Film legend Muhammad Ali being remembered on death anniversary

Lahore: The seventeenth death anniversary of legendary film actor Muhammad Ali is being observed on Sunday (today).

Born on April 1st, 1931, Muhammad Ali's family migrated from India to Karachi after the partition in 1947. He started his professional career from Radio Pakistan Hyderabad in 1956 as broadcaster.  

Muhammad Ali performed in over 250 movies and was included in the 25 greatest actors of Asia by CNN survey.

The legendary actor was awarded certain awards, including Pride of Performance, Medal of Excellence, Bolan Award, Noshad Award at India, Al Nasar Award at Dubai in 1984, Pakistan Academy Award and Nigar Award.

He passed away due to cardiac arrest in March 19, 2006.