First death anniversary of comedian Majid Jahangir who gained fame from PTV's comedy series "Fifty-Fifty" is being observed today.

Majid Jahangir passed away after prolonged illness in Lahore last year, and laid to rest in Karachi.

He introduced innovative variations in comic acting, leading a memorable era when he dominated the industry, with other actors emulating his style.

The versatile performer, Jahangir possessed the unique ability to improvise comedic routines on stage without relying on a script.

A number of sketches from the iconic television show Fifty Fifty that hit the airwaves in the 1980s in which he played multiple parts are a testimony to his ‘brilliance’.

Jahangir had the ability to turn the plainest of scripts into a laughter-inducing piece of writing through his uncanny timing and clean-as-a-whistle delivery of lines.

Jahangir was also honoured with the pride of performance award for his memorable performance in Fifty Fifty. He worked for PTV for 22 years and starred in four films.