Ghayyur Akhtar

Ghayyur Akhtar Gakhar
Born 5 October 1945
Lahore, Pakistan
Died 7 February 2014
Lahore, Pakistan
Nationality Pakistani
Occupation Actor, producer, director, screenwriter
Children Usama Ghayyur Akhtar
Humza Ghayyur Akhtar


Pride of Performance Award Recipient
Date 14 August 2008
Country Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented by Asif Ali Zardari


Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Award Recipient

Ghayyur Akhtar was recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Date 14 August 2002
Country Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented by Prevez Musharraf

Ghayyur Akhtar (5 October 1945 – 7 February 2014) was a radio, television, film and theater actor from Pharwala Kahuta, Pakistan.[1][2] He began his acting career in the late 1964–65 with Radio Pakistan. 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 worked as a writer, actor, director and producer.[3] He shifted his career to television in the 1980s and earned fame on PTV classic serials like Sona Chandi, Khawaja and Son, Waris and soaps like Ainak Wala Jin.[4][5] He also appeared in mainstream cinema in Direct Hawaldar (1985),[6] but television drama remained his major field.[1] In recognition of his services in media, writer and columnist Munnu Bhai wrote two columns called "Gir-e-baan" in his honour. He also appeared on the Din News political talk show Wah Wah as a Chaudary for over a year. Akhtar was decorated with a Pride of Performance award in 2008.[2] and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz[7] Akhtar died on 7 February 2014 in Lahore after a prolonged illness.[2][3]

Awards

Radio Pakistan

He joined radio in 1968. He participated in every section of radio: comparing, drama, propaganda, features, documentaries etc. he was also a compare of a popular program "Sohni Dharti". Keeping his services in view, he was honoured as an "Outstanding Artist" of Radio Pakistan in 1998. he was one and only one artist of Radio who is enjoying Outstanding rating in two different categories (Drama and Comparing) at the same time.

List of shows

Television

He performed more than 200 serials of PTV ranging from 13, 26, 30 and 48 and also for private channels. while he worked in 1000 independent plays. On the basis of public appreciation he got a tag "Chaudary" due to his aggressive and negative characters.

List of television plays

Theatre

He started his theatre carrier in 1970. In 1979, He enjoys the rarest honour being the only Asian Writer who wrote two parts of a stage drama named "Kut-kutarian". He worked as Writer, actor, Director and Producer. He has written more than 10 plays for theatre. He performed in more than 50 plays. He also performed the best Punjabi Lok Drama on stage throughout Europe and Middle East. He played the leading role of "Waris Shah" in this drama. He was also approved Director of Pakistan Arts Council Alhamra Arts Council and "Punjab Arts Council".

List of stage dramas

References

  1. 1 2 "Ghayyur Akhtar". Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "غیور اختر لاہور میں انتقال کرگئے". Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Versatile actor Ghayyur Akhtar passes away". Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Famed actor Ghayyur Akhtar passes away". Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  5. ↑ "Renowned actor Ghayyur Akhtar passes away". Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  6. ↑ "Direct Hawaldar". Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  7. ↑ "Ghayyur Akhtar passes away". Retrieved 9 February 2014.
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