Background
His birthname was Mohammad Saeed Khan and he was born in Parachinar, Pakistan.
Actor director musician film producer
His birthname was Mohammad Saeed Khan and he was born in Parachinar, Pakistan.
He is regarded as one of the finest comedians of the Pakistani film industry. He took a keen interest in bodybuilding and physical exercises as a teenager. He moved to Lahore at a young age and earned his livelihood by painting billboards for the Lahore movie industry.
Once, when shooting of a film was taking place, some jolly character was found absent.
The director called for Mohammad Saeed Khan to play the part which he did. All those present during the shooting were amused by his style.
This way luck made him an actor. Rangeela made his professional cinematic debut in a 1958 Punjabi film Jatti, directed by Michael Jackson Rana.
He started playing humorous roles in movies and became very popular.
Much later he formed Rangeela Productions to produce his own movies. He not only produced films but also directed his productions, sang songs, and wrote some scripts as well. His movies, to the surprise of many film industry stalwarts, attracted a large number of viewers.
The film Diya aur toofan, 9 May 1969, was Rangeela"s directional debut.
He directed numerous movies under the banner of Rangeela Productions. His acting was showcased in Rangeela, 11 September 1970, in which he played the title role.
His third consecutive hit film was Dil aur duniya, 1 October 1971, starring Habib, Aasia and Rangeela. He brought to the film Dil aur duniya, a sobering sense of a director"s prowess which is the opposite to his celluloid persona.
Do Rangeeley (1985) Insaan aur Gadhaa (1973) Aurat Raaj(1979).
Nigar Award for best screenwriter, for film Rangeela in 1970. Nigar Award for best comedian, in the film Dil aur duniya in 1971. Nigar Award for best comedian, in the film Insaan aur gadha in 1973. Special award from Nigar for simultaneously playing three roles in the film Meri zindigi hai naghma in 1972. Special award from Nigar for his comic role in the film Naukar tay malik in 1982. Nigar Award for best storywriter, in the film Sona chandi in 1983. Nigar Award for best director in the film Sona chandi in 1983. Nigar Award for best comedian in the film Mission Colombo in 1984. Nigar Award for best comedian in the film Baaghi qaidi in 1986. Nigar Award for best comedian in the film Teen yakkay teen chakkay in 1991. Pride of Performance for Best Comedian in Pakistan Film Industry.
