Murtaza Hassan
Murtaza | |
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Born | 1955 |
Died | 11 April 2011 Bahawalpur, Pakistan | (aged 55–56)
Occupation | Actor, comedian |
Known for | Comedy |
Murtaza Hassan (c. 1955 – 11 April 2011), more commonly known by his stage name Mastana, was a Pakistani comedian and actor. He worked in many stage shows, including "Larri Adda" and "Yaro Main Luteya Geya".[1][2][3]
Biography[]
Murtaza Hassan was born in Gujranwala and raised in Lahore, before becoming a top comedian in famous Lahore theater. He has worked in more than 2,000 stage dramas in Lahore and in many different cities, Countries. He gained national popularity for his role of Uncle Keyon on the television series Shabdeg. His co-stars, throughout his career, included such actors as Khalid Abbas Dar, Babbu Baral, Naseem Vicky, Sohail Ahmed, Tariq Teddy, Iftikhar Thakur, Amanat Chan, Amanullah Khan, Albela and Abid Khan Shoki Khan Qavi Khan Umer Shareef Moin Akhter.[4][5] His famous role was "Uncle Q" and that was his serious role.[6]
Death[]
Murtaza Hassan died on 11 April 2011, at the Victoria Hospital in Bahawalpur. He was believed to be 57 years old. He had been suffering from Hepatitis C. He had a son, Hafiz M Saad Hassan.[7]
References[]
- ^ Times, Hindustan (12 April 2011). "Pakistan's famous stage comedian dies of hepatitis". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Mastana, a born comedian". Samaa TV. 11 June 2017. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Ailing comedian Mastana seeks support for reatment". Pakistan Today. 9 April 2011. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ Nadeem, Abidoon (11 April 2011). "Mastana departs". Pakistan Today. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "ARY NEWS". ARY NEWS. 11 April 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Comedy, thy name is 'Mastana'".
- ^ Newspaper, the (11 April 2011). "Comedian Mastana bows out". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- 1950s births
- 2011 deaths
- Pakistani comedians
- Pakistani male stage actors
- Pakistani male television actors
- Infectious disease deaths in Punjab, Pakistan
- Deaths from cancer in Pakistan
- Deaths from hepatitis
- Deaths from liver cancer
- People from Bahawalpur District
- Punjabi people