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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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SAk Jan 11, 2023 01:34pm

He was second to none. RIP Superstar.

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Akram Jan 11, 2023 02:02pm

Really sad news. Majid and Tara duo was always eagerly awaited all week long and provided much entertainment and comedy in the 80’s. Long before internet or satellite TV channels appeared on the scene.

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Aam Aadami Jan 11, 2023 02:14pm

Unfortunately, his last few years were full of struggles thanks to the lack of support. Keeping the government aside, our media industry is also ruthless and insensitive. Pakistan is not a land to be a legend!

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Abdul Jan 11, 2023 02:47pm

Funny Man One of the best May he rest in peace

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Taj Ahmad Jan 11, 2023 02:55pm

So sad, RIP.

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan Jan 11, 2023 03:04pm

What a loss. He and Ismail Tara sahab were legends. Big loss to our entertainment industry. Rip Majod Jhangir sahab. You will be missed.

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AZAM AKBAR Jan 11, 2023 03:48pm

Rest In Peace.

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Daud Jan 11, 2023 04:00pm

INNA LILLAHEY WA INNA ELAIHEY RAJEON. Rest in peace sir! No one except the late Moin Akhtar touched the bar raised by you and late Ismail Tara Sahib in comedy and satire.

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Asif Jan 11, 2023 04:07pm

My childhood stars are passing every other day. RIP.His stay in US is some how not known. Can anyone shed some light what did he do there?

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Arif Jan Jan 11, 2023 04:08pm

Another pakistani icon passes on to the eternal realm. Rest in peace.

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Jigen.m19 Jan 11, 2023 04:45pm

It’s was one the greatest shows produced by Pakistan. The 80s were a great time

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Chota Jan 11, 2023 05:09pm

Great man.rest in peace

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Sam Jan 11, 2023 06:02pm

Rest in peace.

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M. Saeed Awan Jan 11, 2023 06:50pm

Such a marvelous comedian! I remember that when he visited Kuwait in 1985 (almost) with Sabiha Khanum, Moin Akhter for a show at Garnata cinema. There was huge applause at his entry . He was par excellence in Fifty Fifty the most popular PTV show. May his soul rest in peace! Amin

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Aman Jan 11, 2023 06:55pm

Inna lillahe wa inna elihe rajoon

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Lubna Jan 11, 2023 07:04pm

Inna Lilla Hay Waa Inna Illehey Rajayoon. may he Rest in peace and his soul be blessed for making millions happy with his comedy and acting prowess!!

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Hasan Jan 11, 2023 07:18pm

Farewell Majid. You will live in our childhood memories.

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Bunny Jan 11, 2023 08:37pm

Better go while you are still healthy instead of being bed ridden for months . Hope his family wades through these testing times.

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Fast comment Jan 11, 2023 09:14pm

Majid Jehangir was a great actor, and individual. Rest In Peace.

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haris Jan 11, 2023 10:18pm

Rest in peace our dear Majid Jehangir.

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Faisal Naqvi Jan 12, 2023 01:49am

Rest in peace brother Majid. You will always be in our hearts.

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Zak Jan 12, 2023 02:21am

Inna Lilla Hay Waa Inna Illehey Rajayoon.

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Faisal Jan 12, 2023 02:33am

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad , He passed away peacefully! There is nothing to suggest that it was gruesome, ghastly or gross. Please use appropriate language . You seem to use the same phrase for everyone who passes away.

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Disco Ranjha Jan 12, 2023 06:07am

Its so sad to loose two great stars, just a few months apart. First Ismail Tara, and now Majid Jahangir. May his soul rest in peace!

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Shahzad Shaikh Jan 12, 2023 06:20am

RIP Majid Jehangir

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