Ghayyur Akhtar

Ghayyur Akhtar (Urdu: غیور اختر), (5 October 1945 – 7 February 2014) was a radio, television, film and theater actor.^[1][2] He also worked as a writer, director and producer.^[3]

Ghayyur Akhtar
غیور اختر
Born	5 October 1945 Lahore, Punjab, British India
Died	7 February 2014(2014-02-07) (aged 68) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Nationality	Pakistani
Occupation(s)	Actor, producer, director, screenwriter
Height	6.0 ft (183 cm)
Children	Humza Ghayyur Akhtar

Pride of Performance Award Recipient
Date	23 March 2009- received the award
Country	Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented by	Asif Ali Zardari

Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Award Recipient
Date	22 March 2003- received the award
Country	Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented by	Prevez Musharraf

He is best known for playing a role in the television serial Sona Chandi (1982).

Early life and education

Akhtar was born on 5 October 1945 in Lahore, 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

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

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

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

• 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)

Selected television plays

Year	Title	Role	Network
1979	Waris	Hayat Muhammad	PTV
1980	Alif Laila	Jinn
1981	Dehleez	Taj Din
1982	Sona Chandi	Hameed
	Alif Noon	Different roles
1984	Aankh Macholi	Babu Ji
1985	Apnay Log	Mooda Pehlwan
	Khawaja and Son	Javed
1986	Koi To Ho	Habib
	Khawabon Ka Jungle	Karinda
1988	Sooraj Ke Sath Sath	Imam Deen
1989	Pyas	Inspector Rab Nawaz
1992	Din	Habib
1993	Fareb	Naseem Khan
	Ainak Wala Jin	Samri Jadoogar
1998	Rahain	Chaudhry Akbar