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Pakistan’s acting legend Talat Hussain passed away in Karachi on Sunday after a prolonged illness.
Hussain, who is known for his prolific career in radio, television, and cinema, was battling with a prolonged illness and undergoing treatment in a private hospital.
Born in 1940, the renowned thespian was married to professor Rakhshanda Hussain and was a father of three — two daughters and one son.
Hussain studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and was awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) in 2021 and the Pride of Performance Award in 1982 by the government of Pakistan.
He was also awarded Amanda Award in 2006 for best supporting actor in the Norwegian film “Import Eksport” and Nigar Award in 1986 for best-supporting actor in the film “Miss Bangkok”. Hussain 83, was battling dementia.
The demise of the Family Pride star left the showbiz industry shocked and grieving. Condolence messages poured in after the news broke on Sunday morning.