Aaj TV English News - Life & Style https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:20:46 +0500 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:20:46 +0500 60 Veteran actor Masood Akhtar passes away in Lahore https://english.aaj.tv/news/30280310/ <p><strong>Legendary actor Masood Akhtar on Saturday passed away of lung cancer in Lahore, reported <em>Aaj News</em>. He was 82.</strong></p> <p>For the last two months, Akhtar was admitted in a private hospital as his condition had deteriorated. </p> <p>His funeral prayers will be held at Usman Park, Gulshan-e-Ravi in Lahore at 4pm.</p> <p>Akhtar was born on Sept 5, 1940, in Sahiwal. He played memorable roles in various TV dramas, films and theatre. He received a 'Pride of Performance Award' on August 14, 2005 for his outstanding contribution in the field of arts.</p> <p>Paying tribute to the veteran actor, Sentor Faisal Javed tweeted: "He was one of the finest artists of our country."</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media--stretch media--uneven media--embed '> <div class='media__item media__item--twitter '> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/FaisalJavedKhan/status/1500009288726552576?s=20&amp;t=vT3TCK9mBOxuynBtn6KWOQ"></a> </blockquote></div> </figure> <p> </p> Legendary actor Masood Akhtar on Saturday passed away of lung cancer in Lahore, reported Aaj News. He was 82.

For the last two months, Akhtar was admitted in a private hospital as his condition had deteriorated.

His funeral prayers will be held at Usman Park, Gulshan-e-Ravi in Lahore at 4pm.

Akhtar was born on Sept 5, 1940, in Sahiwal. He played memorable roles in various TV dramas, films and theatre. He received a 'Pride of Performance Award' on August 14, 2005 for his outstanding contribution in the field of arts.

Paying tribute to the veteran actor, Sentor Faisal Javed tweeted: "He was one of the finest artists of our country."

]]> Life & Style https://english.aaj.tv/news/30280310 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 12:56:37 +0500 none@none.com (Web Desk) His funeral prayers will be held at Usman Park, Gulshan-e-Ravi in Lahore at 4pm. File photo