The fourth death anniversary of film actor Ilyas Kashmiri was observed on Monday. Kashmiri performed in more than 600 films in his over 50 years' career. He was born in Lahore in 1925. He started his career with the role of hero in 'Malika' from Bombay but some showbiz critiques said his first film was 'Abida' which was produced by Hind Pictures. He did his first Punjabi film 'Mundri' in 1949.
In his long showbiz career Kashmiri appeared as hero, comedian, side hero but he earned fame as villain. He worked with many outstanding actors including Santosh Kumar, Mazhar Shah, Sultan Rahi, Anjuman, Munawar Zareef, Rangeela and others. Anjaam, Shuhrat, Sardar tey Murad, Mukhra Chan Warga, Hath Jori, Ustad Shagird, Ishq Par Zor Nahe, Hatim, Yakey Wali and Laila Majnoon, Mahi Munda, Paidagir, Banarsi Thagg, Gama BBA are among his famous films He died on 12 December 2007 in Lahore at the age of 84.