How could one read about Fifty Fifty on ATP and not think of the guy who probably ranks among the top masters of Pakistani television comedy: Moeen Akhtar. (Read an interview with Moeen Akhtar, here).
Moeen Akhtar, a young skinny man from Karachi, started his career in 1966 with a variety show, and before long became a face familiar across the nation for acting on TV, movies, stage and theatre, hosting of variety shows, and humorous impersonations of famous personalities (including actors Muhammad Ali, Waheed Murad, Dilip Kumar, and singers Mehdi Hasan and Ahmad Rushdi).
For a sampling of Moeen Akhtar, see this segment from his more recent work in Loose Talk where Moeen Akhtar acts as a Dulha (Groom) complaining about the Supreme Court decision on serving food at marriages. [You can view it here by clicking on the play (arrow) button on the image below, or go to video.google to see this and more].
Moeen Akhtar, to my generation, is what Zia Mohiuddin was to the generation before me. In the past 40 or so years Moeen Akhtar has performed in, and hosted, thousands of shows in Pakistan and abroad, and is arguably the finest actor / comedian / host that Pakistan has produced.
To the Karachi based audience, especially those who watched stage shows with the Omar Sharif & Moeen Akhtar duo in the mid-eighties, he is a legend. I still watch reruns of Buddha Ghar per hai whenever I can. The stage shows have simply not been the same since he left the circuit to pursue other aspirations.
Over his career, Moeen Akhtar starred in many television dramas and live comedy events (including the special televised programs during marathon election night broadcasts and the annual television awards shows). The TV audience from the 80’s and 90’s will distinctly, and fondly, remember the trio of Moeen Akhtar, Anwar Maqsood and Bushra Ansari that brought laughters to many households.
One of his favorite producers was Shoaib Mansoor, about whom ATP has already written before. One of Moeen Akhtar’s more memorable roles was as Rozi, where he cross-dressed and played the counterpart of Dustin Hoffman (from American movie Tootsie (1982). Not to be left behind, Moeen Akhtar also did films (e.g. Taaj Daar) and songs. For some of the uninitiated, the image of Mehdi Hasan engraved on their minds is actually that of impersonating Moeen Akhtar twisting his mouth and rolling his eyes to make the notes come out!
He has parodied in several languages, including English, Sindhi, Punjabi, Memon, Pushto, Gujarati, bengali and others, while in the Urdu-speaking world, he is beloved for providing great humor for people of all ages, and with an etiquette that remains unmatched.
A few years ago, he suffered a heart attack and was admitted into the hospital. His fan base, in both India and Pakistan, and now spread all over the world as well, was gravely concerned for his health. Thankfully, he has recovered and from what I can see, he is back in action on the variety show circuit as well as TV. He has been working again with Anwar Maqsood on a satiric talk-show called Loose Talk on ARY TV (see video above).
In an interview with Mashrique, Moeen Akhtar said: “I want to stay alive in the hearts and minds of the people, even after I am gone.” As a fan who has followed and thorughly enjoyed his work for at least two decades, I can already guarantee him that.
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Pervez Musharraf Was born on August 11,1943.His fate number is 9.He resigned on 18 which adds up to 9
.Incidentally,On February 18,2008,parliamentary election brought his opponents to power.
It may also be noted that Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on her fate number 27 that adds up to 9
Pakistan’s ruling coalition moved an impeachment motion in parliament against Musharraf on August 11
.Incidentally Musharraf turned 65 on that day.Numbers 2 and 7 have considerably influenced
Musharraf.Please note that 11 adds up to 2.Same is the case with 65.That numbers 2 and 7 have
influenced him was written by me previously.
He was born on August 11,1943.All persons born on 2,11,20 or 29 of any month have birth
number 2.
Besides,the name number of Pervez Musharraf is 65,which adds up to 2.Name number(occult
number) is obtained by adding together the numerological value assigned to each alphabet of
the name,as shown below:
p+e+r+v+e+z+m+u+s+h+a+r+r+a+f=8+5+2+6+5+7+4+6+3+5+ 1+2+2+1+8=65.Further
adding,6+5=11Again adding,1+1=2.
Number 7 is highly influential to those influenced by number 2 and vice-versa.Numbers 2
and 7 are part and parcel of 2007.Hence the year 2007 was significant for Musharraf.
he was appointed Chief of Army on October 7,1998.He appointed himself president on June 20(2+0=2),2001.
Musharraf had previously escaped from assassination attempts,the first two within
a period of 11 days(1+1=2).The 2nd attempt wason December 25(2+5=7).In a major blow to Musharraf,the
Pakistan supreme Court on July 20(2+0=2) reinstated Chief justice Iftikhar Chaudhry sacked by Musharraf .
He resigned at the age of 65,which adds up to 2.
Also,Monday is represented by number 2.
The fate of Musharraf can be analysed in another way.
He was born in 1943.Adding the numbers in 1943,we get 17.Then add 1943 and 17.Now we get 1960.Further,add the numbers in 1960.We get 16.Adding 1960 and 16 we get 1976.Addition of the numbers in 1976 makes 23.Addition of 23 to 1976 gives 1999.It was in 1999 that he captured power.
After 9 years he resigned.
According to my findings,period of 9 years or multiple of 9(18,27 etc) is a turning point.For example,Indira Gandhi first became prime minister in 1966.In 1975,she declared Emergency Rule.In 1984 she was assassinated.
One may wonder what is in a number.One may also argue that influence of numbers are merely accidental.
See,how number 1 has immensely influenced Bill Clinton.Bill Clinton was born on August 19, 1946. His birth number is 1 (1 + 9 = 10, 1 + 0 = 1). Further, his name number is 37 which adds up to 1 (3 + 7 = 10, 1 + 0 = 1). So, Bill Clinton is literally ‘numero uno’. Now, see the strong influence of number 1 on Bill Clinton.
1) He was elected U.S. President at the age of 46 which adds up to 1 (4 + 6 = 10, 1 + 0 = 1)
2) On May 28, 1997 the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that “Paula Jones sexual discrimination suit against Clinton can proceed while he is in office” (2 + 8 = 10, 1 + 0 = 1).
3) On January 10, 1998 Clinton deposed in the Paula Jones case (1 + 0 = 1).
4) Kenneth Starr submitted his enquiry report in Monica Lewinsky case on September 10, 1998 (1 + 0 = 1)
5) Papers in Paula Jones case released on October 19, 1998 (1+9 = 10, 1 + 0 = 1)
6) Congressional hearing on impeachment began on November 19, 1998.
7) There were 37 members in the House Judiciary Committee (3 + 7 = 10, 1 + 0=1)
‘One’ member belonging to the Republican Party voted along with Democrats.
9) The Senate voted on October 28, 1998 on an impeachment trial plan that called Monica Lewinsky to testify (2 + 8 = 10, 1 + 0 = 1).
10) The House of Representatives voted to impeach Clinton on December 19, 1998 (1 + 9 = 10, 1 + 0 = 1)
11) Questioning of Monica Lewinsky started on February 1, 1999.
12) Clinton was acquitted on impeachment charges only because 10 Republicans cross-voted in his favour ( 1 + 0 = 1).
13) Clinton was the first President to visit Gaza Strip.
me moin akhtar sahib ka buhat to nahin magar fan zaroor hon . woh jab be koi comedian ka roll play karty thy to aisa lagta he k yeh un k sath real me ho
i am totaly surprised to see the records of pakistani. i was thinking that hardly any pakistani made records in worlds guiness book but i is totaly against of my thinking . so as a pakistani we should proud and respect and own assets. God bless Pakistan
Shoaib Akhtar filed his appeal on his lucky day.
Shoaib Akthar was born on August 13,1975
On April 1 ,he was banned from playing cricket for five years .On that day he was 32
years and 233 days old .The age adds up to 13,(3+2+2+3+3=13)
Last year,he was banned for 13 matches!
So,number 13,strongly influences him.Thirteen adds upto 4.
By virtue of his birth date and zodiacal sign ,numbers 1 and 4 are strongly lucky for
Akthar .Yet, the orders banning him was announced on his lucky day! It is a blessing in
disguise for him !!
So,finally,he will return triumphantly.His appeal will result in his favour.
He cannot be written off .
Now let us see the case of Shane Warne .He was also born on 13th (September
13,1969).On February 22,2003 (2+2=4) Warne was suspended for one year
.
On July 13, 2004 he equalled Muttiah Muralitharan’s record of 532 wickets
.
Occult number of Shane Warne is 38 .Also his fate number is 38.Thirty eight finally
adds up to two (3+8=11,1+1=2)
Occult number of Shoaib Akthar is 34 .Besides his fate number is also 34.Thirty four
adds up to seven (3+4=7)
.
Numbers two and seven are closely related.
The period from the date of birth of Warne to that of Akthar is five years and 335
days,which adds up to 7 (5+3+3+5=16,1+6=7)
.
Thus Warne and Akthar are closely related.
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Half the people in this place are only criticising both these phenominal performers. If you go to India or abroad or any country where Pakistani people are found, you all will realise how you do not appreciate the true talent of your own country. I have been to a Rekha show in America in which Moin Akhtar was the host, both Indian and Pakistani people attended and if you saw the response he got from the crowd, you would not be saying all this. I will agree with all those negative comments if any one of you can claim to fill either Moin Akhtar’s or Anwer Maqsood’s shoes and actually do it. Guess what?? You can’t. Because it’s not possible. For the first time in Pakistani entertainment history, Moin Akhtar, our very own artist, has been nominated for the man with the most disguises for Guiness Book of World Records. We should all be proud of our assets instead of degrading them. Have some respect people.. These two men create magic… Appreciate it.