Comedy king Amanullah Khan remembered on death anniversary
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Khan performed in more than 2,000 plays
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Fans are observing the fifth death anniversary of Punjabi theatre performer, comedian and TV artiste Amanullah Khan on Thursday (today).
Amanullah died on March 6, 2020 due to kidney failure at a private hospital in Lahore.
Belonging to a humble family in Gujranwala, Khan came to Lahore in the 1970s to eke out a living. He sold sweets and candies in public buses.
Khan's talent was first spotted in a road comedy show near Data Darbar. He shot to fame for his performance in a local Lahore theatre - 'One-Man Comedy' - in which he mimicked famous celebrities, earning him the title of 'comedy king'.
In a career spanning over 45 years, Khan performed in more than 2,000 plays, besides films and television shows.
Amanullah Khan was regarded as one of the best comedians in the subcontinent. He is cited as one of the world's best observational comedians as he learned through his surroundings and everyday happenings.
He influenced many artistes. He has a record of 860 day and night theatre plays.
He was introduced to the entertainment industry by the famous Pakistani singer of that time, Tufail Niazi. Over the years Amanullah earned huge respect and love in the country and abroad.
He always stole the spotlight whenever he got the chance to perform in a drama or do standup comedy.
He was also honoured with the Pride of Performance Award in 2018 for his work. He remained attached with television shows including Mazaq Raat.
