The 40th death anniversary of renowned film director, writer and music composer Khwaja Khurshid Anwar is being observed today.

Born in 1912 in Mianwali, he was widely credited for his music for 227 films, six scripts, the direction of three movies, and production of six films.

Khawaja Khurshid composed music for several famous movies including Intazar, Ghoonghat, Chingari, Hamraz, Mirza Jutt and Shireen Farhad.

Khawaja Khurshid Anwar was also the founder of Radio Pakistan's signature tune.

In recognition of his achievements, he was awarded Nigar Award and Sitara-e-Imtiaz.

He died on October 30, 1984 in Lahore after a protracted illness.