Ghayyur Akhtar

Ghayyur Akhtar (Punjabi, , 5 October 1945 – 7 February 2014) was a Pakistani radio, television, film and theater actor. He also worked as a writer, director and producer.

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

He 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.

He also appeared in mainstream cinema in Direct Hawaldar (1985), but television drama remained his major field.

Death 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.

Legacy and recognition In recognition of his services in media, writer and columnist Munnu Bhai wrote two columns called Gir-e-Baan in his honour.

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

Television series

Awards Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2009 Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Award in 2003 Graduate Award [Two times each from Radio Pakistan (1990–91) and TV (1986–87)] Graduate Award (2001–02, Radio Pakistan) Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (1999–2000, Organized by Radio) PTV Regional Award for Drama Artist (2002–2003). Asian Award (1993–94, PTV) Musawar Award (1991–92, PTV) Bahoo Award (1993–94, PTV) Shezan Award (1994–95, PTV)