Moin Akhter

Comedian, Actor, Host, Film Producer, Film Director, Singer

Pakistani Karachi, Pakistan

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian, Actor, Host, Film Producer, Film Director, Singer
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth24/12/1950
Age60 years (died on 22, Apr, 2011)
BirthplaceKarachi, Pakistan
Date of Death22/04/2011

Do you like Moin Akhter?

You can vote only once.

Bio/Wiki

Other NameMoin Akhtar
ReligionIslam

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Children
  • Sharjeel Akhtar
  • Mansoor Akhtar
  • Nusheen Akhtar

Family

FatherMuhammad Ibrahim Mehboob (Deceased)
Siblings
  • Mohammed Aslam
  • Shafiq Anwar
ChildrenSharjeel Akhtar, Mansoor Akhtar, Nusheen Akhtar

Career

OverviewMoin Akhtar was a versatile performer known for his work as a comedian, actor, host, film producer, film director, and singer. He began his career at the young age of 13 by performing in various local events. His career spanned more than 45 years, from the Radio Pakistan era to television, film and stage work. He rose to fame alongside co-actors Anwar Maqsood and Bushra Ansari.
Milestones
  • He gained acclaim for portraying Shylock in Shakespeare’s 'The Merchant of Venice' as a teenager.
  • Achieved fame through his role in the PTV sketch comedy series 'Fifty Fifty'.
  • Starred in the long play 'Rozi', an Urdu adaptation of the Hollywood film 'Tootsie'.
  • Became widely popular for his recurring role in the comedic series 'Loose Talk'.
  • Host of the Pakistani version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?', bringing laughter and entertainment to the audience.
  • Started performing in 1966 at age 13, initially impersonating Hollywood actor Anthony Quinn and mimicking President John F Kennedy.
  • Became widely popular for his recurring role in the satirical talk show 'Loose Talk' (2005-2011), appearing as a different character in over 400 episodes.
  • Performed on stage alongside Indian legends including Dilip Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar and Madhuri Dixit.
  • Started performing in 1966 at age 15, initially impersonating Hollywood actor Anthony Quinn and mimicking President John F Kennedy.
  • Appeared in notable TV dramas including 'Intezar Farmaiye', 'Bund Road', 'Aangan Terha', 'Studio Dhai', 'Studio Ponay Teen', 'Yes Sir, No Sir' and 'Eid Train'.
  • Performed in double acts with Umar Sharif in shows including 'Bakra Qiston Pe' and 'Budhha Ghar pe Hai'.
Awards
  • 1996 - Honorary Citizenship of Dallas
  • 1996 - Pride of Performance Award by the Government of Pakistan
  • 2000 - Best Actor Award at the PTV Awards
  • 2005 - Special Award for Comedy at the 1st Indus Drama Awards
  • 2011 - Sitara-i-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan

Style Quotient

Notable StyleMoin Akhtar had a distinct style, preferring to wear formal suits only if they had matching pairs of socks.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Moin started performing at the age of 13, initially in variety shows.
2. He faced initial opposition from his father regarding his acting career.
3. He was fluent in multiple languages including English, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, Pashto, Balochi, Gujarati, and Hindi.
4. Moin made his first television appearance on PTV on 6 September 1966.
5. He began his stand-up comedy career while still in his teenage years by mimicking famous personalities.
6. He performed in various Pakistani theatrical productions and comedy sketches throughout his career.
7. His career remained virtually scandal-free, and he was respected by politicians, military leaders, and fellow actors alike.
8. He performed political satire with such grace that even the subjects of his parodies, such as General Pervez Musharraf and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, invited him to perform in their presence.
9. He faced initial opposition from his father, who beat him with a belt upon discovering his acting career.
10. He trained at Radio Pakistan's office in Karachi, which was considered the prime training academy for many great actors of Pakistan.
11. He died of a heart attack on 22 April 2011 at approximately 4:30 pm in Karachi.
12. His funeral prayers were led by Junaid Jamshed and attended by thousands of people at Tauheed Masjid near his residence.
13. He was survived by his wife, three daughters and two sons.
Information on this page is collected from public sources and may not be 100% accurate. Report an error
Scroll to Top