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]
Babu Baral was born Ayub Akhtar in Ghakar Mandi, Punjab, Pakistan during 1964. [1]
He had four children, two daughters and two sons. [2] [3]
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 [4]
Baral started his career as a comedian from Gujranwala in 1982. [5]
He not only acted but also wrote and directed plays, most famously Shartiya Mithay. [6]
Babu Baral was passed away on April 16, 2011. Babu had been suffering from various health issues, including cancer and kidney problems, for a long time before his death. [7]
This version pays homage to the iconic Babu, who was the original writer and director of the play.
Babu Baral | |
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Born | Ayub Akhtar 1964 |
Died | 16 April 2011 | (aged 46–47)
Occupations |
|
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]
Babu Baral was born Ayub Akhtar in Ghakar Mandi, Punjab, Pakistan during 1964. [1]
He had four children, two daughters and two sons. [2] [3]
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 [4]
Baral started his career as a comedian from Gujranwala in 1982. [5]
He not only acted but also wrote and directed plays, most famously Shartiya Mithay. [6]
Babu Baral was passed away on April 16, 2011. Babu had been suffering from various health issues, including cancer and kidney problems, for a long time before his death. [7]
This version pays homage to the iconic Babu, who was the original writer and director of the play.