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in the early 1960s, playing only a few supporting roles. The turning point came in 1972, when three of his films celebrated diamond jubilees. In 1975 he became an action icon for the lovers of Punjabi films. The year 1979, changed his whole life as his film ''[[Maula Jatt]]'' became the the most successful Pakistani film to date. It broke all records and did wonders for the Pakistani film industry. Rahi worked most often with directors [[Masood Rana]] and [[Younas Malik]]. He appeared in over 750 [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] and [[Urdu]]-language films. Rahi dominated the film industry for decades until his murder on 9 January 1996; he was shot dead on the main highway in Pakistan known as [[Grand Trunk Road|GT Road]]. Sultan Rahi liker name Abdul Shakoor from Lahore. |
in the early 1960s, playing only a few supporting roles. The turning point came in 1972, when three of his films celebrated diamond jubilees. In 1975 he became an action icon for the lovers of Punjabi films. The year 1979, changed his whole life as his film ''[[Maula Jatt]]'' became the the most successful Pakistani film to date. It broke all records and did wonders for the Pakistani film industry. Rahi worked most often with directors [[Masood Rana]] and [[Younas Malik]]. He appeared in over 750 [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] and [[Urdu]]-language films. Rahi dominated the film industry for decades until his murder on 9 January 1996; he was shot dead on the main highway in Pakistan known as [[Grand Trunk Road|GT Road]]. Sultan Rahi liker and likeness name Abdul Shakoor from Lahore. |
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Sultan Rahi | |
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| Born | Sultan Muhammad |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1959–1996 |
Sultan Muhammad (Urdu:سلطان محمد) (popularly known as Sultan Rahi) (1938 - 9 January 1996) was a Pakistani film actor who was prominent in Pakistan in Punjabi films during the 1970s and 1980s. He was mostly popular among people in Punjab, Pakistan. He appeared in more than 700 Punjabi and Urdu-language movies, and is named in the Guinness Book of Records as the most prolific actor.[1]
Some of his major films include Maula Jatt, Sher Khan, Chan Veryam, Kaley Chore, and The Godfather. His successful film career came to an end on 9 January 1996, when he was shot and killed by unidentified persons in a highway robbery on Grand Trunk Road near Gujranwala. He was on his way back to Lahore from Islamabad. At the time of death, he was 58 years old. To this day his murder is unsolved.
Professional career
Sultan Rahi was an extra in the 1959 film Baghi. Although he struggled for a few years in the early 1960s, playing only a few supporting roles. The turning point came in 1972, when three of his films celebrated diamond jubilees. In 1975 he became an action icon for the lovers of Punjabi films. The year 1979, changed his whole life as his film Maula Jatt became the the most successful Pakistani film to date. It broke all records and did wonders for the Pakistani film industry. Rahi worked most often with directors Masood Rana and Younas Malik. He appeared in over 750 Punjabi and Urdu-language films. Rahi dominated the film industry for decades until his murder on 9 January 1996; he was shot dead on the main highway in Pakistan known as GT Road. Sultan Rahi liker and likeness name Abdul Shakoor from Lahore.
Box office records
Rahi is so far the only actor in Pakistan who appeared in diamond jubilee films as both hero and villain. He is the only leading actor whose films (Maula Jatt and Sher Khan) celebrated diamond jubilees in Karachi in their second runs.[citation needed]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Dil aur Dunia | ||
| 1972 | Khan Chacha | ||
| Sultan | |||
| Bashira | |||
| 1973 | Banarsi Thag | ||
| Zarq Khan | |||
| Bala Gujjar | |||
| 1974 | Dillagi | ||
| Ultimatum | |||
| Rastay ka Pather | |||
| Sidha Rasta | |||
| 1975 | Dada | ||
| Wehshi Jatt | |||
| Shareef Badmash | |||
| 1976 | Toofan | ||
| Jagga Gujjar | |||
| 1977 | Lahori Badsha | ||
| Qanoon | |||
| Jeera sain | |||
| 1978 | Ranga Daku | ||
| 1979 | Jatt Soorma | ||
| Maula Jatt | |||
| Goga Sher | |||
| Wehshi Gujjar | |||
| 1980 | Behram Daku | ||
| Boycot | |||
| 1981 | Anokha Daaj | ||
| Sher Maidan Da | |||
| Miley Ga Zulm Da Badla | |||
| Jeedar | |||
| Jatt in London | |||
| Veryaam | |||
| Athra Puttar | |||
| Sher Khan | |||
| Sala Sahib | |||
| Chan Veryam | |||
| 1982 | Do Bigha Zameen | ||
| Muftber | |||
| Rustam | |||
| 1983 | Raka | ||
| Lawaris | |||
| Dara Baloch | |||
| Rustam Khan | |||
| Murad Khan | |||
| Shan | |||
| Baghi Sher | |||
| 1984 | Kalia | ||
| Sholay | |||
| Qatil Hasina | |||
| Jabar Khan | |||
| 1985 | Qismat | ||
| Ajab Khan | |||
| Jagga | |||
| 1986 | Qaidi | ||
| Queemat | |||
| 1987 | Sangal | ||
| Allah Rakha | |||
| Dulari | |||
| Badal | |||
| Nache Nagan | |||
| 1988 | Mola Bakhsh | ||
| Mafroor | |||
| Hasina 420 | |||
| Roti | |||
| 1989 | Hakumat | ||
| Super Girl | |||
| Kalka | |||
| Balawal | |||
| Sultana | |||
| Dakait | |||
| Rangiley Jasoos | |||
| Mujram | |||
| Khuda Bux | |||
| 1990 | Siren | ||
| Sher Dil | |||
| 1991 | Sher Dil | ||
| Kaley Chore | |||
| Chiraghbali | |||
| Badmash Thug | |||
| Qatil Qaidi | |||
| 1992 | Majhoo | ||
| 1994 | Bala Pere Da | ||
| 1996 | Sakhi Badsha |
References
- ^ Rao Dilshad Hussain (2009-01-09). "Sultan Rahi's 14th death anniversary today". Dunya News TV. Retrieved 20 January 2010.