(Lahore News HD)- Famous and highly experienced journalist Asif Ali Pota has passed away yesterday due to heart attack. The funeral prayer for the demised will be offered today after Zuhr prayers in ‘Allah Wali Masjid’ Karim Block, Allama Iqbal Town.
Asif Ali Pota was a versatile media personality with an excellent level of experience as a journalist, director, producer as well as screen writer. He was the husband of legendary singer Naheed Akhtar. The name ‘Pota’ was given to him by legendary writer Munnu Bhai.
According to his son Shahrukh, Asif Ali Pota was a heart patient since few months back. On Saturday night, his soul got departed from this world at the age of 53. All family members and fellows are in grave grief due to this major loss.
Asif Ali Pota began with his journalistic career as a feature writer in the year 1987. He wrote a number of serials for PTV and other private channels which are considered among the best of all time dramas. He also proved his talent as best director as well as producer. His famous serials include ‘Kanch kay par’, ‘Kachay Dhagay’ and ‘Pinjra’.
