Veteran actor Gulab Chandio passes away in Karachi

KARACHI: Veteran television and film actor Gulab Chandio passed away at a hospital in Karachi on Friday, ARY News reported.

Chandio, 60, was admitted at a private hospital two days ago. His funeral prayers will be offered in his native hometown Nawabshah where he will be laid to rest.

He started his showbiz career in the early 80s with Sindhi television dramas and performed in several Urdu and Sindhi television plays during his career

Chandio was a versatile actor and essayed all types of roles. However, his negative roles are applauded especially.

Some of his most popular dramas are Zeher Baad, Noori Jam Tamachi, Chand Girhan, Saans Ley Aye Zindagi, Bewafaiyan, Sagar Ka Moti, Marvi, Panchwan Mausam and Ghulam Gardish.

He was a prolific actor of Sindhi plays such as Noori Jam Tamachi. The play was highly appreciated by his Sindhi fans. His negative roles in Chand Girhan and Marvi brought him great fame as one of the best actors.

Chandio was also awarded the President’s Pride of Performance Award for his services for art and drama.