Albela (actor)
Akhtar Hussain Albela was a Pakistani actor and comedian. Albela died of a heart failure at age 63 in Lahore on 17 July 2004.[1][3]
Albela | |
|---|---|
| Born | Akhtar Hussain 21 September 1940 |
| Died | July 17, 2004 (aged 63)[1][2] |
| Nationality | Pakistan |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian[1] |
Early life and career
Albela was born in Gojra, Punjab, Pakistan in 1940. Albela came to Lahore at a very young age to become an actor. He performed in numerous films, television and theater plays in his career spanning over 50 years.[1] Some of his hit Punjabi films were Bharia Mela (1966), Badnam (1966), Baoo Ji (1968) and Ishq Nachaway Gali Gali (1984).[1]
Now, his son, Honey Albela is working in Khabaryar TV show, hosted by Aftab Iqbal on Aap TV. Albela is widely recognized as a stage actor who transformed Pakistani stage acting.[2]
Death and legacy
Before his death, Albela was admitted to the Ittefaq Hospital, Lahore, when he had heart and liver problems.Albela is survived by a wife, two sons and 7 daughters.[1]
Discography
- Kali Meri Pagg Tey Gulabi Shalwar Jee (Albela with Masood Rana, song from film Allah Ditta (1988)),[2] music by M Ashraf
- Ik Wadh Gaya Hor Zanana Sheikh Javed Warga (Albela with A Nayyar, Javed Sheikh, song from film Siren).
Filmography
| Title | Released | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Ik Madari | 1973 | Punjabi |
| Khushia | 1973 | Punjabi |
| Rustam Tey Khan | 1983 | Punjabi |
| Jagga Tay Shera | 1984 | Punjabi |
| Silsila | 1987 | Punjabi |
| Roti | 1988 | Punjabi |
| Sarmaya | 1990 | Punjabi |
| International Luteray | 1994 | Urdu/Punjabi |
See also
- List of Lollywood actors
References
- Film, stage actor Albela passes away (includes Profile and obituary of Albela (actor) on Dawn (newspaper) Published 18 July 2004, Retrieved 6 August 2018
- Actor Albela remembered Pakistan Today (newspaper), Published 18 July 2012, Retrieved 6 August 2018
- "Albela - Pakistani Film, TV and Stage Actor". 6 September 2007. Retrieved 6 August 2018.