LAHORE – The eighth death anniversary of legendary Pakistani stage artist Murtaza Hassan aka Mastana is being observed today. The comedian became famous by the name of Mastana —passed away about a decade ago due to complications resulting from hepatitis C.
Mastana started his career in Gujranwala by performing small roles on stage and was later invited by Lahori producers to showcase his indelible talent. He did his first play in Lahore at the Open Air Theatre, Bagh-i-Jinnah, entitled Visa Pass.
Where he went onto giving hit plays such as Shararti Kuriyaan, Ashiqo Gham Na Karo, Bashira in Trouble, ‘Shartiya Mithay’, ‘Kotha’, ‘Ashiqo Gham Na Kero’, ‘Bashira in Trouble’ and ‘Shabash Begum’.
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He did his first play in Lahore at the Open Air Theatre, Bagh-i-Jinnah, entitled ‘Visa Passport’. It said Mastana was a student of late TV actor Fakhari Ahmed. Besides stage Mastana also performed in PTV plays including Shab Daig and Uncle Kiun.
He was much appreciated for having an individual style and was recognized as a trendsetter in commercial theatre.
Mastana died at the age of 69 on April 11, 2011, after suffering from Hepatitis C at Bahawal Victoria Hospital (BVH). He was 57 years old.
