Famend Pakistani stage and tv actor Javed Kodu, well known for his comedic expertise and distinctive brief stature has handed away on wee hours of Sunday after an extended battle with sickness.
Funeral prayers for Javed Kodu will probably be held at this time (Sunday) on the marquee behind his residence in Singhpura, adopted by burial on the Singhpura graveyard.
The veteran performer, who devoted greater than 4 many years to the leisure business, leaves behind a legacy of laughter, resilience, and heartfelt performances, media channels reported.
Born with dwarfism, Javed Kodu confronted quite a few societal {and professional} challenges all through his life. Regardless of being subjected to mockery and discrimination each on and off stage, he rose above the percentages to grow to be one in all Pakistan’s most beloved theater personalities.
His stage title “Kodu” was affectionately given to him by the legendary comic Akhtar Hussain Albela.
Kodu started his performing journey in 1981 with the play Sode Baaz and went on to star in over 150 Punjabi and Urdu movies and numerous stage productions.
His most memorable tv work consists of the drama Ashiyana, which is fondly remembered by followers to today.
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He was married and is survived by his son Salman Kodu, in addition to one other son, Shera, who has adopted in his father’s footsteps and is a widely known performer on Mazaaq Raat.
Javed Kodu’ s contributions to Pakistani theater and movie are immeasurable and his passing marks the tip of an period for stage comedy.
Tributes have poured in from throughout the nation, celebrating his spirit, resilience, and the enjoyment he delivered to hundreds of thousands.
Javed Kodu will probably be remembered not just for his iconic roles and sharp wit but additionally for his braveness within the face of adversity and for proving that true expertise is aware of no bodily bounds.