King of Comedy’ Amanullah Khan Passes away

Author: Web Desk

Veteran comedian Amanullah passed away in a private hospital in Lahore on Friday, family sources confirmed.

According to the veteran comedian’s family, he was suffering from lung and kidney diseases since a while and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the city.

Born in 1950, Amanullah is regarded as one of the best television standup comedians. He has a world record of 860-day night theater plays and also received Pride of Performance award.

He had appeared in several late night shows on different TV channels. Before his death, he was working with a private channel’s program Khabarzar.

Actor and director Sarmad Khoosat took to Twitter to express his sadness upon hearing the news. “He wasn’t just an artist par excellence, he was an intellectual in the truest sense. A man with a witty and a beautiful mind. We will miss you,” he wrote.

Sohail Ahmad one of his fellow comedian has also confirmed his death and expressed deep grief over the death of prominent stage actor and comedian.

He prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.

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