Introduction
Aslam Pervaiz (his professional name) also known as Zia (1932 - 21 November 1984) was a Pakistani film actor. He had established himself as one of the finest villains of Pakistani film industry.
Professional career
1950s
He had started his film career in film producer Anwar Kamal Pasha's film Qatil (1955) meaning Murderer as a side hero. He appeared as a lead actor in film Paatay Khan opposite Noor Jehan. For two years, he appeared as a hero in Pakistani films but had little success. Later in 1958, his films Chhumantar and Sheikh Chilli (1958) were successful. Popular playback singer Zubaida Khanum acted in the film Paatay Khan with him. He achieved greater success in 1959 with film Koel opposite Noor Jehan and Neelo. He appeared in a double role in this film. In the beginning of 1960, he first appeared as a villain in the movie Saheli (1960). It was a highly successful musical film at the box-office.
1960s
In 1961, his popularity graph went down. His films as hero began to flop, he later appeared as side hero but in a less number of films. His films as a villain were more successful at the box office namely Daaman (1963) and Shikwa (1965).
Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Kaneez | 1965 |
| Malangi | 1965 |
| Dil Mera Dharkan Teri | 1968 |
| Tahzeeb | 1971 |
| Amanat | 1981 |
| Khuddar | 1985 |
Personal life
Aslam Pervaiz was married to film actress Khawar Sultana. Aslam Pervaiz had a sister, the actress known as Shakuntala Devi (her screen name), who worked in a few films in the pre-independence era. Shakuntala Devi's daughter is the Indian actress Ameeta (real name Qamar Sultana), known for her roles as heroine in superhit Indian films like Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Goonj Uthi Shehnai and Mere Mehboob. Aslam Pervaiz also had a brother named Afzal who was married to the daughter of Pakistani film producer Chaudhry Eid Muhammad, who owned Rattan Cinema at Mall Road, Lahore, Pakistan.
Death
While coming from a shooting of a film, he was injured in a car accident and died because of that accident on November 21,1984.
Last Movie was Khuddar (1985).
Awards
- 1970 Nigar Award Best Supporting Actor-Insaan Aur Aadmi
- 1981 Nigar Award Special Award for 30 years of excellence
- 1984 Nigar Award Special Award for Miss Colombo (1984)