Ghayyur Akhtar
Ghayyur Akhtar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 October 1945 |
| Died | 7 February 2014 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, director, screenwriter |
| Height | 6.0 ft (183 cm) |
| Children | Humza Ghayyur Akhtar |
| Pride of Performance Award Recipient | |
|---|---|
| Date | 23 March 2009- received the award |
| Country | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
| Presented by | Asif Ali Zardari |
| Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Award Recipient | |
|---|---|
| Date | 23 March 2003- received the award |
| Country | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
| Presented by | Prevez Musharraf |
Ghayyur Akhtar (Urdu: غیور اختر), (5 October 1945 – 7 February 2014) was a radio, television, film and theater actor.[1][2] He also worked as a writer, director and producer.[3]
He is best known for playing a role in the television serial Sona Chandi (1982).
Early life and education
[edit]Akhtar was born on 5 October 1945 in Lahore, British India. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the Punjab in Lahore.[4]
His younger brother Zill-e-Subhan was also an actor.
Career
[edit]He began his acting career in the 1970s with Radio Pakistan.[5]
He was known as "Hameed Bhai (O Ho Ho Ho)" from his performance on the television serial Sona Chandi and Chacha Barkat from Radio Pakistan because of his "O Ho Ho Ho" dialogue.
He shifted his career to television in the 1980s and appeared on PTV classic serials like Sona Chandi, Khawaja and Son, Waris and soaps like Ainak Wala Jin.[6][4]
He also appeared in mainstream cinema in Direct Hawaldar (1985),[7] but television drama remained his major field.[1]
He also appeared on the Din News political talk show Wah Wah as a Chaudary for over a year.
Death
[edit]Akhtar died on 7 February 2014 in Lahore at age 68, after prolonged illness and was laid to rest at Mian Mir Graveyard in the city.[2][3][4]
Legacy and recognition
[edit]In recognition of his services in media, writer and columnist Munnu Bhai wrote two columns called Gir-e-Baan in his honour.
Akhtar was decorated with a Pride of Performance award in 2009[2][4] as well as Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.[5]
Awards
[edit]- Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2009[2][6][3][4]
- Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Award in 2003[5]
- Graduate Award [Two times each from Radio Pakistan(1990–91) and TV(1986–87)]
- Graduate Award (2001–02, Radio Pakistan)
- Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (1999–2000, Organized by Radio)
- PTV Regional Award for Drama Artist (2002–2003).
- Asian Award (1993–94, PTV)
- Musawar Award (1991–92, PTV)
- Bahoo Award (1993–94, PTV)
- Shezan Award (1994–95, PTV)
Selected television plays
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Waris | Hayat Muhammad | PTV |
| 1980 | Alif Laila | Jinn | |
| 1981 | Dehleez | Taj Din | |
| 1982 | Sona Chandi | Hameed | |
| Alif Noon | Different roles | ||
| 1984 | Aankh Macholi | Babu Ji | |
| 1985 | Apnay Log | Mooda Pehlwan | |
| Khawaja and Son | Javed | ||
| 1986 | Koi To Ho | Habib | |
| Khawabon Ka Jungle | Karinda | ||
| 1988 | Sooraj Ke Sath Sath | Imam Deen | |
| 1989 | Pyas | Inspector Rab Nawaz | |
| 1992 | Din | Habib | |
| 1993 | Fareb | Naseem Khan | |
| Ainak Wala Jin | Samri Jadoogar | ||
| 1998 | Rahain | Chaudhry Akbar |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Ghayyur Akhtar profile". Vidpk.com website. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d "غیور اختر لاہور میں انتقال کرگئے". BBC News (Urdu) website. 7 February 2014. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ a b c "Versatile actor Ghayyur Akhtar passes away". ARY TV News website. 22 February 2014. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Renowned actor Ghayyur Akhtar passes away". Dawn (newspaper). 7 February 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ a b c "LAHORE: Veteran actor Ghayyur Akhtar passed away". Dawn (newspaper). 8 February 2014. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Famed actor Ghayyur Akhtar passes away". Pakistan Today (newspaper). Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Direct Hawaldar". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 17 February 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2023.