Albela | |
|---|---|
| البیلا | |
| Born | Akhtar Hussain (1940-09-21)21 September 1940 |
| Died | July 17, 2004(2004-07-17) (aged 63)[1][2] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1963–1994 |
| Children | 9, including Honey Albela and his grand son Moazzam Hussain Raza |
| Awards | Nigar Award in 1990 |
Akhtar Hussain (Punjabi: اختر حسین ; 21 September 1940 – 17 July 2004), better known by his stage name Albela (Punjabi: البیلا), was a Pakistani actor, comedian and singer.
In a career spanning over 50 years, he performed in numerous films, and television and theater plays.[1] Albela is widely recognized as a stage actor who transformed Pakistani stage acting.[2] Some of his hit Punjabi films were Bharia Mela (1966), Badnam (1966), Baoo Ji (1968) and Ishq Nachaway Beehi Beehi (1984).[1]
He was also a famous singer in Punjabi.
Personal life
Albela was born in Gojra, Punjab, British India (now in Toba Tek Singh District, Punjab, Pakistan) in 1940.[1]
He had seven daughters and two sons, including Honey Albela (born Hussain Raza) who has worked in comedy shows on different television channels.[3][4]
Death
He died of heart failure on 17 July 2004 in Lahore, at the age of 63.[1][5] Before his death, Albela was admitted to Ittefaq Hospital, Lahore following heart and liver ailments. He was buried in Green Town, Mian Chowk Graveyard, in Lahore.[1]
Selected filmography
| Title | Released | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Ik Madari | 1973 | Punjabi |
| Khushia | ||
| Begum Jaan | 1977 | Urdu |
| Pakeeza | 1979 | |
| Rustam Te Khan | 1983 | Punjabi |
| Jagga Tay Shera | 1984 | |
| Silsila | 1987 | |
| Roti | 1988 | |
| Bazar-e-Husn | Urdu | |
| Sarmaya | 1990 | Punjabi |
| Hoshyar[6] | ||
| Zabata | 1993 | Urdu/Punjabi |
| International Luteray | 1994 |
Selected discography
- Mausam Vee Ashiqana. Punjabi music album released by EMI Pakistan in 1987, also featuring Mehnaz Begum and Sarwar Mehdi.
- Kali Meri Pag. Song of Albela with Masood Rana and composed by M Ashraf for the Punjabi film Allah Ditta (1988).[2]
Awards and recognition
- Nigar Award as Best Comedian for the Punjabi-language film Hoshyar (1990)[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Film, stage actor Albela passes away". Dawn News. 18 July 2004. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d Anjum (18 July 2012). "Actor Albela remembered". Pakistan Today newspaper. Archived from the original on 2 February 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Honey Albela Complains Father Not Getting Deserved Recognition | Reviewit.pk". reviewit.pk. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ^ "Honey Albela - Biography - Stage Dramas". 24 November 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ^ "Albela - Pakistani Film, TV and Stage Actor". 6 September 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Pakistan's "Oscars": The Nigar Awards". Hot Spot Film Reviews website. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
External links
- Albela at IMDb
