Murtaza Hassan

Murtaza Hassan (c. 1955 – 11 April 2011), more commonly known by his stage name Mastana, was a Pakistani comedian and actor. Widely considered as one of the greatest and most influential comedians in the Indian Subcontinent, Murtaza worked in many stage shows throughout a career which spanned more than three decades.[1][2][3]

Murtaza Hassan
Born1955 (1955)
Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Died11 April 2011(2011-04-11) (aged 55–56)
Bahawalpur, Pakistan
OccupationActor, comedian
Known forComedy

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 Q on the television series Shabdeg. His co-stars, throughout his career, included such actors as Amanullah Khan, Babbu Baral, Sohail Ahmed, Khalid Abbas Dar, Abid Khan, Albela, Shoki Khan, Ashraf Rahi, Qavi Khan, Iftikhar Thakur, Tariq Teddy, Zafri Khan, Naseem Vicky, Nasir Chinyoti, Amanat Chan, Sakhawat Naz and Sajjan Abbas. He worked in numerous stage shows such as Aashiqon Gham Na Karo, Chan Makhna, Bara Maza Aaye Ga, Larri Adda, Kotha, Rabba Ishq Na Hoye, Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara etc. [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
  1. 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.
  2. "Mastana, a born comedian". Samaa TV. 11 June 2017. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  3. "Ailing comedian Mastana seeks support for reatment". Pakistan Today. 9 April 2011. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  4. Nadeem, Abidoon (11 April 2011). "Mastana departs". Pakistan Today. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  5. "ARY NEWS". ARY NEWS. 11 April 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  6. "Comedy, thy name is 'Mastana'".
  7. Newspaper, the (11 April 2011). "Comedian Mastana bows out". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
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