Talat Hussain dies at the age of 83: Veteran Pakistani actor Talat Hussain passed away on May 26 after a prolonged illness. The late actor was also known as the ‘Pakistani Laurence Olivier.’ New Delhi: Veteran Pakistani actor Talat Hussain passed away on May 26 at the age of 83.
The late star was battling with a prolonged illness and was admitted to a private hospital in Karachi. While the actor was known for his performances in Lollywood, many don’t know that Talat had his roots in India. The news of his death was confirmed by Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui, who took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to share the tragic news.
Talat Hussain’s Indian roots For those who do not know, Talat was born on September 18, 1940, in Delhi. However, his family migrated to Pakistan after the partition in 1947. Not only this, Talat has also worked with Rekha, Jaya Prada and Jeetendra in the 1989 film Souten Ki Beti.
The late actor studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and was awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) in 2021 and the Pride of Performance Award by the Government of Pakistan in 1982. Fans of Talat and his fellow performers expressed their grief on social media following his demise. Talat Hussain’s films and TV shows Talat was also known for his exceptional work in several critically acclaimed TV dramas and movies.
He shot to fame after starring in projects like Aansoo, Bandish, Arjumand, Des Pardes, Eid Ka Zora, Tariq Bin Ziyad, Fanuni Lati.