Babu Baral
Babu Baral | |
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| Born | Ayub Akhtar 1964 |
| Died | 16 April 2011 (aged 46–47) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1982–2011 |
| Spouse | Sobia Ayub |
| Children | 4 Children 2 Daughters, 2 Sons |
Ayub Akhtar (ایوب اختر), better known by his stage name Babu Baral (ببو برال), was a Pakistani stage actor, comedian, singer, theatre director and playwright.
He was particularly known for his mimicry, especially of famous singers.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Babu Baral was born Ayub Akhtar in Ghakar Mandi, Punjab, Pakistan during 1964.[2]
He had four children, two daughters and two sons.[3][4]
After Baral's death his family struggled financially, pushing his elder daughter Tabeer to take up stage performances at the age of 17. His eldest son is handicapped whereas his second son has cerebral difficulties [5]
Career
[edit]Stage actor
[edit]Babu was originally a resident of Ghakar Mandi in Gujranwala who ventured into theatre back in 1982. After working in his hometown for some time, Babu moved to Lahore and soon took over the city's theatre circuit, thanks to his talent and hard work.
Over the next 20 years, the artist worked in over a thousand plays, with Shartiya Mithay and Bhukay Haatha Bataira being some of his biggest hits. In fact, it was not just Lahore that Babu had taken over; he went on to perform around the world and had become an asset for Pakistani theater during the peak of his career [6]
Theatre director and playwright
[edit]He not only acted but also wrote and directed plays, most famously Shartiya Mithay.[7]
Stage dramas
[edit]- Shartiya Mithay
- Topi Drama
- Ashiqo Gham Na Karo
- Suhay Lal
- Kuch Na Kaho
- Tere Nakhre Hazar
- Mr. Aflatoon
- Raja Ab To Aaja
- Ghar Ayi Bharjayi
- Baba Luteya Geya
- Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
- Balam bara Zalim
- Buhat Khub
- Mehndi Lagi Mere Hath
- Siyane Bewaqoof
- Hazir Janaab
- Deewanay Mastanay
- Jawab Durust Hai
- Tere Ishq Nachaya
- Mahi Mainu Chala Puwa Dey
- Yaran Naal Baharan
Death
[edit]Babu Baral died on April 16, 2011. Babu had been suffering from various health issues, including cancer and kidney problems, for a long time before his death.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Thenweer, Suniya (3 December 2019). "25 Best Pakistani Stage Artists of All Time". DesiBlitz. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ^ Thenweer, Suniya (3 December 2019). "25 Best Pakistani Stage Artists of All Time". DesiBlitz. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ^ Ahmed, Anees (16 April 2018). "7th Death Anniversary Of Comedian 'Babu Baral' Observed". UrduPoint. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ^ "Famous comedian Babu Baral passes away". Geo TV. 16 April 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ Lodhi, Adnan (6 January 2016). "Comedian Babu Baral's family struck with poverty he has 2 wifs including 2nd Sobia akhtar". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ^ "Famous comedian Babu Baral passes away - thenews.com.pk". The News International. Archived from the original on 27 April 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ Lodhi, Adnan (20 August 2015). "In sweet memory of Babu Baral". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
This version pays homage to the iconic Babu, who was the original writer and director of the play.
- ^ "Famous comedian Babu Baral passes away". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
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