Rafi Khawar (
Urdu:
رفیع خاور) (died June 3, 1986) popularly known as
Nanna (
Urdu:
ننھا), was a renowned comedy actor of
Pakistani films and
tv drama. His first
Urdu film was
Watan ka Sipahi, released in 1966. Nanna got breakthrough from film
Noukar in 1975. He was hero in film
Tehka Pehlwan in 1979 and same year his film
Dubai Chalo was super hit on box office. His pair with
Ali Ejaz was popular since film
Insaniyat in 1967.
He was regarded as an exceptional comedy talent and for many years was the star of the hit TV show " Alif Noon" that ran across three seasons during the 70s and 80s. He was murdered in 1986. A little known actress called Nazli tried to discredit him by spreading rumours of a supposed love affair, to further her career. His death is shrouded by mystery and was never properly investigated, the Pakistani police openly accepting bribes. He was a familiar face, well known and loved by all. He was a respected figure in his community.