List of Pakistani Stage Actors Who Have Passed Away
In 2025, five Pakistani stage actors passed away: Anwar Ali, Nazra Bhatti, Javed Kodu, Lucky Dear, and Naveed Ali. The last time the industry witnessed such a significant loss was in 2011, when Moin Akhtar, Babu Baral, Mastana, Jameel Fakhri, and Liaquat Soldier departed from this world.
This page provides a updated list of Pakistani Stage Actors Who Have Died. It preserves their contributions to theatre and helps fans remember their work.
Naveed Ali
Born: Unknown
Died: 21 October 2025
Age at Death: Unknown
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Lucky Dear
Born:
Died: 30 September 2025
Age at Death: 60
Cause of Death: Multiple organ failure
Anwar Ali
Born:
Died: 1 September 2025
Age at Death: 71
Cause of Death: Lung, renal, and cardiac problems
Nazra Bhatti
Born: Unknown
Died: 15 June 2025
Age at Death: Unknown
Cause of Death: Diabetes and TB (tuberculosis)
Javed Kodu
Born: 7 January 1960
Died: 13 April 2025
Age at Death: 65
Cause of Death:
Abid Kashmiri
Born:–
Died: 11 October 2024
Age at Death:–
Cause of Death:
Sardar Kamal
Born:–
Died:30 July 2024
Age at Death:52-58
Cause of Death:heart attack
Ismail Tara
Born:
Died: 24 November 2022
Age at Death:
Cause of Death:
Tariq Teddy
Born:12 August 1976
Died: 19 November 2022
Age at Death:46
Cause of Death:Respiratory and Hepatic Issues
Umer Sharif
Born: 19 April 1955
Died: 2 October 2021
Age at Death: 66
Cause of Death: Kidney Failure
Birju
Born:Unknown
Died:25 September 2021
Age at Death:Unknown
Cause of Death:Heart attack
Akhtar Shirani
Born:Unknown
Died: 8 June 2020
Age at Death:Unknown
Cause of Death:Kidney-related complications
Amanullah Khan
Born: 1950
Died: 6 March 2020
Age at Death: 70
Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest
Ashraf Rahi
Born:1955
Died:26 December 2019
Age at Death:64
Cause of Death:Cardiac arrest
Sikandar Sanam
Born:21 September 1960
Died: 5 November 2012
Age at Death:52
Cause of Death:Liver cancer
Jameel Fakhri
Born: 15 September 1946
Died: 9 June 2011
Age at Death: 64
Cause of Death:Stroke, Coma
Moin Akhter
Born: 24 December 1950
Died: 22 April 2011
Age at Death: 60
Cause of Death:Heart attack
Babu Baral
Born:1 January 1960
Died: 16 April 2011
Age at Death: 47
Cause of Death:Cancer and kidney problems
Mastana
Born:1954
Died: 11 April 2011
Age at Death:56
Cause of Death:Hepatitis C, Liver failure
Liaquat Soldier
Born:1952
Died: 30 March 2011
Age at Death:58
Cause of Death:Heart attack
Javed Hassan
Born:1951
Died:16 December 2009
Age at Death:58
Cause of Death:unknown
Tariq Javed
Born:Unknown
Died:15 January 2006
Age at Death:Unknown
Cause of Death:Heart Attack
Albela
Born:21 September 1940
Died: 17 July 2004
Age at Death:63
Cause of Death:Heart failure
Shoki Khan
Born:January 1951
Died:February 2003
Age at Death:52
Cause of Death:Car accident
Abid Khan
Born:6 November 1953
Died:19 August 2000
Age at Death:46
Cause of Death:Heart attack
These actors devoted their lives to Punjabi stage drama. Their comedy, timing, character roles, and emotional performances continue to entertain new generations through recordings and YouTube channels.
From theatre pioneers to modern-era performers, each name on this list represents a chapter in the history of Pakistan’s entertainment culture.
(We continuously update the page as information becomes available.)
Last Modified
03/01/2026
