LAHORE: Veteran comedian and stage artist Javed Kodu was severely injured after an accident with a motorcyclist in Muslim Town area of Lahore on Sunday. According to police, Javed Kodu was riding his motorcycle near Muslim Town when another motorcyclist slammed into his bike. The stage actor was immediately shifted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, where he is currently seeking treatment. His son informed that the comedian has suffered a fracture in his hip bone. Kodu has starred in over 150 Urdu and Punjabi films and has been associated with numerous stage dramas. His performances in plays such as “Aashiyana” are still remembered today. However, the actor’s career spiraled after he suffered a heart attack followed by a brain hemorrhage in 2016. Published in Daily Times, June 4th 2018.