Zakoota from Ainak wala Jin breathes his last

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LAHORE: Television actor Matloobur Rehman popular for his character ‘Zakoota’ in the children’s comedy Ainak Wala Jin passed away in Lahore late Friday at the age of 68.

The legendary actor, also known as Munna Lahori, became popular after appearing in the hit children’s TV series Ainak Wala Jin, a household name in the 1990s. Zakoota is still remembered for his dialogue, “Mujhe kaam batao, mein kya karun, mein kisko khaon? (Tell me a task, what to do, who should I eat?).”

Rehman suffered from partial paralysis, as well as, according to some reports, diabetes, in his old age. Unfortunately, the actor was in dire conditions and was financially unstable due to lack of work and deteriorating health.

In an interview with a local media outlet, the actor commented how Pakistan forgets its artists, saying it was “a tragedy that artists in our country are not given due respect”.

“I spent 40 years of my life spreading happiness among the people of my country. But now, in old age, I am living without electricity and gas,” he said.

The much-loved actor leaves behind a bereaved widow, three sons, and two daughters. His funeral is set to be held after Zuhr prayers on Saturday.

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