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Updated 25 May, 2011 02:39pm

Actor Rangeela’s 6th death anniversary observed

Saeed Khan Rangeela was born January 1, 1937 in Nangarhar, Afghanistan. He was a Pakistani Lollywood actor, singer and director.

He took a keen interest in body-building 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.

Rangeela made his professional cinematic debut in a 1958 Punjabi film called 'Jatti'. As well acting in movies, he also directed many, sang songs, and wrote some scripts. The film 'Diya Aur Toofan' was Rangeela's directional debut. He directed numerous movies under the banner of 'Rangeela productions'.

His acting was showcased in 'Rangeela', September 11, 1970, in which he played the title role. His third consecutive hit film was 'Dil aur duniya' starring Habib- Aasia- Rangeela.

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