Murtaza Hassan Explained

Mastana Murtaza Hassan
Birth Date: 1954
Birth Place:Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Death Place:Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan

Murtaza Hassan (c. 1954 – 11 April 2011), better known by his stage name Mastana, was a Pakistani actor, comedian, theatre director and playwright.[1]

Beginning his career in the '70s,[2] Murtaza worked in many stage shows throughout a career which spanned more than three decades, having performed in over 2000 stage dramas, mainly in Lahore.[3]

Career

Stage and television actor

He worked in numerous stage shows such as Aashiqon Gham Na Karo, Chan Makhna, Bara Maza Aaye Ga, Larri Adda, Kotha, Rabba Ishq Na Hoye, Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara, Fasad Ki Jarh, among other.[4] [5]

He also appeared in television serials, such as Uncle Q in the drama Shab Daig.[6]

Theatre director and playwright

Apart from acting, he also wrote and directed plays, most notably Kotha.[7]

Death

Murtaza Hassan died on 11 April 2011, at the Victoria Hospital in Bahawalpur. He was believed to be 57 years old. He had a son, Hafiz M. Saad Hassan.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 9 April 2011 . Ailing comedian Mastana seeks support for reatment . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200612160929/https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/04/09/ailing-comedian-mastana-seeks-support-for-reatment/ . 12 June 2020 . 12 June 2020 . Pakistan Today.
  2. Web site: 12 April 2011 . Pakistan's famous stage comedian dies of hepatitis . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200612155527/https://www.hindustantimes.com/world/pakistan-s-famous-stage-comedian-dies-of-hepatitis/story-gVQOubyG1gHAnvzbLEpWON.html . 12 June 2020 . 12 June 2020 . Hindustan Times.
  3. Web site: Thenweer . Suniya . 3 December 2019 . 25 Best Pakistani Stage Artists of All Time . 26 March 2023 . DesiBlitz.
  4. Web site: Nadeem . Abidoon . Mastana departs . Pakistan Today . 11 April 2011 . 12 June 2020 . 12 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200612160057/https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/04/11/mastana-departs/amp/ . live .
  5. Web site: ARY NEWS . ARY NEWS . 11 April 2014 . 12 June 2020 . 12 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200612160454/https://arynews.tv/en/noted-comedian-mastana-remembered-today/ . live .
  6. Web site: Comedy, thy name is 'Mastana'. 12 April 2012 .
  7. Web site: Lodhi . Adnan . 11 April 2017 . Mastana's death anniversary goes unnoticed, yet again . 26 March 2023 . . Besides acting, Mastana also wrote and directed plays, his most popular one being Kotha..
  8. Web site: Newspaper . the . Comedian Mastana bows out . DAWN.COM . 11 April 2011 . 12 June 2020.