The leading ladies and men of the golden era of Lollywood -Pakistani cinema. The time when Pakistani movies were renowned and considered better than their Bollywood counterparts. Take a look at the actors and actresses that made the big screen come to life.

In no particular order here are the legends of the past.

1. Rani and Waheed Murad – what a pair

2. Roohi Bano – she was there when TV began in Pakistan

3. Javed Sheikh has been a leading actor in Lollywood as well as Bollywood.

4. A leading actress of the Lollywood Industry – Asiya worked in over a 150 films

5. Naghma was one of the beloved leading ladies of Lollywood

6. Nadeem with over 200 films and still going strong

7. Shamim Ara  was a legend of Lollywood – She was not just an actress, she also directed and produced movies

8. Zeba was one of the most graceful actresses that crossed the Lollywood screens and was adored by thousands.

9. Yousuf Khan appeared in over 400 movies

10. Syed Kamal – a legend, enough said

11. Sultan Rahi – famously known for his role as Maula Jatt and Sher Khan

12. Shahid a leading actor in Lollywood from the 70s. He is also the father of Kamran Shahid

13. Shabnam – Bangladeshi actress, she was a leading lady in Lollywood from the 60s to the 80s. She won the Nigar Award 13 times the most for any Pakistani Actress

14. Sabiha Khanum – the leading actress, during the 50s and 60s.

15. Neeli – Neelofar – The damsel in distress

16. Neelo – Abida Riaz and the mother of Armaghan Shahid better known as Shaan. Acting runs in the family.

17. Ejaz and Firdous – what a duo!

18. Deeba – Choorian and Sargam were her blockbuster hits, even though she had worked in countless movies.

Truly remarkable in their field? Have you ever seen any of their amazing work?