14 Facts About Munawar Zarif

Munawar Zarif was a Pakistani film actor and comedian.

Munawar Zarif's fans named him Shahenshah-e-Zarafat, meaning The Emperor of Humor or the King of Humor.

Munawar Zarif was one of the most popular and highest paid actors of the 1970s and is considered one of the greatest comedians of South Asia.

Munawar Zarif was born on 2 February 1940 in Gujranwala, Punjab.

Munawar Zarif started his film career with a Punjabi film Dandian.

Munawar Zarif received his first Nigar Award in "Special Award" category for his performance in Ishaq Deewana.

Munawar Zarif won the Nigar Award in the "Best Comedian" category for Baharo Phool Barsao and Zeenat.

Munawar Zarif appeared in more than 300 films in the span of just 15 years from 1961 to 1976.

Munawar Zarif was the younger brother of comedian Mohammad Zarif, famous in the 50s for being the first comedian in Pakistan's cinema to play lead roles, while his other brothers Rasheed Zarif and Majeed Zarif were comedians in movies.

Munawar Zarif was lifelong friend of fellow comedian Ali Ejaz.

Munawar Zarif's family announced his death in Pakistan, on 29 April 1976.

Munawar Zarif died in Lahore due to cirrhosis of the liver.

Munawar Zarif was laid to rest at Bibi Pak Daman Cemetery, Lahore.

Munawar Zarif is often regarded as one of the greatest comedians ever in Pakistani films.