About Syed Ishrat Abbas
Lived 1928 – 1980 (aged 51–52). Syed Ishrat Abbas was an Indian actor, film actor, film producer and film director.
Syed Ishrat Abbas (, 11 April 1928 – 8 November 1980), better known by his stage name Darpan , was one of the original romantic heroes of the "Golden Age" of Pakistan's film industry (also commonly known as Lollywood).
Early life Syed Ishrat Abbas was born into a middle-class family originally from the United Provinces of British India, where he was born on 11 April 1928 (as per Pakmag website). His older brother, Santosh Kumar, was also a film actor. Another brother, S. Suleman, was a film director.
He won a Best Actor Nigar Award for his performance in Saheli (1960), as well as a Presidential award.
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Who was Syed Ishrat Abbas?
Pakistani film actor
When was Syed Ishrat Abbas born?
Syed Ishrat Abbas was born in 1928 in Uttar Pradesh.
When did Syed Ishrat Abbas die?
Syed Ishrat Abbas died on 8 November 1980 in Lahore.
What was Syed Ishrat Abbas's occupation?
Syed Ishrat Abbas was an actor, film actor, film producer and film director.
What nationality was Syed Ishrat Abbas?
Syed Ishrat Abbas was Indian.
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