Abdul Majid Jahangir (1949 – 10 January 2023) was a Pakistani comic actor. He was best known for his comedy roles and caricatures acted in PTV's show Fifty-Fifty.
Majid Jahangir | |
|---|---|
| ماجد جہانگیر | |
| Born | 1949 |
| Died | 10 January 2023 (aged 73–74) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1979 – 2015 |
| Known for | Comedy caricatures in TV show Fifty-Fifty |
| Television | PTV |
| Spouse | Saba Majid |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award (1981) Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) (2020) |
Early life and career
editMajid Jahngir was born in Karachi. His father was from Punjab and his mother from Hyderabad Deccan.[1]
Jahangir started his acting career in Moin Akhtar's show Saat Rang which was aired on PTV. In 1979, he starred in PTV's comedy show Fifty Fifty along with Ismail Tara, Zeba Shehnaz, Bushra Ansari, and Ashraf Khan. The show became popular across the country, and so did the cast. Majid remained in the lead cast of the show until it stopped airing in 1985. Then, Majid moved to the United States and lived there for the next 23 years. On returning to Pakistan, he resumed his career by participating in Aamir Liaquat Hussain's shows for Geo TV and in the comedy show Khabarnaak.[1][2][3][4][5]
Jahangir performed in more than 35 stage shows and in 4 Urdu films during his career spanning over two decades.[3]
Personal life and death
editJahangir's wife Saba Majid died in 2020.[4][6] Since 2016, he had been suffering from partial paralysis and other critical health issues accompanied by severe financial problems.[5][2][7][8]
Jahangir died in Lahore, Pakistan on 10 January 2023.[9][10][11]
He had four children, two sons and two daughters.[12]
Television shows
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1985 | Fifty-Fifty [2] | Various comedy caricatures | PTV |
| 2010–2021 | Khabarnaak [1] | Geo TV |
Awards and recognition
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Pride of Performance Award | Arts (acting) | Won | Fifty-Fifty (PTV comedy show) | [2][5][13][14] |
| 2020 | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) | Arts (acting) | Won | Lifetime achievement award | [15][16][17][12] |
References
edit- ^ a b c Siddiqui, Waseem (14 April 2018). "پاکستان میں ایک فنکار کا مستقبل 'ففٹی ففٹی دال چاول '". Voice of America (Urdu).
- ^ a b c d Lodhi, Adnan (13 May 2017). "Majid Jahangir of 'Fifty Fifty' fame ready for a comeback". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ a b "معروف اداکار ماجد جہانگیر کی صدر و وزیراعظم سے مالی امداد کی اپیل". Daily Jang (in Urdu). 14 October 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ a b "معروف اداکار ماجد جہانگیر کسمپرسی کی زندگی گزارنے پر مجبور". 92 News (in Urdu). 13 March 2021.
- ^ a b c "Veteran Pakistani comedian admitted to Lahore hospital, in 'critical condition'". The News International (newspaper). 18 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "اداکار ماجد جہانگیر کی اہلیہ انتقال کر گئیں". Nawai Waqt. 20 May 2020.
- ^ Lodhi, Adnan (1 June 2018). "Famed comedian Majid Jahangir begging on streets of Lahore". The Express Tribune.
- ^ Mir, Huma (19 January 2021). "ناظرین کے آنسو چُرانے والا فنکار ماجد جہانگیر". Daily Jang (in Urdu).
- ^ "Comedian Majid Jahangir passes away". The News International. 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Fifty Fifty fame actor Majid Jahangir passes away". Daily Times. 11 January 2023.
- ^ "معروف اداکار و کامیڈین ماجد جہانگیر انتقال کر گئے". Daily Jang (in Urdu). 11 January 2023.
- ^ a b Peerzada Salman (12 January 2023). "Obituary: Majid Jahangir - master comedian and mimic". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "'Fifty Fifty' star Majid Jahangir lambastes Sindh rulers". The Nation (newspaper). Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ Khowaja, Kamran Khamiso (11 January 2023). "Iconic Comedian Majid Jahangir Passes Away". The Friday Times.
- ^ "President confers civil awards to 184 Pakistanis, foreigners for excellence, services". Associated Press of Pakistan website. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ Khan, Aftab (23 October 2021). "'Fifty-Fifty' star Majid Jahangir appeals govt to deliver on promised financial aid". The Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "Fifty Fifty Star Majid Jahangir In Dire Need Of Help". Reviewit. 24 October 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2022.