Renowned actor and comedian Ismail Tara Thursday passed away in Karachi. He was 73.

The veteran debuted in the very famous comedy show Fifty-50 in the 1980s.

Tara was admitted to a private hospital for treatment of kidney Disease for the last few days.

Ismail Tara has been associated with various fields of the industry since as early as 1963. 

He has been excelling in his talent and skills in stage and theatre plays, TV shows and drama serials and films as well.

Ismail Tara also worked as the writer for the classic Fifty-50.

The legend was awarded five Nigar Awards for the best comedian in the 90s including “Haathi mera Saathi”, “Aakhri Mujra”, “Chief Sahib”, “Deewarain” and “Munda Bigra Jaye”.