Ghayyur Akhtar
Ghayyur Akhtar | |
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| غیُور اختر | |
| Born | 5 October 1945 |
| Died | 7 February 2014 (aged 68) |
| Occupations | Actor, producer, director, screenwriter |
| Height | 6.0 ft (183 cm) |
| Children | Hamza Ghayyur Akhtar |
| Awards |
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Ghayyur Akhtar (Punjabi, Urdu: غیُور اختر ), (5 October 1945 – 7 February 2014) was a Pakistani 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 | edit source]Akhtar was born on 5 October 1945 in Lahore, Punjab, 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 | edit source]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 | edit source]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 | edit source]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 | edit source]- 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)
Television Plays
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Waris | Hayat Muhammad | PTV | |
| 1980 | Alif Laila | Jinn | ||
| 1981 | Dehleez | Taj Deen | ||
| 1982 | Sona Chandi | Hameed | ||
| Alif Noon | Different roles | |||
| 1984 | Aankh Macholi | Babu Ji | ||
| 1985 | Apnay Log | Mooda Pehlwan | ||
| Khawaja and Son | Javed | |||
| Waqt | Chaudhry | |||
| 1986 | Koi To Ho | Habib | ||
| Khawabon Ka Jungle | Karinda | |||
| 1988 | Sooraj Ke Sath Sath | Imam Deen | ||
| 1989 | Pyas | Inspector Rab Nawaz | ||
| 1990 | Bau Train | Passenger | ||
| 1991 | Pat Jhar | Sajjad Ali | ||
| 1992 | Din | Habib | ||
| Jhalla | Sheikh Saleem | Ajj Di Kahani Long-play | ||
| Rahai | Sheeda | Ajj Di Kahani Long-play | ||
| Heer Waris Shah | Ranjha's brother | |||
| 1993 | Fareb | Naseem Khan | ||
| Ainak Wala Jin | Samri Jadoogar | |||
| 1995 | Zard Dopehar | Police Officer | ||
| Khawab Azab | ||||
| 1996 | Aisi Bulandi Aisi Pasti | Quraishi | Hairat Kada Long-play | |
| Adam Zad | Sain Kharoji Wala | Hairat Kada Long-play | ||
| Ranjish | Lala Ji | |||
| Ghar Galian Aur Rastay | ||||
| 1997 | Family Front | Sitcom | ||
| Manjdhar | Jaggu | |||
| 1998 | Rahain | Chaudhry Akbar | ||
| Amber Maria | Aaqa Kharkaash | |||
| Kala Dayra | ||||
| 1999 | Jan Khatra-e-Jan | Doctor | Comedy Theatre | |
| Budha Trunk Aur Boski | Jeera | Comedy Theatre | ||
| 2000 | Us Paar | Malik Hakim | ||
| Inkar | ||||
| 2001 | Muskrahat | Malik Ehsaan | ||
| Hawa Pe Raqs | G.M | |||
| Jaza Saza | ||||
| 2002 | Nigah | Roshan | ||
| 2003 | Pappoo Plaza | Dilbar Changaizi | Sitcom | |
| 2004 | Gali Main Mach Gaya Shor | Mhooda | ||
| Saiban Sheeshay Ka | Malik | PTV | ||
| 2007 | Jheel | Malik Sajawal | ||
| Junoo Main Jitni Bhi Guzri | Habib | Telefilm | ||
| Naal Meray Koi Challay | Chaudhry Hakim | |||
| 2008 | Wehray Aa War Meray | Chaudhry | Jag Beeti Long-play | |
| Welhay Masroof | Taya | Jag Beeti Long-play | ||
| 2009 | Saray Gamay | Shammi Pehalwan | ||
| Afsar Be Kar-e-Khas | ||||
| 2011 | Girjaan | Telefilm | ||
| Sohail Clinic | ATV |
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- 1945 births
- 2014 deaths
- 20th-century Pakistani male actors
- 21st-century Pakistani male actors
- 20th-century Pakistani screenwriters
- Male actors from Lahore
- Pakistani male television actors
- Pakistani male stage actors
- Punjabi Muslims
- Punjabi screenwriters
- PTV Award winners
- Recipients of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
- Recipients of the Pride of Performance