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Murtaza Hassan (born c. 1940/1941 — died 11 April 2011), more commonly known by his stage name Mastana, was a Pakistani comedian, famous for his stage work.
Biography
Hassan was born in Bahawalpur and raised in Gujranwala, before becoming a top comedian in famous Lahore theater. He has worked in more than 2,000 stage dramas in Lahore. He gained national popularity for his role of Uncle Keyon on the television series Shabdeg. His co-stars, throughout his career, included such actors as Khalid Abbas Dar, Babbu Baral, Naseem Vicky, Sohail Ahmed, Tariq Teddy, Iftikhar Thakur, Amanat Chan, Amanaullah, Albella and Abid Khan.[citation needed] His famous role was " Uncle Q" and that was his serious role. He was a good and humble person.
Death
Hassan died on 11 April 2011, at the Victoria Hospital in his native Bahawalpur. He was believed to be 70 years old. He had been suffering from liver cancer and Hepatitis C. He was survived by his widow and a son, Hafiz Saad Hassan.
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Categories:- 1940s births
- 2011 deaths
- Pakistani comedians
- Pakistani stage actors
- Pakistani television actors
- Infectious disease deaths in Pakistan
- Cancer deaths in Pakistan
- Deaths from hepatitis
- Deaths from liver cancer
- People from Bahawalpur District
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