Pakistan

‘The cruellest month’: Four comedians passed away in April

In the last one month Pakistan has lost four prominent entertainers and comedians.

Express April 23, 2011

KARACHI:

“April is the cruellest month” said TS Elliot in his poem ‘The Wasteland’ and this was never more true for Pakistan.

In the last one month Pakistan has lost four prominent entertainers and comedians. We lost Babu Baral, Liaquat Soldier, Mastana and now Pakistan has suffered the biggest loss of all with the death of Moin Akhtar. Akhar passed away on Friday evening after suffering a heart attack. He breathed his last at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) where he was shifted for treatment.

His namaz-e-janaza will take place today (April 23) after Zuhr prayers at the Jama Masjid Malir, Phase 2. The deceased has left behind a widow, three daughters and two sons.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 23^rd, 2011.

COMMENTS (21)

Khurdra | 13 years ago | Reply @Hedgefunder: being a UK citizen does not entitle you to spread despair on Pakistani sites........ I do not claim exclusivity...but at least we Pakistanis do not spread hatred, despair and wrong self centered ideas on Indian sites...... I still repeat why on earth you said that "something bad is going to happen to Pakistan hence comedians are being called to heavens...." It is a blatant one sided idea, based on ill will, malice......and totally absurd as well as stupid.... and I am happy at least you admit you are part of anti Pakistan think tank...... Lastly I must say that all you needed to say here was to pray for departed soul and that is it....no need to be a tool for your think tank.......

Hedgefunder | 13 years ago | Reply @Khurdra: One does not have to be on payroll to work for any organisation or projects !! Its callad retention & refresher fees, which means i decide my charges and bill others for it and i also pay taxes annually less my costs & expenses!!!! India has its problems too! but nowhere near yours!! Being of Indian Origin and UK Citizen should allow me to use word " we " as and when i choose to in regards to both nations!!!! I don't see how you have exclusivity to comment on your newspaper's articles, hence my presence.. I hope this clears my position to your satisfaction. Thank you.

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Khurdra | 13 years ago | Reply @Hedgefunder: You really know to confuse the readers...first you went back from your words that you are on pay roll of think tank...now you are trying to say that you are only a UK resident and have nothing to do with India....I have read your commets in which your use "we" for India...now you are turning back from that too.....I repeat go and live on Indian newspaper....do not spread despair here ...you own nation is also in lots of problems........

Hedgefunder | 13 years ago | Reply @Khurdra: You still don't read properly!!! Please read my reply and enlighten me as to where it mentions India??

Khurdra | 13 years ago | Reply @Hedgefunder: You say you live in free country...then why to impose your opinion on others....??? I still maintain that I have been following your comments in this newspaper...they are always focused on spreading despair.....even though India is also having quite a few problems but still you efforts are concentrated here... and by the way isn't it a true example of open mindedness of Pakistani that such negative remarks from your side are still being printed here...so how can you say that "I actually do live in Society where we are allowed to express our opinion, without hindrance! Which is lot more than can be said about your society!!!!" Actually Indian newspapers are full of censorship and they do not come even miles near EXPRESS TRIBUNE....because when they see an anti India comment especially from non Indian IP they just block it..... so I would still say take your comments with you and start sorting the 700 million poor of INDIA, the ever increasing defense budget of India, the Maoists, Kashmir liberation, the separatists in north east India, the rights of dalits and untouchables, social inequality and millions of slum-dwellers............... Lastly you have admitted to your connection with a think tank last month in comments on one of news item here so don't go back from your words.... so I would repeat DO NOT SPREAD DESPAIR HERE....This page was for Late Mueen Akhtar and not meant for you to take advantage...go and spread despair somewhere else.....

Hedgefunder | 13 years ago | Reply @Khurdra: Firstly I am not on anyone's payroll! In fact I pay hefty taxes to my Govt in UK ! Secondly Sai Baba's death has no bearing on me as i am not his Follower either ! so i hope that has answered your question and assumption!!! I actually do live in Society where we are allowed to express our opinion, without hinderance! Which is lot more than can be said about your society!!!!

Khurdra | 13 years ago | Reply @Hedgefunder: "When these lovely people depart ............." Don't you have anything else other than spread despair amongst Pakistanis...??? Just because you are on pay roll of an anti Pak, pro India think tank......!!! This is a story about a noble comedian who died Friday.....and you are trying to bring about a desperate situation out of it.... Tell me what about India...you just lost your GURU SAI BABA today...Does that mean India is also going to be in some big trouble.....soon......??? Get a life.....and be prudent.......

Muhammad Adeel Zafar | 13 years ago | Reply I have no Words to describe my feelings for such a nice and gr8 person & here i would like to tell you all that when it comes to know me that the way he helped the people by giving them money, by promoting new actors, by helping those brothers and familes who dont have the money to give JAHAIZ on her sisterz wedding i truly becomz a BIG FAN of him. Besides this if u talk about his acting ......Seriously i thnk his just only 1 prog. is good enough to discribe his talent .....that is LOOSE TALK ( with our another living Legend ANWAR MAQSOOD)...in this prog. he has performed 400 different characters in a beautiful way ......I dont think so i have recall his other hit serials and performances after this. I salutes to Moin Akhter the way he worked for us and the way he serve his life for Pakistan to recognize us in the world. May Allah Bless his soul. Ameeeeeen!!! We all love him.

FM Qureshi | 13 years ago | Reply Thank you for your humanity sir .... Rest in Peace.

Mansab Mahtab | 13 years ago | Reply As if current socio ecnomics situation in Pakistan was not enough for its citizens not to laugh, Allah has started taking away from us any other source which can make us laugh. We do not deserve to laugh.

Zia | 13 years ago | Reply The people like Moin Akhtar unit the un-united. He will be missed by all desis, not just Pakistanis. He was a gift of Pakistan to the desi of the rest of the World. He will never be replaced. Allah Moin Akhtar ke family to sabr ata kare aur Moin Akhtar ki rooh ko apni amaan de.

Hedgefunder | 13 years ago | Reply When these lovely people depart , the message is simple its going to turn bad!! Perhaps Allah is sending message and want to safeguard those he cares for !

Sheharyar Alam | 13 years ago | Reply My name is Sheharyar Alam, NO words to describe the excellent work of Moin akhtar. May allah bless Moin Akhtar, Babu bral, and Mastana.

SHAKEEL AHMAD,DIKHAN | 13 years ago | Reply May Allah bless their souls amin,and give Pakistan more entertainers...

Irfan Roy | 13 years ago | Reply Moin Akhtar was a great artist and made all Pakistanis laugh. We enjoyed his wit and when he was on the channel , I did not want to switch channels. Moin we will miss you. Thanks for making us laugh. May God give strength to your family to bear your loss

fariha khan | 13 years ago | Reply HI...ASSALAMALAIKUM,SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PAKISTANS LOSS...May His Soul rest in peace...ameen...i request my friends and EVE1 to pray for pakistans wellbeing and prosperity...

irfan | 13 years ago | Reply The cruelest month indeed!

javed | 13 years ago | Reply Allah give his soul rest and peace...he is gone to this world but he is always remember and alive in our hearts...Inshallah.. Pakistan lost da great legend and a great actor, comedian..but only physically he always remember and alive in Pakistan's nation. Inshallah...

Nanga Pir | 13 years ago | Reply When there is a flight of birds, exess of flood, lack of rain and departure of God loving people one should be highly alarmed. The bad days of that society are near.

Yasir Khokhar | 13 years ago | Reply May Allah bow his mercy on you. We would miss you Moin Akhtar

MAZHAR | 13 years ago | Reply Great entertainer. May Allah bless his soul

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