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Fifty-Fifty comedian Majid Jahangir passes away in Lahore

Fifty-Fifty comedian Majid Jahangir passes away in Lahore

The veteran actor worked at PTV for 22 years and acted in four films.
11 Jan, 2023

Comedian Majid Jahangir passed away on Tuesday in Lahore. He had been under treatment at a hospital in the city.

Jahangir was best known for his work on Fifty-Fifty, alongside fellow comedian, the late Ismail Tara. Fifty-Fifty was loosely based on Saturday Night Live and featured sketches, satire and parodies.

He worked for the PTV for 22 years and acted in four films during his career.

His son Fahad Majid Jahangir told The Express Tribune that he will be laid to rest in Karachi.

In recognition of his achievements throughout his career, he was awarded Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan.

Condolences poured in on social media after news of his demise broke.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jan 11, 2023 01:18pm
What a gigantic, gruesome, grim, grave, ghastly, gross and great tragedy? Inna Lilla Hay Waa Inna Illehey Rajayoon.
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Dr. Salaria Amir Ahmed Jan 11, 2023 01:27pm
So many great actors of that golden era have died, only Bushra Ansari is alive
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NYS Jan 11, 2023 01:28pm
RIP Majid Jehangir !
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