Athar Shah Khan (Urdu: اطہر شاہ خان; 1 January 1943 – 10 May 2020) was a Pakistani comedian, poet and writer. He performed in many of the plays and films he scripted for Radio Pakistan, Pakistan Television, and Lollywood. He is more popularly known by his own-created character Jaidi (جیدی). He is the recipient of the Pride of Performance Award by the Government of Pakistan (2001).[1]
Ather Shah Khan | |
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| Born | Ather Shah Khan 1 January 1943 |
| Died | 10 May 2020 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
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| Years active | 1970 – 1997 |
| Known for | Mr. Jaedi (character on TV) |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the Government of Pakistan in 2001[1] Pakistan Television Gold Medal Award (1989) |
Early life and education
editBorn on 1 January 1943 in the Indian city of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh,[2][3] Athar Shah Khan arrived in Lahore in 1947 with his family.[2] He gained his primary education in Lahore and secondary education in Peshawar. He completed his graduate degree from Urdu Science College, now Federal Urdu University in Karachi. Later, he gained a Masters in Journalism from University of the Punjab, Lahore. In 1957, he moved back to Karachi.[4][5]
Career
editKhan started his career as a writer for Radio Pakistan and wrote around 700 plays.[4] His radio play Rang Hi Rang, Jedi Ke Sang (1973) aired for more than 19 years.[2] He gained popularity by acting out his own-created character Jaidi in a PTV series "Intezar Farmaye" which was aired in 1975. His first film as a writer was Bazi which was released in 1970.[3] The film presented both Muhammad Ali and Nadeem together for the first time. He also scripted the platinum jubilee Punjabi film Manji Kithay Dahwan (1974).[6][7][8][9][3]
Khan was especially famous for his funny poetry. He participated in a large number of funny Urdu Mushaira. He was famous for his typical styled funny poetry. He used "Jaidi" as his Takhaluus تخلص (a pseudonym used by the poets of the subcontinent, especially Urdu poets along with their original name and sometimes without the original name).[10]
Radio programs
editNotable television plays
editKhan acted in, wrote, directed and produced many television serials on Pakistan Television, including:[12]
Filmography
editBooks
edit- Taank Jhaank, a collection of humorous poetry.[13]
Personal life
editKhan was married and had four sons.[3]
Death
editAthar Shah Khan Jaidi died in Karachi on 10 May 2020, at age 76 from a heart attack and he was also diabetic. His funeral prayer was offered at Masjid-i-Aqsa in Gulshan-i-Iqbal and he is buried in the Sakhi Hasan Graveyard, Karachi.[7][5][12][11]
Awards
edit- Pride of Performance (2001)[7][5]
- PTV Gold Medal (1989)[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Popular Pakistan TV Actor and Writer Ather Shah Khan Jedi". Pakistan 360 degrees website. Archived from the original on 27 April 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Present comedies don't make viewers laugh - Athar Shah Khan". Dawn (newspaper). 26 June 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Akhtar, Akhtar Ali (12 May 2020). "قہقہوں کی بارش تھم گئی! اطہر شاہ خان جیدی چلے گئے". Roznama Jang (in Urdu).
- ^ a b "Veteran Pakistani actor, poet and writer Athar Shah Khan 'Jaidi' passes away in Karachi". Gulf News website. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Athar Shah Khan, acclaimed writer and comedian, passes away in Karachi". The News International (newspaper). Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ a b c Sohail, Riaz (20 May 2020). "معروف مزاح نگار، اداکار و شاعر اطہر شاہ، جیدی کیسے بنے؟". BBC Urdu website (in Urdu). Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ a b c "Popular Pakistani actor-writer Athar Shah Khan 'Jedi' passes away". Khaleej Times. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "All writings of Athar Shah Khan Jaidi". Rekhta.org website.
- ^ "Writer, comedian Athar Shah Khan passes away - Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
- ^ Khan, Abdul Ghafoor (1995). Urdu Mezahia Shairy- Tanqidi Jaiza (in Urdu) (First ed.). Lahore: Sang-e-Meel Publishers, Mall Road, Lahore. pp. 121–129.
- ^ a b c d e f "Athar Shah Khan 'Jedi' passes away". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 10 May 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Writer, Comedian and Poet Athar Shah Khan passes away". 10 May 2020.
- ^ Jedi, Athar Shah Khan (10 May 2010). Tank Jhank. al Siddiq Publications. OCLC 769666822 – via Open WorldCat.