Munawar Zarif
Munawar Zarif | |
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منور ظریف | |
Munawar Zarif in 1973 | |
| Born | Muhammad Munawar 2 February 1940 |
| Died | 29 April 1976 (aged 36) |
| Resting place | Bibi Pak Daman Cemetery, Lahore, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Shahenshah-e-Zarafat (Urdu: شہنشاہِ ﻇﺮﺍﻓﺖ) |
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| Years active | 1961 – 1976 |
| Known for | A versatile comedian |
| Works | Performances |
| Spouse | Bilquis Khanum |
| Children | 3, including Faisal Munawar Zarif |
| Relatives | Mohammad Zarif (brother) Munir Zarif (brother) Rasheed Zarif (brother) Majeed Zarif (brother) |
| Awards | 3 Nigar Awards |
Munawar Zarif (Punjabi, Urdu: منور ظریف) (25 December 1940 – 29 April 1976) was a Pakistani film actor and comedian. His fans named him Shahenshah-e-Zarafat (Urdu: شہنشاہِ ﻇﺮﺍﻓﺖ), meaning The Emperor of Humor or the King of Humor.
He was one of the most popular and highest paid actors of the 1970s and is considered one of the greatest comedians of South Asia.