10 Facts About Ghayyur Akhtar

Ghayyur Akhtar, was a radio, television, film and theater actor.

Ghayyur Akhtar is best known for playing a role in the television serial Sona Chandi.

Ghayyur Akhtar received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the Punjab in Lahore.

Ghayyur Akhtar began his acting career in the 1970s with Radio Pakistan.

Ghayyur Akhtar was known as "Hameed Bhai " from his performance on the television serial Sona Chandi and Chacha Barkat from Radio Pakistan because of his "O Ho Ho Ho" dialogue.

Ghayyur Akhtar shifted his career to television in the 1980s and appeared on PTV classic serials like Sona Chandi, Khawaja and Son, Waris and soaps like Ainak Wala Jin.

Ghayyur Akhtar appeared in mainstream cinema in Direct Hawaldar, but television drama remained his major field.

Ghayyur Akhtar appeared on the Din News political talk show Wah Wah as a Chaudary for over a year.

Ghayyur Akhtar died on 7 February 2014 in Lahore at age 68, after prolonged illness and was laid to rest at Mian Mir Graveyard in the city.

Ghayyur Akhtar was decorated with a Pride of Performance award in 2009 as well as Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.