Writer, poet and comedian Athar Shah Khan has passed away today in Karachi.

As per details, Writer, poet and comedian Athar Shah Khan has passed away today in Karachi. He died due to stroke.

Athar Khan commonly known as Jaidi has entertained television audience for decades both as artist, poet and writer. He played the famous character of Jaidi on PTV and NTM which was popular in both elders and youngers.

Athar Khan started his career as a writer from the Radio Pakistan and wrote around 700 plays during twenty years; ‘Jedi ke sang’ being his hit serial.

Athar Khan has provided many famous dramas through out 70’s,80’s and 90’s including Intezar Farmaiay, Lakhon mein teen, Ba adab ba mulahiza hoshiyar, haye jaidi and others.