Babu Baral

Ayub Akhtar (ایوب اختر), better known by his stage name Babu Baral (ببو برال), was a Pakistani stage actor, comedian, singer, theatre director and playwright.

Babu Baral
Born	Ayub Akhtar 1964 (1964) Ghakhar Mandi, Gujranwala Punjab, Pakistan
Died	16 April 2011(2011-04-16) (aged 46–47) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Occupations	Actor Comedian Director Playwright
Years active	1982–2011
Spouse	Sobia Ayub
Children	4

He was particularly known for his mimicry, especially of famous singers.^[1]

Personal life

Babu Baral was born Ayub Akhtar in Ghakar Mandi, Punjab, Pakistan during 1964.^[2]

He had four children, two daughters and two sons.^[3][4]

After Baral's death his family struggled financially, pushing his elder daughter Tabeer to take up stage performances at the age of 17. His eldest son is handicapped whereas his second son has cerebral difficulties ^[5]

Career

Stage actor

Babu was originally a resident of Ghakar Mandi in Gujranwala who ventured into theatre back in 1982. After working in his hometown for some time, Babu moved to Lahore and soon took over the city's theatre circuit, thanks to his talent and hard work.

Over the next 20 years, the artist worked in over a thousand plays, with Shartiya Mithay and Bhukay Haatha Bataira being some of his biggest hits. In fact, it was not just Lahore that Babu had taken over; he went on to perform around the world and had become an asset for Pakistani theater during the peak of his career ^[6]

Theatre director and playwright

He not only acted but also wrote and directed plays, most famously Shartiya Mithay.^[7]

Stage dramas

• Shartiya Mithay
• Topi Drama
• Ashiqo Gham Na Karo
• Suhay Lal
• Kuch Na Kaho
• Tere Nakhre Hazar
• Mr. Aflatoon
• Raja Ab To Aaja
• Ghar Ayi Bharjayi
• Baba Luteya Geya
• Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
• Balam bara Zalim
• Buhat Khub
• Mehndi Lagi Mere Hath
• Siyane Bewaqoof
• Hazir Janaab
• Deewanay Mastanay
• Jawab Durust Hai
• Tere Ishq Nachaya
• Mahi Mainu Chala Puwa Dey
• Yaran Naal Baharan

Death

Babu Baral died on April 16, 2011. Babu had been suffering from various health issues, including cancer and kidney problems, for a long time before his death.^[8]