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Sobbing replaces laughter: Moin Akhtar laid to rest

Friends, colleagues and family attend.

Sohail Khattak April 23, 2011

KARACHI:

Veteran actor and comedian Moin Akhtar was laid to rest in Malir’s Model Colony Graveyard on Saturday. Hundreds of people belonging to film, drama and theatre attended the funeral. Politicians and even sportsman came to pay homage to the legend.

His funeral prayers were held at Masjid-e-Tauheed in Malir Cantt, near his house. Former singer Junaid Jamshed led them.

A heavy contingent of police was also deployed.

Furqan Haider, a stage drama director and producer, told The Express Tribune, “I have no words to express my sorrow. I felt my legs tremble when his body was being taken to the graveyard.” How can we replace such a great man, he added.

Haider and Moin Akhtar had been friends since 1967. “He was a versatile man. Whatever was assigned to him, he executed it perfectly.”

Actor Behroze Sabzwari said, “I have lost my dearest friend. The entire country is in grief.”

Karachi Arts Council president Muhammad Ahmed Shah said comedy ends today with Moin Akhtar’s death.

Shah said that they will organise a condolence reference for Moin Akhtar in the coming week at the Arts Council and he announced three days of mourning as well, during which all the activities of the council will be suspended.

The comedian is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters.

Former city nazim Mustafa Kamal, Sindh Assembly speaker Nisar Khuhro, provincial Ministers Dr Sagheer Ahmed and Rauf Siddiqi, comedian Omar Sharif, writer Anwar Maqsood and other celebrities attended the funeral.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 24^th, 2011.

COMMENTS (6)

Karim Khan | 13 years ago | Reply Moin was such a wonderful actor, the pride of Paksitan. But comedy hasn't ended. Remember that Bushra Ansari and Anwar Maqsood are alive.

hina | 13 years ago | Reply the adoration, respect and love showered on him during his lifetime continued in his death, speaks volumes of him as an individual. he has left us physically but his legacy will live on forever. may his soul rest in peace, Ameen.

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Orooba Siddiqui | 13 years ago | Reply Moin Akhtar ( may god keeps his soul in rest and peace ) was a great actor and greater human being. He had touched hearts of countless people all over the world. He can never be replaced. He will not be forgotten for generations to come. My prayers are for his family as he is gone to his final destiny leaving loved ones behind. I pray that god please forgive him for any of his sins, big or small, and give him place in heaven. AAmeen

mahmood rahman | 13 years ago | Reply i must say death of Moin Akhtar is national loss Ahh may God rest his soul in peace (ameen)

Human Rights Commission South Asia | 13 years ago | Reply The spokesman of Human Rights Commission South Asia, Sohail Akhter have expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of renowned artiste Moin Akhtar. In a condolence message here on Friday evening, He said that the deceased was a versatile and distinguished artist.He said that the deceased had also done a lot for the revival of theatre. The HRCSA spokesman said that late Moin Akhtar had also been active towards the welfare of the fellow artistes. He said that Moin Akhtar was not only a celebrated artist but was also a very nice human being. Mr. Akhter prayed for rest of the departed soul in eternal peace and grant of courage and fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

Rias Gull | 13 years ago | Reply Rest in Peace. You helped fill my childhood, and that of countless others, with comedy. Thank you.

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