Javed Raza

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Javed Raza
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Film director
film producer, writer
Years active1970 – Present

Javed Raza is a film director and producer in Pakistan. [1]

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Directing career

Before he started directing, he was a film assistant director and the assistant of a famous film star, Saeed Khan Rangeela.

He directed his first film in 1982 by the name Visa Dubai Daa, which became a super hit film. After Visa Dubai Daa, he directed films like Akbara, Mutthi Mai Rumaal, Dakoo Haseena, Piyasa Saavan, Kurri Munda Raazi and Amanat. In 2008, he released his film, Kabhi Pyar Na Karna . [1] [2]

Currently, Raza is co-directing a film, Shor Sharaba, with producer Sohail Khan and director Hasnain Hyderabadwala. The film will reportedly star Kiron Kher and Nabeel Khan, although the cast has not yet been finalized.

Filmography

Director

YearFilmLanguage
1981 Amanat Urdu
1982Visa Dubai Da [3] Punjabi
1984AkbaraUrdu
1987Mutthi Mai RumaalPunjabi
1990Daku HasinaUrdu
1994Piyasa SawanUrdu
1997Kuri Munda RaziPunjabi
2008 Kabhi Pyar Na Karna [1] Urdu
2012Money Money Paisa Paisa [4] Urdu
2013Shor Sharaba Punjabi
2013Dil Hai Pakistani Urdu

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Cinematic spices for Eid festivity Article about Javed Raza on Dawn (newspaper) Published 14 October 2007, Retrieved 28 July 2023
  2. Kabhi Pyar Na Karna Film Now In Cinemas Pakistan Media Updates website, Retrieved 28 July 2023
  3. "Film 'Visa Dubai Da' (1982)". Complete Index To World Film (C.I.T.W.F.) website. Archived from the original on 5 July 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  4. Indo-Pak flick Dawn (newspaper), Published 15 January 2011, Retrieved 28 July 2023