Khalil Qaiser

Khalil Qaiser
Born1930
Lahore, British India (present day Pakistan)
DiedSeptember 21, 1966(1966-09-21) (aged 35–36)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Resting placeLahore
Other namesKhalil Kaiser
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Film director
  • Producer
  • Screenwriter
Years active1955 – 1966
AwardsNigar Awards in 1959 and 1962

Khalil Qaiser (1930-1966) was a Pakistani film director, actor, producer, and screenwriter who worked in the 1950s and 1960s. Known for his politically charged and socially conscious films, his promising career was cut short when he was murdered at his home in 1966 by unknown assailants. Between 1961 and 1966, he directed seven films including Clerk (1960), Doshiza (1962), Shaheed (1962) and Farangi (1964). He also wrote story of Fashion (1965).

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