KARACHI: Pakistan’s legendary actor Talat Hussain, who had been battling a prolonged illness, passed away on Sunday at the age of 83, confirmed Arts Council President Ahmed Shah.
Ahmed Shah shared that he was informed about Talat Hussain’s death by his daughter. Talat Hussain was undergoing treatment in a private hospital, where he had been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).
Talat Hussain, born on September 18, 1940, in Delhi, India, was known for his prolific career in radio, television, and cinema.
Talat was married to Professor Rakhshanda Hussain and was the father of three — two daughters and one son.
Hussain, studied from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and was awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) in 2021 and Pride of Performance Award in 1982 by the Goevernment of Pakistan.
He was also awarded Amanda Award in 2006 for best supporting actor in a Norwegian film “Import Eksport” and Nigar Award in 1986 for best supporting actor in film “Miss Bangkok”.
Hussain left an indelible mark in the Pakistani showbiz industry, from delightful dramas to insightful writing.
He had a decades long career in acting, singing and arts. He also worked for sometime for the BBC in London.
He worked in many dramas including “Arjumand” in 1970 on PTV, “Ansoo”, “Bandish”, “Des Pardes”, “Tariq Bin Ziad”, “Eid ka Jora”, “Fanooni Latifey” and Hawain”.
Shah, speaking to Private TV Channel, expressed sadness over Hussain’s demise.
“It is a very unbelievable situation. Mr. Talat was a member of the Arts Council and also served as its vice-president. He was a man of literature, spending most of his life reading and writing books. He was not only an actor but also an amazing human,” he added.
