Raza Mir

Raza Mir
Born(1927-11-04)4 November 1927
Died15 September 2002(2002-09-15) (aged 74)
Calgary, Canada
Occupations
  • Cinematographer
  • director
  • actor
  • producer
Years active1943 – 2002
Spouse(s)
Musarrat Mir, Meena Shorey
(m. 1946; div. 1947)
ChildrenAsif Raza Mir , Ahsan Raza Mir (sons) (Daughter) Amera Raza Mir
RelativesAhad Raza Mir (grandson) Adnan Raza Mir (grandson)
AwardsPride of Performance by the President of Pakistan (1999)

Raza Mir (1927 – 15 September 2002) was a Pakistani cinematographer, film producer and director.

He was the cinematographer of the Pakistan's first ever film Teri Yaad (1948). He is best known for Lakhon Mein Aik (1967), which was based on Hindu-Muslims relations. His work as a cinematographer earned him three Nigar Awards. He was also awarded with the President's Pride of Performance.