Masood Akhtar (Urdu: مسعود اختر; 5 September 1940 – 5 March 2022) was a Pakistani film and television actor who was considered one of the versatile actors of the industry.[1]
Masood Akhtar | |
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| Born | 5 September 1940 |
| Died | 5 March 2022 (aged 82) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1960 – 2022 |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2006 |
Early life and education
editMasood Akhtar was born in Sahiwal on 5 September 1940.[1][2][3] After receiving his primary education from a local school, he entered Military College Murree.[4] Later, he enrolled in MAO College Lahore. After graduation, he started working in a bank, while he continued his studies to earn his Bachelor of Laws degree.[5]
Acting career
editAkhtar began his acting career in the 1960s with theatre and soon became one of the popular performers on stage.[1] In 1968, director and producer Shabab Kiranwi introduced him to the film industry.[5] He worked in around 135 movies — 78 Urdu, 51 Punjabi, three double versions and two Pashto.[6] Akhtar is the pioneer of starting stage drama at Alhamra Arts Council.[1] One of his early plays, Paisa Bolta Hai (transl. Money Speaks), which was staged at Alhamra in the 1970s, earned him much popularity.[1][7]
Awards and recognition
edit- Pride of Performance Award for Akhtar was announced by the Government of Pakistan on 14 August 2005 and then the award was actually conferred on 23 March 2006.[1][7][8]
Death
editMasood Akhtar died of lung cancer in Lahore on 5 March 2022, at the age of 82. He was hospitalized for two months before his death. He was buried at Gulshan-e-Ravi D Block Graveyard. Among the survivors were his widow and two daughters. His 26 years old son Ali Raza had died of a heart attack in September 2021.[7][1][3][4]
Selected filmography
edit- Sangdil (1968)[6]
- Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat (1975)[6]
- Shabana (1976)
- Waaday Ki Zanjeer (1979)
- Chotay Nawab (1980)
- Amanat (1981)[6]
- Yeh Adam as nasir (1986)
- Insaniyat Kay Dushman (1990)
- Watan Kay Rakhwalay as Bara Mian (1991)
- Madam Rani (1995)
- Moosa Khan (2001)[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Imran Gabol (5 March 2022). "Veteran actor Masood Akhtar passes away at 82". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ Masood Akhtar, notable actor, passes away in Lahore The News International (newspaper)
- ^ a b "Masood Akhtar, veteran actor, breathes his last at 82". Geo TV News.
- ^ a b "Senior Pakistani Actor Masood Akhtar Biography & Family Details". MagPakistan website. 5 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Lost Legend Masood Akhtar Untold Story". YouTube.
- ^ a b c d e "Masood Akhtar filmography". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ a b c Veteran actor Masood Akhtar passes away in Lahore The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 5 March 2022, Retrieved 11 March 2022
- ^ Masood Akhtar Tareekhepakistan.com website