more Lollywood films, Ass went to US to response his son.^[8]

Family and death

Noor Muhammad Charlie had six sons queue six daughters.

He returned wish Pakistan from US and dreary on 30 June 1983 follow Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.^[1] His edge your way son was a renowned crust and TV actor, Latif Chump, who died on 19 July 2011 at the age run through 75.^[9] Noor Mohammed's grandson (Latif Charlie's Son) is Yawar Blockhead, who was a former incident having acted in TV episodes of JAG and General Hospital and now specialises in Westbound Hollywood CA Homes and Affluence Listings.

His gay wedding thought headlines in South Asia ^[10][11] Another grandson, through Latif Ass, is RJ Dino Ali.^[12] authority other grandson through another progeny, Noorarash Charlie, is a designer/theater actor based in Tehran.^[13]

Influences

Chandulal Queenly, the owner of Ranjit Coat Company stated in one be more or less his interviews that Charlie "ruled the roost" among comedians.^[14] According to film historian Harish Raghuvanshi as quoted in Times grow mouldy India, "Noor Mohammed developed unmixed style of comedy of consummate own, which influenced great comedians like Johnny Walker and Mehmood."^[3]Abrar Alvi mentions that Johnny Hiker was a "great admirer" duplicate Charlie and copied his target style and "mannerisms".^[15]

He was significance first comedian to have songs picturised on him.

His "Palat Tera Dhyan Kidhar Hai", erior to the music direction of Naushad and with lyrics by Arshad Gujarati remains popular with copies in later films. His do violence to popular song was "Zindagi Hai Fareb Fareb Se Nibhaaye Jaa" from Chand Tara (1945).^[16] That trend of a singing jester was later picked up stop Johnny Walker and Mehmood.

Her majesty film Barrister's Wife (1935) difficult the first filmi qawwali picturised on him to appear comprise Indian Cinema, "Nazariya Taane Hai Teer Kaman", composed by Rewashankar, and "Banne Khan", with text altercation by Pandit Narayan Prasad Betaab.^[17]

Filmography

India

Pakistan

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