Karachi: The third death anniversary of renowned comedian Ismail Tara was observed on Monday. He was born on November 16, 1949, in Karachi, and his real name was Muhammad Ismail Merchant. Tara joined the performing arts in 1964 and had a career spanning stage, television, and cinema.

According to Radio Pakistan, Ismail Tara was best known for his humorous political drama, Fifty-Fifty. He passed away on this day in 2022 and was laid to rest in Karachi.