Babu Baral
Born
Ayub Akhtar

1964 (1964)
Ghakhar Mandi, Punjab, Pakistan
Died16 April 2011(2011-04-16) (aged 46–47)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Comedian
  • Director
  • Playwright
Years active1982–2011
Children4

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

Babu Baral was born Ayub Akhtar in Ghakar Mandi, Punjab, Pakistan during 1964.[1]

He had four children, two daughters and two sons.[2]

After Baral's death his family struggled financially, pushing his daughter Tabeer to take up stage performances at the age of 17.[3]

His other daughter Maryam married stage actor Saqi Khan in March 2018.[4]

Career

Stage actor

Baral started his career as a comedian from Gujranwala in 1982.[5]

Theatre director and playwright

He not only acted but also wrote and directed plays, most famously Shartiya Mithay.[6]

Stage dramas

References

  1. ^ a b Thenweer, Suniya (3 December 2019). "25 Best Pakistani Stage Artists of All Time". DesiBlitz. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  2. ^ Ahmed, Anees (16 April 2018). "7th Death Anniversary Of Comedian 'Babu Baral' Observed". UrduPoint. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  3. ^ Lodhi, Adnan (6 January 2016). "Comedian Babu Baral's family struck with poverty". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  4. ^ Lodhi, Adnan (5 August 2019). "Domestic abuse: Actor Babu Baral's daughter accuses husband of torture in police complaint". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Famous comedian Babu Baral passes away - thenews.com.pk". The News International. Archived from the original on 27 April 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  6. ^ 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.


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