KARACHI: Renowned comedian artist, writer and poet Athar Shah Khan who was known as Jedi has passed away in Karachi on Sunday morning after prolonged illness.
Athar Khan performed in numerous plays and drama serials during his career that spanned for three decades.
He started his career as a writer for Radio Pakistan and wrote around 700 plays in the span of 20 years.
The beautiful humor of Athar Shah Khan Jaidi, a brilliant Pakistani artist who filled our childhood years with laughter.
May his soul rest in peace, Amen!(1/2)#RIPJaidi#AtharShahKhanJaidi pic.twitter.com/pMyaud7amk
— Bushra Nasir Ahmed (@ainee_2010) May 10, 2020