Moin Akhter Age, Wiki and Bio

Moin Akhter

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian, Actor, Host, Film Producer, Film Director, Singer
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth24/12/1950
Age60 years (died on 22, Apr, 2011)
BirthplaceKarachi, Pakistan
Date of Death22/04/2011

Bio/Wiki

Other NameMoin Akhtar
Zodiac SignCapricorn
ReligionIslam
HometownKarachi

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Children
Sons
  • Sharjeel Akhtar
  • Mansoor Akhtar
DaughterNusheen Akhtar

Family

FatherMuhammad Ibrahim Mehboob (Deceased)
Siblings
Brothers
  • Mohammed Aslam
  • Shafiq Anwar
ChildrenSharjeel Akhtar, Mansoor Akhtar, Nusheen Akhtar

Career

OverviewMoin Akhter was a versatile performer known for his work as a comedian, actor, host, film producer, film director, and singer. He began his career at the young age of 13 by performing in various local events.
Milestones
  • He gained acclaim for portraying Shylock in Shakespeare’s 'The Merchant of Venice' as a teenager.
  • Achieved fame through his role in the PTV sketch comedy series 'Fifty Fifty'.
  • Starred in the long play 'Rozi', an Urdu adaptation of the Hollywood film 'Tootsie'.
  • Became widely popular for his recurring role in the comedic series 'Loose Talk'.
  • Host of the Pakistani version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?', bringing laughter and entertainment to the audience.
Awards
  • 1996 - Honorary Citizenship of Dallas
  • 1996 - Pride of Performance Award by the Government of Pakistan
  • 2000 - Best Actor Award at the PTV Awards
  • 2005 - Special Award for Comedy at the 1st Indus Drama Awards
  • 2011 - Sitara-i-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan

Style Quotient

Notable StyleMoin Akhter had a distinct style, preferring to wear formal suits only if they had matching pairs of socks.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Moin started performing at the age of 13, initially in variety shows.
He faced initial opposition from his father regarding his acting career.
He was fluent in multiple languages including English, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, Pashto, Balochi, Gujarati, and Hindi.
Moin made his first television appearance on PTV on 6 September 1966.
He began his stand-up comedy career while still in his teenage years by mimicking famous personalities.
He performed in various Pakistani theatrical productions and comedy sketches throughout his career.