Islamabad, (Pakistan Point News - 22nd Apr, 2018) :�The iconic entertainer, legendary actor, comedian an host, Moin Akhtar was remembered on his 7th�death anniversary�observed across the country�on Sunday�(April 22). � Special programs and references were organized by the various organizations to pay tributes to the legend. � The legend Moin Akhtar made his name in entertainment industry starting from 1960s. � He received attention when he mimicked famous film actor Muhammad Ali during an award show.
� During his over four decades long career, Akhtar performed numerous famous roles in dramas and programs like Rosi, Half Plater, Family 93, Sach Much, and Eid Train. � His partnership with writer Anwar Maqsood garnered a lot of acclaim and the duo did a number of comic programs together, like Loose Talk in which Moin Akhtar performed in different getups in over 400 episodes starting from 1995. � Moin Akhtar was not only famous in Pakistan but also has huge fan following in India with actors like Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan praising his work. � Along with many awards, he was honoured with Pride of Performance Award by Pakistan government in 1996. � He passed away on April 22, 2011 and is buried in Model Colony graveyard in Karachi. �
