Lahore (Web Desk): Famous comedian and filmstar Rangeela was remembered on his birth anniversary on Wednesday.
Born on January 1, 1937, Rangeela was a name that defined versatility and charm in Pakistan’s film industry.
With his sparkling debut in Daata back in 1957, Rangeela quickly captured the audience’s heart.
But it was films like Surya and Gehra Daagh that solidified his place as a powerhouse performer, blending humour with depth, and capturing the essence of every role he took on.
From the streets of Lahore, where he painted billboards for the burgeoning movie industry, to becoming a legend on the big screen, Rangeela’s journey was nothing short of cinematic magic.
His passion for body-building as a young man shaped not just his physique but his relentless spirit that drove him towards excellence in multiple facets of film.
Rangeela wasn't just an actor; he was a musician, singer, lyricist, writer, and distributor—an all-rounder who breathed life into the industry.
He directed Diya Aur Toofan, marking his entry as a director, and went on to helm numerous films under his own banner, Rangeela Productions.
Rangeela wasn’t just part of the film scene—he was the scene, a figure whose legacy spanned over 550 films, a career that stretched across four decades of cinema.
But the man who made laughter contagious and emotions resonate with equal intensity, left his fans all too soon, passing away on May 24, 2005, at the age of 68, but not without leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.
