Renowned Pakistani actor and comedian Ismail Tara breathed his last in Karachi on Thursday.
The legendary TV star, who rose to prominence with his iconic role in Pakistani drama Fifty Fifiy, was under treatment at private hospital in Karachi, the actor’s family has confirmed.
He has worked in many stage plays, television and Lollywood films. He is five times Nigar Awards winner for best comedian in Haathi Mere Saathi, Aakhri Mujra, Munda Bigra Jaye, Chief Sahib and Deewarein.
Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has expressed his sorrow over the sad demise of the veteran actor and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.