Renowned film, stage and television actor Moin Akhtar passes away...

Moin Akhtar

Renowned film, stage and television actor Moin Akhtar died yesterday after a massive heart attack at the age of 61. Moin who was under treatment at Combined Military Hospital in Malir Cantonment leaves behind a widow, three daughters and two sons.

Akhtar who had recently been working on a new show “Dolly ki Baraat” was born in December 24 1950. A comedian, impersonator and host, Akhtar worked on hundreds of Pakistani TV dramas, films and stage shows. Fluent in several languages including English, Moin Akhtar performed dozens of stage shows for Urdu-speaking communities all over the world. In recognition of his services in the field of performing art, he was awarded the President’s pride of performance and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest national awards.