Hassan Tariq

Hassan Tariq (22 October 1934 – 24 April 1982) was a Pakistani film director, film producer and screenwriter who was famous for making films like Anjuman, Kaneez, Baharo Phool Barsao and Devar Bhabi.

Early life and career
Hassan was born on 22 October 1934 in Amritsar, India. He migrated to Pakistan after its establishment. He started his career as an assistant director. He directed his first film, Neend (Sleep) in 1959 and became a successful director. He made around 40 films in Pakistan film industry and was the main reason behind the success of his wife Rani.

Most of his films revolve around the falling women characters or a hooker with a heart of gold, he who had freely explored and exposed the masses to the nawab-tawaif(courtesan) culture. His three famous films,such as Anjuman (1970), Umrao Jaan Ada (1972) and Surraya Bhopali (1976) all tell the story of tawaif.

Personal life
Hassan married three times. He was married with actress Nighat Sultana, dancer Emi Minwala and actress Rani.

Death
He died on 24 April 1982 at Lahore, Pakistan.

Awards and recognition

 * Nigar Award for Best Director in film Behan Bhai (1968).
 * Nigar Award for Best Director in film Anjuman (1970 film).
 * Nigar Award for Best Director in film Sangdil (1982).

Filmography

 * Neend (1959)
 * Banjaran (1962) (a golden jubilee film)
 * Phannay Khan (1964) (a Punjabi language film)
 * Kaneez (1965)
 * Devar Bhabi (1967)
 * Behan Bhai (1968)
 * Mera Ghar Meri Jannat (1968)
 * Anjuman (1970)
 * Tehzeeb (1971)
 * Umrao Jaan Ada (1972)
 * Baharo Phool Barsao (1972)
 * Bahisht (1974)
 * Aik Gunnah Aur Sahi (1975)
 * Surraya Bhopali (1976)
 * Begum Jaan (1977)
 * Seeta Maryam Margaret (1978)
 * Sangdil (1982)