The 41st death anniversary of Chocolatey Hero Waheed Murad is being observed today.

He was born on 2nd October, 1938. 

He commenced his film career as a producer by joining the company established by his father, Nisar Murad.

Waheed Murad's first production was titled "Insaan Badalta Hai" in 1961.

His first film as an actor proved to be a hit and he impressed many directors and producers with his style and dialogue delivery.

He then played the lead in “Heera Aur Pathar” for which he even received a Nigar Award. The film's success brought with it Murad's ticket to stardom.

He acted in 124 films of which 38 were black and white and 86 were coloured.

He received 32 prestigious film awards and in November 2010 he was awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz for distinguished contributions in the fields of literature and arts.

Waheed Murad died on this day in 1983 and was laid to rest in Lahore.