ISLAMABAD – Punjabi stage actor Murtza Hassan, better known as Mastana, passed away on Monday at the age of 70.
He was suffering from Hepatitis C and was hospitalised for the past three weeks in Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur.
Mastana started his acting career in 1973 and performed in more than 2000 TV and stage plays. Known as one of the top-notch comedians in the industry, and had a large fan base not only in Pakistan, but internationally as well. “Shub Daig” was one his most well-received plays.
His brother, Javed Akhtar, told media that the funeral prayer (Namaz-e- Janazah) will be offered after Maghrib Prayers at graveyard of Noor Shah Bukhari, Bahawalpur.
