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-Muslim relations. His work as a cinematographer earned him three Nigar Awards. He was also awarded with the President's Pride of Performance.
Early life Mir was born in 1927 at Lahore, Punjab, British India.
Career Mir first joined The Pancholi Studio as a cameraman in 1943. Shehar Se Door (1946) is his only film as an actor, where he played the lead role opposite Meena Shorey. He was the cinematographer of Pakistan's first ever film Teri Yaad (1949) in which Asha Posley and Nasir Khan were the leads. He had a difficult time while filming with the poor technology and cameras due to which the film received average reviews. His work as a director in Lakhon Mein Aik (1967) was met with mostly positive critical reception.
Personal life Mir first married the actress Meena Shorey, however they divorced later, before the independence of Pakistan. His son from his second marriage, Asif Raza Mir is a famous television and film actor. Acclaimed actor Ahad Raza Mir is his grandson.
Death Mir died on 15 September 2002, in Calgary, Canada, which became his final resting place.
Filmography as an actor Year Film Language 1946 Shehar Se Door Urdu
as a cinematographer Year Film Language 1948 Teri Yaad Urdu 1949 Pheray Punjabi 1950 Laray Punjabi 1958 Aakhri Nishan Urdu 1959 Neend Urdu 1960 Rahguzar Urdu 1963 Seema Urdu 1966 Aag Ka Darya Urdu 1967 Zinda Laash Urdu
as a director Year Film Language 1964 Beti Urdu 1967 Lakhon Mein Aik Urdu 1969 Aasra Urdu 1969 Aneela Urdu 1971 Parai Aag Urdu 1972 Naag Muni Urdu 1973 Wichhria Sathi Punjabi 1975 Arzoo Urdu 1975 Professor Urdu 1976 Sohni Mehinwal Punjabi 1978 Dil Kay Daagh Urdu 1981 Posti Punjabi 1993 Anhoni Urdu
Awards and recognition Year Award Category Work Result 1958 Nigar Awards Best Cinematographer Aakhri Nishan 1963 Seema 1966 Aag Ka Darya 1999 Pride of Performance Award Arts Contribution to Pakistani cinema
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