Veteran Pakistani actor Talat Hussain passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday in Karachi after a prolonged illness.
Talat Hussain had been suffering from dementia, which progressed to the point where he could no longer recognize people. Additionally, his long history of smoking had severely weakened his lungs, often leading to fluid accumulation that required frequent hospital visits for drainage.
In his final years, Hussain was confined to a wheelchair and bed, receiving treatment at home. His daughter, Tazeen Hussain, had recently asked his fans for prayers.
Throughout his distinguished career spanning over six decades, Talat Hussain made significant contributions to Pakistani and international cinema. He appeared in numerous films, dramas, and stage plays, including notable British projects like ‘Traffik’ and ‘Family Pride’, and the Norwegian film ‘Import-export’, for which he received the Amanda Award at the Norwegian International Film Festival. He also had roles in the Indian film ‘Sautan Ki Beti’ and a guest appearance in the biographical epic ‘Jinnah’.
Born in 1940, Hussain was a respected figure in the arts. A London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art graduate, he was honoured with several awards, including Pakistan’s Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2021 and the Pride of Performance Award in 1982. He also won the Amanda Award in 2006 for best-supporting actor in the film ‘Import Eksport’ and received the Nigar Award in 1986 for best-supporting actor in ‘Miss Bangkok’.
