LAHORE , July 17, 2023: The 19th death anniversary of renowned comedian Albela is being observed today. Albela was born on September 21, 1940 in Gojra, Toba Tek Singh as Akhtar Hussain.
He moved to Lahore at a very young age to pursue his career in acting.
Albela is recognised as one of the actors who transformed theatre, evolving the present commercial theatre.
Albela’s pair with another legend Amanullah was so powerful that they both ruled the theater for a decade. Both Albela and Amanullah are considered as pioneers of Punjabi theater.
They gave new height to theater and played an important role in making it an industry.
Albela had a long film, TV and theater career as comedian. His first film ‘Rishtay’ was released in 1963.
Albela featured in many movies including ‘Wardatia’ ‘Badnam’, ‘Yaar Maar’, ‘Ishq Nachawe Gali Gali’, ‘Allah Ditta’, ‘Siren’, ‘International Luttairey,’ ‘Majhoo’, ‘Abdullah The Great’, ‘Hero’, and ‘Khandan’.
Albela will always be remembered through his remarkable work in theater. He performed in numerous stage shows and dramas.
He also performed in numerous television plays in his career spanning over 50 years. Comedian Albela died in Lahore on July 17, 2004.