ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday paid rich tributes to internationally acclaimed artist Moin Akhtar on the occasion of his 7th death anniversary.
The minister said that Moin Akhtar was a legendary actor who won the hearts of millions of viewers in Pakistan and across the world by his sterling performances in both serious and comedic characters.
She said Moin was a true representative of Pakistan on the international level and the vacuum created by his demise could not be filled any time soon.
The minister said that he was an institution for the new generation of artists who could benefit immensely by learning from his great performances in the realm of films, television and stage.
She prayed to Almighty Allah to rest his soul in eternal peace and added that the nation would always pray for his salvation.
Meanwhile, friends and fans of the late actor held special prayers for the departed soul at Bagh-e-Jinnah in Lahore. A similar gathering was also held in Karachi to honour the services of the prolific actor.
Moeen Akhtar was born in 1950 in Karachi and died on April 22, 2011, due to cardiac arrest.
