Murtaza Hassan

Mastana Murtaza Hassan
Born1954 (1954)
Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Died11 April 2011(2011-04-11) (aged 56–57)
Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Comedian
  • Director
  • Playwright

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 Aashiqo 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 Kyun" 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]

References

  1. ^ "Ailing comedian Mastana seeks support for reatment". Pakistan Today. 9 April 2011. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Pakistan's famous stage comedian dies of hepatitis". Hindustan Times. 12 April 2011. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  3. ^ Thenweer, Suniya (3 December 2019). "25 Best Pakistani Stage Artists of All Time". DesiBlitz. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  4. ^ Nadeem, Abidoon (11 April 2011). "Mastana departs". Pakistan Today. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  5. ^ "ARY NEWS". ARY NEWS. 11 April 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Comedy, thy name is 'Mastana'". 12 April 2012.
  7. ^ Lodhi, Adnan (11 April 2017). "Mastana's death anniversary goes unnoticed, yet again". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 26 March 2023. Besides acting, Mastana also wrote and directed plays, his most popular one being Kotha.
  8. ^ Newspaper, the (11 April 2011). "Comedian Mastana bows out". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 12 June 2020.