Lehri (actor)
Lehri | |
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| لہری | |
| Born | Safirullah Siddiqui 2 January 1929 |
| Died | 13 September 2012 (aged 83) |
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| Years active | 1956 – 1986 |
| Awards | 12 Nigar Awards |
Safirullah Siddiqui (2 January 1929 – 13 September 2012), commonly known by his stage name Lehri, was a Pakistani comedian and an actor in the Urdu film industry of Pakistan.
He is still considered as one of the most acclaimed comedians of South Asia, and is known as the comedy king in the Pakistan film industry.
In a film career spanning 38 years, he acted in 225 movies.
He won 12 Nigar Awards for "Best Comedian" from 1963 to 1982.