Syed Noor
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Syed Noor (Punjabi
) (born on February 21, 1951) is a Pakistan
i film director based in Lahore
. He is considered as one of the best filmmaker of Pakistan and is famous for making issue-based films wrapped in entertainment. He has to his credit some of Lollywood
's biggest hits like Choorian, Jeeva
and Deewane Tere Pyar Ke
.
Noor is often credited for re-vitalizing the Lollywood
industry during the mid-90s, a period during which he directed hits such as Jeeva
, Chor Machaye Shor
and Ghoongat. In recent years Noor has often faced criticism for his casting choices and his reliance on outdated technology. Noor countered his critics with his last flick Larki Panjaban
where he used some of the best gadgets to make the film. He has the credit of bringing the first Avid machine to Pakistan, a software used for film editing. His latest Punjabi
release Majajan
is doing very well at the box office.
Syed Noor wasn't going to wait for success, he went looking for it. As a freelance reporter he
was ever where looking for that one break, which soon enough came in the form of Mr S. Suliman who having seen Syed Noor's work picked him to be his assistant. This was the turning point for Noor sahib as this opened a lot of doors for him. As Syed was a talented writer he was asked to write some thing which was new, something which would make people see a different side of lollywood.
Soon Syed Noor wrote a film called, [Society Girl], the film was directed by none other than the faous actress [Sangeeta],the film was a super hit at the box office. So far Syed Noor has written over 400 scripts and stories earning him numerous awards such as, The Nigar award and the
National Award just to mention afew.
in a press conference said that she married Syed Noor in July 2005.
and he is her husband
, released in 1992, at the time when the Pakistani FIlm Industry also known as Lollywood at its low point. Violent Punjabi blockbusters had taken over the Cinema of Pakistan. Syed Noor's Qasam, came as a breath of fresh air and induced new life and energy into the ailing film industry.The phenomenal success of Qasam was followed by other hits like, Jeeva,Sargam,Sangam.Hawaein,Ghoonghatand Deewanay Tere Pyaar Kay.
Syed Noor achieved new levels of success with his major blockbuster,Choorian,Larki Punjaban and the most recent Majajan, which is still playing in around Pakistan for years later.
. Afzal Khan plans to develop and revive the former Shabab Studio to its former glory. The state of the art studio will have floors for shooting films and TV projects. The studio will have state of the art dubbing, music recording and editing facilities.
Syed Noor is currently working on most awaited film of his lifetime called Price of Honour, a film based on Honour Killings in Pakistan. The film is completed and was supposed to be released on Eid-ul-Azha but was delayed as the condition of the country is in critical situation due to the floods.
Another Syed Noor project called Wohti Le Kay Jani Aey, was released on Eid-ul-Fitr 2010, making
8 million rupees in just 2 days. The cinematography, editing and the camera's capture are top nosh, he's finally got out of using cheap rusty old cameras.
Other projects in production at the moment are: Jugni Nach Di Ae and Maujan Hi Maujan.
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
) (born on February 21, 1951) is a Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
i film director based in Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
. He is considered as one of the best filmmaker of Pakistan and is famous for making issue-based films wrapped in entertainment. He has to his credit some of Lollywood
Lollywood
Lollywood refers to the Pakistani film industry based in the city of Lahore. The word "Lollywood" was first coined in the summer of 1989 in the now defunct magazine "Glamour" published from Karachi by a gossip columnist Saleem Nasir. The film industry in Lahore started in 1929 with the opening of...
's biggest hits like Choorian, Jeeva
Jeeva (film)
Jeeva is an Urdu film directed by Syed Noor. It introduced Babar Ali and Resham into Lollywood and turned them into stars. The film was also acclaimed at the foreign festivals where it was screened....
and Deewane Tere Pyar Ke
Deewane Tere Pyar Ke
Deewane Tere Pyaar Key is an Urdu film which was released in March 1997. It was directed by Syed Noor and produced by Evernew Studios....
.
Noor is often credited for re-vitalizing the Lollywood
Lollywood
Lollywood refers to the Pakistani film industry based in the city of Lahore. The word "Lollywood" was first coined in the summer of 1989 in the now defunct magazine "Glamour" published from Karachi by a gossip columnist Saleem Nasir. The film industry in Lahore started in 1929 with the opening of...
industry during the mid-90s, a period during which he directed hits such as Jeeva
Jeeva (film)
Jeeva is an Urdu film directed by Syed Noor. It introduced Babar Ali and Resham into Lollywood and turned them into stars. The film was also acclaimed at the foreign festivals where it was screened....
, Chor Machaye Shor
Chor Machaye Shor
Chor Machaye Shor is a Pakistani Urdu film directed by Syed Noor. The film stars Babar Ali, Resham and Sahiba. The film was released in 1996.A re-make of Punjabi film Sohra te Jawai-Film Business:...
and Ghoongat. In recent years Noor has often faced criticism for his casting choices and his reliance on outdated technology. Noor countered his critics with his last flick Larki Panjaban
Larki Panjaban
Larki Punjaban is a 2003 Pakistani film directed by Syed Noor and starring Saima, Shamyl Khan and Babar Ali....
where he used some of the best gadgets to make the film. He has the credit of bringing the first Avid machine to Pakistan, a software used for film editing. His latest Punjabi
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
release Majajan
Majajan
Majajan is a Pakistani Punjabi film directed by Syed Noor which was released across theaters in Pakistan in January 2006. It is reportedly doing very well at the box office. Director of Majajan Syed Noor married the heroine Saima during this film. Majajan is a love story Syed Noor says he "made...
is doing very well at the box office.
Early life
Syed Noor achieved a bachelors degree in journalism from Dayal Singh College in Lahore.Syed Noor wasn't going to wait for success, he went looking for it. As a freelance reporter he
was ever where looking for that one break, which soon enough came in the form of Mr S. Suliman who having seen Syed Noor's work picked him to be his assistant. This was the turning point for Noor sahib as this opened a lot of doors for him. As Syed was a talented writer he was asked to write some thing which was new, something which would make people see a different side of lollywood.
Soon Syed Noor wrote a film called, [Society Girl], the film was directed by none other than the faous actress [Sangeeta],the film was a super hit at the box office. So far Syed Noor has written over 400 scripts and stories earning him numerous awards such as, The Nigar award and the
National Award just to mention afew.
Personal life
Syed Noor lives in Lahore,Pakistan.On 20 April 1984 he married Rukhsana Noor, they have 4 children. Syed Noor was first romantically linked to the Pakistani actress, Saima in the late nineties. On 1 May 2007, SaimaSaima
Saima is a Pakistani actress from Multan, who appears in Punjabi and Urdu films.Saima's debut movie was Griban in 1987, as a supporting actress. Her second film was Khatarnaak directed by Akram Khan. She was cast for the main lead in it and released in 1990. She was discovered at the time when...
in a press conference said that she married Syed Noor in July 2005.
and he is her husband
Direction
Syed Noor's directorial debut was 'QasamQasam
Qasam is a village in eastern Yemen. It is located in the Hadhramaut Governorate.-External links:*...
, released in 1992, at the time when the Pakistani FIlm Industry also known as Lollywood at its low point. Violent Punjabi blockbusters had taken over the Cinema of Pakistan. Syed Noor's Qasam, came as a breath of fresh air and induced new life and energy into the ailing film industry.The phenomenal success of Qasam was followed by other hits like, Jeeva,Sargam,Sangam.Hawaein,Ghoonghatand Deewanay Tere Pyaar Kay.
Syed Noor achieved new levels of success with his major blockbuster,Choorian,Larki Punjaban and the most recent Majajan, which is still playing in around Pakistan for years later.
Current projects
Currently,Syed Noor is working in partnership with a British producer,Afzal M.Khan, who has already financed and produced 2 successful films. Afzal M.Khan has bought out the former Shabab Studio, occupying some 12 acres-over 100 kanals. Afzal Khan and Syed Noor have established the very first film and theater academy in Pakistan by the name of Paragon Academy of Performing Arts (PAPA), with the hope to introduce creativity and an interest for film making and acting among the youth of PakistanPakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. Afzal Khan plans to develop and revive the former Shabab Studio to its former glory. The state of the art studio will have floors for shooting films and TV projects. The studio will have state of the art dubbing, music recording and editing facilities.
Syed Noor is currently working on most awaited film of his lifetime called Price of Honour, a film based on Honour Killings in Pakistan. The film is completed and was supposed to be released on Eid-ul-Azha but was delayed as the condition of the country is in critical situation due to the floods.
Another Syed Noor project called Wohti Le Kay Jani Aey, was released on Eid-ul-Fitr 2010, making
8 million rupees in just 2 days. The cinematography, editing and the camera's capture are top nosh, he's finally got out of using cheap rusty old cameras.
Other projects in production at the moment are: Jugni Nach Di Ae and Maujan Hi Maujan.
See also
- Lists of Pakistani films
- Pakistani films of 2010Pakistani films of 2010-Top grossing films:The top ten grossing Lollywood films at the Pakistan box office in 2010.-Top grossing films:The top ten grossing Lollywood films at the Pakistan box office in 2010.-Top grossing films:...
- MajajanMajajanMajajan is a Pakistani Punjabi film directed by Syed Noor which was released across theaters in Pakistan in January 2006. It is reportedly doing very well at the box office. Director of Majajan Syed Noor married the heroine Saima during this film. Majajan is a love story Syed Noor says he "made...
- Choorian
- Cinema of PakistanCinema of PakistanThe cinema of Pakistan refers to Pakistan's film industry. Most of the feature films shot in Pakistan are in Urdu language but may also include films in English, Punjabi, Pashto, Balochi or Sindhi languages....