S. Suleman - Pakistani film director

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Syed Suleman was born in Hyderabad Deccan in India. His father's name was Syed Dawood. He was called as Sallu Mian in house and by his friends. He had two elder brothers Santosh Kumar and Darpan, one younger brother Mansoor. Santosh kumar and Darpan were stars in films, while Mansoor has also worked in some films. His family was well educated.
Syed Suleman married Zarreen (former dancer actress Panna). His family is one of the top families in Pakistani films. Santosh Kumar, Sabiha Khanum, Darpan, Nayyar Sultana, Syed Suleman, Zarreen Panna and Mansoor worked in films.

Syed Suleman's family is one of
the top families in Pakistani films.
Santosh Kumar, Sabiha Khanum,
Darpan, Nayyar Sultana,
Syed Suleman, Zarreen Panna
and Mansoor worked in films

Syed Suleman started film carrier in his childhood. He worked in Indian films before partition as a child artist. He played the childhood character of legendary Dilip Kumar in film Mela (1947). Their family migrated to Pakistan after independence and stayed in Lahore. His first released film in Pakistan was Mehbooba (1953), where Santosh Kumar and Darpna played the lead roles. Once again these 3 brothers were cast in costume film Gulfam (1961).

As a director he worked with top director Anwar Kamal Pasha as an assistant director in some films. Gulfam (1961) was his first film as director, which celebrated golden jubilee, Darpan was the hero and producer of this film. His next film Baji (1963) was a classic film but it was a flop at boxoffice. His first Punjabi film was Mehndi walay Hath (1963), which was a social Punjabi film but flopped. Zeba and Sultan played the lead roles, it remained the only Punjabi film of Zeba. His film Tamasha (1965) was the first film of lyricist Khawaja Pervez. Lori (1966) was the second golden jubilee film of Syed Suleman. He worked with Waheed Murad in only one film Be-wafa (1970), which was a flop film.

Syed Noor became the assistant director of Syed Suleman with film Mohabbat Rang Layegi (1970), after this film Syed Noor worked as assistant of Syed Suleman in his almost all films.
Ek Phool ek Pathar (1970) was his last black and white film, Ali-Zeb played the lead roles. His first color film was Teri Soorat meri Aankhen (1971) which celebrated golden jubilee, this was the first film of actor Aurangzeb and Mohammad Ali’s elder brother Irshad Ali. Mohabbat (1972) was another golden jubilee which was inspired by novel Tamanna. His first diamond jubilee was Anari (1975), which was a comedy film. Zeenat (1975), Aaj aur kall (1976), Uff yeh Bivian (1977), and Manzil (1981) were also big films to his credit.

Tere bina kya jeena (1982) was one of his carrier best film which celebrated golden jubilee. This was very affective and matchless film where Mohammad Ali and Babra gave big performances. Syed Suleman was the director, producer and writer of this film. After 5 years of gap his 2 films were released in 1987 with the names of Saat Sahelian and Love in London. Love in London was his first cinema scope and his first film shooted abroad, this was shooted in London. His last film Very Good Dunia Very Bad Log was released in 1998. This was completed in very disputed conditions and Syed Suleman give up film carrier during this film. Producer of this film Arshad Khawaja and Shaan completed rest of the film. This was also the last film of top musician Nisar Bazmi.

Now a days Syed Suleman is working for TV dramas and resides in Karachi. He has been related with showbiz since 65 years.

Syed Suleman mostly worked with Mohammad ali 19 films, Zeba 13, Shabnam 13, Nadeem 11 and Shahid 11.

As Producer
He made 4 films as producer Yaar Dost (1968), Tallaq (1976), Abhi to Main Jawan Hoon (1978) and Tere bina kya jeena (1982). Tallaq was an average film and Tere bina kya jeena was golden jubilee hit film.

Filmography (1961-98)
1	Gulfam	1961	Super hit
2	Baji	1963	Flop
3	Tange wala	1963	Flop
4	Mehndi wale hath (Punjabi)	1963	Flop
5	Tamasha	1965	Flop
6	Tasveer	1966	Average
7	Lori	1966	Hit
8	Aag	1967	Hit
9	Yaar Dost (Punjabi)	1968	Flop
10	Piya milan ki aas	1969	Flop
11	Jaise jante nahin	1969	Flop
12	Baharen phir bhi aayengi	1969	Flop
13	Bewafa	1970	Flop
14	Mohabbat rang layegi	1970	Flop
15	Ek phool ek pathar	1970	Flop
16	Teri surat meri aankhein	1971	Hit
17	Ilzaam	1972	Average
18	Mohabbat	1972	Hit
19	Sabbaq	1972	Hit
20	Society	1973	Hit
21	Tera gham rahe salamat	1973	Flop
22	Baharon ki manzil	1973	Flop
23	Pyar hi pyar	1974	Flop
24	Intezar	1974	Average
25	Miss hippy	1974	Average
26	Bhool	1974	Average
27	Zeenat	1975	Hit
28	Gumrah	1975	Flop
29	Anari	1975	Super hit
30	Shararat	1975	Average
31	Zanjeer	1975	Average
32	Mom ki Guriya	1976	Flop
33	Aaj aur kall	1976	Super hit
34	Tallaq	1976	Average
35	Insaniyat	1976	Average
36	Uff yeh Beevian	1977	Super hit
37	Mere Hazoor	1977	Average
38	Pyar ka waada	1977	Flop
39	Abhi to main jawan hoon	1978	Hit
40	Prince	1978	Hit
41	Aag aur Zindagi	1978	Flop
42	Nazr-e-karam	1979	Flop
43	Haye yeh Shohar	1980	Flop
44	Dil ek Khilona	1981	Flop
45	Manzil	1981	Super hit
46	Tere bina kya jeena	1982	Hit
47	Saat Sahelian	1987	Flop
48	Love in London	1987	Flop
49	Very Good Dunia Very Bad Log	1998	Hit

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