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Masood Akhtar (actor)
Masood Akhtar (Urdu: مسعود اختر; 5 September 1940 – 5 March 2022) was a Pakistani film and television actor who was considered one of the versatile actors of the industry.[1] Early life and educationMasood Akhtar was born in Sahiwal on 5 September 1940.[1][2][3] After receiving his primary education from a local school, he entered Military College Murree.[4] Later, he enrolled in MAO College Lahore. After graduation, he started working in a bank, while he continued his studies to earn his Bachelor of Laws degree.[5] Acting careerAkhtar began his acting career in the 1960s with theatre and soon became one of the popular performers on stage.[1] In 1968, director and producer Shabab Kiranwi introduced him to the film industry.[5] He worked in around 135 movies — 78 Urdu, 51 Punjabi, three double versions and two Pashto.[6] Akhtar is the pioneer of starting stage drama at Alhamra Arts Council.[1] One of his early plays, Paisa Bolta Hai (transl. Money Speaks), which was staged at Alhamra in the 1970s, earned him much popularity.[1][7] Awards and recognition
DeathMasood Akhtar died of lung cancer in Lahore on 5 March 2022, at the age of 82. He was hospitalized for two months before his death. He was buried at Gulshan-e-Ravi D Block Graveyard. Among the survivors were his widow and two daughters. His 26 years old son Ali Raza had died of a heart attack in September 2021.[7][1][3][4] Selected filmography
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