Ghayyur Akhtar

Ghayyur Akhtar (5 October 1945 – 7 February 2014) was a radio, television, film and theater actor from Lahore, Pakistan. He began his acting career in the late 1964–65 with Radio Pakistan. He was known as "Hameed Bhai (O Ho Ho Ho)" from his performance on the television serial Sona Chandi and Chacha Barkat from Radio Pakistan because of his "O Ho Ho Ho" dialogue. He worked as a writer, actor, director and producer. He shifted his career to television in the 1980s and earned fame on PTV classic serials like Sona Chandi, Khawaja and Son, Waris and soaps like Ainak Wala Jin. He also appeared in mainstream cinema in Direct Hawaldar (1985), but television drama remained his major field. In recognition of his services in media, writer and columnist Munnu Bhai wrote two columns called "Gir-e-baan" in his honour. He also appeared on the Din News political talk show Wah Wah as a Chaudary for over a year. Akhtar was decorated with a Pride of Performance award in 2008. and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Akhtar died on 7 February 2014 in Lahore after a prolonged illness.

• Pride of Performance Award in 2009
• Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Award in 2003
• Graduate Award [Two times each from Radio Pakistan(1990–91) and TV(1986–87)]
• Graduate Award (2001–02, Radio Pakistan)
• Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (1999–2000, Organized by Radio)
• PTV Regional Award for Drama Artist (2002–2003).
• Asian Award (1993–94, PTV)
• Musawar Award (1991–92, PTV)
• Baho Award (1993–94, PTV)
• Shezan Award (1994–95, PTV)

He joined radio in 1968. He participated in every section of radio: comparing, drama, propaganda, features, documentaries etc. he was also a compare of a popular program "Sohni Dharti". Keeping his services in view, he was honoured as an "Outstanding Artist" of Radio Pakistan in 1998. he was one and only one artist of Radio who is enjoying Outstanding rating in two different categories (Drama and Comparing) at the same time.

List of shows

• Sohni Dharti (AM630)
• Lahore Lahore ay (FM93)
• Punjab Rang (FM93 AND 95)

He performed more than 200 serials of PTV ranging from 13, 26, 30 and 48 and also for private channels. while he worked in 1000 independent plays. On the basis of public appreciation he got a tag "Chaudary" due to his aggressive and negative characters.

List of television plays

He started his theatre carrier in 1970. In 1979, He enjoys the rarest honour being the only Asian Writer who wrote two parts of a stage drama named "Kut-kutarian". He worked as Writer, actor, Director and Producer. He has written more than 10 plays for theatre. He performed in more than 50 plays. He also performed the best Punjabi Lok Drama on stage throughout Europe and Middle East. He played the leading role of "Waris Shah" in this drama. He was also approved Director of Pakistan Arts Council Alhamra Arts Council and "Punjab Arts Council".

List of stage dramas