Sudhir (Pakistani actor)

Sudhir
Born
Shah Zaman Khan Afridi

(1921-01-25)25 January 1921
Lahore, British India (now in Pakistan)
Died19 January 1997(1997-01-19) (aged 75)
Lahore, Pakistan
Resting placeLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Other namesShah Zaman Khan
Occupation(s)Film Actor, Producer, Director
Years active1940s 1990s
Spouse(s)
(m. 1953; death 1997)

Zeba
(m. 1964; div. 1966)
AwardsNigar Awards in 1970, 1974 and 1981

Shah Zaman Khan Afridi ,better known as Sudhir (Urdu: سدھیر) or Lala Sudhir (25 January 1921 19 January 1997) ,was a Pakistani actor, director, and producer.

Sudhir was a highly respected film personality.

With his film roles symbolizing valour and bravery, he is known as the first action-hero of Pakistani cinema, appearing in 173 films, including 101 in Punjabi, 70 in Urdu, one in Pashto, and one in Bollywood before Partition.