Legendary Pashto comedian Hayatullah Khan, popularly known as Mirawas, passed away on Thursday at the age of 70. He had been suffering from diabetes and kidney disease for a long time and was under treatment at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar.
Born in 1955 in Malakhel village, Tangi Tehsil, Charsadda, Mirawas started displaying a natural talent for humor from the young age of 15 and engaging audiences with witty remarks and jokes.
For the past month, Miraawas had been undergoing treatment at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar. He suffered from diabetes, which led to complications affecting his right leg, vision, and hearing. Despite his deteriorating health, he continued to entertain those around him with his humor.
Miraawas began his artistic journey as a radio comedian on Radio Pakistan, quickly gaining fame across the Pashtun regions and beyond. His popularity took him to at least 18 countries, where he entertained Pashtun communities with his signature comedic style.
Leaders from the Awami National Party (ANP), including Provincial President Mian Iftikhar Hussain and General Secretary Hussain Shah Yousafzai, expressed their grief over his passing.
They highlighted Miraawas’ invaluable contributions to Pashto theater, satire, and the promotion of Pashtun culture and language. His sharp wit and satirical take on societal issues played a significant role in raising awareness among the public.
The ANP described his passing as a great loss to Pashto literature and the arts, extending condolences to his family, friends, and admirers.
