Mirza Shahi
Mirza Shahi | |
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Born | c. 1931 |
Died | 29 September 2020 | (aged 88–89)
Occupation | Actor Comedian |
Mirza Shahi (c. 1931 – 29 September 2020) was a Pakistani actor and comedian who was best known for his role in the popular television serial Nadaniyan.
Biography[]
Shahi started his film career in 1965 in East Pakistani Film Industry.In 1967, he starred in the actor Nadeem's first film Chakori. He settled in Karachi with his family after the creation of Bangladesh. He also took extra jobs due to difficult family finances after emigrating from East Pakistan in 1971.
Some of his popular works include films Chakori, Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah, and Chhotey Sahab.[1]
In September 2020, he was diagnosed with COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan.[2] He died on September 29, 2020, at Civil Hospital Karachi.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Renowned comedian Mirza Shahi passes away in Karachi | SAMAA". Samaa TV.
- ^ "Mirza Shahi in critical condition after testing Covid-19 positive". The Express Tribune. September 29, 2020.
- ^ "End of an era: Tributes pour in for Mirza Shahi". The Express Tribune. 2020-09-30. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
Categories:
- 1950s births
- 2020 deaths
- 20th-century Pakistani male actors
- Pakistani male comedians
- Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in Sindh
- Male actors from Karachi
- Pakistani people stubs