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Well known Afghan actor and comedian dies in Kabul
Abdul Ahmad Khaksar, a famous Afghan actor and comedian, died in Kabul on Monday after a long illness, Khaksar’s family confirmed.
The family said Khaksar died at 6:00 am local time on Monday in a hospital in Kabul.
Khaksar started his career in 1974 in the Kunduz province theater before moving to Kabul in 1981. He performed in many TV dramas over the years and in other areas of the performing arts.
Abdul Ahmad Khaksar shot to fame in the much loved TV series called “Mirek”. Khaksar played “Mirak”, a character in Afghan folk stories.
Khaksar also appeared in many films in Afghanistan. However, he was also a dedicated teacher at a school in Kabul.
Having been involved in the performing arts for almost 40 years, he also appeared in over 50 television dramas. He was also known and loved for his comedy roles.
