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Veteran actor Masood Akhtar passes away at 82

Veteran actor Masood Akhtar passes away at 82

He was admitted to a hospital two months ago after his health deteriorated.
Updated 05 Mar, 2022

Veteran film, TV and stage actor and director Masood Akhtar passed away today (March 5) in Lahore. The 82-year-old who was awarded the Pride of Performance in 2005 had been hospitalised for past two months after his health deteriorated.

Sources close to Akhtar told Images that the actor passed away due to lung cancer. His funeral will be held at 4pm today in Usman Park, Lahore. The actor is to be laid to rest in Miani Sahib graveyard. He leaves a widow and two daughters.

The actor was born in Sahiwal and has made huge contribution to the art of acting by performing in many movies, TV plays and theatre productions.

He worked in around 135 films ⁠— 78 Urdu, 51 Punjabi, three double version and two Pashto, according to actor Khalid Moeen. Akhtar is the pioneer of starting stage drama at Alhamra Arts Council. One of his early plays, Paisa Bolta Hai, was staged at Alhamra in the 1970s and it earned him immense popularity.

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has expressed his condolences over Akhtar's demise. Calling him a versatile actor, the CM said Akhtar's memorable works are still appreciated today.

Condolences pour in

Actor Ahsan Khan took to Instagram to mourn Akhtar's loss.

Actor Resham shared photos with the late actor and wrote, "Masood Akhtar was a very kind person whom I spent a lot of time with. When I started out, I had gotten small roles on TV and got the chance to work with him [Akhtar] and I count it as a blessing."

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Emu Mar 05, 2022 03:22pm
Rip
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Mar 05, 2022 03:45pm
As you sow, so shall you reap.
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Riaz Uddin Mar 05, 2022 04:43pm
The great actor and a gentleman, though he is dead but he will remain alive in the hearts of millions of his fans! RIP
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Taj Ahmad Mar 05, 2022 05:03pm
RIP.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Mar 05, 2022 05:27pm
What a grave, grisly, grim, gruesome, gross and great tragedy? Inna Lilla Hay Waa Inna Illehey Rajayoon.
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AZAM AKBAR Mar 05, 2022 05:50pm
Rest In Peace.
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ST Mar 05, 2022 05:51pm
Great actor indeed! Ina'a Lillahi wa ina'a illehi Rajiu'un
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Omar Khan Mar 05, 2022 06:57pm
Innalillahe WaInnaAlehe Rajeoon
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Surinder Gill Mar 05, 2022 07:07pm
Sad. A versatile actor. I used to watch his dramas on PTV Lahore, across the fence at Patti. RIP.
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sultan Mar 05, 2022 07:14pm
RIP and thank you for all the great memories.
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Waqas Shaikh Mar 05, 2022 07:30pm
A great actor and nice human being. May he RIO.
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Aman Buzdar Mar 05, 2022 08:43pm
Very talented actor, made significant contributions to Country’s art.
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Syed Ahmed Mar 05, 2022 09:05pm
Rest in peace sir
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Kaspar Mar 05, 2022 09:17pm
Inna lillahe wa inna alaihe raje'oon. A great actor of his day!
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Changez Khan Mar 05, 2022 10:00pm
He was an outstanding actor. I have seen many of his movies. RIP.
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Zak Mar 05, 2022 10:14pm
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un A memorable actor.
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Ibn-e-hassan Mar 05, 2022 10:23pm
Has he done any Bollywood movies?
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Mahmud Mar 05, 2022 10:44pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad You just have to comment on every news item don't you?
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Syed A. Mateen Mar 05, 2022 10:45pm
Death is chasing every one in the world with snail pace. Those who came in the world have to go back to the Creator. There are some people who remain in the memories of their admirers and Masood Akhter is one of them. RIP Masood Akhtar.
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nk Mar 06, 2022 12:13am
Yet another leader of the film & TV passes. May he be blessed with the best of the hereafter.
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Analyst Mar 06, 2022 02:11am
May his soul rest in eternal peace, Ameen
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Dehati Mar 06, 2022 09:26am
Pakistan was left with only a few legends. So sorry to say another amongst the bunch is gone forever. Rest in peace, Sir.
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Laila Mar 07, 2022 03:44am
RIP.
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