Moin Akhter was a well known Pakistani TV artist who also performed
on radio, film and stage. He was known as
a humorist, comedian, impersonator, and a host. He was also a play writer,
singer, film director and a producer. Above all he was great human being, as disclosed
by his close associates.
He was adored for providing humor for people of all ages,
and with special emphasis on moral and social values. His attempts to avoid
vulgarity in his humor and respect for religious ethics, rendered him a
favorite amongst family audiences. Moin performed for many writers and
performers, but his team with writer Anwer Maqssod was undoubtedly gave both
world wide fame and liking.
He won several national and international awards including
‘Pride of Performance Pakistan’, ‘Honorary citizenship of Dallas’, listed in ‘Amazing Pakistani’, etc.
He died on 22 April 2011 in Karachi after suffering from a heart attack. He
is survived by his wife, three daughters and two sons. Junaid Jamshed led his funeral
prayer which was attended by thousands of people including Governor of Sindh.
The world famous wax museum London’s Madame
Tussauds has expressed its wish to include a statue of Moin Akhtar in their London museum and it will
be the first of its kind for any Pakistani entertainer.
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