Jan Mohammad
Jan Muhammad (1943–2002) Urdu: جان محمد was an internationally renowned Pakistani film director, born and brought up in Karachi. He created more than 30 feature films. Early life. He got his early education from St Patrick's High School, Karachi, Pakistan and went to D. J. Science College for his bachelor's degree. He joined Pakistan film industry in 1967 as an assistant cameraman. Jan Muhammad received higher training in cinematography from Belgium and France and also took "Agfa Gaevert" Cinematographer's Course in England. Directing career. Waheed Murad and Shamim Ara starrer film "Salgira" (1969), was his  first film as an independent cinematographer followed by the film, "Chand Suraj" (1970) and a number of other films by reputed film makers like Rangeela. In 1972, he joined the rank of producer and made the film, "Sehre Kay Phool", as a co-producer, followed by "Dilnasheen" and "Parda Na Uthao" . As a film director, "Dekha Jayega" (1976), was his first film which proved to be a big box office hit. He also directed "Chaltay Chaltay", "Hong Kong Kay Sholay" and "International Gorillay" among many others. Jan Muhammad received numerous national and international awards in photography and direction including Agfa  Award and Screen Advertising World Association Award as well as an appreciation letter for his outstanding work from US Ambassador Joseph S. McFarland. Jan Muhammad introduced many stars like Moammar Rana, Sahiba and Saima Noor. His son, Jamshaid Jan Muhammad, is also a famous "Ad Film Maker", who in 2016 released his debut film as a director "Sawaal 700 Crore Dollars Ka" (2016), aka "Question of 7 Million Dollars" which was a hit in Pakistan.